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Event:
GAMMA#844 Grabber v Hiro
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mara�on.
Daghammar lands a nice hook to Mara�on's body. Mara�on takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Mara�on replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daghammar blocks it well.
Mara�on keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara�on. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mara�on takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Daghammar misses its target.
Mara�on has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daghammar.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on with a nice calf kick.
Mara�on is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Mara�on throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Daghammar scores with a shot to the body.
Mara�on tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on clobbers Daghammar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Daghammar jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mara�on takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mara�on thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Daghammar. Those never looked like landing.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar slips a jab from Mara�on.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Mara�on misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right 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!
Mara�on lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Mara�on bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
Daghammar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mara�on on the side of the head.
Daghammar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zimmer Babies in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Mara�on is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar scores with a jab.
Mara�on has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Daghammar looks for the body kick but Mara�on saw that one coming.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mara�on lands an overhand right.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Mara�on throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but Mara�on checks it.
Mara�on stuffs the takedown attempt from Daghammar. Daghammar gets slowly back to his feet.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Daghammar is out of range.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mara�on in his tracks.
Daghammar slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mara�on tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Daghammar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Daghammar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Daghammar ducks right into an uppercut from Mara�on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Mara�on.
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 Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Daghammar lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
Daghammar lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Mara�on blocks the low kick.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Mara�on finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daghammar tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Mara�on takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mara�on jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Daghammar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daghammar misses with a body punch
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Daghammar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara�on lands the left hand.#T2#
Daghammar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Daghammar misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Daghammar.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daghammar slips under a jab.
Daghammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daghammar sizes up Mara�on with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara�on stuffs the takedown.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Mara�on lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daghammar at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Daghammar.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Mara�on with a nice calf kick.
Daghammar defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on moves out of range of the leg kick from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daghammar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daghammar lunges at Mara�on with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mara�on's hand.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the body.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
As Mara�on looks to move away, Daghammar throws a big counter combo but Mara�on just gets out of the way.#T4#
Daghammar takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
Daghammar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Mara�on darts in and clinches Daghammar up against the cage.
Daghammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
Mara�on lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Mara�on lands a body punch.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Daghammar tries for a takedown but Mara�on circles away easily
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Daghammar dips to his left and cracks Mara�on with an uppercut!
Mara�on is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Mara�on tries to clinch up.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mara�on misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Daghammar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daghammar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mara�on has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara�on and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on flicks out a counter leg kick but Daghammar steps away.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on looks to throw a body kick
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into Mara�on's body.
Daghammar shoots in and drives through. Mara�on sprawls well.
Daghammar takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Daghammar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mara�on darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar scores with a jab. Mara�on acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mara�on has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daghammar lands a nice hook to Mara�on's body. Mara�on takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Daghammar dives in and scores a takedown into Mara�on's guard.
Mara�on working a defensive guard here.
Mara�on wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Mara�on wants to control the position but Daghammar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Daghammar wants to take a breather but Mara�on is having none of it.
Daghammar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mara�on is looking to control Daghammar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mara�on avoid being mounted?#T3#
Daghammar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Daghammar prevents Mara�on from improving his position.
Daghammar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mara�on throws a sloppy head kick and Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Daghammar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mara�on defends well and Daghammar ends up having to push Mara�on into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Daghammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar catches Mara�on with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daghammar misses with a left hand
and Mara�on counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on connects with a jab.
Mara�on throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mara�on counters with a nice body kick.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
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 Dag Daghammar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daghammar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#838 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Daghammar.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daghammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Daghammar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara�on connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mara�on rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara�on pushes Daghammar away with a front kick.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Daghammar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Mara�on counters with a head kick. That will keep Daghammar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Daghammar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar misses with a low kick.#T1#
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daghammar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daghammar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar 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.
A jab from Mara�on does it's job there.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Daghammar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Mara�on gets caught napping as Daghammar dives in and scores a takedown. Mara�on manages to retain guard.#T2#
Daghammar trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Daghammar throws a big elbow that misses.
Mara�on lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mara�on is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Mara�on has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mara�on pushing down on Daghammar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mara�on slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Mara�on looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Mara�on is controlling him
Mara�on is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mara�on is looking to take a break and control but Daghammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mara�on tries to pass to full mount but Daghammar defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mara�on thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Daghammar.
Daghammar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.
Daghammar defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Mara�on needs to keep his hands up - Daghammar had a free shot at his head there.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mara�on moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Mara�on gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
Daghammar misses with a left hand
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Mara�on.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Daghammar with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Mara�on takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Daghammar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mara�on manages to circle out of the way.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Daghammar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Daghammar.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mara�on tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
Mara�on keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mara�on stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Mara�on appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mara�on in his tracks.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daghammar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daghammar scrambles back to his feet.
Daghammar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mara�on counters with a two punch combo.
Daghammar with a hook.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Mara�on tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daghammar takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on thumps Daghammar with a low kick.#T3#
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mara�on slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara�on works the jab nicely.
Mara�on 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.
Daghammar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara�on lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mara�on works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daghammar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mara�on has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara�on and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Daghammar connects with a right hand. Mara�on shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Daghammar wants to slow Mara�on down by chopping away at his legs.
Mara�on slips a jab from Daghammar.#T4#
Mara�on lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daghammar misses with a takedown attempt - Mara�on sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mara�on lands with a nice body punch.
Mara�on walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daghammar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daghammar.
Daghammar with a jab.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on counters with a body kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daghammar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Daghammar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daghammar tries to score with some ground and pound. Mara�on controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mara�on can't do much from the bottom here.
Daghammar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Daghammar misses with the ground and pound.
Mara�on is trying to control Daghammar's posture but Daghammar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with the ground and pound.
Daghammar in side control, throwing shots but Mara�on defends.
Mara�on manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mara�on is trying to maintain the position but Daghammar is very close to passing his half guard.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mara�on defending well though.
Mara�on has hold of Daghammar's hands but Daghammar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mara�on keeping hold of Daghammar's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mara�on manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daghammar trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mara�on preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mara�on avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mara�on avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar postures up in Mara�on's guard and throws a big left but Mara�on blocks it.
Daghammar lands a couple of digs.
Mara�on keeping full guard, as Daghammar tries to pass.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar stopping the sweep attempt from Mara�on.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mara�on is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Mara�on catches Daghammar right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on lands the left hand.
Daghammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daghammar thuds a left hand into Mara�on's body.
Mara�on throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mara�on manages to circle out of the way.
Daghammar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar digs a good body shot into Mara�on's ribs.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mara�on on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daghammar 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.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Daghammar.
A little jabbing left from Mara�on on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Mara�on has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Daghammar throws a chopping leg kick but Mara�on manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar scores with a nice right hand.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a few strikes there.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daghammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on scores with a jab.
Daghammar misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daghammar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
GAMMA#833 Paulin v Spike
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell checks the leg kick.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
We've been told by Mara�on's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Mara�on pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mara�on lands a nice hook to Mitchell's body. Mitchell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mara�on jabs Mitchell right on the nose. Mitchell blinks but takes it well.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Mara�on.
Mara�on cracks Mitchell with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.#T1##TD2#
Mitchell gets the takedown into side control.
Mitchell in the domination position with Mara�on hanging on.
Mara�on is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mara�on tries to improve position but can't.
Mitchell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mara�on parries the strikes from Mitchell easily there. Mitchell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mara�on to escape.
Mara�on tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mitchell.
Mitchell scoring with punches and elbows.
Mara�on is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell working the ground and pound but Mara�on is defending the strikes. #T2#
Mitchell working the body and head with strikes.
Mitchell tries to score with some ground and pound. Mara�on controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mitchell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Mara�on manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mitchell is trying is best to control the position here.
Mara�on tries to pass to full mount but Mitchell defends it.
Mara�on with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Mara�on wants to free his trapped foot but Mitchell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitchell trying to control but Mara�on postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Mara�on, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mara�on stalling.
Mara�on works his way into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mara�on taking a breather here.
Mara�on'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.
Mara�on is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mara�on's best efforts.
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 Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mara�on's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mitchell misses with a lunging right hand
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
Mara�on throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mara�on moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Mitchell throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Mara�on circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on catches Mitchell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on moves out of range as Mitchell throws a body kick.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
A jab from Mara�on misses.
Mitchell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
#T2#
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a shot to the body.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell is working for takedown but Mara�on is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mara�on pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mara�on throws out a powerful jab.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Mara�on is having none of it. #T3#
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mitchell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mara�on lands a jab.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara�on takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Mitchell throws a leg kick which misses Mara�on's front leg but catches the back leg as Mara�on tries to avoid it.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on looks to throw a body kick
and Mitchell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mitchell scores with a kick to the body.
Mitchell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara�on. Mara�on obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range and Mitchell settles back down.
Mitchell blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mara�on doesn't seem phased though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mara�on swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mitchell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara�on swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on cracks Mitchell with an open hand slap.
Mitchell throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mitchell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mara�on lands with a shot to the body.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Mitchell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Mara�on chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitchell can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell wants to counter the offense by Mara�on and move into the clinch position.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mitchell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mara�on works the jab nicely.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a left to the body.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell slows down the pace here.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mara�on seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mitchell can turn it around.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Mara�on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on avoids a kick to the body.
Mitchell tries to land a front kick but Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara�on tries to counter by clinching up but Mitchell breaks away and moves out of range.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Jab, jab by Mara�on - just one landing. #TD2#
Mara�on gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mitchell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mara�on preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mara�on, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A very excited looking Pablo Mara�on 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:
GAMMA#827 Fungus v Encharya
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Mara�on.
An inside leg kick from Mara�on misses.
Kuznetsov thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mara�on blocks the body kick.
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mara�on defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Mara�on acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mara�on back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off. #T1#
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Mara�on backpedaling.
#CL#
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Mara�on. Mara�on maintains the clinch.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Mara�on misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Mara�on is controlling the position.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow. #BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
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!#CL#
Mara�on has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara�on connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov cracks Mara�on with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Mara�on.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Mara�on is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Mara�on avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Mara�on's front leg with a kick but Mara�on checks it.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mara�on pushes Kuznetsov away with a front kick.
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
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!
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Mara�on darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Mara�on is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
Mara�on avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mara�on throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mara�on with a nice cross.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mara�on's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.
Mara�on tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mara�on is wise to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
As Kuznetsov backs away, Mara�on returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Mara�on lands.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on takes one to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mara�on stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
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!
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Mara�on's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mara�on at a distance.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Mara�on cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses.
Mara�on throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mara�on scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Mara�on clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetsov scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mara�on counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Mara�on bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Mara�on connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Mara�on
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Mara�on works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Kuznetsov.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Mara�on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Mara�on lands a jab to the nose.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuznetsov has time to react.#T2#
Mara�on jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Mara�on lands a head shot.
Mara�on on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mara�on thows a body kick. Kuznetsov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Mara�on's leg. Mara�on is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Mara�on bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Mara�on jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Mara�on lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara�on. Mara�on obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Mara�on tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mara�on.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Mara�on avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A very excited looking Pablo Mara�on 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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#R1#
Mara�on fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker is looking to slow Mara�on down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parker!
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Parker misses.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Mara�on stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Parker.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Parker jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Parker throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Mara�on lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker cracks the inside of Mara�on's front leg.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.#T1#
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Parker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Parker thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on checks a leg kick nicely.
Mara�on throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Alex Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mara�on connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Parker throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker digs a good hook to Mara�on's body.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Parker lands a body shot.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker takes one on the button.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker throws a head kick but Mara�on moves out of range.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
Mara�on throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.#T3#
Mara�on connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mara�on tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Mara�on looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Parker throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on cracks the inside of Parker's front leg. #T4#
Parker moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Mara�on moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromParker.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mara�on's head.
Parker throws out a leg kick but Mara�on moves out of range and Parker only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mara�on thows a body kick. Parker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mara�on clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Parker gets a clinch.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker effectively controlling the action here.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Parker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Mara�on pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Mara�on catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range. #T1#
Mara�on throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara�on tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Parker catches Mara�on with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker connects with a leg kick. Mara�on looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
Mara�on is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Parker.#T2#
Parker throws a right hand that Mara�on ducks under and follows up with a left that Mara�on also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara�on sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Mara�on takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Mara�on.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Mara�on misses.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Mara�on digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.#T3#
Mara�on blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Parker gets a clinch.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Parker.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries to stall but Mara�on uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker presses Mara�on against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mara�on rather than just go for the knockout.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Parker thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
Mara�on takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Mara�on tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mara�on scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker wants to stall.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mara�on lands a shot to the body.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Mara�on pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on lands with a light punch inside.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Parker digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Mara�on's ribcage. Mara�on let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Parker slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow. #BC#
Mara�on pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Mara�on misses with the body kick
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Mara�on looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parker wants to clinch up but Mara�on keeps it at a distance.
Mara�on was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parker connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Parker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Parker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker lands with a cross.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Parker.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Parker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Parker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mara�on moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker throws a chopping leg kick but Mara�on manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Parker connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Parker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mara�on clinches with his opponent.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Parker tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mara�on misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Parker.
I think Parker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Parker!
Alex Parker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GAMMA#816 Saric v Pony
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Womack lands a leg kick that knocks Mara�on off balance momentarily.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Womack .
Womack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mara�on throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Womack sees coming a mile off.
Womack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Womack counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Mara�on is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Womack moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Mara�on's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Womack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Womack .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack misses the shot to the body.
Womack missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Womack .
Womack throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range. #T1#
Womack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Womack moves away and avoids it.
Womack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Womack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Womack misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Mara�on counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Womack lands with a short shot to the head.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack taking a breather.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack misses with a body punch.
Womack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Mara�on to work.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.#T2##BC#
Mara�on's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Womack . Those never looked like landing.
Mara�on lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womack .
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Womack 's sensitive parts.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Womack s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on misses with a head kick.
Womack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Womack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mara�on tries to avoid it but Womack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mara�on to the ground. Mara�on escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Womack , right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Mara�on blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Womack moves out of range.
Jab by Womack .#T3#
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Womack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Womack misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Womack .
Womack slips a jab from Mara�on.#CL2#
Womack moves into the clinch.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Mara�on as the two fighters clinch.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Womack 's head.
Womack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on looking to slow down the pace here.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Womack working aggressively here.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
Womack tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mara�on.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Womack controls his hands.
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mara�on is keeping busy.
Womack misses with a body punch.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Mara�on cracks Womack with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Womack .
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara�on.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Womack prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on cracks Womack with a nice body shot.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Womack sizes up Mara�on with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on motions for Womack to come forward. Mara�on throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Womack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mara�on closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara�on cracks Womack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara�on. That's going to slow Womack down.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the head.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womack moves away.
Mara�on chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Womack can pounce on him.
Womack throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Womack defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Womack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Womack loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womack throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack .
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
Womack misses the jab.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Womack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
As Mara�on backs off Womack throws a huge counter combo but Mara�on manages to avoid it all.
Womack throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womack can do to turn this around?
Womack wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Womack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Womack ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Womack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on connects with the punch.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
Womack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara�on. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womack throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Womack throws a chopping leg kick but Mara�on manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Womack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on lands a jab to the nose.
Womack misses the jab.
As Womack backs away, Mara�on returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Womack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womack misses with a body shot
and Mara�on counters with a body kick.
Womack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Womack knows he should have avoided that one.
Womack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Womack throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Womack checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Womack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mara�on swinging wildly here.
Mara�on lands an overhand right.
Mara�on fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
Womack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Womack avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Womack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mara�on's sensitive parts.
Womack moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Womack scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
A shot to the body from Womack misses
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
Mara�on throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Womack .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on throws a front kick that sends Womack stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Womack catches Mara�on right on the button with a cross.
Womack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Womack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on wants to slow Womack down by chopping away at his legs.
Womack 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Womack takes one on the button.
Womack cracks Mara�on with a good jab.
Womack looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Womack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Womack - just one landing.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Womack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Womack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Womack misses
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
Mara�on lands a leg kick that knocks Womack off balance momentarily.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Womack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Womack throws a low kick, looking for Mara�on's leg but Mara�on calmly moves out of range.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Womack .
Mara�on slips a jab from Womack .
Womack thuds a left hand into Mara�on's body.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Womack swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Womack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a three punch combo that has Womack backing up. Womack nods at Mara�on to acknowledge the strikes.
Mara�on explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mara�on pushes Womack away with a front kick.
Mara�on takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mara�on at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Womack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mara�on lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
A right-left combo lands from Womack .
Mara�on tries a low kick but Womack avoids it.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Womack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ken Womack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Womack blocks a low kick nicely.
Womack thuds his right hand into Mara�on's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Womack misses with a body shot.
Mara�on connects with a single shot there.
Womack takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mara�on looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mara�on clobbers Womack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mara�on.
An inside leg kick from Womack misses.
Mara�on lands with an uppercut that bounces Womack off the cage and back into range.
Womack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Womack misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack .
Womack takes one on the button.#CL#
Mara�on drives through and clinches with Womack against the cage.
Mara�on digs a right hand into Womack 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Womack 's gas tank.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Womack blocking some punches.
Womack taking a breather.
Womack slowing the pace effectively.
Womack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Womack is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mara�on is leaning against Womack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mara�on lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow. #T4#
Mara�on tries to work over Womack 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack 's elbow.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
Mara�on lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womack misses with a body punch.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Womack misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack is working Mara�on over against the cage.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mara�on is keeping busy.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A very excited looking Pablo Mara�on 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:
GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Mara�on takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on cracks Chen Lo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chen Lo is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
Chen Lo lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara�on off the cage and back into range.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen Lo checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Mara�on paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the head.
Mara�on has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Mara�on scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chen Lo in his tracks.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mara�on takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Chen Lo walks into a stiff left hand from Mara�on.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Chen Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Mara�on finds it's target.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Mara�on with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mara�on lands a jab.
Chen Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mara�on under the eye.
Chen Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen Lo throws a series of punches but Mara�on avoids them all with ease.
Mara�on thinks about the counter body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo 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.
Mara�on keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chen Lo scores with a nice strike.
Chen Lo wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Chen Lo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.#T2#
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chen Lo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mara�on fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chen Lo works the jab nicely.
Mara�on defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Chen Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Chen Lo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
Mara�on is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chen Lo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
The fighters circling - Chen Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Mara�on looks to move away, Chen Lo throws a big counter combo but Mara�on just gets out of the way.
Mara�on scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chen Lo doesn't seem bothered though.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Chen Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on throws out a leg kick but Chen Lo moves out of range and Mara�on only half commits.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Mara�on feints and then cracks Chen Lo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chen Lo down.
Mara�on scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chen Lo doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Mara�on lands.
Mara�on tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen Lo moves away from the strike by Mara�on. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Chen Lo prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mara�on scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chen Lo prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
#T4#
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on pushes Chen Lo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen Lo. #BC#
Chen Lo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.
Chen Lo throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on lands with an uppercut that bounces Chen Lo off the cage and back into range.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Mara�on swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mara�on lands a head shot.
Mara�on throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chen Lo.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Chen Lo's front leg but catches the back leg as Chen Lo tries to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chen Lo checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen Lo.
Mara�on lands an overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws out a leg kick but Chen Lo moves out of range and Mara�on only half commits.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
Chen Lo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mara�on on the side of the head.
Chen Lo throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen Lo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mara�on cracks Chen Lo with an open hand slap.
Chen Lo cracks Mara�on with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Mara�on tries a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on. #T1#
Chen Lo avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
Chen Lo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mara�on jabs Chen Lo right on the nose. Chen Lo blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Mara�on.
Chen Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Chen Lo. That snapped Mara�on's head back.
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Chen Lo avoids it with no problem.
Chen Lo scores with a nice strike.
Chen Lo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen Lo. #T2#
Mara�on gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chen Lo.
Mara�on is looking to chop away at Chen Lo's legs.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo 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.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Mara�on backs away, Chen Lo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mara�on, as that shot connected.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Mara�on defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Chen Lo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Chen Lo's front leg but catches the back leg as Chen Lo tries to avoid it.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.#T3#
A big right from Chen Lo misses.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Mara�on finds it's way through Chen Lo's defenses.
A low kick from Chen Lo is predictable there
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Chen Lo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Chen Lo saw that one coming.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch
and Chen Lo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mara�on with a nice cross.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Chen Lo.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Chen Lo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chen Lo down.
Chen Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Chen Lo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mara�on tries to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chen Lo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mara�on counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
Chen Lo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Chen Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Chen Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo'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.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chen Lo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara�on's hands.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Mara�on is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen Lo with a body shot.
Mara�on thumps Chen Lo with a low kick.
Mara�on throws a low kick, looking for Chen Lo's leg but Chen Lo calmly moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo backing away here, and Mara�on unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chen Lo lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mara�on has closed the distance and engaged Chen Lo in a clinch.
Mara�on tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Chen Lo. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Chen Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Chen Lo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara�on tries to work over Chen Lo's front leg with a kick but Chen Lo checks it.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara�on was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Chen Lo is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chen Lo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range. #T2#
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Mara�on misses
and Chen Lo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mara�on throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo walks into a jab.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chen Lo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chen Lo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Chen Lo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chen Lo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mara�on finds it's way through Chen Lo's defenses.
No luck for Chen Lo with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chen Lo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chen Lo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mara�on flicks out a counter leg kick but Chen Lo steps away.
Chen Lo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chen Lo's head backwards.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on flicks out a counter leg kick but Chen Lo steps away.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chen Lo.
Mara�on tries to work over Chen Lo's front leg with a kick but Chen Lo checks it.
Mara�on tries a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on throws a jab when Chen Lo was well out of range.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chen Lo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Timiko Chen Lo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's time! Chen Lo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chen Lo takes a step back to recover.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on tries to counter with a clinch but Chen Lo shakes him off and moves away.
Mara�on misses with a left hand
enabling Chen Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. Chen Lo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen Lo throws out the jab.
Chen Lo throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen Lo works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mara�on throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chen Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chen Lo's head backwards.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick
and Chen Lo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mara�on thinking.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen Lo pushes Mara�on away with a front kick.
Mara�on throws a sloppy head kick and Chen Lo moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Chen Lo moves out of range easily.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Mara�on works over Chen Lo's head and body with a nice combination.
Mara�on throws an off balance right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Mara�on.#T2#
Chen Lo throws out a leg kick but Mara�on moves out of range and Chen Lo only half commits.
A head kick by Mara�on misses
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Mara�on.
Chen Lo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick
and Chen Lo counters with an outside leg kick.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
It looked like Chen Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mara�on.
Chen Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Chen Lo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a series of strikes. Chen Lo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chen Lo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mara�on finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen Lo's head.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Chen Lo moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Chen Lo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
Chen Lo misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chen Lo checks a leg kick.
It looked like Chen Lo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mara�on misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mara�on on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Chen Lo moved out of range nicely.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chen Lo fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Mara�on finds it's target.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
A jab from Chen Lo misses.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Chen Lo's front leg.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mara�on moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Chen Lo slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a head shot.
Mara�on lands a jab to Chen Lo's midsection.
A low kick from Chen Lo misses
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chen Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Chen Lo slaps the foot to one side.
Chen Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Mara�on.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen Lo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Mara�on slams his shin into Chen Lo's torso.
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!
Chen Lo thuds his right hand into Mara�on's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on throws a hook but Chen Lo avoids it easily.
Good work by Chen Lo as he checks the leg kick.
Chen Lo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chen Lo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mara�ons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chen Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chen Lo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a right hand to the body.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Chen Lo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chen Lo.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mara�on throws a hook but Chen Lo blocks it.
Mara�on will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chen Lo 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.
Mara�on misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo lands a nice hook to Mara�on's body. Mara�on takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mara�on fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Chen Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Chen Lo swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Chen Lo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Chen Lo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chen Lo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara�on smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen Lo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Mara�on takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Chen Lo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chen Lo misses with a looping left.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chen Lo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chen Lo defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Chen Lo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with an outside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a shot to the body.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mara�on has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Timiko Chen Lo spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Mara�on connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinytsyn's hands.
Donk. Mara�on catches Sinytsyn right on the button with a cross.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Good work by Mara�on as he checks the leg kick.
A cross from Mara�on lands.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinytsyn lands a nice looking body kick.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinytsyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Sinytsyn's leg. Sinytsyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara�on swings for the body but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Sinytsyn loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Sinytsyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Sinytsyn.
Nice shot by Mara�on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on connects with a single shot there.
Sinytsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sinytsyn avoids it.
Sinytsyn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sinytsyn throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Sinytsyn misses the jab.
Sinytsyn looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Sinytsyn checks the leg kick.
Sinytsyn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mara�on wants to slow Sinytsyn down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Sinytsyn misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sinytsyn. Those never looked like landing.
Mara�on connects with a looping right hand.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara�on was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mara�on with a hook.
Sinytsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinytsyn connects with a body shot that sends Mara�on's belly button to the back.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Sinytsyn is out of range.
And Sinytsyn responds with a good body kick, but Mara�on manages to step out the way in time.
Sinytsyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinytsyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.#T2#
Sinytsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mara�on rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinytsyn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sinytsyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mara�on takes a swing at Sinytsyn's ribcage but misses.
Sinytsyn misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sinytsyn just manages to avoid it.
Sinytsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Sinytsyn avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sinytsyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mara�on momentarily.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sinytsyn is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinytsyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sinytsyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sinytsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Sinytsyn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Sinytsyn saw it coming and moves away.
Sinytsyn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mara�on eats them both and turns towards Sinytsyn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sinytsyn defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Mara�on gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinytsyn controls his hands.
Sinytsyn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Sinytsyn misses with a knee to the head.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
A short right from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on is working Sinytsyn over against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinytsyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Sinytsyn.
#BC#
Mara�on breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinytsyn lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinytsyns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sinytsyn throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sinytsyn blocks the leg kick.
Sinytsyn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sinytsyn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on scores with a push kick.
Sinytsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Sinytsyn saw it coming and moves away.
Sinytsyn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Sinytsyn catches Mara�on right on the button with a cross.
Crunch! Mara�on slams his shin into Sinytsyn's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mara�on cracks Sinytsyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sinytsyn just manages to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Sinytsyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A left and a right from Mara�on both land. Nice combination.
Sinytsyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sinytsyn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sinytsyn misses with a looping left.
Mara�on is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sinytsyn misses with a looping right.
Sinytsyn ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Sinytsyn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sinytsyn's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on lands a glancing blow to the side of Sinytsyn's head.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Sinytsyn sees coming a mile off.
Sinytsyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on pushes Sinytsyn away with a front kick.
Sinytsyn misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Sinytsyn walks into a straight right hand from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sinytsyn lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Sinytsyn does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Mara�on. That snapped Sinytsyn's head back.
Mara�on works the jab nicely.
Sinytsyn checks a leg kick.
Sinytsyn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sinytsyn misses with a straight right.
Mara�on takes one to the side of the head.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sinytsyn's calf.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinytsyn moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Sinytsyn throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Sinytsyn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinytsyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sinytsyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sinytsyn connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Sinytsyn scores with a body shot.
Mara�on misses with the body kick
and Sinytsyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Sinytsyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch but Mara�on is having none of it.
Sinytsyn lands with a good body shot.
Sinytsyn connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinytsyn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinytsyn.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Sinytsyn.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sinytsyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sinytsyn! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Mara�on.
Good exchange - Sinytsyn coming out on top.#CL2#
Sinytsyn clinches.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sinytsyn lands a knee to the body.
Sinytsyn throws an elbow but it misses.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sinytsyn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mara�on seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sinytsyn can turn it around.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Mara�on avoiding damage.
Sinytsyn managing to block the knees to the body from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Sinytsyn avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sinytsyn can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
Sinytsyn lands a left hand.
Sinytsyn lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mara�on is defending well for now.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
Sinytsyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
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!
Sinytsyn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Sinytsyn to work.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Sinytsyn's head.
Sinytsyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sinytsyn working Mara�on over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn gets through Mara�on's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sinytsyn lands a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mara�on throws a hook but Sinytsyn blocks it.
Sinytsyn throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Sinytsyn manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sinytsyn.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sinytsyn. That did some damage!
Sinytsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinytsyn moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
#CL2#
Sinytsyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinytsyn or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Sinytsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinytsyn lands a right hand.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinytsyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mara�on.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mara�on avoids a wild elbow strike from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Mara�on breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinytsyn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sinytsyn slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Sinytsyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinytsyn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Mara�on tries to keep at a distance but Sinytsyn has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinytsyn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
A hook to the body from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn scores with a knee to the head.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sinytsyn pushes off an throws an elbow but Mara�on leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mara�on blocks an elbow strike.
Mara�on pushes Sinytsyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sinytsyn has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sinytsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sinytsyn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sinytsyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
Sinytsyn scores a nice knee to the body.
Sinytsyn scores a nice knee to the body.
Sinytsyn is stalling here.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Sinytsyn's head.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on dodges an elbow strike from Sinytsyn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinytsyn.
A hook to the body from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Sinytsyn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on avoids a wild elbow strike from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mara�on is defending well for now.
Sinytsyn trying to land knees to the body.
Sinytsyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinytsyn.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksandr Sinytsyn.
Well Sinytsyn 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A very excited looking Pablo Mara�on 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:
GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Mara�on appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara�on slips a jab from Winston.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Winston if he has to take too many more of those.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Mara�on sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Mara�on bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mara�on thuds his shin into the meat of Winston's side.
Mara�on is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Winston misses.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
A low kick from Mara�on misses #TD2#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mara�on won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on tries to bench press Winston off him but Winston keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Mara�on's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winston working the ground and pound but Mara�on is defending the strikes. #T2#
Mara�on tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Mara�on struggling a bit here.
Mara�on defending against the ground and pound.
Winston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mara�on is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Mara�on avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winston. #T3#
Mara�on is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mara�on some visible discomfort.
Winston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mara�on to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Winston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mara�on, who protects the arm well.
Mara�on sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mara�on on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mara�on is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Mara�on looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Mara�on controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Winston is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Winston right now.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Winston is keeping busy.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mara�on is hanging on to Winston's back as he tries to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winston with a jab.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Winston 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.
Winston tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara�on lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Mara�on thows a body kick. Winston tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Jab by Mara�on.
Winston checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mara�on throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mara�on defends it well.
Winston throws a series of punches but Mara�on avoids them all with ease.
Winston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mara�on back to the cage. Winston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston fails with the takedown.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mara�on stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
Winston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Winston.
Danga de danga de dang - Winston scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Winston.#T3#
Winston misses with a body shot.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winston.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Winston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Mara�on as Winston shoots in.
Mara�on connects with a single shot there.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winston doesn't seem phased though.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it. #T4#
Winston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mara�on looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Mara�on lands a slapping body shot.
Mara�on tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
Winston scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Winston checks the leg kick.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston walks into a jab.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on works over Winston's head and body with a nice combination.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
Winston moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Winston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Winston.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Mara�on
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Winston. That snapped Mara�on's head back.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on throws a solid leg kick but Winston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara�on.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
#TD2#
Winston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mara�on to the ground. Winston is now in Mara�on's guard.#ES#
Mara�on wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston wants to clinch up but Mara�on keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on clobbers Winston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mara�on scores with a hook.
Mara�on takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Mara�on is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winston or perhaps it was just good defense by Mara�on, which made it look bad.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Winston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winston avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winston throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Mara�on. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Mara�on lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Mara�on shows good takedown defense.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut!
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Winston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A very excited looking Pablo Mara�on 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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Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Imbula lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imbula.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imbula.
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. Imbula will feel that in the morning.
Mara�on takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on digs a good body shot into Imbula's ribs.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Imbula.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Imbula misses with a leg kick.
Imbula throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut
and Imbula counters with an outside leg kick.
Imbula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mara�on at a distance.
Mara�on has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Imbula throws a chopping leg kick but Mara�on manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Imbula moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Imbula.
A nice side step and Mara�on releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imbula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Imbula scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Mara�on thows a leg kick but Imbula checks it #TD#
and Imbula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mara�on trying to control but Imbula postures up.
Mara�on wants to improve his position but Imbula is controlling well.
Mara�on is doing well to control the position and prevent Imbula from advancing to side control.
Imbula is keen to just control but Mara�on is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Imbula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Imbula prevents Mara�on from improving his position.#T3#
Mara�on keeping hold of Imbula's head, controlling as best he can.
Imbula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Imbula avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to throw a body kick
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Imbula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mara�on tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Imbula is in Mara�on's guard.#ES2#
Mara�on has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Imbula is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Mara�on tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Imbula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Imbula.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Mara�on as the two fighters clinch.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
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 Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Mara�on.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Mara�on sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula scores with a kick to the body.
Imbula looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imbula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mara�on misses with a left hand
and Imbula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Imbula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mara�on on the side of the head.
Imbula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Mara�on does it's job there.
Mara�on sizes up Imbula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Imbula throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
A slow jab from Imbula misses its intended target.
Imbula looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Imbula misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Imbula.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Imbula looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Imbula.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Nice body kick there by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Imbula's knee but Imbula avoids it well. #T2#
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Mara�on lunges at Imbula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Imbula's hand.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Mara�on throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Imbula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Imbula. #ES2#
Mara�on has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Imbula is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on tries to land knees in the clinch but Imbula avoids the damage to the body.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Imbula.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Imbula avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it.
Mara�on tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on pushes Imbula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mara�on.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Imbula takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Imbula's head.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Imbulas head.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Imbula tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mara�on just stands there and leans against the cage.
Imbula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imbula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imbula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Imbula pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Imbula lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on lands with a right to the head.
Imbula lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on pushes Imbula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow. #T4#
Imbula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
Imbula gets through Mara�on's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imbula blocks an elbow strike from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imbula lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imbula tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
A right hook to the body lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on pushes Imbula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick from Imbula.
Mara�on lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Mara�on.
Imbula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara�on misses the target.
As Mara�on looks to move away, Imbula throws a big counter combo but Mara�on just gets out of the way.
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imbula looks to throw a body kick
and Mara�on counters with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Mara�on tests Imbula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Imbula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Mara�on misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Imbula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Imbula checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Imbula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Imbula down.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imbula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Nice cross by Mara�on.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imbula shoots in but Mara�on avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Imbula misses with a straight right.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imbula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Mara�on jabs Imbula right on the nose. Imbula blinks but takes it well.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imbula moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on with a hook.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imbula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imbula blocks a leg kick.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Imbula if he has to take too many more of those.
Imbula slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Imbula.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheik Imbula. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL2#
Mara�on has closed the distance and engaged Imbula in a clinch.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Imbula drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Imbula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imbula working a defensive guard here.
Mara�on postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cheik Imbula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mara�on in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Imbula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cheik Imbula!
After winning the bout, Cheik Imbula thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#797 Spike v Steel
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Mara�on lands a jab to the head.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mara�on throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mara�on defends it nicely.
Mara�on scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes Mara�on back into the cage.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage. #TD2#
Bolleke has clasped his hands together around Mara�on's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on manages to get back to half guard.
Bolleke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mara�on works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mara�on looking for a sweep. Not yet Mara�on, not yet.
Bolleke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mara�on wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Mara�on managing to control the position.
Mara�on wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Mara�on has control of Bolleke's left arm, preventing Bolleke from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mara�on is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
Mara�on preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Bolleke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Bolleke tries to clinch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mara�on lands a jab.
Bolleke tries to clinch but Mara�on moves away
and Mara�on counters with a body kick.
Mara�on clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Mara�on lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Mara�on cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Mara�on counters with a quick kick to the body but Bolleke blocks it.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Bolleke swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Bolleke lunges at Mara�on with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mara�on's hand.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mara�on is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Mara�on circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Mara�on lands the left hand.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mara�on!
Mara�on is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a strike aimed at the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on avoids it well.
Mara�on tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolleke can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bolleke throws a strike aimed at the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on avoids it well.
Mara�on is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolleke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mara�on defending well though.
Mara�on is looking to improve his position.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mara�on's head.
Mara�on is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mara�on trying to control here.
Bolleke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Mara�on gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mara�on working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mara�on preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke controlling from the top position.
Mara�on is looking to stand up but Bolleke isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mara�on lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mara�on stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mara�on controlling from the top position.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mara�on wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Mara�on tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mara�on is working hard here to advance position.
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but Mara�on is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Bolleke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mara�on trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Mara�on has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mara�on passes Bolleke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolleke is controlling Mara�on's trapped leg to prevent Mara�on from advancing to side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bolleke has time to react.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Bolleke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mara�on clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Bolleke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mara�on is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bolleke keeps control of the position as Mara�on tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Bolleke has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mara�on! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bolleke gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
Thomas Bolleke 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:
GAMMA#793 Fungus v Cole
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Ekstrovertti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara�on on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti lands with a good body shot.
Ekstrovertti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mara�on rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekstrovertti. #T1#
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti lands with a hook. Mara�on tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mara�on connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti tries a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti tries to move into range but Mara�on moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekstrovertti goes for a double leg but Mara�on avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mara�on continues to drive forward.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Mara�on rushes Ekstrovertti and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Ekstrovertti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekstrovertti misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ekstrovertti if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara�on lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses the body punch
and Mara�on counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a takedown but Mara�on manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt - Mara�on sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vertti Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Ekstrovertti knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on is looking to chop away at Ekstrovertti's legs.
Ekstrovertti feints a counter leg kick.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekstrovertti avoided it.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekstrovertti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mara�on has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara�on and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara�on tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
Mara�on jabs Ekstrovertti right on the nose. Ekstrovertti blinks but takes it well.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.#TD2#
Ekstrovertti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mara�on was covering up waiting for the punch and Ekstrovertti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mara�on is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. Mara�on looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick as Mara�on jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ekstrovertti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range and Ekstrovertti settles back down.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti blocks the body kick.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti checks it.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Ekstrovertti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid it.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.#CL#
Mara�on takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain a safe position but Mara�on gets an underhook and turns Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Ekstrovertti looking to slow down the pace here.
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
Ekstrovertti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekstrovertti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekstroverttis head.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Ekstrovertti working aggressively here.
#T3#
Mara�on cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekstrovertti tries to break free but Mara�on pushes him back against the cage.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on counters with a nice body shot.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekstrovertti swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Ekstrovertti tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Mara�on throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Mara�on takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Mara�on coming out on top.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekstrovertti in the body.
Jab by Mara�on.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a takedown but Mara�on manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mara�on thuds his shin into the meat of Ekstrovertti's side.
Mara�on explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti goes for a double leg but Mara�on avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mara�on continues to drive forward.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekstrovertti can do to turn this around?
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
As Ekstrovertti backs away, Mara�on returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem phased though.
Mara�on looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekstrovertti.#T1#
Mara�on tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Ekstrovertti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekstrovertti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekstrovertti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt - Mara�on sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vertti Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on is looking to slow Ekstrovertti down with leg kicks. #T2#
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Ekstrovertti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti throws a front kick aimed at Mara�on's knee but Mara�on avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti misses with a combination
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekstrovertti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekstrovertti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mara�on slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on lands a jab to Ekstrovertti's midsection.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ekstrovertti's calf.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Mara�on's body.
Mara�on stuns Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara�on has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Mara�on fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ekstrovertti throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
A jab lands there for Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Mara�on checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Mara�on slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.#CL#
Mara�on instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Mara�on is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ekstrovertti blocks a body shot from Mara�on. #T1#
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
Good body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on presses Ekstrovertti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekstrovertti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ekstrovertti has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
A short left from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mara�on makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
#BC#
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab and a cross from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.
Mara�on scores with a jab. Ekstrovertti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on moves to clinch but Ekstrovertti breaks away #TD2#
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mara�on keeping control of the position.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working. #T3#
Ekstrovertti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mara�on is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mara�on defends it well.
Mara�on is looking to control Ekstrovertti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mara�on avoid being mounted?
Mara�on wants to improve his position but Ekstrovertti is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mara�on is trying to control but can't.
Mara�on keeping control of the position.
Ekstrovertti not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekstrovertti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekstrovertti's back!
Ekstrovertti trying to control the hands but Mara�on breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mara�on tries to keep control of the position but Ekstrovertti is staying busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on had his way with Vertti Ekstrovertti in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti cracks Mara�on with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mara�on works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mara�on swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mara�on misses its target.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
#TD2#
Ekstrovertti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working. #T1#
Mara�on is doing well to control the position and prevent Ekstrovertti from advancing to side control.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mara�on has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ekstrovertti is working away from the top position though.
Mara�on is looking to improve his position.
Mara�on is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the action but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Mara�on tries to get to full guard but Ekstrovertti has control of the leg.
Mara�on is concentrating on defense, preventing Ekstrovertti from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekstrovertti.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Ekstrovertti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mara�on doesn't seem phased though.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara�on there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti is looking to slow Mara�on down with leg kicks.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Ekstrovertti slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mara�on looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick.
Mara�on thumps Ekstrovertti with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara�on connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on tests Ekstrovertti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Ekstrovertti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ekstrovertti showed some decent athleticism there.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekstrovertti.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vertti Ekstrovertti.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Pablo Mara�on thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara�on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones lands with a right hand.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Mara�on rushes Tyrone Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyrone Jones.
#T1#
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mara�on with a nice body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
I was talking to Tyrone Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mara�on lands a body shot. #T2#
Mara�on working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyrone Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.#T3#
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on keeps the fight on the outside.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Mara�on's front leg.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Mara�on is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyrone Jones with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones drops his hands momentarily and Mara�on takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mara�on shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones connects with the punch.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mara�ons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a left hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mara�on scrambles back to his feet.
Mara�on moves forwards but Tyrone Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyrone Jones shoots in and drives through. Mara�on sprawls well.
Mara�on defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Tyrone Jones clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mara�on as Tyrone Jones tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyrone Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyrone Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Tyrone Jones.
A right hand to the body from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mara�on can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mara�on working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Tyrone Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell Tyrone Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on lands with a light punch inside.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mara�on - that landed with a thud.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
#T3#
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on lands a shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but instead, Mara�on has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyrone Jones into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mara�on and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on is breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones is working Mara�on over against the cage.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Mara�on takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.#TD#
Tyrone Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mara�on is trying to defend but Tyrone Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mara�on is refusing to be controlled, as Tyrone Jones sits in half guard.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tyrone Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on is looking for a sweep. Tyrone Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Mara�on wants to control but Tyrone Jones is keeping busy.
Tyrone Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mara�on knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mara�on is positioning himself well to prevent Tyrone Jones advancing to mount.
Mara�on is trying to get back to full guard.
Mara�on trying to control from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Mara�on is keeping him busy.
Tyrone Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrone Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the pace.
Tyrone Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mara�on does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Tyrone Jones. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Mara�on instigates a clinch.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Tyrone Jones.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Mara�on working aggressively here.
A short right from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
A shot in the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones being controlled against the cage.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
#BC#
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mara�on with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Mara�on takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tyrone Jones clinches.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on trying to control the position but instead, Tyrone Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mara�on into the cage.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mara�on scores with a head kick.
Mara�on takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara�on is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
Mara�on jabs Tyrone Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Tyrone Jones blocks the low kick.
Mara�on tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyrone Jones is able to avoid easily.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
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!
Mara�on moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrone Jones.#T2#
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyrone Jones really felt that one!
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mara�on lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mara�on cracks Tyrone Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
A leg kick checked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Tyrone Jones rushes Mara�on and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara�on. #BC#
Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Mara�on drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.#T4#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Mara�on sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on throws a front kick that sends Tyrone Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mara�on with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mara�on's front leg with a kick but Mara�on checks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones lands with a straight right. Mara�on didn't see that one coming.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Mara�on.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Mara�on's head back.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara�on there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tyrone Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mara�on in his tracks. #CL2#
Mara�on instigates a clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Mara�on is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mara�ons head.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand.
Tyrone Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards. #ROC#
Mara�on is rocked!
Tyrone Jones works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Mara�on is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyrone Jones finish him?
Tyrone Jones has Mara�on pressed against the cage.
Mara�on seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
#T3#
Mara�on tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands with a left to the head.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Tyrone Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on. #T4#
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
Tyrone Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Mara�on moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mara�on looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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GAMMA#784 Rones v Shin
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Cage scores with a nice strike.
Mara�on shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara�on connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Cage lunges at Mara�on with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mara�on's hand.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Cage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on jabs Cage right on the nose. Cage blinks but takes it well.
Cage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cage misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mara�on throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Mara�on only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
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!#CL2#
Cage clinches.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage works Mara�on's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara�on moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage misses with a head kick.
Cage misses the jab.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Cage.
Cage throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage lands with a kick to the temple. Mara�on shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cage misses with a looping right.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage tries to clinch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on lands a jab to Cage's midsection.
Cage slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Mara�on wants to clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage throws a right hand that Mara�on ducks under and follows up with a left that Mara�on also avoids with ease.
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on lands a jab to the head.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Good work by Cage as he checks the leg kick.
Cage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Mara�on walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Cage feints a counter leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cage misses with the combination.
It appears Mara�on was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cage thuds a left hand into Mara�on's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Cage lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara�on.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Cage's leg. Cage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Cage blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Cage.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Cage slips under a jab.
Cage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on scores with a nice head shot.
Cage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cage lands a nice hook to Mara�on's body. Mara�on takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage scores with a jab.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mara�on moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCage.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Cage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cage dips to his left and cracks Mara�on with an uppercut!
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Cage.
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
Mara�on pushes Cage away with a front kick.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Mara�on's front leg but catches the back leg as Mara�on tries to avoid it.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Cage misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Mara�on is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Mara�on has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
Mara�on listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cage 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.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Mara�on lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Mara�on rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
#BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Cage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cage misses.
Cage checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Cage throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Cage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cage takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mara�on moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Cage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Cage with a nice cross.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mara�on thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Mara�on scores with a push kick.
Cage throws a combination that misses
and Mara�on counters with a body kick that stops Cage in his tracks momentarily.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Cage scores with a head kick.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a right hand that misses
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Mara�on does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Mara�on fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Cage takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cage's calf.
Mara�on moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Mara�on misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Cage tries to bum rush Mara�on with a series of wild strikes but Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage lands an overhand right.
Cage misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Mara�on gets a clinch.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Cage misses with a right hand
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara�on fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cage checks it well.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Cage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cage duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mara�on stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cage doesn't seem bothered though.
Cage avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cage throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
A left and a right from Cage both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Cage throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
Cage avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mara�on appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Cage lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Cage slams his shin into Mara�on's torso.
Mara�on misses with a head kick.
Cage avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mara�on avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Mara�on delivers a nice body kick.
Cage catches Mara�on with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Mara�on's head back.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage throws a series of punches but Mara�on avoids them all with ease.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara�on misses the target.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Cage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage throws a series of punches but Mara�on avoids them all with ease.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Cage throws a combination. Mara�on tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cage tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cage moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Cage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Mara�on's front leg but catches the back leg as Mara�on tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage misses with an uppercut
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tyler Cage just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cage throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Cage throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Cage misses.
Mara�on cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Mara�on connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mara�on takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Cage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cage avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
#T1#
Mara�on wants to slow Cage down by chopping away at his legs.
Mara�on throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Mara�on does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage feints a jab promting Mara�on to slip. Cage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mara�on slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara�on misses the target.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cage's sensitive parts.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cage misses.
Cage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage throws a head kick but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a big counter combination but Cage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage slips under a jab.
Cage scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
As Mara�on backs off Cage throws a huge counter combo but Mara�on manages to avoid it all.
Mara�on cracks Cage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Cage throws a leg kick but Mara�on checks it.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cage's head backwards.
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Mara�on has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara�on there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy right hand. Cage should have avoided that one.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Cage.
Cage wants to clinch up but Mara�on keeps it at a distance.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Cage shakes it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mara�on.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Cage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara�on misses the target.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mara�on has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
Cage checks a leg kick. #CL#
Mara�on gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a light punch inside.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cage lands a body shot.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Mara�on comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mara�on lands a really nice looking cross but Cage seems unphased.
Cage throws a nice head kick!
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cage is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
Cage throws a chopping leg kick but Mara�on manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Cage throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Cage lands a head kick. Mara�on smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Mara�on closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Cage misses.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Mara�on throws out a powerful jab.
Cage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mara�on connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Cage.
A quick step to the side and Mara�on tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
A head kick by Cage misses
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Mara�on bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cage misses.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cage just manages to avoid it.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
#T3#
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cage scores with a nice right hand.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on scores with a nice strike.
Cage shoots in but Mara�on avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mara�on was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Mara�on keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Cage tries to circle away but Mara�on has him pinned against the cage.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow. #BC2#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cage checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Cage's ribs.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Cage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mara�on throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cage.
Donk. Cage catches Mara�on right on the button with a cross.
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 Pablo Mara�on.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Pablo Mara�on 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:
GAMMA#780 Nicu v Kahn
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tyrone Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Mara�on sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mara�on was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tyrone Jones tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyrone Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on is looking to wear down Tyrone Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mara�on lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Mara�on's head.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the body.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Mara�on blocks the low kick.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
And Tyrone Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Mara�on pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Tyrone Jones wants to slow Mara�on down by chopping away at his legs.
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones. #T3#
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Mara�on drives through and clinches with Tyrone Jones against the cage.
#BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Tyrone Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Mara�on is looking to regain half guard here but Tyrone Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyrone Jones controlling from side mount.
Mara�on is trying to improve his position.
Mara�on manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones tries to roll over but Mara�on keeps him under control.
Mara�on with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tyrone Jones tries to roll over but Mara�on keeps him under control.
Mara�on stalling.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position for now.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Mara�on is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyrone Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mara�on sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones 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#
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyrone Jones fails to land the takedown.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
As Tyrone Jones backs away, Mara�on returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mara�on's waist but Mara�on gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyrone Jones off to one side.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
As Tyrone Jones tries to get set, Mara�on tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Mara�on knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Mara�on slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on tried to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
Mara�on throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Mara�on tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones with the counter takedown but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones blocks the body kick.
Mara�on cracks Tyrone Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Good work by Tyrone Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara�on takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Tyrone Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Mara�on with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
Mara�on lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tyrone Jones.
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!
Tyrone Jones is working Mara�on over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrone Jones slows the pace down.
Russell Tyrone Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyrone Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working.
Tyrone Jones working the ground and pound but Mara�on is defending the strikes.
Mara�on regains half guard.#T4#
Mara�on trying to hold on to Tyrone Jones's head to control him but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Tyrone Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mara�on is trying to control but can't.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyrone Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyrone Jones's back!
Tyrone Jones rolls, trying to escape but Mara�on keeps control of the position.
Mara�on trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tyrone Jones doesn't escape.
Mara�on is trying to stick to Tyrone Jones's back but Tyrone Jones is turning into Mara�on. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mara�on's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones preventing the sweep.
Tyrone Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Mara�on to sweep him here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mara�on's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Mara�on takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mara�on defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on tries a low kick but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mara�on shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrone Jones blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones shoots for a takedown but Mara�on saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara�on lands a nice hook to Tyrone Jones's body. Tyrone Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrone Jones misses with a left hand
and Tyrone Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on lands with a hook. Tyrone Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyrone Jones tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyrone Jones should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mara�on counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Mara�on takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrone Jones.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Tyrone Jones.
Nice cross by Mara�on.#T3#
A low kick from Tyrone Jones is predictable there
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones tries a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on tries to work over Tyrone Jones's front leg with a kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrone Jones clobbers Mara�on with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mara�on throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Tyrone Jones fails with the takedown.
Mara�on was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Mara�on takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrone Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Mara�on tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyrone Jones cracks a nice hook into Mara�on's ribs.
Mara�on throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on throws a series of punches but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones clobbers Mara�on with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Nice shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Mara�on takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Mara�on moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Mara�on checks it
and Mara�on counters with a good low kick that Tyrone Jones was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on takes one to the side of the head.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Mara�on lands with a straight right. Tyrone Jones didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara�on has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mara�on connects with a looping right hand.
Mara�on stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mara�on, as that shot connected.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
Mara�on takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mara�on looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara�on attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara�on stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands with a straight right. Mara�on didn't see that one coming.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
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!
Tyrone Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mara�on sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Mara�on with a hook.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones walks into a left hand.
Donk. Tyrone Jones catches Mara�on right on the button with a cross.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on thuds a left hand into Tyrone Jones's body.
Mara�on scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyrone Jones in his tracks.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice head shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Mara�on with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones thuds his right hand into Mara�on's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mara�on lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyrone Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrone Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick.#T1#
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Mara�on moves into the clinch.
Mara�on lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyrone Jones or not.
Mara�on lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mara�on scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mara�on lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
#BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyrone Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara�on off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyrone Jones connects with a single shot there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
And Tyrone Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Mara�on pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
Mara�on throws a head kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mara�on.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mara�on with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Mara�on throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Mara�on with an uppercut!
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mara�on with a jab.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Mara�on's defenses.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mara�on lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mara�on defends it well.
Mara�on throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mara�on with an open hand slap.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Mara�on takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones digs a good body shot into Mara�on's ribs.
Tyrone Jones scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrone Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#776 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Cage lands.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Cage misses the jab.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Mara�on moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Mara�on misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mara�on but Mara�on pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on 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.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Mara�on jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mara�on takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Cage connects with a looping right hand.
Cage is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cage.
Mara�on keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mara�on swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara�on moves out of range as Cage strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
#T2#
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cage avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage lands with a straight right. Mara�on didn't see that one coming.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mara�on.
Cage throws a series of punches but Mara�on avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Cage rushes Mara�on and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mara�on pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Cage misses.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.#T3#
Mara�on is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Cage with a hook.
Mara�on is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mara�on counters with a low kick, right behind Cage 's knee.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on drops his hands momentarily and Cage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cage.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Cage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage cracks Mara�on with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Mara�on throws out a powerful jab.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on checks the leg kick.
Mara�on with a nice cross.
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara�on quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Cage.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Cage.
A low kick from Cage misses
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mara�on needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Mara�on has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
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 Pablo Mara�on 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#
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Cage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
Cage jabs Mara�on right on the nose. Mara�on blinks but takes it well.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Cage swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mara�on. That snapped Cage's head back.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range.
Mara�on takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mara�ons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mara�on counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Cage slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cage doesn't seem bothered though.
Cage misses with a body kick.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Cage.
#T1#
Cage misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Cage tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on lands a front kick.
Cage tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Cage misses the jab.
Cage blocks a jab.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Cage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mara�on backs up against the cage.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Cage clinches up against the cage.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Mara�on is controlling him.
Mara�on keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mara�on lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on stalls.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cage.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Mara�on is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Mara�on's corner calls for a 1-2. Mara�on obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage wants to clinch up but Mara�on keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Cage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Cage misses the body punch
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage works the jab nicely.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming. #CL#
Mara�on rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on prevents Cage from breaking the clinch.
Cage blocking some punches.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Cage is trying to force a seperation but Mara�on has the dominant position.
Cage can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cage digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
Cage wants to break free but Mara�on has control.
Mara�on lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Mara�on.
#BC2#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Mara�on stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Cage jabs Mara�on right on the nose. Mara�on blinks but takes it well.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage misses with a head kick.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Mara�on off balance momentarily.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cage throws a head kick that Mara�on semi-blocks.
Mara�on takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara�on moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mara�on forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
Cage tries to circle away but Mara�on has him pinned against the cage.
Mara�on lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Cage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.#BC2#
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Cage misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Cage.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Cage misses.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Mara�on works Cage's body with a nice hook.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Cage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab.
Mara�on takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cage takes a step back to recover.
Mara�on throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease.
Mara�on tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Cage tries to break free but Mara�on pushes him back against the cage.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Mara�on has double underhooks.
Mara�on keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Mara�on is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cage is defending well for now.
Cage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Mara�on is controlling him.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on. #T4#
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Cage - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Mara�on fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage throws a lazy head kick
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
Cage needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Mara�on slips a jab from Cage.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Mara�on has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara�on there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on walks into a stiff left hand from Cage.
Cage scores with a three punch combo!
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cage thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
Mara�on ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Cage moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mara�on scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mara�on keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Mara�on tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mara�on takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Mara�on throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mara�on cracks Cage with an open hand slap.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Mara�on misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Cage.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Mara�on has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cage.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Cage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mara�on under the eye.
Mara�on doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
Good shot there by Cage.#T3#
Cage staying out of range there.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming.
Cage throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Cage tries to get set, Mara�on tries to push him back and clinch up but Cage manages to avoid the attempt.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mara�ons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cage!
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
Cage takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Cage scores with the left hand. Mara�on knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Mara�on stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara�on misses the target.
Cage checks a leg kick. #CL#
Mara�on drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Mara�on keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Mara�on gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on stalls.
Cage is trying to break free.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Mara�on is controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Mara�on misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Cage.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
And Mara�on counters with a quick kick to the body but Cage blocks it.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Cage lands with a nice body kick.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.#T1##CL#
Mara�on has managed to clinch.
Mara�on cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara�on.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cage.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage throws a big counter head kick but Mara�on avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Mara�on jabs at Cage's body.#CL#
Mara�on closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Mara�on keeps him there for the moment.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mara�on cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
Cage working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mara�on is looking to chop away at Cage's legs.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mara�on throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.#T3#
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cage tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mara�on's head backwards.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cage swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Cage misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#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!
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Cage throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
Mara�on lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Mara�on forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on retains his middleweight title!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Stoker.
Mara�on showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Mara�on avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Stoker.
Mara�on was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker digs a good hook to Mara�on's body.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
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!
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Stoker misses with a low kick as Mara�on jumps back.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker misses with a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Mara�on is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker cracks Mara�on with a good jab.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mara�on counters with a body kick that stops Stoker in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mara�on sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Stoker.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mara�on sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Mara�on's knee but Mara�on avoids it well.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mara�on under the eye.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
#T4#
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker checks a low kick from Mara�on.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
Mara�on pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Mara�on takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara�on needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Mara�on cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mara�on had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mara�on throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mara�on momentarily.
Mara�on smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
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!
Stoker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mara�on.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Stoker throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Stoker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara�on's hands.
Stoker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Mara�on throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker scores with a jab to the head.
Mara�on catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mara�on jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Mara�on misses the jab.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Stoker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Mara�on's legs.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Mara�on swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker 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.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mara�on swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker 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.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mara�on - the referee stops the clock and Stoker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara�on. Stoker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mara�on finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Mara�on's ribs.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Stoker.
#CL#
Mara�on gets a clinch.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stoker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
#BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Nice body kick from Stoker.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Mara�on cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing. #T2#
Mara�on throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker stuns Mara�on with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Mara�on explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mara�on with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mara�on throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Stoker looks for the body kick but Mara�on saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Mara�on tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mara�on looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mara�on pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Mara�on settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stoker manages to circle out of the way.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Mara�on's ribs.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.#T4#
Mara�on is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Mara�on throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Mara�on lands with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mara�on is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pablo Mara�on did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara�on doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara�on moves in looking to clinch but Stoker pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker misses with a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mara�on takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mara�on lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mara�on chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on. #T2#
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara�on.
Stoker swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Crunch! Stoker slams his shin into Mara�on's torso.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Mara�on will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mara�on is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mara�on is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mara�on tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on takes one on the button.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Nice uppercut there from Mara�on.
Mara�on cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a push kick but Mara�on slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker lands a body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Mara�on takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mara�on moves into the clinch.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker lands a left hand.
#T1#
Mara�on tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
Stoker throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Mara�on avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mara�on misses the jab.#T2#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Mara�on down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Mara�on stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Mara�on. Mara�on maintains the clinch.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Stoker. #BC2#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoker moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mara�on is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Mara�on moves into the clinch.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mara�on on the inside. #T3#
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on pushes Stoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow. #BC2#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mara�on rushes Stoker and presses him up against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Nice cross by Stoker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara�on off the cage and back into range.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.#CL#
Mara�on gets a clinch.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands an uppercut.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Mara�on is controlling the position.
Mara�on makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mara�on lands a knee to the body.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on pushes Stoker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Edward Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.
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Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyrone Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Mara�on has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrone Jones.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Mara�on knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a good low kick that Tyrone Jones was not able to check.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Mara�on with an uppercut!#T1#
Tyrone Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mara�on defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Good work by Mara�on as he checks the leg kick.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on counters with a body kick.
Mara�on takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target. #CL#
Tyrone Jones forces Mara�on back against the cage and clinches.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Mara�on is trying to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones has Mara�on pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mara�on manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrone Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mara�on gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Mara�on leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mara�on gets through Tyrone Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Tyrone Jones pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mara�on and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Tyrone Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mara�ons head.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand. #T4#
Tyrone Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on looks winded!
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mara�on takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyrone Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones wants to clinch but Mara�on slips to the side
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on lands a high kick!
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Good work by Mara�on as he checks the leg kick.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mara�on swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyrone Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a good low kick that Tyrone Jones was not able to check.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Mara�on digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a low kick, right behind Tyrone Jones 's knee.
Tyrone Jones blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.#T3##CL#
Tyrone Jones darts in and clinches Mara�on up against the cage.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on stalling the fight.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Mara�on working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #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!
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on is working Tyrone Jones over against the cage.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Tyrone Jones has clasped his hands together around Mara�on's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones is looking to take a break and control but Mara�on is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones looking to control but instead Mara�on has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tyrone Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyrone Jones controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones passes to full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on thumps Tyrone Jones with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Mara�on slams his shin into Tyrone Jones's torso.
Mara�on throws out a powerful jab.
Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Mara�on - just one landing.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Nice cross by Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Tyrone Jones shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
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!
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Mara�on takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara�on's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrone Jones under the eye.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that misses
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrone Jones.#T3#
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara�on. Mara�on obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mara�on ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
Mara�on takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara�on defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyrone Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.#T4#
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyrone Jones walks into a straight right hand from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Tyrone Jones sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyrone Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mara�on lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tyrone Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Mara�on's body.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Mara�on checks it
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone Jones to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Tyrone Jones cracks Mara�on with a big right hand and Mara�on goes down!#ROC#
Mara�on is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mara�on is still in real trouble! Can Tyrone Jones finish him?
Mara�on has control of Tyrone Jones's left arm, preventing Tyrone Jones from doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Mara�on is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mara�on seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Tyrone Jones won't allow Mara�on to sweep him here.
Mara�on bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyrone Jones's guard. #REVB#
Mara�on content to stall in guard here.
Mara�on won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Mara�on forces his way into half guard.
Tyrone Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mara�on is working away from the top position though.
Tyrone Jones is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Tyrone Jones is looking for a sweep. Mara�on is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mara�on wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Mara�on looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mara�on's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tyrone Jones is controlling Mara�on's trapped leg to prevent Mara�on from advancing to side control.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a sweep. Mara�on is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrone Jones trying to control here.
Mara�on controlling the action here.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
#T3#
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Mara�on wants to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyrone Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mara�on looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right 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!
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Mara�on is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on cracks Tyrone Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mara�on lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrone Jones's head back.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara�on stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on connects with a high kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Tyrone Jones has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Russell Tyrone Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mara�on - that landed with a thud.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Mara�on shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mara�on pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Mara�on checks it #CL2#
and Mara�on counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mara�on.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mara�on works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tyrone Jones. #BC2#
Mara�on breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mara�on slips under a jab.#CL#
Tyrone Jones rushes Mara�on and presses him up against the cage.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones. #T3#
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Mara�on is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tyrone Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mara�on pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Tyrone Jones has Mara�on pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tyrone Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mara�on tumbling to the mat - Tyrone Jones dives into Mara�on's guard.
Mara�on tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russell Tyrone Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mara�on controlling the position.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mara�on is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mara�on throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Mara�on.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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GAMMA#765 Curry v Steele
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahmoud.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Mara�on finds it's target.
Mahmoud walks into a left hand.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Mahmoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Mara�on misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Mahmoud counters by moving into the clinch.
Mahmoud gets through Mara�on's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Mara�on avoiding damage as Mahmoud throws knees to the body.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahmoud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mara�on's brow.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mara�on misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Mara�on.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mara�on seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahmoud can turn it around.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Mahmoud's ribcage. Mahmoud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mara�on on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
Mahmoud looks winded!
Mahmoud tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mara�ons head.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Mara�on blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.
Mahmoud is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mara�on lands a right hand.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud wants to stall.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Mahmoud. #T3##BC#
Mara�on escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmoud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara�on misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a left to the body.
Mahmoud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mara�on under the eye.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg. #CL2#
Mahmoud takes the fight into the clinch.
Mara�on scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mara�on gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Mahmoud scores with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
A short right from Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud staying out of range there.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahmoud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara�on catches Mahmoud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.
Donk. Mara�on catches Mahmoud right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud stuns Mara�on with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mahmoud with a hook.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a low kick.
Mahmoud throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahmoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mara�on scrambles back to his feet.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mara�on throws a solid leg kick but Mahmoud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmoud. That did some damage!
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Mahmoud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahmoud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mara�on scores with a push kick.
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mara�on cracks Mahmoud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a series of punches but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Mara�on explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmoud can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mahmoud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Mara�on keeps it at a distance.
Mara�on circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahmoud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mara�on has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara�on and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mahmoud lands with a straight right. Mara�on didn't see that one coming.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Mahmoud's leg. Mahmoud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara�on thumps Mahmoud with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mahmoud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara�on doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Mara�on walks into a jab.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmoud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on throws a solid leg kick but Mahmoud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara�on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Mara�on throws a lazy body kick
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Mara�on tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Mahmoud's knee but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Mahmoud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Mara�on misses with a low kick as Mahmoud jumps back.
Mara�on lands with a right hand.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmoud scores with the left hand. Mara�on knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahmoud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara�on off the cage and back into range.
Mara�on throws a low kick, looking for Mahmoud's leg but Mahmoud calmly moves out of range.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on stalks Mahmoud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mahmoud's face. Mahmoud staggers backwards, shaken.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Mara�on shakes it off.
Mara�on rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmoud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mara�on's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahmoud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Mahmoud's front leg.
Mahmoud slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Mahmoud's head but Mahmoud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud wants to counter the offense by Mara�on and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mahmoud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Mahmoud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahmoud.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on misses with a jab to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mahmoud counters with a body kick.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahmoud tries a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.#CL2#
Mahmoud gets a clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mara�on tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud just leaning against Mara�on, taking a breather.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
#BC#
Mara�on breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmoud feints a jab promting Mara�on to slip. Mahmoud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mara�on slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mara�on lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Mahmoud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on counters with a good, hard body kick but Mahmoud shrugs it off.
Mara�on throws a shot to the body.
Mara�on motions for Mahmoud to come forward. Mara�on throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Mara�on takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahmoud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mara�on scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mara�on lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahmoud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahmoud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahmoud wants to counter with a clinch but Mara�on pushes him away.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Mahmoud saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Mahmoud blocks a low kick nicely.
Mahmoud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Mahmoud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a head kick.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Mahmoud slips the punch.
Mara�on scores with a push kick.#T2#
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahmoud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
#CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mara�on.
Mara�on presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mahmoud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mara�on is keeping busy.
Mara�on softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short right from Mara�on.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahmoud just leaning against Mara�on, taking a breather.
Mara�on working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mara�on.
Mahmoud prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahmoud.
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Mara�on's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Mahmoud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmoud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on had his way with Sameh Mahmoud in that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mahmoud misses with a straight left.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the head.
Mara�on slips a jab from Mahmoud.
Mara�on keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on tests Mahmoud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Mara�on's defenses.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Mahmoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Mahmoud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mahmoud moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
#CL2#
Mara�on tries to keep at a distance but Mahmoud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mara�on lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud looking to stall.
Mahmoud lands an elbow just above Mara�on 's eye.
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud stalling.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mahmoud misses with a knee to the head.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Mahmoud is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on lands a shot to the body.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Sameh Mahmoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud stalling in the clinch but Mara�on improves position.
Mahmoud takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mahmoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmoud's elbow.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#761 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Mara�on thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body kick.
Mara�on with a hook.
Guns misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the head.
Guns scores with the left hand. Mara�on knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Guns with an uppercut!
Guns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
Crunch! Guns slams his shin into Mara�on's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on scores with a jab.
A low kick from Mara�on misses
and Guns counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara�on has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mara�on lands a front kick.
Guns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guns throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara�on misses with a straight right. #T1#
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Guns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Guns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body kick.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
Guns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mara�on momentarily.
Mara�on throws a hook but Guns avoids it easily.
Mara�on takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Guns backing away here, and Mara�on unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guns misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mara�on with a jab.
Guns throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Mara�on on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on slips under a jab from Guns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on tries to move into range but Guns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Guns saw that one coming.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guns.
Guns throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Nice jab there from Mara�on.
Guns looks to land a body kick but Mara�on moved away.
A jab from Guns misses.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Guns tries to clinch there but Mara�on circles away.
Guns looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.#T3##CL#
Guns takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guns avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara�on.
Guns can't break the clinch.
Guns is leaning against Mara�on and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guns lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
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!
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily. #T4##CL2#
Mara�on moves into the clinch successfully.
Guns blocking some punches.
Mara�on cracks Guns with a nice body shot.
Guns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Guns. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Guns.
Mara�on is trying to counter with his kicks.
Guns avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
A low kick from Mara�on is predictable there
and Guns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Guns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on tries to work over Guns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guns prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Guns. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara�on has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Guns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guns scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Guns does no damage.
Mara�on throws a counter combo.
Guns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guns has time to react.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guns.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns misses with a left hand
and Mara�on counters with a body kick that stops Guns in his tracks momentarily.
Guns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Guns has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Guns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guns has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Guns lands a shoulder strike.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on presses Guns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guns as Mara�on tries to tie him up.
Mara�on blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guns.
Guns tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Guns scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Guns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara�on.
#T2#
Mara�on tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns misses with a body kick.
Mara�on connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guns's hands.
Guns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Guns.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Guns.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Guns's knee but Guns avoids it well.
Guns scores with a body shot.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy right hand. Guns should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Guns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guns backing away here, and Mara�on unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mara�on stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Mara�on lands a jab to Guns's midsection.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Guns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Guns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mara�on.
Guns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guns staying out of range there.
Mara�on's corner calls for a 1-2. Mara�on obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guns slips a straight right by Mara�on.#T4#
Mara�on cracks Guns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guns throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut
and Guns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
Guns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mara�on counters with a nice body shot.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on throws a right hand that misses
and Guns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guns misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Guns takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Guns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guns connects with a body shot that sends Mara�on's belly button to the back.
Guns throws a leg kick but Mara�on moved away.
Mara�on scores with a jab. Guns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Guns will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Guns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Guns throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara�on there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guns. Guns obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick.
Guns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Mara�on. #T1#
A jab from Guns misses.
A nice side step and Mara�on releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
An inside leg kick lands from Guns.
Guns moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Guns scores with a nice strike.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the body.
Guns tries to clinch but Mara�on is having none of it.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Guns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
Mara�on takes one on the button.
Guns swings widly with a right hand
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Mara�on lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mara�on scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guns misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mara�on moves forwards but Guns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the body.
Guns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guns blocks a jab.
It looked like Guns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guns needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Guns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guns motions for Mara�on to come forward. Guns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Guns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guns moves in looking to clinch but Mara�on pushes him off.
Guns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guns.
Guns pushes Mara�on away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Guns misses
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guns. That did some damage!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on feints a counter leg kick.
Mara�on chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guns can pounce on him.
Guns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara�on fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guns checks it well.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Guns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guns misses with a two punch combination.
Mara�on let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guns looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Guns lands.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Guns shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a hook but Guns avoids it easily.
Guns misses with a kick to the body
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mara�on. Guns shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guns.
Mara�on paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on thuds his shin into the meat of Guns's side.
Mara�on misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Guns lunges at Mara�on with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mara�on's hand.
Mara�on moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Mara�on is rocked!
Mara�on throws a head kick that Guns semi-blocks.
Mara�on is still on wobbly legs! Can Guns finish him?
Guns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on seems to have recovered his senses.
Guns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara�on's hands.
Guns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Guns bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mara�on! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from Mara�on.#T2#
Mara�on controls Guns momentarily but Guns frees himself.
Mara�on keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Guns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns is fighting to break Mara�on's control of his arms but Mara�on is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Guns avoids it.
Guns stuns Mara�on with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on connects with the punch.#T3#
Mara�on gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guns. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick from Guns.
Guns lands a nice shot that snaps Mara�on's head back.
Mara�on misses with a body punch
enabling Guns to counter with a crisp jab.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Guns.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on tried to score with a low kick but Guns checks it.
Guns throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a low kick, right behind Guns 's knee.
Nice body kick there by Guns.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on with a jab.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Guns ducked under it nicely.
Guns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on tries to clinch there but Guns circles away.
Guns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guns sizes up Mara�on with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guns doesn't manage to clinch there - Mara�on circles away.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mara�on with a jab.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Guns misses its target.
Mara�on lands with a right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Big Guns will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A solid leg kick lands there for Guns.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Guns misses
and Mara�on counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on throws a jab when Guns was well out of range.
Guns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mara�on smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Guns takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Guns misses with a hook
and Mara�on makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Guns really felt that one!#T1#
Guns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mara�on's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guns under the eye.
Guns wants to clinch
and Mara�on counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Mara�on finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mara�on lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Mara�on lands.
Mara�on cracks Guns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guns throws a body kick that misses
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Guns wants to clinch but Mara�on slips to the side
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2#
Mara�on circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guns finds it's way round the side to connect with Mara�on's head.
Nice jab there from Guns.
Mara�on lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Guns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. Guns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guns moves forwards but Mara�on connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mara�on takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Guns misses the target.
Guns looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.#T3#
Guns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mara�on fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guns checks it well.
Guns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara�on avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guns misses the jab.
Guns looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the body.
Guns takes one on the button.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guns's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Guns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Guns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Guns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Guns blocks it.
Guns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Guns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guns misses with an elbow strike.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Guns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Guns presses Mara�on against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guns tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Mara�on throws a hook but Guns avoids it easily.#CL#
Guns rushes Mara�on and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on! Pablo Mara�on retains his middleweight title!
Pablo Mara�on decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#758 Sin v Sonnen
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Guns throws a low kick, looking for Mara�on's leg but Mara�on calmly moves out of range.
Mara�on lands a nice shot that snaps Guns's head back.
Guns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Guns blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on lands a glancing blow to the side of Guns's head.
Guns misses with a looping right.
Guns throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Mara�on lands a jab to the head.
Mara�on wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Mara�on is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guns with a body shot.
Mara�on cracks Guns with a good jab.
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!
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Guns misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Mara�on.
Guns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara�on lands an overhand right.
Guns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara�on throws a shot to the body.
Guns scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Mara�on.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Mara�on gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mara�on is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Mara�on scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on's corner calls for a 1-2. Mara�on obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Guns does it's job there.
Mara�on tests Guns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
Guns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
Mara�on avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guns swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a head kick. That will keep Guns thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Guns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guns scores with a jab. Mara�on acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Mara�on feints a counter leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Guns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Mara�on responds with a good body kick, but Guns manages to step out the way in time.
Guns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mara�on.
#T3#
Mara�on checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Mara�on lands an overhand right.
Guns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Guns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
Guns misses with a hook.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara�on with a nice cross.
Guns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guns misses with a looping right.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Guns.
And Mara�on responds with a good body kick, but Guns manages to step out the way in time.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guns throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Mara�on looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Guns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mara�on.
Mara�on wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Guns closes the distance and clinches.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Guns's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Guns controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Guns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guns tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guns is leaning against Mara�on and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
Guns lands with a left to the head.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Guns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Mara�on breaks from the clinch.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guns thuds a left hand into Mara�on's body.
Guns throws a leg kick but Mara�on checks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Guns misses with a looping right.
Guns throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guns jabs at Mara�on's body.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guns misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on with a jab.#T1#
Guns lands an overhand right.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
Guns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Guns.
Guns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara�on does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mara�on takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guns.
Guns throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Guns's knee but Guns avoids it well.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Guns.
Mara�on scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though.
Guns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mara�on's head backwards.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on thows a body kick. Guns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guns is looking to clinch.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Mara�on appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mara�on. Guns shrugs it off though.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Guns's front leg but catches the back leg as Guns tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Mara�on looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Mara�on has closed the distance and engaged Guns in a clinch.
Mara�on blocks an elbow strike from Guns.
Guns blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Guns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Guns trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guns.
Guns stalling.
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy body kick from Mara�on
and Guns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Guns moved away.
A quick step to the side and Guns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guns, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mara�on fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Guns staying out of range there.
It looked like Guns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Guns has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Guns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mara�on up against the cage.
Mara�on is working Guns over against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Mara�on lands the left hand.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the head.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guns scores with a decent looking hook.
Guns avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Guns 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.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara�on takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Guns slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Guns throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Guns.#T1#
Mara�on on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara�on walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with an outside leg kick.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Mara�on.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Mara�on as he checks the leg kick.
Guns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Guns. Those never looked like landing.
Guns thuds his right hand into Mara�on's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guns.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Guns knows he should have avoided that one.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Guns throws a solid leg kick but Mara�on takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guns.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Mara�on tries to move into range but Guns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guns.
The fighters circling - Guns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Guns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guns misses with a low kick.
Guns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a jab to the nose.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Guns looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Guns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mara�on lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guns takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Guns's leg. Guns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guns avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
Guns blocks the body kick.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body shot.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Guns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns lands a nice hook to Mara�on's body. Mara�on takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns checks the leg kick.
Guns throws a low kick, looking for Mara�on's leg but Mara�on calmly moves out of range.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara�on. #T1#
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Guns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guns finds it's way round the side to connect with Mara�on's head.
Mara�on stuns Guns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on scores with a nice head shot.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Mara�on lands a head shot.
Guns lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Guns throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Guns cracks Mara�on with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mara�on takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
Guns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on thuds a left hand into Guns's body.
Guns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mara�on's sensitive parts. #CL#
Guns moves into the clinch successfully.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Guns.
Guns blocking some punches.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Guns controls the action.
Guns is stalling here.
Mara�on working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mara�on as the two fighters clinch.
Guns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Pablo Mara�on has been cut.
Mara�on takes an elbow to the temple.
Big Guns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Guns blocks it.
Mara�on misses with an elbow strike.
Mara�on working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guns lands a body punch.
Guns will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Guns struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Guns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Guns back against the cage. #T4#
Mara�on misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mara�on breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on scores with a nice head shot.
Guns wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guns tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Guns misses with a body punch
and Mara�on counters with a nice body shot.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Guns.
Nice uppercut there from Mara�on.
A left lands for Guns.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Guns tries to clinch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Mara�on's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Guns throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters with a right hand to the body.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mara�on stuns Guns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on moves out of range of the leg kick from Guns.#CL#
Guns clinches up with Mara�on and pushes him back against the cage.
Guns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guns tries to land a front kick but Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a low kick, right behind Mara�on 's knee. #T1#
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Guns just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mara�on jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guns.
Guns moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Guns misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Guns.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Guns throws a right hand that Mara�on ducks under and follows up with a left that Mara�on also avoids with ease.#T2#
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Guns throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mara�on tries a low kick but Guns avoids it.
Mara�on's corner calls for a 1-2. Mara�on obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on lands a really nice looking cross but Guns seems unphased.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Guns ducks down to avoid it.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.#T3##CL#
Guns clinches.
A short left from Mara�on.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Mara�on managing to block the knees to the body from Guns.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Guns leaning against his opponent.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Guns blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Guns.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Mara�on escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guns is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
Mara�on ducks right into an uppercut from Guns.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Guns misses with a body shot.
Guns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on cracks Guns with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mara�on swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mara�on has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Guns throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Guns takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Mara�on closes the distance and clinches.
Guns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mara�on.
Mara�on lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guns lands a left hand.
Guns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Guns is pushing Mara�on up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mara�on winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pablo Mara�on thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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GAMMA#752 SissyPants v Kruger
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Staal drops his hands momentarily and Mara�on takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Staal ducks down to avoid it.
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Mara�on lands with a slapping head kick.
Staal cracks Mara�on with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Mara�on finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Staal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Staal misses
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Staal sees coming a mile off.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on 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.
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!
Staal with a poor takedown
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on slips a jab from Staal.
Staal throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Staal blocks the low kick.
Staal lands a slapping body shot.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Staal.
Mara�on feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Mara�on. #T1#
Staal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Staal.
Staal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Staal manages to avoid it.
Staal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Staal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Jab, jab by Mara�on - just one landing.
Staal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Staal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mara�on - the referee stops the clock and Staal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara�on. Staal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Staal avoids it.
Mara�on is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Staal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
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!
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Staal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mara�on to the mat! Mara�on manages to get full guard.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Staal won't allow Mara�on to sweep him here.
Mara�on keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Mara�on bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Staal's guard. #REVB#
Staal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal tries to strike from the bottom.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mara�on's guard. #REVR##T3#
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mara�on holds on and takes a little breather.
Staal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mara�on tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mara�on trying to control the position here.
Staal wants to pass the guard but Mara�on is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Staal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mara�on looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mara�on looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Staal!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Staal throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Staal throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mara�on has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staal throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Staal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mara�on - the referee stops the clock and Staal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara�on. Staal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Staal moves out of range.
Mara�on tries to land a body kick
and Staal counters with a nice uppercut.
Staal throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
Mara�on lands a leg kick that knocks Staal off balance momentarily.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Staal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Staal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Staal wants to control but Mara�on is keeping him busy. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Mara�on's face as Staal controls the position.
Staal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working.
Mara�on is looking to reverse the position.
Staal trying to control the position but Mara�on is working away.
Staal throws an elbow but Mara�on slips to the side and avoids it well.
Staal trying to control the position but Mara�on is working away.
Mara�on struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mara�on tries to improve position but can't.
Staal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mara�on is not content to let Staal control the position.
Staal just content to control the position.
Mara�on is trying to control Staal's posture but Staal avoids it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mara�on is looking to regain half guard here but Staal keeps moving and retains side control.
Mara�on struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Staal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Staal moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Staal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Staal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on throws a jab when Staal was well out of range.
Staal slips under a jab.
Staal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Staal misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Staal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Mara�on jabs Staal right on the nose. Staal blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on is looking to clinch but Staal is avoiding it.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.
Staal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on connects with a nice looking jab.
Staal misses with a head kick.
Staal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Staal throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mara�on is looking to slow Staal down with leg kicks.
Staal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Staal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Staal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staal.
A head kick by Staal misses
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on misses with a body punch
and Staal counters with a three punch combo that has Mara�on backing up. Mara�on nods at Staal to acknowledge the strikes.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Staal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on. #T1#
Staal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Staal throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Staal shoots and misses
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Staal misses with a looping right.
Mara�on sizes up Staal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Mara�on has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staal.
Staal fails with a takedown attempt.
Eric Staal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mara�on throws a combination that misses
and Staal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Mara�on finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Staal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Staal's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Staal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Staal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy right hand. Staal should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Staal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on scores with a crisp jab that stopped Staal in his tracks.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staal.
Staal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Staal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mara�on bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Staal's head.#T3#
Staal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staal throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Staal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Staal's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Staal.
Staal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Staal moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on lands a leg kick that knocks Staal off balance momentarily.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Staal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Staal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Staal throws a leg kick but Mara�on sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Staal thows a leg kick but Mara�on checks it
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mara�on darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Staal wants to slow Mara�on down by chopping away at his legs.
Mara�on lands with an uppercut that bounces Staal off the cage and back into range.
Staal misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Staal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Staal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on connects with the punch.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Staal ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mara�on winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Sonnen jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen 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.
Mara�on fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mara�on sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mara�on tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mara�on is trying to stand up here but Sonnen is controlling him well.
Mara�on keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonnen stalling. #T1##SUB#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Mara�on is defending well.
#SUB#
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen trying to mount his opponent but Mara�on defends it.
Mara�on is looking to improve his position.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mara�on is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mara�on is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mara�on tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Mara�on is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mara�on controlling the position for now.
Mara�on is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Mara�on is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sonnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working.
Mara�on is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##ES2#
Mara�on scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sonnen lands with a right hand.
Mara�on tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mara�on avoided it.#CL#
Sonnen pushes Mara�on up against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen lands a body punch.
Mara�on prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on lands with a right to the head.
Sonnen has Mara�on pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mara�on manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4##TD#
Sonnen pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mara�on defends it easily.
Mara�on passes Sonnen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mara�on is working away from the top position though.
Mara�on stalling.
Sonnen is pressing down on Mara�on's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mara�on controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Sonnen swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.#T1#
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mara�on doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara�on displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Mara�on releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sonnen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Mara�on blocks the body kick.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Mara�on is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mara�on holding on.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mara�on keeps working.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mara�on is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
Mara�on is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sonnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Mara�on is trying to get back to full guard.
Mara�on is doing well to control the position and prevent Sonnen from advancing to side control.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mara�on does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mara�on is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Mara�on 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.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mara�on does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mara�on regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mara�on keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Mara�on not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Mara�on connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mara�on. Sonnen shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Mara�on, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Mara�on's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Mara�on's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Mara�on pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mara�on is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen advances to half guard.
Mara�on is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mara�on avoid being mounted?
Sonnen is trying to control. Mara�on wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mara�on is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mara�on sees it coming and defends easily.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sonnen's back!
Mara�on has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sonnen's body.
Sonnen turns into Mara�on and is now in his guard.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Mara�on wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Mara�on has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sonnen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
Mara�on misses with a low kick as Sonnen jumps back.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mara�on avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.#T4#
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Mara�on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Sonnen defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sonnen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sonnen trying to control but Mara�on is having none of it.
Mara�on gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen content to control rather than advance.
Sonnen trying to control from Mara�on's half guard. Mara�on has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
Sonnen is really struggling to control Mara�on but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mara�on is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
Mara�on tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mara�on keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen pushes down on Mara�on's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mara�on is controlling Sonnen's trapped leg to prevent Sonnen from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Sonnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mara�on is just riding it out for now. Sonnen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mara�on is just riding it out for now. Sonnen eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Mara�on tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Sonnen wants to control but Mara�on is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Mara�on defends the submission attempt.
Mara�on manages to get to full guard.
Mara�on wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mara�on controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mara�on on the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mara�on takes a step back to recover.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Mara�on misses #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen had his way with Pablo Mara�on in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A low kick from Mara�on misses
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range and Sonnen settles back down. #TD#
Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mara�on sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mara�on is defending against the submission attempts here by Sonnen.
Mara�on tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount. #T1#
Mara�on tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Mara�on keeping control of the position.
Mara�on is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Mara�on defending well. #SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mara�on is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mara�on wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Mara�on is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen trying to control from Mara�on's half guard. Mara�on has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mara�on is retaining full guard.
Mara�on is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mara�on is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Sonnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonnen tries to avoid it.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen shoots in but Mara�on avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mara�on's calf.
Mara�on lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.#T4#
Sonnen cracks Mara�on with a good jab.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Mara�on misses the jab.
Mara�on throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the body
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
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 Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
Dao Sonnen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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#R1#
Mara�on throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mara�on won't be happy with that. #ES#
Mara�on throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mara�on moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Sonnen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Mara�on had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Mara�on keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
Mara�on misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonnen motions for Mara�on to come forward. Sonnen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen thuds his shin into the meat of Mara�on's side.#TD2#
Sonnen gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Mara�on wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mara�on is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a kimura but Mara�on is defending it quite comfortably.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mara�on is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sonnen jumps into side control!#T3#
Sonnen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sonnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mara�on is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sonnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mara�on desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sonnen is trying to control. Mara�on wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mara�on trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mara�on slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mara�on has Sonnen pulled in close to control his posture.
Mara�on'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.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mara�on is retaining full guard.
Mara�on is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sonnen trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Mara�on looking for a sweep. Not yet Mara�on, not yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara�on has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara�on takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Mara�on counters with a quick kick to the body but Sonnen blocks it.
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!
Mara�on moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sonnen lands a two punch combo.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mara�on crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sonnen - the referee stops the clock and Mara�on gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sonnen. Mara�on manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Mara�on checks the leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Mara�on instigates a clinch.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mara�on smiles and moves away.
Mara�on tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on swinging wildly here.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara�on connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on throws a head kick but Sonnen moves out of range.
#T3#
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen thuds his right hand into Mara�on's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
And Sonnen responds with a good body kick, but Mara�on manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mara�on wants it to stay on the feet.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen works Mara�on's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mara�on has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sonnen cracks Mara�on with a good jab.
Mara�on will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Sonnen stuns Mara�on with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mara�on has managed to clinch.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
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!
Mara�on is trying to maintain a safe position but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns Mara�on into the cage.#T1#
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonnen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Mara�on lands an uppercut.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen has Mara�on pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mara�on manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonnen works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head. #T2#
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Sonnen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mara�on after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Sonnen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Mara�on wriggles free and stands up.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mara�on misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Mara�on's ribs.
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mara�on defends it well.
Sonnen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara�on slips a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands with a nice body kick.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
#T4#
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on scores with the left hand. Sonnen knows he should have avoided that one.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Mara�on, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Mara�on against the cage but Mara�on circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dao Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sonnen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonnen moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dao Sonnen just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on lands with a nice body punch.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on walks into a jab.
Mara�on lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Mara�on.#T1#
Mara�on displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara�on is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Mara�on lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Sonnen keeps Mara�on at a distance using the push kick.
Mara�on takes one to the chin there.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen misses with a low kick as Mara�on jumps back.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Mara�on off balance momentarily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara�on keeps Sonnen at a distance using the push kick.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sonnen. That one must have hurt.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen is looking to slow Mara�on down with leg kicks.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Mara�on takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
Mara�on moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Mara�on.
Sonnen slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sonnen momentarily.
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen punishes Mara�on's body with a nice straight punch.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Sonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mara�on takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Sonnen misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Mara�on shrugs it off though.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Mara�on scores with a jab.#T4#
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Mara�on coming out on top.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonnen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mara�on counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen counters with a thumping low kick.
Mara�on misses with a low kick as Sonnen jumps back.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on had his way with Dao Sonnen in that 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!
#R5#
Mara�on takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Mara�on.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mara�on closes the distance but Sonnen moves to the side
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Mara�on scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
A jab from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sonnen defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sonnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Mara�on throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mara�on thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Sonnen. That snapped Mara�on's head back.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mara�on on the side of the head.
Mara�on takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Mara�on does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Sonnen.#T3#
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Sonnen moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Sonnen cracks Mara�on with a good jab.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on misses with a few strikes there.
Mara�on throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Sonnen goes for a takedown attempt but Mara�on pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mara�on tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Dao Sonnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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GAMMA#742 Heimendahl v Vee
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on scores with a jab. Denis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Denis walks into a stiff left hand from Mara�on.
Denis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on wants to slow Denis down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Denis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Denis is just out of range.
Denis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Denis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Denis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Denis forces Mara�on back against the cage and clinches.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Denis.
Mara�on lands a body punch.
Denis misses with an elbow strike.
Denis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Denis struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Denis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Denis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
Denis misses with a body punch.
Mara�on lands with a light punch inside.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Denis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on. #BC2#
Denis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Denis is predictable there
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denis avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Denis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on thuds his shin into the meat of Denis's side.
Mara�on walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Denis moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mara�on works Denis's body with a nice hook.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Denis misses the body punch
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denis counters with a low kick, right behind Mara�on 's knee.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on throws a chopping leg kick but Denis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Denis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denis down.
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on thows a leg kick but Denis checks it
and Denis counters with an outside leg kick.
Denis ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Denis takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Denis misses with a looping left.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Denis saw that one coming.
Mara�on throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Denis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denis.#T3#
Mara�on is looking to slow Denis down with leg kicks.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Denis throws a counter combo.
Denis throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on throws a quick counter kick to the body but Denis avoids it.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denis connects with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Mara�on.
Denis misses with a low kick.
Denis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Mara�on throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Denis counter with a right hand.
Mara�on takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denis throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on throws a lazy uppercut
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Denis tenderised Mara�on's leg. Mara�on is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Denis tries a head kick but it misses.
Denis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denis scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
Mara�on throws a shot to the body.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Mara�on has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara�on there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denis lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
Denis moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on closes the distance looking to clinch
and Denis counters with a nice leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Denis drops his hands momentarily and Mara�on takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mara�on fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denis misses with a body punch
and Mara�on counters with a nice body kick.
Denis throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mara�on darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denis.
Mara�on connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denis's hands.
Mara�on wants to slow Denis down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunch! Denis slams his shin into Mara�on's torso.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Denis ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Denis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on wants to slow Denis down by chopping away at his legs.
Denis misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a lazy body kick
and Denis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on takes one on the button.#T1#
Denis blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denis checks a leg kick.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looks like Mara�on has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mara�on throws a right hand that Denis ducks under and follows up with a left that Denis also avoids with ease.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on with a jab.
Denis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Denis moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
A little jabbing left from Denis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Denis throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Denis. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Denis checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Denis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denis on the side of the head.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Denis.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denis can do to turn this around?
Denis moves forwards but Mara�on connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denis is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denis moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.#CL#
Mara�on closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Denis pushes off an throws an elbow but Mara�on leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mara�on tries to work over Denis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on lands a body punch.
Denis struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Mara�on.
Denis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Mara�on pushes Denis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mara�on digs a right hand into Denis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denis's gas tank.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to work over Denis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denis lands an elbow just above Mara�on 's eye.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denis backwards. #T4#
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mara�on's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denis on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on with a jab.
Denis scores with a body shot.
Mara�on lands a front kick.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Mara�on.
Denis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on lands with a nice body punch.
Denis lands a jab to the nose.
Denis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donk. Mara�on catches Denis right on the button with a cross.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
That's time! Mara�on's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Mara�on rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on walks into a jab.
Mara�on slips a jab from Denis.
Denis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Mara�on does it's job there.
Denis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Mara�on coming out on top.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the body.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara�on takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Mara�on is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on lands with a right hand. #T1#
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Denis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara�on's hands.
Denis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denis misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Denis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Denis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Denis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on tests Denis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on lands a nice shot that snaps Denis's head back.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denis scores with a head kick. Mara�on tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Denis. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Denis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mara�on takes a swing at Denis's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denis. Denis obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara�on throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denis.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Denis's shoulder, as Denis tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Denis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Denis's leg. Denis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara�on moves in looking to clinch but Denis pushes him off.
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Denis.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Denis.
Denis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Denis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mara�on wants to clinch up but Denis keeps it at a distance.
Denis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Mara�on tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Denis is able to avoid easily.
Denis lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara�on. That's going to slow Denis down.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Mara�on fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mara�on thumps Denis with a low kick.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denis.
Denis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denis misses with a body shot.
Denis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mara�on scores with a hook.
Denis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Denis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Denis to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Denis misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Denis ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.#T1#
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Denis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Denis.
Both fighters circling a little - Mara�on finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mara�on slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
A solid body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
Denis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Denis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Denis saw that one coming.
Denis moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Denis slips the punch.
Denis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Denis.
Denis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Denis checks it.
Denis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mara�on swings for the body but Denis moves out of range.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Denis looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Denis's shoulder, as Denis tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Denis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big left from Denis misses.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Denis.
Mara�on misses with the body kick
and Denis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denis misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Mara�on misses. #CL2#
Denis closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries a knee to the head but Denis blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Denis fails to land.
Denis lands a nice elbow.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Denis backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Denis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Denis.
A short right from Mara�on.
Mara�on pushes Denis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mara�on.
A short left from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a right to the head.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Mara�on.
Denis can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
A short right from Mara�on.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denis backwards.
Mara�on lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denis tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Denis back against the cage.
Denis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on had his way with Achab Denis in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Mara�on thumps Denis with a low kick.
Mara�on with a jab.
Mara�on tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Denis on the side of the head.
Denis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denis! But no joy.
Denis moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Denis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mara�on tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denis. That's going to slow Mara�on down. #T1#
Mara�on digs a good body shot into Denis's ribs.
Denis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Nice defenses there by Denis.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Denis.
Denis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mara�on throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mara�on's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denis under the eye.
Denis throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
Denis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
Denis is looking to chop away at Mara�on's legs.
Achab Denis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Denis misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on scores with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Denis sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Denis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Denis.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Denis slaps the foot to one side.
Denis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Denis throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Denis fakes the leg kick and cracks Mara�on in the body.
Denis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara�on. That's going to slow Denis down.
Mara�on takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
Denis throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mara�on - the referee stops the clock and Denis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara�on. Denis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Denis avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
A nice side step and Denis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Denis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on lands a front kick.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denis throws a head kick that misses.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
A nice side step and Denis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Denis misses with a body punch
and Mara�on counters with a big head kick but Denis shrugs it off.
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mara�on connects with the punch.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denis's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Pablo Mara�on 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:
GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Sonnen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mara�on moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mara�on tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mara�on to the ground. Mara�on escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Mara�on misses with a left hand
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Sonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonnen down. #CL2#
Mara�on has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Mara�on tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on. #BC2#
Mara�on breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Mara�on avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Mara�on misses. #T1#
Mara�on throws a solid leg kick but Sonnen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara�on.#CL#
Sonnen rushes Mara�on and presses him up against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Mara�on breaks the clinch.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonnen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sonnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mara�on knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sonnen's back!
Mara�on biding his time, controlling Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sonnen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mara�on's guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but Mara�on is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sonnen to get the leverage.
Mara�on wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Mara�on trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen is pressing down on Mara�on's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mara�on is holding on for now.
Sonnen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mara�on!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mara�on is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Sonnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mara�on to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mara�on shrugs it off.
Mara�on is trying to escape the mount.
Mara�on is still trying to improve position.
Mara�on regains half guard.#T4#
Mara�on is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mara�on is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Mara�on trying to control but Sonnen postures up.
Mara�on is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mara�on controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Sonnen seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mara�on is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mara�on tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mara�on swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mara�on checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1##TD#
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Mara�on's guard.#ES2#
Mara�on has his feet on Sonnen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mara�on.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
Mara�on was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mara�on works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen 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.
Mara�on throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mara�on!
Mara�on struggling a bit here.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mara�on prevents Sonnen from improving position. #T3#
Mara�on tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mara�on manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sonnen's best efforts.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is thwarting Mara�on's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen is pressing down on Mara�on's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mara�on is holding on for now.
Sonnen wants to control but Mara�on is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
Mara�on is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Mara�on 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.
Mara�on won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Mara�on wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Mara�on is keeping him busy.
Mara�on is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mara�on slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mara�on lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mara�on postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mara�on smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen scores with a nice strike.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mara�on throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Sonnen pushes Mara�on away with a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on misses with a looping left.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mara�on but Mara�on pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonnen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara�on throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mara�on keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mara�on is retaining full guard.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mara�on is keeping the position for now.
Mara�on keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Mara�on manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sonnen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mara�on's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on trying to control the position.
#T3#
Mara�on keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Mara�on bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonnen's guard. #REVB#
Mara�on looking to pass the guard.
Mara�on passes into half guard.
Sonnen is pressing down on Mara�on's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mara�on avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mara�on trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mara�on preventing the sweep.
Mara�on postures up.
#SUB#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mara�on can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mara�on gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sonnen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mara�on doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mara�on manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mara�on content to stall in guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pablo Mara�on just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Jab by Mara�on.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Sonnen saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara�on blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Mara�on's front leg. #T1#
Mara�on stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mara�on lands a jab.
Donk. Mara�on catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Mara�on misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mara�on defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
Mara�on scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sonnen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Mara�on scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mara�on's guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
Mara�on wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mara�on looking for a sweep. Not yet Mara�on, not yet.
Mara�on bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonnen's guard. #REVB#
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Mara�on postures up.
Mara�on is pushing down on Sonnen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sonnen is fighting to maintain full guard but Mara�on has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Mara�on is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mara�on is controlling the pace.
Mara�on passes into side control, despite Sonnen's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mara�on controls the position.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Mara�on thumps Sonnen with a low kick.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mara�on under the eye.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Mara�on.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
A jab from Sonnen misses. #T1#
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sonnen if he has to take too many more of those.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.#T2#
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Mara�on's front leg.
Sonnen misses with a body shot
and Mara�on counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Mara�on jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Mara�on lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Mara�on displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mara�on as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Crunch! Mara�on slams his shin into Sonnen's torso.#T3#
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Mara�on lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mara�on scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Mara�on appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on thuds his shin into the meat of Sonnen's side.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Mara�on counters with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Sonnen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mara�on lands the left hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sonnen will feel that in the morning.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Mara�on swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara�on digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Mara�on's front leg but catches the back leg as Mara�on tries to avoid it.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Mara�on scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mara�on, as that shot connected.
Mara�on lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pablo Mara�on thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Pera tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
Mara�on connects with a crisp jab.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pera avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.#CL#
Pera clinches with his opponent.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
We've been informed that Mara�on has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards. #T1#
Mara�on lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Good body shot from Pera.
A short uppercut from Pera.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Mara�on softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on throws an elbow that misses.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Mara�on has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on. #T2#
Mara�on tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pera pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Mara�on breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mara�on fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pera moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
Pera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara�on checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mara�on shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Pera misses the target.
Mara�on shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara�on takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Pera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range and Pera settles back down.
Pera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Mara�on swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Mara�on connects with a single shot there.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
Pera throwing a counter right hand but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on wants to counter with a clinch but Pera pushes him away.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pera sizes up Mara�on with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara�on has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pera counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Pera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mara�on thows a leg kick but Pera checks it
and Pera counters with a nice leg kick.
Pera lands a leg kick that knocks Mara�on off balance momentarily.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Pera slaps the foot to one side.
Pera is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pera throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pera throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.#CL#
Pera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pera blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Mara�on scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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#
Mara�on on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mara�on is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mara�on thows a leg kick but Pera checks it
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pera throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Pera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Pera has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pera dodges an elbow strike from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera lands a left hand.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mara�on is keeping busy.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage. #BC2#
Mara�on breaks the clinch.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Pera shoots for a double leg takedown but Mara�on sprawls well. He's pushed Pera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mara�on misses the jab.
Pera looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Pera moved out of range.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Pera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara�on's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on misses with the body kick
and Pera counters with a good low kick that Mara�on was not able to check.
Mara�on wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mara�on slips a straight right by Pera.
Mara�on doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pera tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pera walks into a stiff left hand from Mara�on.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.#CL#
Pera darts in and clinches Mara�on up against the cage.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.#T4#
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara�on.
Nice body punch from Pera - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera lands a right hand.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Pera has picked Mara�on up - he's going for a ride! Pera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Mara�on manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mara�on momentarily.
Pera thows a leg kick but Mara�on checks it
and Mara�on 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.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy right hand. Pera should have avoided that one.
Pera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mara�on momentarily.
Mara�on getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara�on lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mara�on crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pera - the referee stops the clock and Mara�on gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pera. Mara�on manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
Pera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mara�on manages to circle out of the way.
Mara�on throws out a leg kick but Pera moves out of range and Mara�on only half commits.
Pera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Pera misses.
Pera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mara�on is able to avoid easily.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Pera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pera looks for a takedown but Mara�on sprawls well.#T1#
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick
and Pera counters with an outside leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a nice head shot.
Mara�on takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mara�on.
Pera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Mara�on has managed to clinch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Mara�on misses with a knee to the head.
Pera taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Pera can't get the takedown.
A short left from Pera.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Pera tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Pera lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pera.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
Pera misses with some punches.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on is working Pera over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pera prevents a body shot from Mara�on. #BC2#
Mara�on pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pera checks a leg kick.
Pera is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Pera.
Mara�on feints a counter leg kick.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Pera.
Mara�on throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Pera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mara�on throws a hook but Pera blocks it.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Pera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Pera avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
A low kick from Mara�on is predictable there
and Pera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mara�on's knee momentarily.#TD#
Pera dives in and scores a takedown into Mara�on's guard.
Mara�on looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on controlling the position.
Mara�on is trying to keep Pera in close.
#T1#
Mara�on has Pera pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pera preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Mara�on rushes Pera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera avoiding damage.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mara�ons head. #T2#
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Pera digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Pera lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Pera tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Pera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Pera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
Pera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mara�on's sensitive parts.
Pera avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Pera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mara�on just manages to avoid it.
Pera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Mara�on connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pera momentarily.
Pera blocks a jab.
Mara�on stuns Pera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mara�on defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pera to score with a decent uppercut.
Mara�on lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Mara�on defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pera.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera had his way with Pablo Mara�on in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Mara�on will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.
Pera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Mara�on gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mara�on wants to get back to his feet but Pera passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Mara�on wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Mara�on is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mara�on gets full guard.#T1#
Mara�on is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mara�on works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pera preventing the sweep.
Pera pushes down on Mara�on's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mara�on is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
Pera with the ground and pound but Mara�on uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
Mara�on is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Still in half guard, Mara�on seems content to control.
Let's hope that Mara�on has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mara�on is working away from the top position though.
Mara�on missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pera is staying active underneath Mara�on, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Mara�on stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pera to get to his feet.
Mara�on misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pera counters with a low kick, right behind Mara�on 's knee. #T3#
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera fails with the takedown.
Mara�on tests Pera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara�on.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Mara�on.
A low kick from Pera misses
and Mara�on counters with a straight right hand.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Pera.
A jab from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera misses the jab.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Pera.
A shot to the liver by Pera. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Mara�on's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mara�on scrambles back to his feet.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Pera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Mara�on clinches.
Pera tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A victorious Pablo Mara�on 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:
GAMMA#721 Grigorian v Quin
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Yount takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Yount misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Yount.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yount just manages to avoid it.
Yount scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Yount with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Yount bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yount moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yount checks the leg kick.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yount just manages to avoid it.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yount misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
We've been told by Mara�on's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Yount looks for the body kick but Mara�on saw that one coming.
Yount tries to move into range but Mara�on moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Yount has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yount takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Yount checks a leg kick.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Yount flicks out a counter leg kick but Mara�on steps away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yount walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mara�on.
Yount scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara�on doesn't seem bothered though.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Yount on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yount pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yount.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Yount's shoulder, as Yount tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Yount closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mara�on counters with a three punch combo that has Yount backing up. Yount nods at Mara�on to acknowledge the strikes.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Yount avoids it.
Mara�on takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yount getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mara�on takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on lands a jab to Yount's midsection.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yount throws out the jab.
Yount takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yount lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Yount fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mara�on, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Mara�on.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Yount tries to land a knee to the head but Mara�on blocks with his arms.
Yount misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Yount with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mara�on stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yount crunches a lovely knee into Mara�on's ribcage.
Yount blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yount misses with the head strike.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
#T4#
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Yount throws an elbow but it misses.
Yount lands with a short shot to the head.
Yount lands an elbow just above Mara�on 's eye.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
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!
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yount misses with a knee strike.
Mara�on gets through Yount's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
Mara�on managing to block the knees to the body from Yount.
#BC#
Mara�on's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on avoids a kick to the body.
Yount ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yount misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Yount'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#
Yount misses with a body shot.
Mara�on misses with a body punch
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yount takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yount misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Yount.
Mara�on is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Yount misses.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yount can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
Yount feints a counter leg kick.
Mara�on lands a nice shot that snaps Yount's head back.
Yount slips a straight right by Mara�on.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yount! But no joy.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yount.
Yount tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Yount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount throws a body shot but no joy.
Yount moves out of range of the body kick.
Yount moves out of range of the strikes.
Yount throws a leg kick
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Yount throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Yount.#T1#
Yount lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Yount throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yount takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Yount moved out of range nicely.
Yount misses with a straight right.
Mara�on gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yount.
Yount throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Yount's front leg.
Mara�on throws a right hand that Yount ducks under and follows up with a left that Yount also avoids with ease.
Yount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yount throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.
Yount is looking to land body kicks.
Yount misses with a body kick.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yount takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yount throws a leg kick
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on walks into a jab.#T2#
Mara�on wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yount is looking to clinch.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on throws a push kick but Yount slaps the foot to one side.
Yount avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mara�on throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Yount 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.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Yount moved out of range nicely.
Yount lands a front kick.#CL2#
Yount gets a clinch.
Mara�on on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yount blocking some punches.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Mara�on.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Yount.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Mara�on avoids a wild elbow strike from Yount.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Yount using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mara�on has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yount.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Mara�on cracks Yount with a nice body shot.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yount lands with a light punch inside.
Yount tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yount misses with the head strike.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mara�on pushes Yount back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yount misses with an elbow strike.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on tries to work over Yount's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Mara�on takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Mara�on has been cut.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on stalling in the clinch but Yount improves position.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Mara�on is stalling here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yount throws an elbow but misses.
Mara�on blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yount creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yount scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yount prevents Mara�on from breaking the clinch.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yount.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mara�on lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yount. That's going to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yount wants to slow Mara�on down by chopping away at his legs.
Yount throws a head kick that misses.
Mara�on was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yount thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Yount's front leg.
Yount swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on tries a low kick but Yount avoids it.
Yount swinging wildly here.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yount misses with an uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a right hand to the body.
Yount's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara�on connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yount scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Yount clinches up against the cage.
Yount's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yount.
Yount lands a left hand.
Yount lands an elbow inside.
Yount goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yount displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mara�on up against the cage.
Mara�on lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Yount prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Yount lands a left hand.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yount scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
Yount has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yount scores with a hook to the body.
Yount tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on blocks an elbow strike.
Yount blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Yount is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Yount with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yount tries to land a knee to the head but Mara�on blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Yount.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
Yount avoiding damage as Mara�on throws knees to the body.
Yount taking a breather.
Yount lands an elbow just above Mara�on 's eye.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Yount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yount just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mara�on's brow.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on. #T4#
Yount misses with an elbow over the top.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Yount throws an elbow but it misses.
Yount lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Mara�on lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yount softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Yount.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yount throws an elbow but misses.
Mara�on blocks the elbow strike.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Yount is rocked!
Mara�on blocks an elbow strike from Yount.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
Yount takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mara�on works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pablo Mara�on did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yount lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
Yount checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yount looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
It appears Mara�on was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mara�on ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Yount's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yount moves out of range of the strikes.
Yount is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
Mara�on takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yount throws a series of punches but Mara�on moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Yount takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yount tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yount slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Yount.#T1#
Yount takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yount tries a head kick but it misses.
Mara�on scores with a jab.
Mara�on lands with a hook. Yount tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yount throws a big shot that misses.
Yount ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yount misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on cracks Yount with a good jab.
Yount is still on wobbly legs! Can Mara�on finish him?
Yount gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Yount is just out of range.
A combination from Yount does no damage.
Yount lands a jab to the nose.
Yount seems to have recovered his senses.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Yount.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Mara�on misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yount attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the body from Yount misses
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yount bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara�on slips a jab from Yount.
Yount takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on swings for the body but Yount moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yount. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yount looks to land a body kick but Mara�on moved away.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yount.
Yount shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Yount.
Yount throws a solid leg kick but Mara�on takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yount.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Yount's leg. Yount is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yount chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
#T3#
Yount tries a head kick but it misses.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Yount throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yount throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yount bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Yount slips the punch.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Yount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yount swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yount avoids a kick to the body.
Yount throws a fast counter high kick but Mara�on manages to duck under it in time.
Yount scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Mara�on lands with a nice body punch.
Yount steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Yount tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yount darts in and clinches Mara�on up against the cage.
Mara�on avoids a wild elbow strike from Yount.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Yount's ribcage. Yount let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Yount tries to land knees in the clinch but Mara�on avoids the damage to the body.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Yount has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
#BC#
Mara�on's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yount throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yount, right into the meat.
Yount throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Mara�on is looking to counter punch.
Yount tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yount steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Yount misses with a looping left.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on had his way with Robin Yount in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Yount scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Yount ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yount as he connects with a hook.
Yount blocks the body kick.
Mara�on clobbers Yount with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yount lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Yount.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mara�on defending well as Yount loads up on a big left hand.
Yount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Yount pushes Mara�on up against the cage in a clinch.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Yount doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Yount.
Yount is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yount unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mara�on lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yount.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land. #T2#
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on takes an elbow to the temple.
Yount blocking some punches.
Yount's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Yount.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Yount misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yount.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Mara�on blocks the elbow strike.
Yount lands a good knee to the midsection. Mara�on won't want to take too many of those.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land. #T3#
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yount lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Yount works on Mara�on's body with a couple of short punches.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
Mara�on misses with a knee strike.
Yount blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Yount tries to stall but Mara�on uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Yount makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Mara�on misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yount.
Mara�on lands a body punch.
Mara�on avoids the elbow strike from Yount, against the cage.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mara�on tries to work over Yount's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robin Yount has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Yount creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mara�on's defenses.
Yount misses with the head strike.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Mara�on escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mara�on jabs Yount to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yount misses with a wild combination.
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 Pablo Mara�on.
Well Mara�on 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on retains his welterweight title!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Laine with an uppercut!
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mara�on stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mara�on.
Laine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara�on has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Mara�on manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mara�on takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mara�on looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine takes one on the button.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Laine moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mara�on stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mara�on wants it to stay on the feet.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Mara�on moves away from the strike by Laine.
No joy there for Mara�on, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Laine misses
and Mara�on counters with a nice body kick.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mara�on lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Laine throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on feints a counter leg kick.
Laine moves forwards but Mara�on connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mara�on momentarily.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara�on. That did some damage!
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Mara�on takes the fight into the clinch.
Laine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mara�on is defending well.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mara�on digs a right hand into Laine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laine's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land. #T3#
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
A body shot lands from Laine.
Mara�on cracks Laine with a nice body shot.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Laine blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
#T4#
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Still in the clinch, Mara�on scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine working aggressively here.
#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
A nice side step and Mara�on releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mara�on displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laine.
Mara�on looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Mara�on's head back.
Laine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Mara�on lands a body shot.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with the punch.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mara�on throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Mara�on 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.#T1#
Mara�on wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
Laine tries to bum rush Mara�on with a series of wild strikes but Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine misses with a hook
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine tries to counter with a takedown but Mara�on is quick to defend against it.
Mara�on defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mara�on, as that shot connected.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Mara�on down. #TD#
Laine scores with a takedown into Mara�on's guard.
Mara�on controlling Laine's posture.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mara�on swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laine content to stall in guard here.
Mara�on tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Mara�on is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Mara�on is retaining full guard.
Laine works over Mara�on with some ground and pound from guard.
Mara�on bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laine's guard. #REVB#
Mara�on's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mara�on passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mara�on's best efforts.
Mara�on is thwarting Laine's attempts to control the position.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Mara�on has control of the leg. #T4#
Mara�on perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laine has his hands clasped together around Mara�on's back. He's all about the action.
Mara�on trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Mara�on with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mara�on trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Mara�on has control of the leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Mara�on.
Laine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mara�on is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Mara�on avoided it.
Mara�on lands with a shot to the body.
Laine lands with a hook. Mara�on tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara�on connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mara�on throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Laine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mara�on's guard.
Mara�on is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mara�on is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Laine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mara�on with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Laine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Mara�on sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Mara�on decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laine, up you get!
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mara�on swivels and escapes.
As Laine backs off Mara�on throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara�on throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara�on. That did some damage!
Mara�on throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mara�on.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
Laine dodges the punch combination from Mara�on.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Mara�on.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on connects with a looping right hand.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws a leg kick but Mara�on checks it.
Mara�on takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on tries to counter with a clinch but Laine shakes him off and moves away.
Laine throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Laine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mara�on pinned against the cage. Mara�on gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Mara�on slips a jab from Laine.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mara�on sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
Mara�on works the jab nicely.#TD#
Mara�on gets caught napping as Laine dives in and scores a takedown. Mara�on manages to retain guard.
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!
Mara�on has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara�on is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Mara�on.
Laine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mara�on seems keen to control Laine's posture.
Laine trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
Laine cracks Mara�on with a solid left hand.
Laine is in close to Mara�on's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laine wants to control from the top but Mara�on keeps moving.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mara�on is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Mara�on looking to control.
Laine works over Mara�on with some ground and pound from guard.
Mara�on is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laine trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mara�on scores with a jab.
Laine throws a leg kick but Mara�on checks it. #T3#
Mara�on is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laine.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Laine misses with a hook.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Laine swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laine. That one must have hurt.
Mara�on lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Mara�on's belly button to the back.
Laine misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Mara�on doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mara�on is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks. #T4#
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mara�on sprawls well. Mara�on wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laine gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
Laine throws a leg kick but Mara�on checks it.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on moves out of range as Laine strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Laine misses with an uppercut
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mara�on shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine shoots for a takedown but Mara�on saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mara�on works Laine's body with a nice hook.
Laine scores with a jab. Mara�on acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
Laine defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a leg kick but Mara�on sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mara�on checks it well.
Mara�on fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.#T1#
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Mara�on shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mara�on scores with a nice strike.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine connects with a jab.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Mara�on misses with a hook
#TD#
and Laine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mara�on with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mara�on does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mara�on is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mara�on makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mara�on.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine landing some decent shots from guard.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mara�on preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mara�on wants to sweep but no luck.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Mara�on has Laine pulled in close to control his posture.
Mara�on looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mara�on utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mara�on working a defensive guard but Laine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Laine 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.
Mara�on takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laine is putting a hurting on Mara�on here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laine working away.
Mara�on regains half guard.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mara�on to regain full guard.
Laine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Laine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mara�on manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laine has Mara�on in his guard.#REVB#
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Mara�on looking to pass the guard.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mara�on passes Laine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mara�on controlling the action here.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Mara�on has control of the leg.
Laine is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Mara�on.
I've got Mara�on winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on is the new welterweight champion!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#711 Goodman v Verama 2
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yount lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mara�on will feel that in the morning.
Yount scores with a jab to the body.
Yount defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Yount slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Yount moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mara�on, as that shot connected.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount scores with a leg kick.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
As Yount backs away, Mara�on returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yount lands with an overhand left.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Yount has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yount lands with a nice body punch.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Yount fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Yount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Yount throws a leg kick
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara�on checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Yount's ribs.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yount tries to clinch up but Mara�on circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on misses the jab.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Yount throws a leg kick
and Yount takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yount staying out of range there.
Mara�on tried to score with a low kick but Yount checks it.
Yount throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
That kick from Yount tenderised Mara�on's leg. Mara�on is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Yount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yount looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nice body punch from Yount.
Yount moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yount takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yount lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mara�on circles away quickly and effectively.
Yount scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Yount throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount misses with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yount's knee momentarily.
Yount throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Yount dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on cracks Yount with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Yount moved out of range.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Yount.
#T3#
Yount throws out a powerful jab.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Yount misses with a leg kick.
Mara�on throws a hook but Yount avoids it easily.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Yount's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yount down.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yount. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Mara�on.
Yount thuds his right hand into Mara�on's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mara�on lands a head shot.#CL#
Mara�on closes the distance and pushes Yount back into the cage.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on presses Yount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Yount lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yount tries to land a knee to the head but Mara�on blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Nice elbow from Yount.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Yount has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Mara�on's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yount misses the body punch
and Mara�on counters with a body kick that stops Yount in his tracks momentarily.
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Yount connects with a leg kick. Mara�on looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
#CL#
Mara�on clinches up with Yount and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
Yount misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yount tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Mara�on looking to throw knees to the head but Yount is blocking nicely.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Mara�on blocks it.
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 Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yount moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to clinch up.
Mara�on takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yount wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
A jab from Mara�on misses.
Yount let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Yount misses.
Yount fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mara�on has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Yount.
Yount on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yount takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Yount lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mara�on's sensitive parts.
Yount throws a chopping leg kick but Mara�on manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mara�on throws a poor cross that misses
and Yount counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on swings for the body but Yount moves out of range.
Yount is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Yount with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yount lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Yount.
Mara�on defending well as Yount loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Yount moves away and avoids it.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yount's head backwards.
Mara�on lands a nice hook to Yount's body. Yount takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Mara�on tries to keep at a distance but Yount has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yount softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Yount.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Mara�on.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
Yount working aggressively here.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mara�on lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yount looking to throw knees to the head but Mara�on is blocking nicely.
Yount with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mara�on lands a right hand.
Yount pushes off an throws an elbow but Mara�on leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mara�on is working Yount over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mara�on.
Yount throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mara�on blocks it with crossed arms.
Mara�on makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Mara�on blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Yount tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Yount.
Mara�on on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yount prevents a body shot from Mara�on. #T3#
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on tries to land a knee to the head but Yount blocks with his arms.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yount lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Yount missing with knees to the body.
Yount wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
Mara�on takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mara�on lands a right hand.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Yount with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mara�on landing knees to the head.
Yount throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards. #T4#
Mara�on misses with an elbow over the top.
Yount is trying to stall.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Yount lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yount misses with a body punch.
Mara�on lands an uppercut.
Yount misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yount.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yount struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Yount throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount misses with a double jab
and Mara�on counters with a nice body shot.
Yount lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Yount tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Yount.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Mara�on moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mara�on throws a jab when Yount was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Yount waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yount scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Yount unleashes a big counter combination but Mara�on bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Yount.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara�on fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Yount's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yount works over Mara�on's head and body with a nice combination.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
Yount's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yount throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yount chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
Yount throws a push kick but Mara�on slaps the foot to one side.
Yount connects with a crisp jab.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yount to score with a decent uppercut.
Mara�on tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yount throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Yount misses its intended target.
Mara�on scores with a sloppy right hand. Yount should have avoided that one.
Yount avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yount thinks about the counter body kick.
Mara�on throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara�on slips a jab from Yount.
Yount checks a leg kick nicely.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yount misses with a body kick.
Yount cracks Mara�on with an open hand slap.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on tries to land a body kick
and Yount makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mara�on walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yount.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yount.
Yount slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yount moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Yount lands with a slapping head kick.
Mara�on takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yount misses with a straight left.
Yount feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yount misses with a body kick.
Mara�on fakes the leg kick and cracks Yount in the body.
Mara�on avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yount just manages to avoid it.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
Yount looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yount.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yount looks to land a body kick but Mara�on moved away.
Yount missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Yount counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yount lands with a good body shot.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Yount throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Robin Yount has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on blocks a jab.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yount.
Sloppy strikes from Yount. Those never looked like landing.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Yount dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
Yount will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yount takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Yount comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Mara�on thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 109:Curtain Call
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on walks into a straight right hand from Handy.
Biggie Righty Handy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handy misses with a hook.
Mara�on fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handy on the side of the head.
Handy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Handy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Handy scores with a jab.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handy lands a jab to the nose.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Handy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Handy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Mara�on counters with a quick kick to the body but Handy blocks it.
Handy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mara�on throws a low kick but it's checked well by Handy.
Mara�on throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handy.#CL2#
Handy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mara�on scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Handy.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Handy prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Handy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Handy lands a left hand.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mara�on lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handy misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Mara�on digs a right hand into Handy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Handy's gas tank.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Handy controls the action.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mara�on breaks from the clinch.
Handy slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Good exchange - Mara�on coming out on top.#CL2#
Handy clinches up with Mara�on and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Handy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Handy misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on pushes Handy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handy letting Mara�on take a breather here.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Handy blocks it.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Handy.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Handy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Handy misses with some punches.
Handy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handy. #T4#
Handy misses with some punches.
A short right from Handy on the inside.
Handy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Handy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handy prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mara�on closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy lands a left hand.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handy.
Mara�on lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Mara�on.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handy.
Nice body punch from Mara�on - that landed with a thud.
Mara�on creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mara�on pushes Handy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Handy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on pushes Handy away with a front kick.
Mara�on blocks a head kick by Handy.
Handy misses with a looping right.
Handy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Handy throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Handy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mara�on waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handy.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Handy.#CL2#
Handy closes the distance and clinches.
Handy working aggressively here.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Handy blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Mara�on scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handy working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handy backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Handy prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Handy.
Mara�on lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handy digs a right hand underneath Mara�on's ribcage. Mara�on let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Handy tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on digs a right hand into Handy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Handy's gas tank.
Handy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mara�on lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mara�on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handy lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Handy blocks it.
Mara�on tries to work over Handy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a body punch.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Handy controls the action.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Handy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handy trying to stall but Mara�on improves his position.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Handy misses with the head strike.
Handy blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mara�ons head.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara�on.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Handy blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy lands a left hand.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handy's elbow.
Mara�on scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Handy prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Handy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Handy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mara�on lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handy.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Handy controls his hands.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Handy avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Handy misses with the head strike.
Mara�on presses Handy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mara�on presses Handy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
#BC#
Mara�on escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handy.
Handy throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
As Handy looks to move away, Mara�on throws a big counter combo but Handy just gets out of the way.
Handy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mara�on's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Handy throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on moves forwards but Handy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mara�on with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Handy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mara�on connects with a jab.
Handy scores with a jab.
Handy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Handy throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Handy lands a really nice looking cross but Mara�on seems unphased.
Handy misses with a hook
and Handy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara�on misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handy.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Handy's shoulder, as Handy tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Handy wants to counter the offense by Mara�on and move into the clinch position.
Handy misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Handy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on tests Handy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handy is looking to clinch.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Handy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Handy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handy lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Handy blocks the low kick.
Handy misses with a left hand
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Handy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mara�on, pushing him back against the cage.
Handy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handy blocks it with crossed arms.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Handy working aggressively here.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
#BC#
Mara�on manages to break the clinch.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Handy.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Handy saw that one coming.
Handy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mara�on pushes Handy away with a front kick.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Handy saw that one coming.
Handy misses with a left hand
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Handy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handy, as that shot connected.
Mara�on looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Handy moves out of range.
Handy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mara�on with a body shot.#T3#
Handy ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
A little jabbing left from Handy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handy lands with a right hand.
Handy 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.
Handy misses with a wild body shot.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara�on.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handy throws a combination that misses
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handy misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Handy misses with a hook.
Biggie Righty Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Handy takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Handy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handy.
It looked like Mara�on wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handy throws out a powerful jab.
Mara�on lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
A slow jab from Handy misses its intended target.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Handy shakes it off.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handy.
Handy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mara�on here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Mara�on closes the distance and pushes Handy back into the cage.
Handy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mara�on is keeping busy.
Mara�on misses with a knee to the head.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Handy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Mara�on thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Mara�on's head but Mara�on sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara�on throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on is looking to land body kicks.
Mara�on has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara�on digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Mara�on moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mara�on connects with a single shot there.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the body.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Mara�on moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Mara�on checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez slips a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick.
Mara�on lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez slips a straight right by Mara�on.#T3#
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mara�on swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a front kick.
Sanchez moves to clinch but Mara�on breaks away
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on misses the body punch
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Mara�on lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
Mara�on scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Mara�on as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Mara�on counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanchez slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanchez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on lands with a nice body kick.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Mara�on moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mara�on has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara�on and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mara�on misses the jab.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mara�on scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Mara�on. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez moves forwards but Mara�on connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mara�on pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on misses the jab.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mara�on lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mara�on lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Mara�on looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Mara�on releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Mara�on off balance momentarily.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Mara�on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mara�on.
A swing and a miss from Mara�on.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mara�on. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Jab by Sanchez.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
And Sanchez counters with a quick kick to the body but Mara�on blocks it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mara�on does it's job there.
Mara�on throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mara�on connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mara�on takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez misses the jab.
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!
Mara�on cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara�on fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Mara�on takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara�on. Mara�on circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Mara�on is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Mara�on takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Mara�on circles away.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Mara�on.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down. #CL#
Sanchez pushes Mara�on up against the cage in a clinch.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mara�on up against the cage.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Mara�on breaks from the clinch.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Mara�on misses with a hook to the body
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mara�on darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Mara�on takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.
Mara�on pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mara�on has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mara�on and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mara�on winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
After winning the bout, Pablo Mara�on thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Hooper feinted with a counter takedown.
Hooper misses the jab.
Hooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mara�on moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on connects with an inside leg kick.
Hooper misses with a left hand
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on misses with a body kick. #CL#
Hooper forces Mara�on back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Hooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on misses with the head strike.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head. #T1#
Mara�on pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
Hooper tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Mara�on gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on is trying to stall.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mara�on has him pressed against the cage.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Hooper working aggressively here.
A short right from Hooper on the inside.
Hooper digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank. #T3#
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooper tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Mara�on's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara�on.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mara�on creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Hooper.
#BC2#
Mara�on escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hooper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Hooper's front leg but catches the back leg as Hooper tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
It seemed like Mara�on was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Mara�on's defenses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara�on throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
Hooper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hooper throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mara�on's calf.
Mara�on lands a jab.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on looks to throw a body kick
and Hooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mara�on moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Mara�on takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Mara�on now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara�on! But no joy.
A low kick from Mara�on misses #TD#
and Hooper counters with a single leg into guard. Mara�on didn't expect that.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Mara�on is retaining full guard.
Mara�on bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooper's guard. #REVB#
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet.
Mara�on trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet.
Mara�on passes into half guard.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but Mara�on is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Mara�on is taking a breather. Hooper 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.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Mara�on is controlling well.
Mara�on wants to pass the guard but Hooper is defending well. #SUB#
Hooper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hooper trying to control here.
Mara�on looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mara�on is looking to take a break and control but Hooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mara�on perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara�on's hands.
Mara�on throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hooper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hooper takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Hooper connects with a single shot there.
Mara�on takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick from Mara�on lands but Hooper takes it in his stride.
Hooper throws a head kick but Mara�on moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mara�on's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Hooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Hooper 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.
Hooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Hooper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Mara�on - just one landing.
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hooper will feel that in the morning.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Hooper feints and as Mara�on raises his hands in defense, Hooper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mara�on kicks Hooper off and gets to his feet.
Hooper tries to clinch but Mara�on is having none of it.
Mara�on throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mara�on pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
#T1#
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Hooper controls the action.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Hooper tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on misses with a body punch.
Mara�on lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mara�on.
Hooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mara�on.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Mara�on blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Mara�on manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper looking for a takedown.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Troy Hooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mara�on doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooper is trying to drag Mara�on to the mat but Mara�on just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Hooper misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Hooper dodges an elbow strike from Mara�on.
Hooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Mara�on lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
A head punch on the inside from Mara�on fails to land.
Nice body punch from Mara�on - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Hooper. #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!
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Mara�on connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Hooper has been cut.
Hooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mara�on.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Mara�on misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooper.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Hooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hooper.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mara�on gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Mara�on's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mara�on counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hooper's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UGD 105:Bailey Vs Kruger
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Mara�on counters with a left to the body.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten slips a jab from Mara�on.
Snorten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara�on tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snorten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1##TD2#
Mara�on gets caught flat footed, as Snorten shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mara�on wants to sweep but no luck.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mara�on swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten throws a strike but Mara�on rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mara�on is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snorten 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.
Mara�on not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mara�on stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snorten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Mara�on controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Snorten keeping full guard, as Mara�on tries to pass.
Mara�on prevents Snorten from getting back to his feet.
Mara�on keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten wants to get back to his feet but Mara�on is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mara�on wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Mara�on content to stall in guard here.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Snorten advances position into side control!
Snorten misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Snorten tries to advance to mount but can't.
Snorten lands an elbow.
Mara�on prevents Snorten from moving into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snorten connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mara�on some visible discomfort.
Snorten working away.
Snorten throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mara�on works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mara�on slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Mara�on gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mara�on stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snorten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Mara�on controlling him for the moment.
Mara�on controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet.
Snorten keeps trying to improve his position.
Mara�on pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snorten is keeping the position for now.
Mara�on trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten wants to sweep here but Mara�on controlling him for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Mara�on lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Mara�on blocks the low kick.
Snorten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mara�on.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Snorten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mara�on throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on lands with a straight right. Snorten didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snorten's head.
Snorten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Mara�on attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Snorten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mara�on blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Mara�on - just one landing.
Snorten with a hook.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mara�on.
Snorten tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten wants to slow Mara�on down by chopping away at his legs.
Mara�on scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mara�on misses with a hook to the body
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Mara�on blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara�on connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara�on connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Mara�on's corner calls for a 1-2. Mara�on obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara�on lands a nice shot that snaps Snorten's head back.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snortens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on lands a jab to the nose.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
#T3#
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snorten throws a shot to the body.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Mara�on takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mara�on checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snorten slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Snorten throws a low kick but Mara�on moves out of range easily.
Mara�on takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.#T4#
Snorten connects with a leg kick. Mara�on looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mara�on cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Mara�on scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snorten in his tracks.
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!
Snorten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snorten throws a push kick but Mara�on slaps the foot to one side.
Mara�on misses with a wild combination.
Mara�on cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Snorten misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by Mara�on.
Snorten slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Snorten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snorten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snorten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara�on throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Mara�on connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mara�on appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Mara�on shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Snorten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the side of Snorten's head. #T1#
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on lands a hook that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Snorten blocks an uppercut.
Mara�on blocking some punches.
Snorten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mara�on is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snorten tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Mara�on breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mara�on scoring well with a low kick there.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara�on.
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snorten will feel that in the morning.
Mara�on clobbers Snorten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snorten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
Snorten is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snorten misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mara�on with a nice cross.
Snorten tries to clinch but Mara�on moves away
and Mara�on counters with a solid body kick.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Mara�on slips a jab from Snorten.
Mara�on pushes Snorten away with a front kick.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mara�on forces Snorten back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mara�on.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Snorten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Mara�on will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snorten up against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Mara�on tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Mara�on. #T4#
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Snorten has Mara�on pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mara�on manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snorten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mara�on seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snorten can turn it around.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mara�on fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Snorten shoots for a takedown but Mara�on saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mara�on tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on tried to counter with a leg kick but Snorten avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Snorten.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 101:Man Vs Tonon
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mara�on!
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been hearing reports that Sullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Sullivan shakes it off.
Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sullivan under the eye.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Mara�on circles away easily
and Mara�on makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mara�on misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mara�on won't be happy with that.
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!
Mara�on sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mara�on tries to roll over but Sullivan keeps him under control.
Sullivan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mara�on doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.
Mara�on moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mara�on utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan 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.
Mara�on trying to control the position.
Mara�on pulls Sullivan in close to prevent any damage.
Sullivan trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mara�on utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mara�on utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sullivan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mara�on is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mara�on wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Mara�on.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mara�on works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mara�on is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Mara�on 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.
Sullivan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sullivan trying to control but Mara�on is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mara�on swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mara�on utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan distracts Mara�on with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mara�on keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan throws a strike but Mara�on rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sullivan is looking for a triangle here but Mara�on uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
Sullivan sneaks back into half guard.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Mara�on controlling the action here.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Mara�on is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan manages to get to full guard.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Mara�on tries to pass.
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 Jeremy Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sullivan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Mara�on instigates a clinch.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mara�on pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mara�on lands with a right to the head.
Mara�on is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Mara�on lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Mara�on lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara�on prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Sullivan jumps guard and drags Mara�on to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mara�on controls the pace.#SUB#
Sullivan working for submissions but it's allowed Mara�on to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mara�on in particular looking to stall.
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.
Mara�on not doing much here.
Sullivan is looking to control Mara�on's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Mara�on wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mara�on prevents Sullivan from improving his position.
Mara�on is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mara�on showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Mara�on avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mara�on stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position.
Mara�on's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Sullivan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mara�on has his hands clasped together but Sullivan extends and breaks Mara�on's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sullivan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Sullivan!
Jeremy Sullivan got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
UGD 97:Gower Vs Laine
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Snorten saw it coming and moves away.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Mara�on shows good takedown defense.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Snorten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snorten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mara�on checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten tries to bum rush Mara�on with a series of wild strikes but Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Mara�on counters with an outside leg kick.
Mara�on stuns Snorten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten keeps the fight on the outside.
Snorten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Snorten swats away the attempt to clinch by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a wild combination.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Snorten wants to counter the offense by Mara�on and move into the clinch position.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snorten.
Snorten connects with a solid leg kick.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Snorten moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.
Mara�on throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snorten's head.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Snorten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.#T2#
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Snorten throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it.
Snorten defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Mara�on's corner calls for a 1-2. Mara�on obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
Mara�on takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Snorten moves out of range easily.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on moves to clinch but Snorten breaks away
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Mara�on uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Snorten tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Mara�on doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten wants to counter with a clinch but Mara�on pushes him away.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mara�on connects with the punch.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Snorten.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Snorten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Mara�on avoids nicely.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Mara�on was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on thinks about countering with a body kick.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Mara�on there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snorten.
Mara�on is looking to clinch.
Mara�on lands with a right hand.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snorten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on 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#
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Snorten walks into a jab.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Mara�on misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Mara�on shakes him off and moves away.
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
Mara�on fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Snorten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mara�on has got the better of the exchanges.
Mara�on is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Mara�on throws a front kick that sends Snorten stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.#T1#
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Snorten saw it coming and moves away.
Snorten throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Snorten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mara�on scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
Mara�on takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snorten misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Snorten scores with a four punch combination!
Mara�on lands with a hook. Snorten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Snorten scores with the left hand. Mara�on knows he should have avoided that one.
Snorten blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
#T2#
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Mara�on lands.
Mara�on lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten lands with a right hand.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mara�on at a distance.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara�on connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara�on.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Mara�on misses with a leg kick
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Snorten.
Mara�on swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Mara�on throws a sloppy body shot
and Snorten counters with a nice leg kick.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Snorten clobbers Mara�on with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Mara�on's leg but Mara�on calmly moves out of range.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Mara�on lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara�on to score with a decent uppercut.
Snorten misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on throws a nice head kick!
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Mara�on slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on throws out a leg kick but Snorten moves out of range and Mara�on only half commits.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Snorten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mara�on turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Mara�on is looking for a counter combo.
Mara�on displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mara�on avoids a kick to the body.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Mara�on on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Mara�on dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snorten can do to turn this around?
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Mara�on was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a push kick but Mara�on slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a thumping low kick.
Snorten tries to land a body kick
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
A solid body kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
#T2#
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Mara�on cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Mara�on fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Snorten as he checks the leg kick.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snorten. Snorten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snorten tries to work over Mara�on's front leg with a kick but Mara�on checks it.
Mara�on wants to clinch up but Snorten keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snorten's sensitive parts.
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a leg kick.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Mara�on misses with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mara�on.
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Snorten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mara�on lands a front kick.
Snorten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Snorten scores with a spinning back kick!
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara�on.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Mara�on swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Mara�on feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
The crowd cheers as Mara�on lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Snorten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mara�on.
A leg kick checked by Mara�on.
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A very excited looking Pablo Mara�on 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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UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Mara�on moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mara�on's head backwards.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mara�on counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
McGuire thumps Mara�on with a low kick.
McGuire swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mara�on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into Mara�on's guard.#ES#
Mara�on pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Mara�on checks it.
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mara�on steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on slips under a jab from McGuire.
Mara�on tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mara�on as he avoids it easily.
Mara�on lands a two punch combo.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Mara�on gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Pablo Mara�on has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McGuire.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Mara�on's head back.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mara�on works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Mara�on.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Mara�on fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Mara�on takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Nice cross by Mara�on.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body.
Mara�on thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara�on.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Mara�on feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Mara�on saw that one coming.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara�on scores with a leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Mara�on jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Mara�on and move into the clinch position.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mara�on misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Mara�on counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Mara�on stuffs the takedown.
Mara�on wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Mara�on scores with a push kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mara�on's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara�on misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mara�on - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mara�on. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Mara�on swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mara�on lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mara�on napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mara�on's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mara�on's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Mara�on is trying to get back to half guard.
Mara�on managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGuire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGuire landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on manages to get back to half guard.
McGuire is trying to control. Mara�on wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Mara�on is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Mara�on is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
McGuire looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire turns into Mara�on and is now in his guard.
Mara�on looking to control.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mara�on holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
McGuire postures up in Mara�on's guard and throws a big left but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara�on paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Mara�on is avoiding it.
Mara�on thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara�on throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Mara�on works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Mara�on with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Pablo Mara�on is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Mara�on steps away.#T2#
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Mara�on blocks the low kick.
Mara�on sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mara�on scores with a jab.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A punch combination from Mara�on misses. #CL#
Mara�on gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara�on. That did some damage!
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara�on blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara�on with a hook.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Mara�on throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
Mara�on lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Mara�on changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mara�on misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
McGuire has Mara�on up against the cage in a clinch.
Mara�on takes a shot to the head.
Mara�on is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mara�on, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
A victorious Pablo Mara�on 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:
UGD 92:Munson Vs Seagram
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A cross from Silker lands.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silker. Silker obviously looking to wear him down.
Silker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mara�on is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mara�on pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Silker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on blocks the body kick.
Mara�on takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drei Silker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara�on fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mara�on takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silker.
Silker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Silker.
Nice body punch from Silker.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Silker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silker connects with a leg kick. Mara�on looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Silker.
Mara�on throws a hook but Silker avoids it easily.#T1#
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Silker avoids it.
Silker slips under a jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mara�on takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silker throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on takes a swing at Silker's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on slips under a jab.
Mara�on defending well as Silker loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
Mara�on connects with the punch.
Silker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Mara�on.
Mara�on shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on checks a low kick from Silker.
Both fighters circling a little - Mara�on finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Silker saw that one coming. #T2#
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silker just misses with a punch to the body.
Silker throws a shot from downtown. Mara�on moves away and avoids it.
Silker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara�on doesn't seem bothered though.
Silker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Silker ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on tries to work over Silker's front leg with a kick but Silker checks it.
Silker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mara�on tries to land a leg kick but Silker saw it coming and moves away.
Mara�on jabs Silker right on the nose. Silker blinks but takes it well.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silker! But no joy.
Mara�on misses with a wild combination.
Silker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Mara�on.
Silker throws a sloppy head kick and Mara�on moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Silker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Mara�on looks to score with a jab to the body but Silker is just out of range.#CL2#
Silker clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silker.
Silker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silker.
Silker tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mara�on escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Silker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Silker blocking some punches.
Silker is trying to pull guard but Mara�on turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mara�on lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silker backwards.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara�on lands a left hand.
Silker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara�on lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Silker misses with a body punch.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Silker fails to land.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Silker controls the action.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Silker.
Silker throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silker prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Silker controls his hands.
Silker has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Silker gets through Mara�on's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silker tries to work over Mara�on's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silker misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silker lands a shoulder strike.
Silker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Silker blocks it.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silker has a couple of punches blocked by Mara�on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mara�on keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Silker.
Silker swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silker misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Silker.
Silker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Silker throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on staying out of range there.
Mara�on seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mara�on misses with a left hand
and Silker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silker throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mara�on scores with a jab. Silker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silker slips under a jab.
Silker feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
Silker moves out of range as Mara�on strikes.#T1#
Mara�on misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara�on walks into a left hand.
Silker throws the left hand but Mara�on avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Mara�on tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silker misses with a body kick.
Mara�on is looking to score with low kicks.
Silker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mara�on walks into a jab.
Silker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silker scores with a punch to the head.
Drei Silker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on swings for the body but Silker moves out of range.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silker.
Silker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara�on misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Silker. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silker throws a body shot but no joy.
Silker scores with a jab.#T2#
Mara�on misses with a hook. Silker ducked under it nicely.
Silker misses with a body kick.
Mara�on has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on tried to score with a low kick but Silker checks it.
Mara�on moves out of range as Silker throws a body kick.
Silker misses with a head kick.
Mara�on's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mara�on scrambles back to his feet.
Silker throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silker clobbers Mara�on with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silker tries to clinch but Mara�on is having none of it.
Silker misses the jab.
Mara�on pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Silker's front leg.
Mara�on takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mara�on moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Silker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silker jabs Mara�on right on the nose. Mara�on blinks but takes it well.
Mara�on takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silker.
Mara�on jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silker is looking to slow Mara�on down with leg kicks.
Silker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Silker misses.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. Silker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mara�on stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silker.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silker misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silker misses with a leg kick.
Silker walks into a left hand.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara�on looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mara�on checks the leg kick.
Mara�on lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Silker saw that one coming.
Mara�on jabs at Silker's body.
Decent striking displayed by Mara�on there.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Silker ducked under it nicely.
Silker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara�on's head.
Silker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Silker throws out a counter right but Mara�on avoids it with no problem.
Silker throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Mara�on lands with a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drei Silker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mara�on throws a jab but it's blocked by Silker.
Mara�on takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silker throws an overhand right that lands on Mara�on's shoulder, as Mara�on tries to avoid the shot.
Silker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silker checks the leg kick.
Mara�on will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Mara�on counters with a three punch combo that has Silker backing up. Silker nods at Mara�on to acknowledge the strikes.
Silker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
Silker with a nice cross.
Silker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silker connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara�on lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Silker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Silker coming out on top.#T1#
Silker lands a jab.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on misses with a low kick as Silker jumps back.
Silker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara�on pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara�on looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silker defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Silker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara�on fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Silker.
A big left from Silker misses.
Silker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silker blocks a low kick nicely.
Silker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mara�on throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo Mara�on has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara�on throws a leg kick which misses Silker's front leg but catches the back leg as Silker tries to avoid it.
Silker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara�on keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mara�on tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Silker moves out of range.
Silker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on works Silker's body with a nice hook.
Mara�on looks to land a left hand but Silker moved out of range nicely.
Mara�on takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silker lands with a hook. Mara�on tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mara�on moves out of range as Silker throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mara�on on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Mara�on.#T3#
Silker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara�on tried to counter with a leg kick but Silker avoided it.
Mara�on tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silker is able to avoid easily.
Silker lands a head shot.
Silker lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on throws a lazy body kick
letting Silker counter with a right hand.
Silker throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silker staying out of range there.
Mara�on throws a hook but Silker avoids it easily.
Silker moves out of range as Mara�on throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Silker moves away from the strike by Mara�on.
Mara�on avoids the head kick by Silker.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silker catches Mara�on with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silker looks to land a body kick but Mara�on moved away.
Mara�on appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silker avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Silker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Silker counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara�on. Silker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on takes one to the chin there.
Mara�on jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara�on sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Drei Silker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silker punishes Mara�on's body with a nice straight punch.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the body
and Silker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drei Silker.
Well Silker 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Drei Silker!
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Event:
UGD 87:Curran Vs Benvenuti
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Fleshou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mara�on punishes Fleshou's body with a nice straight punch.
Fleshou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mara�on doesn't seem bothered though.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleshou. Fleshou obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
Mara�on jabs Fleshou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mara�on connects with a body shot that sends Fleshou's belly button to the back.
Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Fleshou stuns Mara�on with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleshou misses the body punch
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Fleshou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mara�on tries to clinch up but Fleshou circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara�on takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mara�on takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mara�on looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleshou checks a leg kick nicely.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleshou. Fleshou obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleshou.
Fleshou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fleshou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mara�on rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Mara�on has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mara�on gets through Fleshou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou throws a head punch that misses.
Mara�on softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Fleshou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleshou takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mara�on attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara�on. #T2#
Fleshou throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Fleshou.
Fleshou takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Fleshou has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mara�on feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fleshou's calf.
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Fleshou.
Nice straight punches there by Mara�on. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara�on.
Mara�on stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on with a jab.
Mara�on checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Mara�on instigates a clinch.
Fleshou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou lands with a right to the head.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleshou controls his hands.
#T3#
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou.
A left hand lands to the body for Fleshou.
Mara�on digs a right hand underneath Fleshou's ribcage. Fleshou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fleshou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Mara�on throws a head punch that misses.
Fleshou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mara�on lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on lands an elbow inside that Fleshou shrugs off.
Mara�on lands with a left to the head.
Fleshou lands with a left to the head.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara�on's elbow.
Mara�on misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou can't find room to land a body shot as Mara�on controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleshou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara�on gets through Fleshou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Mara�on pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Good shot there by Mara�on.
Fleshou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fleshou manages to circle out of the way.
Fleshou throws a body punch but Mara�on moves out of range.
Mara�on wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mara�on paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fleshou throws a leg kick that misses.
Stres Fleshou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mara�on rushes Fleshou and presses him up against the cage.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mara�on working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara�on lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fleshou pushes Mara�on back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Fleshou.
Mara�on lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleshou backwards.
Mara�on gets through Fleshou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fleshou has time to react.
Fleshou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fleshou takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on thumps Fleshou with a low kick.
Crunch! Mara�on slams his shin into Fleshou's torso.
Fleshou misses with a body shot
and Mara�on counters with a nice leg kick.
Fleshou moves forwards but Mara�on connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fleshou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fleshou throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara�on connects with a body shot that sends Fleshou's belly button to the back.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou lands a right hook to the body.
Fleshou checks a low kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the body.
Fleshou throws the kick towards the body but Mara�on avoids it.
A low kick from Fleshou misses
enabling Mara�on to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mara�on cracks Fleshou with a good jab.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fleshou will feel that in the morning.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Fleshou lands a jab to the nose.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Fleshou sees coming a mile off.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Mara�on throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara�on connects with a single shot there.
Fleshou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fleshou is looking to slow Mara�on down with leg kicks.
Mara�on fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mara�on lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleshou moves away.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A jab from Mara�on does it's job there.#CL2#
Fleshou clinches up with Mara�on and pushes him back against the cage.
Fleshou lands a shot to the body.
Mara�on scores with a shoulder strike.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Fleshou blocks it.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleshou can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Fleshou.
Fleshou blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou is working Mara�on over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleshou.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Fleshou digs a right hand into Mara�on's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mara�on's gas tank.
Fleshou blocks a body shot from Mara�on.
Fleshou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Mara�on misses with a knee to the head.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Mara�on can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou controls the action.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on blocks a body shot from Fleshou. #BC2#
Fleshou manages to break the clinch.
Mara�on cracks the inside of Fleshou's front leg.
Fleshou swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mara�on was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou.
Mara�on misses the shot to the body.
Mara�on connects with a single shot there.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleshou.
Mara�on thuds his right hand into Fleshou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara�on. That's going to slow Fleshou down.
Fleshou blocks a jab.
Fleshou goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Mara�on finds it's target.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleshou throws a hook but Mara�on avoids it easily.
Mara�on swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fleshou tests Mara�on's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mara�on scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fleshou in his tracks.
Fleshou wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fleshou.
Fleshou takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Fleshou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mara�on finds it's way round the side to connect with Fleshou's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that second round.
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#
Fleshou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fleshou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Nice defenses there by Mara�on.
Fleshou connects with a right hand. Mara�on shakes it off.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the body.
Mara�on scores with a nice body kick.
Mara�on uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fleshou has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara�on - that will leave a mark!
Mara�on throws a hook to the side of Fleshou's head but Fleshou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleshou takes one to the chin there.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fleshou connects with a body shot.
Fleshou walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on digs a good body shot into Fleshou's ribs.
Fleshou looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Fleshou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.#T1#
Mara�on cracks Fleshou with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fleshou's head.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara�on.
Fleshou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Fleshou saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara�on, right into the meat.
Mara�on works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Fleshou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara�on fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Fleshou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on takes one to the chin there.
Fleshou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Mara�on misses with a right hand
and Fleshou counters with a left to the body.
Mara�on defending well as Fleshou loads up on a big left hand.
Fleshou misses with a body shot
and Mara�on counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fleshou blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Fleshou takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
Fleshou wants to clinch.
A big left from Mara�on misses.
A little jabbing left from Fleshou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleshou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fleshou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Fleshou counters with a stiff right hand.
Fleshou tries to land a leg kick but Mara�on saw it coming and moves away.
Fleshou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleshou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
Stres Fleshou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleshou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mara�on.#T3#
Fleshou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleshou wants to clinch up but Mara�on keeps it at a distance.
Mara�on jabs at Fleshou's body.
Mara�on takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fleshou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara�on sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara�on tries a head kick but it misses.
Mara�on bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara�on lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fleshou looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on walks into a stiff left hand from Fleshou.
Fleshou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a looping right.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleshou thuds a left hand into Mara�on's body.#T4#
Mara�on scores with a jab to the head.
Crunch! Mara�on slams his shin into Fleshou's torso.
Mara�on throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fleshou wants to land a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range.
Mara�on scores with a push kick.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the body
letting Mara�on counter with a right hand.
Fleshou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleshou swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
And Mara�on counters with a quick kick to the body but Fleshou blocks it.
Fleshou takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mara�on takes one on the button.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara�on.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou lands a nice looking body shot.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mara�on lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Mara�on showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mara�on 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
After winning the bout, Pablo Mara�on thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara�on takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara�on swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snorten.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mara�on.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara�on.
Mara�on lands with an overhand left.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Mara�on checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snorten.
Mara�on cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Mara�on keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mara�on 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.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Mara�on counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mara�on closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mara�on misses with a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mara�on sprawls well. Mara�on wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snorten gets slowly back to his feet.
Mara�on throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Mara�on checks the leg kick.
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
Mara�on throws a front kick aimed at Snorten's knee but Snorten avoids it well.
Snorten is looking to counter the offense by Mara�on and move into the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Mara�on with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
Snorten wants to slow Mara�on down by chopping away at his legs.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Mara�on lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Mara�on lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mara�on throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snorten's head.
Mara�on throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on misses with a body punch
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten throws a jab when Mara�on was well out of range.
Mara�on throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snorten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten throws a hook but Mara�on blocks it.
Mara�on now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Mara�on.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mara�on on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snorten scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Mara�on checks a low kick from Snorten.
Snorten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snorten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looks like Snorten has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mara�on swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mara�on walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mara�on connects with a body shot.
Mara�on throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mara�on moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara�on cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Snorten fakes the leg kick and cracks Mara�on in the body.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Mara�on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Mara�on lands with a hook. Snorten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left and a right from Snorten both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten 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.
Mara�on leaves Snorten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mara�on cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.#CL2#
Mara�on rushes Snorten and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mara�on lands a body punch. #TD#
Snorten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mara�on stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mara�on dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Mara�on just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara�on chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara�on moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mara�on's sensitive parts.
Mara�on scores with a shot to the body.
Mara�on pushes Snorten away with a front kick.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara�on swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snorten misses with a low kick as Mara�on jumps back.
Mara�on has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mara�on's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mara�on duly obliges.
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!
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Mara�on tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.#TD#
Snorten changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mara�on looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mara�on can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Mara�on tries to bench press Snorten off him but Snorten keeps the position.
Mara�on taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snorten throwing strikes but Mara�on manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Snorten looks to move to half guard but instead Mara�on has passed into mount! Damn!
Mara�on controlling the position easily from mount.
Snorten working to try and regain half guard.
Mara�on takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snorten tries to reverse the position but Mara�on maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mara�on content just to control the position here. #T2#
Snorten can't escape the position.
Mara�on controlling the pace for now.
Snorten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mara�on prevents Snorten from getting the reversal.
Mara�on controlling from the full mount.
Mara�on prevents Snorten from getting the reversal.
Mara�on has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mara�on can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snorten is looking to escape.
Snorten is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Snorten is working hard here to advance position.
Mara�on looking to control but Snorten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mara�on takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snorten sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snorten is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snorten tries to get to full guard but Mara�on has control of the leg.
Mara�on is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Mara�on tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snorten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snorten wants to get back to full guard.
Mara�on wants to pass the guard but Snorten is defending well.
Mara�on prevents Snorten from improving his position.
Snorten punching from the bottom.
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snorten feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Mara�on bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Mara�on.
A clash of legs there as Snorten blocks the low kick.
Mara�on connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara�on takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on wants to slow Snorten down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snorten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mara�on.
Snorten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara�on manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Mara�on lands.#T1#
Mara�on looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Snorten 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara�on. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Mara�on misses with a body shot.
Mara�on misses with a wild combination.
Mara�on lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mara�on is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
Mara�on tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.
Nice cross by Mara�on.
Snorten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mara�on displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Mara�on swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mara�on throws out the jab.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snorten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Mara�on takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara�on. That's going to slow Snorten down.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Mara�on tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mara�on connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snorten's hands.
Mara�on throws a body kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a series of strikes. Mara�on will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mara�on ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten feinted with a counter takedown.
Mara�on fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Mara�on scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara�on blocks the leg kick.
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Mara�on scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mara�on blocks a jab.
Snorten slips a jab from Mara�on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snorten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mara�on moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Mara�on chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snorten can pounce on him.
Mara�on slips under a jab from Snorten.#T4##CL2#
Mara�on darts in and clinches Snorten up against the cage.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara�on controls his hands.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Snorten has hold of one of Mara�on's legs. Mara�on is fighting the takedown attempt but Snorten gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snorten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mara�on is pulling down on Snorten's head to control his posture.
Mara�on working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mara�on works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mara�on pulls Snorten in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mara�on is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Snorten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mara�on can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Mara�on.
I've got Mara�on winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UGD 75:Dykstra Vs Beaumont
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mara�on misses with a body kick.
Lethal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mara�on bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lethal's head.
Lethal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara�on.
Lethal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Lethal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lethal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on doesn't manage to clinch there - Lethal circles away.
Lethal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pablo Mara�on seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lethal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara�on feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lethals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mara�on misses with a straight right.
Lethal blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
A little jabbing left from Lethal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
Lethal scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on throws a lazy right hand but Lethal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a body shot
and Lethal counters with a straight right hand.
Lethal throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mara�on. Lethal shrugs it off though.
Lethal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Lethal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara�on scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara�on.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Lethal counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara�on throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mara�on, as that shot connected.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara�on throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lethal's head.
Mara�on looks to throw a body kick
and Lethal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Lethal saw that one coming.
Mara�on throws a wild body kick that Lethal sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on tries to clinch but Lethal is having none of it.
Lethal throws a fast counter high kick but Mara�on manages to duck under it in time.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.
Lethal counters with a body kick.
Mara�on connects with a leg kick. Lethal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on throws the kick towards the body but Lethal avoids it.#CL#
Mara�on drives through and clinches with Lethal against the cage.
#T3#
Mara�on tries to throw a body punch but Lethal avoids it by throwing Mara�on back against the cage.
Mara�on cracks Lethal with a nice body shot.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mara�on tries to work over Lethal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lethal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lethal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lethal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Mara�on scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on lands a nice shot to the body.
Lethal lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mara�on.
Lethal cracks Mara�on with a nice body shot.
Lethal working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on tries to work over Lethal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lethal.
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Lethal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lethal.
Mara�on misses with some punches.
Lethal trying to control the position but instead, Mara�on has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lethal into the cage.
Lethal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on misses with a punch on the inside.
Lethal blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mara�on.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lethal.
Lethal looking to stall.
Mara�on tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lethal tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Lethal pushes Mara�on back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Mara�on dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Mara�on.
Lethal blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lethal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lethal blocks a head kick by Mara�on.
Lethal swings for the body but Mara�on moves out of range.
Lethal moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
A little jabbing left from Lethal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara�on misses with a low kick as Lethal jumps back.
Mara�on misses with a looping left.
Mara�on throws a poor cross that misses
and Lethal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara�on fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lethal manages to avoid it.
Mara�on throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
Lethal swings widly with a right hand
and Lethal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lethal was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara�on.
Lethal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Lethal.
A head kick by Mara�on misses
and Mara�on takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses.
Mara�on throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lethal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mara�on misses with a hook.
Mara�on throws a lazy uppercut
and Lethal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lethal thuds his shin into the meat of Mara�on's side.
Lethal takes one on the button.
Mara�on 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.
Mara�on misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lethal to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on moves out of range as Lethal strikes.
Lethal throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pablo Mara�on is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara�on bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Mara�on has managed to clinch.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Lethal controls his hands.
Pablo Mara�on has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara�on struggles to land a body shot inside as Lethal controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lethal.
Lethal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara�on is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lethal can do to turn this around?
Mara�on prevents a body shot from Lethal.
Lethal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Mara�on fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mara�on.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
Lethal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Lethal lands a shoulder strike.
Lethal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on wants to stall.
Mara�on scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mara�on misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lethal lands a nice shot to the body.
Lethal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on pushes Lethal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lethal.
Lethal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mara�on.
A short uppercut from Lethal.
Lethal tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Lethal back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mara�on.
Lethal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Lethal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mara�on throws a punch but it's blocked by Lethal.
Mara�on goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lethal trying to control the position but instead, Mara�on has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lethal into the cage.
Lethal tries a body shot but Mara�on blocks it.
Lethal tries to throw a body punch but Mara�on avoids it by throwing Lethal back against the cage.
Mara�on misses with a punch to the body.
Mara�on tries to work over Lethal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mara�on breaks from the clinch.
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Lethal saw that one coming.
Mara�on uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lethal.
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lethal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mara�on lands a nice looking body kick.
Mara�on does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lethal lands with a hook. Mara�on tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lethal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara�on can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
Mara�on throws a sloppy body shot
and Lethal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lethal lands with an overhand left.
Lethal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mara�on throws a leg kick
and Lethal counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara�on misses with a hook
and Lethal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lethal jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mara�on takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Crunch! Lethal slams his shin into Mara�on's torso.
Mara�on throws a hook but Lethal blocks it.
It seemed like Lethal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lethal moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Lethal lands a right hook to the body.
Mara�on moves forwards but Lethal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lethal. Lethal obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Lethal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara�on.
Mara�on scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on defending well as Lethal loads up on a big left hand.
Lethal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on throws a good cross that connects.
Mara�on defending well as Lethal loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mara�on throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lethal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
Mara�on throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Matt Lethal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mara�on swings widly with a right hand
and Lethal counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Lethal misses its intended target.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lethal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Lethal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mara�on lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lethal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mara�on on the side of the head.
Mara�on throws an off balance right hand
and Lethal counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mara�on throws a head kick that misses.
Mara�on gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lethal counters with a slapping leg kick. #KD2#
Lethal cracks Mara�on with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mara�on looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Lethal finish him?
#ROC2#
Mara�on is rocked!
Mara�on throws a low kick but Lethal moves out of range easily.
Lethal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Mara�on is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mara�on thumps Lethal with a low kick.
Mara�on goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara�on tries to land a front kick but Lethal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara�on seems to have got his legs back now.
Lethal scores with a sloppy right hand. Mara�on should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.
A lazy left from Lethal finds it's target.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Mara�on misses with a straight left.
Lethal checks a low kick from Mara�on.
A jab from Lethal misses.
Lethal blocks a low kick nicely.
Lethal misses with a wild combination.
Mara�on ducks under a wild hook from Lethal.
Mara�on takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lethal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mara�on counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara�on buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pablo Mara�on is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mara�on throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lethal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mara�on has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Mara�on!
Pablo Mara�on spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UGD 70:Sturm Vs McKane
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Mara�on wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Hart slips a jab from Mara�on.
Hart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mara�on throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Mara�on misses.
Mara�on throws a leg kick but Hart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Mara�on.
Hart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara�on was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
A lazy left from Hart finds it's target.
Hart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boyz II Men in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Mara�on throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara�on tries to score with a low kick but Hart moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Hart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mara�on takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch but Mara�on swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mara�on only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hart misses with a body shot.
Mara�on looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hart misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara�on.
Mara�on swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara�on.
Mara�on moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Hart scores with a jab. Mara�on acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kevin Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
Mara�on throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart is looking to counter punch.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Hart quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on misses with a kick to the body
and Hart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara�on throws a poor cross that misses
and Hart counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Hart moves into the clinch.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hart.
Mara�on looking to stall.
Mara�on tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
#T2#
Hart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara�on is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hart is working Mara�on over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart misses with the head strike.
Hart stalling.
Mara�on working aggressively here.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara�on blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hart trying to stall but Mara�on improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara�on.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mara�on lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Mara�on.
#T3#
Hart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hart slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Mara�on on the inside.
Hart misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
Hart misses with a body punch.
Hart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on.
Hart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Hart.
Hart pushes Mara�on back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
A nice left hand lands by Hart.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara�on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara�on lands a nice uppercut.
Hart misses with some punches.
Mara�on tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mara�on. #T4#
Mara�on lands a shoulder strike.
Hart working aggressively here.
Mara�on throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
Hart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara�on backwards.
Hart working aggressively here.
Hart controlling the action here for a moment.
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara�on tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Mara�on.
Mara�on blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mara�on swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart blocking some punches.
Mara�on has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Hart prevents a body shot from Mara�on.
Good body shot from Mara�on.
Mara�on works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
Mara�on pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mara�on throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Hart throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mara�on avoids it.
Hart checks a leg kick.
Hart stuns Mara�on with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mara�on misses the target.
Hart jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Hart throwing a counter right hand but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Mara�on misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mara�on on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hart takes a swing at Mara�on's ribcage but misses.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara�on. Mara�on obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara�on throws a nice outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hart here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart feints and then cracks Mara�on's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mara�on down.
Hart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mara�on flicks out a counter leg kick but Hart steps away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hart. That snapped Mara�on's head back.
Mara�on checks a leg kick.
Hart is looking to wear down Mara�on with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Mara�on.
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!
Hart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mara�on connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara�on missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara�on scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
Hart checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Mara�on misses its intended target.
Mara�on shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mara�on takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Hart misses.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kevin Hart is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara�on connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hart. Hart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hart misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mara�on dodges the punch combination from Hart.
Mara�on shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Hart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara�on counters with a nice body kick.
Mara�on swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Mara�on moved out of range.
Mara�on keeps the fight on the outside.
Hart lands with a good body shot.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mara�on counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara�on moves out of range of the strikes.
Hart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mara�on. That one must have hurt.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Hart looks to throw the jab but Mara�on is out of range.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart defending well as Mara�on loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara�on.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara�on manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mara�on lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Hart scores with a one two! Mara�on had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mara�on misses with the combination.
Hart is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hart.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick from Mara�on.
Hart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mara�on shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Mara�on.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Mara�on throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mara�on throws a low kick but Hart avoids it.
Mara�on connects with a looping right hand.
Hart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara�on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Mara�on throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Mara�on is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
It looked like Hart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hart misses with a body shot.
Hart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mara�on's hands.
Mara�on loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Hart digs a good hook to Mara�on's body.
Hart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hart punishes Mara�on's body with a nice straight punch.
Hart slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Mara�on lands a body shot.
Hart 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.
A left lands for Hart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Mara�on slips the punch.
Mara�on was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Mara�on on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hart. Hart obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara�on attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Mara�on will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Mara�on 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hart throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara�on counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart scores with a jab to the body.
Hart misses with a hook.
Mara�on avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mara�on is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hart with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hart.
Mara�on throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hart as he connects with a hook.
Mara�on swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hart.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara�on.
Hart is looking to land body kicks.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
A quick step to the side and Hart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara�on avoids the body shot from Hart.
Mara�on catches Hart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Mara�on looks for the body kick but Hart saw that one coming.
Mara�on needs to keep his hands up - Hart had a free shot at his head there.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hart wants to clinch up but Mara�on keeps it at a distance.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hart misses.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Hart scores with a hook to the body. Mara�on takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
Mara�on doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hart lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara�on's head.
Mara�on misses with a low kick.
Mara�on works Hart's body with a nice hook.
Hart throws a wild body kick that Mara�on sees coming a mile off.
Mara�on throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Hart is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Mara�on pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara�on swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Hart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mara�on looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mara�on ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Hart jabs Mara�on to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hart misses with a hook. Mara�on ducked under it nicely.
Mara�on swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hart throws a low kick but Mara�on avoids it.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara�on lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hart slips a straight right by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
Mara�on takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Hart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hart misses with a hook
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mara�on shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara�on keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara�on steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Mara�on throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara�on slips a jab from Hart.
Mara�on has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hart's corner calls for a 1-2. Hart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hart misses with an uppercut. Mara�on saw that one coming.
Hart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mara�on uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hart.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara�on moves away.
Mara�on appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara�on.
Hart scores with a nice head shot.
Hart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Mara�on sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara�on.
Mara�on misses with an uppercut.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara�on is just out of range.
Mara�on lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Mara�on on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Mara�on does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara�on lands a lovely overhand right.
Hart moves forwards but Mara�on connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Mara�on does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Mara�on tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Kevin Hart.
Well Hart 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 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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UGD 64:Wayne Vs Sanchez
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wayne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Wayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wayne moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Sanchez slips under a jab from Wayne.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Wayne.
Sanchez takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne. #T2#
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!
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Wayne throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
Wayne misses with the body kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wayne with a hook.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Wayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez with a jab.
Wayne misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wayne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.
Wayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Wayne's ribs.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Sanchez tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
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 Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez catches Wayne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez misses the jab.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab by Wayne.#T1#
Wayne throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sanchez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wayne has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws a leg kick that misses.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Sanchez keeps Wayne at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wayne lands with an overhand left.
Wayne motions for Sanchez to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Bruce Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne with a hook.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne jabs at Sanchez's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez works Wayne's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne lands with a nice body kick.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne scores with a nice body kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wayne on the side of the head.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Wayne backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez slips a jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
A solid body kick from Wayne.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Wayne's body. Wayne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Bruce Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wayne - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Wayne's body.
Wayne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Wayne.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3#
Sanchez slips a straight right by Wayne.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Rick Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Wayne's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wayne.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
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 Bruce Wayne.
Well Wayne 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Wayne made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Abai.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rick Sanchez has been cut.
Abai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abai.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Abai throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abai.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Abai tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abai throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a straight that turns Abai's legs to rubber! Sanchez pushes forward with more strikes and Abai goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Rick Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UGD 58:Tanaka Vs Palmer
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Wayne connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wayne.
Wayne lands a jab to the nose.
Wayne throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez staying out of range there.#CL2#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC#
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wayne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Wayne's legs.
Wayne misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wayne's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Wayne misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
#T3#
Wayne tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wayne can't break the clinch.
Wayne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Wayne tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Wayne tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
A frustrated look appears on Wayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Wayne lands with a left to the head. #T4##BC#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wayne slips a jab from Sanchez.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Wayne counters with an outside leg kick.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wayne looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Bruce Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Wayne moved away.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wayne. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Wayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Sanchez blocks a jab.#T2#
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Wayne lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez thinks about the counter body kick.
Sanchez thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wayne slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wayne's calf.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Wayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Wayne steps away.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Wayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne 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.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne lands a front kick.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wayne slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Wayne. #T1#
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Sanchez throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez jabs Wayne right on the nose. Wayne blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Bruce Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wayne lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Wayne's body. Wayne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Wayne was not able to check.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wayne throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Donk. Sanchez catches Wayne right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Rick Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wayne!
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Wayne tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wayne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Wayne waved his t-shirt featuring Nuggetori's Nutritionals 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UGD 55:Tanaka Vs Shevchenko II
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Moshington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moshington scores with a hook.
Moshington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moshington scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Moshington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Moshington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moshington scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Moshington counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moshington.
Moshington throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moshington slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Moshington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Moshington's defenses.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moshington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
Moshington moves out of range of the body kick.
Moshington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moshington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
A slow jab from Moshington misses its intended target.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moshington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moshington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Moshington clobbers Sanchez 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.
Moshington misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Moshington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.#T2#
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Moshington moves out of range easily.
Moshington swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moshington finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moshington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
Moshington misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Moshington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Moshington walks into a left hand.
Moshington swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Moshington avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Moshington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Moshington misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Moshington's body.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moshington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moshington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moshington takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Moshington avoids it with no problem.
Moshington misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Moshington 's knee.
Moshington moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Moshington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moshington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moshington at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Moshington.
#T4#
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moshington's head backwards.
Moshington misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moshington's knee momentarily.
Moshington misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moshington misses with a hook.
Moshington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Moshington falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Moshington blocks the leg kick.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Moshington misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moshington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moshington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moshington tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
A combination from Moshington does no damage.
Rick Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moshington misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moshington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moshington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moshington connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Moshington avoids it with no problem.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington misses with a straight right.
Moshington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Moshington misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Moshington off balance momentarily.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez cracks Moshington with a good jab.
Moshington misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Moshington is rocked!
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Moshington is out of range.
Oh Moshington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moshington stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moshington seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez punishes Moshington's body with a nice straight punch.
Moshington misses with an uppercut.
Moshington misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Moshington. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Moshington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Moshington jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Moshington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Moshington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moshington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Nice jab there from Moshington.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Moshington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moshington throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moshington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Moshington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moshington throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moshington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moshington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moshington manages to avoid it.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moshington looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Moshington moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez cracks Moshington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Moshington seems unphased.
Moshington jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moshington misses with a body shot.
Moshington swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Moshington throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Moshington connects with a body shot.
Sanchez swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Moshington.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moshington. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moshington throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moshington scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moshington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moshington, as that shot connected.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Moshington moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Moshington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moshington.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Moshington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moshington throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Moshington avoids it.
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Moshington's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington moves out of range of the strikes.
Moshington takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Moshington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Moshington blocks the leg kick.
Moshington throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Moshington scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moshington avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Moshington lands with an overhand left.
Moshington misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Moshington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moshington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moshington jabs at Sanchez's body.
Moshington takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Moshington misses.
Moshington misses with a looping right.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
George Moshington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moshington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moshington throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Moshington misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moshington manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Moshington ducks down to avoid it.
Moshington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Moshington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Moshington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moshington misses with an uppercut.
Moshington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez is looking to slow Moshington down with leg kicks. #T3#
Moshington connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Moshington misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Moshington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moshington.
Moshington walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Moshington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moshington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moshington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moshington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
#T4#
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moshington.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Moshington's leg. Moshington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moshington avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
A jab from Moshington finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Moshington is out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moshington or not.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moshington's elbow.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rick Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Rick Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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UGD 51:Wayne Vs Man
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Moshington lands a nice shot to the body.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moshington misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moshington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
Morello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moshington misses with a left hand
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
Morello cracks Moshington with an open hand slap.
Morello scores with a jab to the head.
Morello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morello digs a good hook to Moshington's body.
Moshington misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morello! But no joy.
Morello's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morello's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moshington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moshington lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moshington takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Morello misses with a body kick.
Moshington avoids a kick to the body.
Moshington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moshington throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
Moshington cracks Morello with an open hand slap.
Moshington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morello throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morello wants to slow Moshington down by chopping away at his legs.
Morello cracks Moshington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moshington takes one on the button.
Morello throws out a loose jab but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Morello misses.
Morello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Moshington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morello has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morello.
Moshington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morello chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morello's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moshington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morello scrambles back to his feet.
Moshington blocks a leg kick.
Morello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morello fakes the leg kick and cracks Moshington in the body.
Moshington throws a jab but it's blocked by Morello.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morello moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington digs a good hook to Morello's body.
Moshington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a solid body kick.
Morello swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Moshington misses the target.
Morello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morello takes a swing at Moshington's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morello.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Moshington throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Morello on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Morello.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Moshington's head but Moshington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello scores with a jab to the head.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moshington was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Morello moves away from the strike by Moshington.
Morello throws a body punch but Moshington moves out of range.
Morello needs to keep his hands up - Moshington had a free shot at his head there.
Morello is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Moshington misses its target.
Moshington misses with an uppercut.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Moshington moved out of range nicely.
Morello lands with an uppercut that bounces Moshington off the cage and back into range.
Moshington misses with a hook. Morello ducked under it nicely.
Morello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Moshington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morello is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moshington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Morello misses with an uppercut. Moshington saw that one coming.
Morello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A jab from Morello misses.
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Morello moves away and avoids it.
Morello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moshington jabs Morello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Moshington.
Moshington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morello throws a body kick that misses.
Morello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morello throws a series of strikes that have Moshington backpedaling.
Moshington throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Moshington cracks Morello with an open hand slap.
Morello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington throws a poor cross that misses
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Morello takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moshington connects with a body shot that sends Morello's belly button to the back.
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Morello moves away and avoids it.
Moshington throws a right and a left that Morello avoids nicely.
Morello thuds a left hand into Moshington's body.#T4#
Morello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moshington scores with a jab.
Morello jabs Moshington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morello throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Moshington scores with a four punch combination!
Morello misses with a few strikes there.
Moshington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morello connects with a right hand. Moshington shakes it off.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Morello moved out of range nicely.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moshington.
Morello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moshington staying out of range there.
Moshington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morello slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Moshington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
Morello scores with the left hand. Moshington knows he should have avoided that one.
Morello looks to throw the jab but Moshington is out of range.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morello.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moshington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moshington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moshington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morello on the side of the head.
Morello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moshington was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Timmy Morello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moshington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morello.
Moshington dodges the punch combination from Morello.
Moshington tests Morello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Moshington.
A lazy body kick from Morello
and Moshington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morello slips a jab from Moshington.
Morello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello throws a hook to the side of Moshington's head but Moshington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Morello does no damage.
Morello staying out of range there.
Moshington lands with a shot to the body.
Moshington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morello misses with a straight right.
Moshington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Moshington misses with a straight right.
Moshington scores with a nice head shot.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
Morello misses the jab.
Moshington defending well as Morello loads up on a big left hand.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moshington moves away.
Moshington checks a low kick from Morello.
Moshington lands a nice hook to Morello's body. Morello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moshington throws a big shot that misses.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello misses with a hook. Moshington ducked under it nicely.
Moshington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morello lands with a nice body punch.
Moshington swings for the body but Morello moves out of range.
Moshington throws the left hand but Morello avoids the punch easily.
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Morello moves away and avoids it.
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Morello throws a body kick that misses.
Moshington throwing a counter right hand but Morello manages to avoid it.
Moshington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morello circles away quickly and effectively.
Moshington avoids the body shot from Morello.
#T2#
Moshington lands a really nice looking cross but Morello seems unphased.
Moshington throws a jab when Morello was well out of range.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morello closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morello gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moshington.
Morello misses with a wild body shot.
Morello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moshington.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moshington manages to avoid it.
Morello moves away from the strike by Moshington.
Morello throws a leg kick but Moshington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moshington loads up on a big right hand but Morello slips the punch.
Morello tries to land a front kick but Moshington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morello lands a body shot.
Morello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morello misses with an uppercut.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moshington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Morello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moshington defending well as Morello loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Moshington misses the target.
Morello scores with a three punch combo!
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello lands with a straight right. Moshington didn't see that one coming.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morello is looking to slow Moshington down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Moshington misses the target.
Moshington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
Moshington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morello momentarily.
Moshington avoids the body shot from Morello.
Morello slips under a jab.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Moshington throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morello! But no joy.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moshington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Morello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moshington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morello finds it's way round the side to connect with Moshington's head.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
Moshington scores with a hook to the body. Morello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morello slips under a jab.
Moshington lands with a shot to the body.
Morello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morello scores with a jab to the body.
Moshington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morello avoids the body shot from Moshington.
Morello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moshington's head.
Moshington walks into a left hand.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moshington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello with a nice cross.
Moshington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morello was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Morello is looking to land body kicks.
Morello throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moshington.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timmy Morello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Moshington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Morello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moshington throws a right hand that Morello ducks under and follows up with a left that Morello also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moshington.
Morello blocks a jab.
Jab from Morello.
Morello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Moshington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello cracks a nice hook into Moshington's ribs.
Morello misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Morello.
Morello throws a looping overhand right but Moshington ducks down to avoid it.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moshington scores with the left hand. Morello knows he should have avoided that one.
Moshington thuds his right hand into Morello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morello cracks Moshington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Moshington is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Morello scores with a four punch combination!
Morello throws a head kick that half lands.
Morello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Moshington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morello misses with a low kick.
Morello looks to throw the jab but Moshington is out of range.
Morello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moshington misses with a looping right.
Moshington throws a hook but Morello blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Morello misses.
Morello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moshington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moshington duly obliges.
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moshington throws out a loose jab but Morello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Moshington fails to land with a series of punches.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moshington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Moshington scores with the left hand. Morello knows he should have avoided that one.
Moshington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
George Moshington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moshington misses with a straight right.
Moshington clobbers Morello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moshington's corner calls for a 1-2. Moshington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moshington misses with a body shot.
Morello lands a right hook to the body.
Moshington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morello misses with a series of wild punches.
Morello closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moshington takes one to the side of the head.
Morello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moshington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morello misses with a low kick.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington walks into a jab.
Moshington thuds a left hand into Morello's body.#T3#
Moshington connects with a crisp jab.
Morello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Morello is rocked!
Moshington cracks a nice hook into Morello's ribs.
Morello is still on wobbly legs! Can Moshington finish him?
Morello throws a shot from downtown. Moshington moves away and avoids it.
Morello looks to throw the jab but Moshington is out of range.
Morello seems to have recovered his senses.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morello staying out of range there.
Morello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morello staying out of range there.
Moshington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morello moves out of range as Moshington strikes.
Morello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moshington looks to land a combination but Morello avoids it well.
Morello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moshington finds it's way round the side to connect with Morello's head.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Moshington misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morello.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Morello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moshington's head.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello scores with a head kick. Moshington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Moshington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Morello tenderised Moshington's leg. Moshington is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Morello throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Moshington and sends Morello crashing to the mat! Moshington follows him down to the mat - Morello regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#
It looks like Timmy Morello has been cut.
Moshington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morello defending well though.
Moshington looks to land a strike but Morello avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moshington throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moshington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moshington throwing strikes but missing.
Moshington throws a big right hand that misses.
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 George Moshington.
I think Morello has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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POWERS 62
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Morello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jergensen doesn't seem bothered though.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Morello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morello 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 Jergensen. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Morello's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Jergensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jergensen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen feints a jab promting Morello to slip. Jergensen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morello slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jergensen looks to land a left hand but Morello moved out of range nicely.
Morello throws a series of strikes that have Jergensen backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Jergensen coming out on top.
Jergensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jergensen throws a right hand that misses
and Morello counters with a nice body shot.
Jergensen takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Jergensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morello circles away quickly and effectively.
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello throwing a counter right hand but Jergensen manages to avoid it.
Jergensen misses with an uppercut. Morello saw that one coming.
Jergensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Morello circles away.
Morello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morello is looking to wear down Jergensen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches up with Morello, looking for a takedown. Jergensen pushes Morello against the cage but Morello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morello went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Jergensen closes the distance and pushes Morello back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jergensen.
Morello throws a punch but it's blocked by Jergensen.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Morello.
Morello digs a right hand underneath Jergensen's ribcage. Jergensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morello lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jergensen.
Morello swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Jergensen.
A short left from Jergensen. #TD2#
Jergensen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morello working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a strike but Morello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jergensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morello is one step ahead there.
Morello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morello stopping the sweep attempt from Jergensen.#T3#
Morello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jergensen is trying to keep Morello in close.
Jergensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morello is one step ahead there.
Jergensen lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Jergensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jergensen in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Morello taking some punishment here, with Jergensen in his half guard.
Jergensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jergensen.
Jergensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Morello is looking for a sweep. Jergensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jergensen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jergensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Morello misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Morello lands a big head kick that sends Jergensen tumbling to the mat! Morello takes a step backwards and waves Jergensen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jergensen tries to clinch but Morello is having none of it.
Morello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Jergensen misses.
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot.
Morello went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morello throws a lazy right hand but Jergensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jergensen on the side of the head.
Morello takes a swing at Jergensen's ribcage but misses.
Morello slips under a jab.
Timmy Morello is winning the standup battle so far.
Morello gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morello throws a nice looking combination but Jergensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jergensen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jergensen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morello doesn't seem phased though.
Morello slips under a jab.#T1#
Morello misses with a straight left.
Morello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morello but Morello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jergensen connects with a right hand. Morello shakes it off.
Jergensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Morello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jergensen throws a good cross that connects.
Jergensen lands a slapping body shot.
Jergensen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Jergensen's head but Jergensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jergensen throws a right and a left that Morello avoids nicely.
It looked like Morello was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jergensen avoids the body shot from Morello.
Jergensen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Jergensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jergensen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jergensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morello defending well as Jergensen loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Jergensen.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jergensen manages to avoid it.
Timmy Morello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jergensen clobbers Morello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jergensen.
Morello wants to clinch.
Jergensen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Jergensen misses the shot to the body.
Jergensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen sizes up Morello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jergensen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jergensen duly obliges.
Decent striking displayed by Jergensen there.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jergensen.
Jergensen scores with a shot to the body.
Jergensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jergensen scrambles back to his feet.
Jergensen with a poor takedown
enabling Morello to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Jergensen instigates a clinch.
Morello misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jergensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Morello misses with a body punch.
Jergensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jergensen. #T4#
Morello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Jergensen tightens his grip and picks Morello up, before dumping him to the ground. Morello manages to land in guard.
Jergensen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Morello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Morello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jergensen trying to strike off his back.
Jergensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jergensen trying to keep a closed guard but Morello is proving a slippery customer.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Jergensen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jergensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Jergensen is just out of range.
Jergensen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morello throws a right hand that Jergensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jergensen also avoids with ease.
Jergensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morello slips under a jab from Jergensen.
Jergensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jergensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen moves out of range of the body kick from Morello.
Jergensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jergensen misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morello lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jergensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jergensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Jergensen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Morello takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jergensen throws a big shot that misses.
Jergensen swings widly with a right hand
and Morello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jergensen thinking.
Jergensen lunges at Morello with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morello's hand.
Jergensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Morello.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a body shot.
Jergensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jergensen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morello blocks a jab.
Morello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
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!
Jergensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jergensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Morello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jergensen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morello under the eye.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jergensen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morello at a distance.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Jergensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jergensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morello tries to roll over but Jergensen keeps him under control.
Jergensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morello defending well though.
Jergensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Morello avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jergensen.
Jergensen is keen to just control but Morello is a slippery customer.
Jergensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jergensen lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morello has his hands clasped together around Jergensen's back. He's all about the action.
Jergensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jergensen not doing much here.
Jergensen slips a nice elbow through Morello's hands, connecting with Morello's forehead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen really 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.
#R4#
Morello misses with a looping left.
Jergensen misses with a hook. Morello ducked under it nicely.
Morello throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jergensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jergensen is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Morello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
Jergensen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jergensen scores with a jab to the body.
Morello avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
Morello swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morello chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jergensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello is looking to counter punch.
Morello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jergensen fails with the takedown.#T1#
Jergensen wants to clinch
and Morello makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morello moves forwards but Jergensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jergensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jergensen misses with a double jab
and Morello makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Jergensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Morello sprawls well. He's pushed Jergensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morello scores with a leg kick.
Morello dodges the punch combination from Jergensen.
Morello tried to counter with a leg kick but Jergensen avoided it.
Jergensen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jergensen swings for the body but Morello moves out of range.
#T2##CL2#
Jergensen moves into range and clinches up with Morello.
Come on Jergensen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morello lands a right hand.
A short left from Morello.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen tries to work over Morello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morello pushes Jergensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sven Jergensen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morello swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen tries a body shot but Morello blocks it.
Morello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morello throws a head punch that misses.
Morello cracks Jergensen with a nice body shot.
Morello throws a head punch that misses.
Morello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Jergensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morello working aggressively here.
Morello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow.
Jergensen lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Morello.
Jergensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jergensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with some punches.
Jergensen trying to stall but Morello improves his position.
Jergensen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jergensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morello struggles to land a body shot inside as Jergensen controls his hands.
Jergensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morello struggles to land a body shot inside as Jergensen controls his hands.
#T4#
A short left from Jergensen.
Jergensen is looking for a takedown.
Timmy Morello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
Jergensen stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Morello fails to land.
Morello can't find room to land a body shot as Jergensen controls the action.
Jergensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morello lands a body punch.
Morello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morello lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jergensen can't find room to land a body shot as Morello controls the action.
Jergensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Morello prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jergensen.
Morello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morello.
Morello tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
Morello tries to work over Jergensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello had his way with Sven Jergensen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Morello misses with a wild body shot.
Jergensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jergensen throws out a loose jab but Morello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jergensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Morello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jergensen lands a right hook to the body.
Jergensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jergensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jergensen ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Jergensen with the counter takedown but Morello avoids it easily.
Jergensen darts in trying to clinch
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello misses with a two punch combination.
Jergensen tries to clinch up.#T1#
Jergensen with a jab.
Jergensen looks to land a left hand but Morello moved out of range nicely.
Jergensen lands with a hook. Morello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jergensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
Morello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jergensen. Morello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jergensen throws a big shot that misses.
Morello swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morello tries to clinch but Jergensen is having none of it.
Morello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jergensen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jergensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jergensen throws the left hand but Morello avoids the punch easily.
Jergensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Jergensen misses.
Morello scores with a nice body kick.
Sven Jergensen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Morello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
Morello throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Jergensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morello throws a head punch that misses.
Jergensen tries to work over Morello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jergensen misses with the head strike.
Morello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morello digs a right hand underneath Jergensen's ribcage. Jergensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morello misses with a punch to the body.
Morello struggles to land a body shot inside as Jergensen controls his hands.
Morello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morello looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morello has a couple of punches blocked by Jergensen.
#T3#
Jergensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Morello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello is leaning against Jergensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morello can't find room to land a body shot as Jergensen controls the action.
Jergensen prevents a body shot from Morello.
Jergensen lands with a light punch inside.
Morello can't find room to land a body shot as Jergensen controls the action.
Morello misses with some punches.
Jergensen prevents a body shot from Morello.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Jergensen avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Morello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morello misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Jergensen misses with a body punch.
Jergensen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Morello.
Morello swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morello as Jergensen tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Jergensen.
Morello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jergensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morello is keeping busy.
Jergensen blocks an uppercut.
Timmy Morello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jergensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Timmy Morello.
I think Jergensen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen! Sven Jergensen retains his welterweight title!
Sven Jergensen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarn misses with a straight right.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Scarn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scarn misses with a hook. Morello ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morello.
Scarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scarn throws a shot to the body.
Scarn with a jab.
Morello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Scarn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Scarn - just one landing.
Morello cracks Scarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Scarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morello.
Morello misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Morello manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Morello misses the target.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.#T1#
Scarn throws a series of punches but Morello avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Morello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morello cracks the inside of Scarn's front leg.
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morello misses with a hook.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Morello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scarn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morello scores with a hook.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Morello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morello pushes Scarn away with a front kick.
Morello goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Morello throws a series of punches but Scarn avoids them all with ease.
Morello lands a front kick.
Scarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Morello avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Scarn - just one landing.
Morello throws a series of strikes that have Scarn backpedaling.
Morello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Scarn catches Morello right on the button with a cross.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Morello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morello jabs at Scarn's body.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Morello. Beautiful body shot.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Morello saw that one coming.
Scarn scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Morello.
Morello connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarn misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Morello.
Morello tries to score with a low kick but Scarn moves his leg out of the way.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Morello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scarn at a distance.
Morello moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Scarn misses with the combination.
Morello misses with a straight left.
Scarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Morello staying out of range there.
Morello on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Morello avoids them all with ease.
Morello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarn. That did some damage!
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Morello's head but Morello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morello lands a head shot.
Scarn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Nice jab there from Morello.
Morello slips under a jab.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.
Scarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn ducks right into an uppercut from Morello.
Morello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morello slips a jab from Scarn.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scarn connects with a right hand. Morello shakes it off.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmy Morello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn misses with a straight left. #CL#
Scarn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Scarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morello throws a head kick that misses.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Scarn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Morello slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Morello.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn throws a jab when Morello was well out of range.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Morello slips the punch.
Morello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Morello.
Scarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Scarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morello moves away.
Morello circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Scarn backs off Morello throws a huge counter combo but Scarn manages to avoid it all.
Morello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Morello throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello throws a body kick.
It looked like Scarn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morello.
Morello throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Morello lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Morello.
Scarn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scarn's calf.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
Scarn blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scarn checks a leg kick.
Morello lands a glancing blow to the side of Scarn's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello misses the body punch
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morello lands with a nice body punch.
Morello misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Morello looks to move away, Scarn throws a big counter combo but Morello just gets out of the way.
Morello misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Scarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scarn takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Morello connects with the punch.
Morello connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Morello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Scarn lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Scarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Morello takes one to the side of the head.
Morello throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Morello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scarn wants to clinch.
Morello misses with a straight right.
Scarn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morello walks into a left hand.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morello throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Morello swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarn cracks Morello with an open hand slap.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello throws a shot to the body.
Scarn cracks Morello with an open hand slap.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Scarn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morello misses with a straight left.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Morello moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morello.
Morello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarns head.
Morello struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
#BC2#
Morello breaks the clinch.
Morello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Scarn.#CL#
Scarn clinches.
Scarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morello backwards.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage. #BC#
Scarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morello misses with a two punch combination.
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
and Morello counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Morello closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Morello.
Morello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Morello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Morello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Scarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Scarn coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Morello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Jab, jab by Scarn - just one landing.
Morello connects with a body shot.
Scarn lands a head kick. Morello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morello misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scarn throwing a counter right hand but Morello manages to avoid it.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Morello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello throws a body kick.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Scarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morello throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Morello misses.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Scarn moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Scarn connects with a body shot that sends Morello's belly button to the back.
Morello slips under a jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws an overhand right that lands on Morello's shoulder, as Morello tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Morello.
Morello misses the body punch
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morello slips under a jab from Scarn.
Morello throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morello throws a head kick but Scarn moves out of range.
Morello defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scarn misses with a jab to the body
and Morello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello staying out of range there.#T3#
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Morello.
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Morello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Scarn misses.
Morello scores with a head kick. Scarn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morello lands a slapping body shot.
Morello throws a leg kick which misses Scarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarn tries to avoid it.
Morello bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scarn misses with a left hand
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn checks a low kick from Morello.
A quick step to the side and Scarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morello misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morello throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.#T4#
Scarn lands a jab to the head.
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Morello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
Morello is looking to land body kicks.
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morello.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarn is looking to clinch.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Morello throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarn misses the target.
Scarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scarn throws a hook but Morello blocks it.
Scarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scarn misses with a straight right.
Scarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarn scrambles back to his feet.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarn misses the jab.
Morello thinks about the counter body kick.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morello lands with an uppercut that bounces Scarn off the cage and back into range.
Morello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Morello throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn is looking for a counter combo.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Morello slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Morello.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morello connects with a solid leg kick.
Morello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Despite the aggression on Morello's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarn tries to bum rush Morello with a series of wild strikes but Morello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Morello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Morello slips a straight right by Scarn.
Morello lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Morello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello stuns Scarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scarn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morello throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Morello circles away.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Morello.
A shot to the body from Scarn misses
and Morello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Morello slips under a jab.
A big right from Morello misses. #T3#
Scarn throws a right hand that Morello ducks under and follows up with a left that Morello also avoids with ease.
Morello steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Scarn tries to clinch but Morello is having none of it.
Morello throws out a counter right but Scarn avoids it with no problem.
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
and Morello makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Scarn tries to bum rush Morello with a series of wild strikes but Morello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morello misses with a head kick.
Morello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarn slips under a jab from Morello.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morello moves away from the strike by Scarn. #T4#
Morello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morello digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Morello thows a body kick. Scarn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello works over Scarn's head and body with a nice combination.
Morello pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarn back to the cage. Morello follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morello throws a sloppy body shot
and Scarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Morello there.
Morello defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Scarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morello struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
#BC#
Scarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Morello misses with a body shot.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Scarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morello momentarily.
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Scarn lands.
Morello pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarn is out of range and Morello settles back down.
Morello moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Morello connects with a crisp jab.
Morello lands with a good body shot.
Morello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Morello.#T1#
Morello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Scarn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
A little feinted left hand from Scarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Morello. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Scarn.
Morello swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello tries to land a front kick but Scarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Scarn.
Scarn takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Morello.
Morello moves out of range as Scarn strikes.#T2#
Morello throws a body kick that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right 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!
Morello moves in looking to clinch but Scarn pushes him off.
Morello is looking to slow Scarn down with leg kicks.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Morello's head but Morello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn walks into a jab.
Morello throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Scarn misses the jab.
A low kick from Morello misses
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morello throws a shot to the body.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
A combination from Scarn does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Scarn misses the jab.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Morello throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morello throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Scarn misses with a hook. Morello ducked under it nicely.
Morello thuds a left hand into Scarn's body.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morello lands a jab.
Morello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morello defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Morello lands a jab to the head.
Scarn throws a lazy uppercut
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morello.
#T4#
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
Morello lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Morello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Morello.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Scarn is rocked!
A shot to the body from Morello misses
and Scarn counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Scarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morello.
Morello throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Scarn is looking to counter punch.
Morello has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Morello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Morello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scarn scores with the left hand. Morello knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Morello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Morello! Timmy Morello retains his middleweight title!
Timmy Morello decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Powers 58 - Wednesday Fights
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Heikkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Morello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
Heikkinen wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Heikkinen coming out on top.
Heikkinen scores with a head kick. Morello tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heikkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Heikkinen digs a good hook to Morello's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikkinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heikkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morello.
Good leg kick by Morello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heikkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Morello blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Morello misses.
Heikkinen wants to counter with a clinch but Morello pushes him away.#T1#
Heikkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heikkinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heikkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Morello has closed the distance and engaged Heikkinen in a clinch.
Morello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morello avoids it.
Heikkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heikkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Morello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heikkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Morello manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heikkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morello can pounce on him.
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!
Morello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heikkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morello throws the kick towards the body but Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morello appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Heikkinen misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Morello misses its target.
A lazy left from Heikkinen finds it's target.#T2#
Heikkinen wants to clinch up but Morello keeps it at a distance.
Heikkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morello to score with a decent uppercut.
Heikkinen lands an overhand right.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heikkinen's calf.
Morello throws a nice head kick!
Morello lands a really nice looking cross but Heikkinen seems unphased.
Morello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heikkinen lands with a cross.
Heikkinen misses with a right hand
and Morello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikkinen manages to avoid it.
Heikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Heikkinen finds it's target.
Morello scores with a leg kick.
Morello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morello lands a jab.
Heikkinen with a nice cross.#T3#
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morello tries to close the distance and clinch but Heikkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Morello misses the target.
Morello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morello on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Morello misses the target.
Heikkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morello.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Morello moves out of range.
Morello circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Morello on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morello.
Morello throws a lazy head kick
and Heikkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morello lands with a straight right. Heikkinen didn't see that one coming.
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!
Morello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Morello throws a shot from downtown. Heikkinen moves away and avoids it.
Morello misses with a straight left. #T4#
Morello thows a leg kick but Heikkinen checks it
and Heikkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heikkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morello avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morello's head backwards.
Heikkinen avoids the head kick by Morello.
Good standup being displayed there by Morello as he connects with a hook.
Heikkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Heikkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heikkinen lands a head kick. Morello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good leg kick by Morello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morello thumps Heikkinen with a low kick.
Heikkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A cross from Morello lands.
Morello scores with a kick to the body.
Morello swings for the body but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Timmy Morello is winning the standup battle so far.
Heikkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
Heikkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heikkinen misses with a looping left.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Morello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a combination. Morello tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morello drops his hands momentarily and Heikkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heikkinen slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morello blocks a leg kick.
Morello looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses.
Morello thows a leg kick but Heikkinen checks it
and Heikkinen counters with a nice body kick.
Morello connects with a leg kick. Heikkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heikkinen.
Morello scores with a punch to the head.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut.
Heikkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morello lands a leg kick that knocks Heikkinen off balance momentarily.
Heikkinen throws a front kick that sends Morello stumbling back into the cage.
Morello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heikkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heikkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morello.
Heikkinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heikkinen duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Heikkinen. That snapped Morello's head back.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morello throws a shot from downtown. Heikkinen moves away and avoids it.
Morello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Heikkinen defending well as Morello loads up on a big left hand.
Heikkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Morello throwing a counter right hand but Heikkinen manages to avoid it.
Heikkinen scores with a nice strike.
Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morello!
Heikkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heikkinen staying out of range there.
Heikkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
Morello throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morello throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Morello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morello keeps the fight on the outside.
Heikkinen tests Morello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Heikkinen moved out of range nicely.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
Morello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Morello blocks a head kick by Heikkinen.
Morello throws a head kick that misses.
Heikkinen lands a front kick.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heikkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morello is able to avoid easily.
Heikkinen tests Morello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Morello misses.
Nice body kick there by Heikkinen.
Morello tries to score with a low kick but Heikkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Morello lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heikkinen will feel that in the morning.
Heikkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morello will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morello counters with a three punch combo that has Heikkinen backing up. Heikkinen nods at Morello to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morello throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range. #T4#
Heikkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Morello manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morello looks to land a right hand but Heikkinen moved out of range.
Morello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heikkinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Heikkinen throws a shot to the body.
Morello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen slips a straight right by Morello.
Heikkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Morello fakes the leg kick and cracks Heikkinen in the body.
Heikkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Morello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morello tries to clinch but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Morello moved out of range.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello fakes the leg kick and cracks Heikkinen in the body.
Heikkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Morello.
Morello throws a leg kick which misses Heikkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Heikkinen tries to avoid it.
Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morello scores with a punch to the head.
Morello tries to clinch up.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Heikkinen missing with a left hand there. Morello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heikkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morello scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heikkinen moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Heikkinen throws a lazy body kick
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
Heikkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Morello was looking to counter with a kick there.
Heikkinen lands with a good body shot.
Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Morello moved out of range.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Morello blocks it.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Morello avoids it easily.
Morello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Heikkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Heikkinen looks to move away, Morello throws a big counter combo but Heikkinen just gets out of the way.#T1#
Heikkinen throws a solid leg kick but Morello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heikkinen.
Morello is looking for a counter combo.
Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
Heikkinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heikkinen catches Morello with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Heikkinen pushes Morello up against the cage in a clinch.
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morello's face.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Morello controls his hands.
Heikkinen blocking some punches.
Heikkinen prevents a body shot from Morello.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Heikkinen avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage. #BC#
Morello manages to break the clinch.
Heikkinen throws a lazy right hand but Morello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morello!
Heikkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen stuns Morello with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heikkinen misses with a looping left.#T2#
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morello.
Heikkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morello to score with a decent uppercut.
Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Morello misses its intended target.
Heikkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morello swings for the body but Heikkinen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Morello does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heikkinen.
Morello digs a good body shot into Heikkinen's ribs.
Morello throws a series of strikes that have Heikkinen backpedaling.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morello was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Morello throws a push kick but Heikkinen slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Morello lunges at Heikkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heikkinen's hand.
Morello jabs Heikkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Heikkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morello walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heikkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heikkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Morello throws a low kick but Heikkinen moves out of range easily.
Heikkinen drops his hands momentarily and Morello takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Heikkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morello.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
A jab from Morello misses.
Heikkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morello.
Morello scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
Heikkinen works the jab nicely.
Morello throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Morello throws a head kick but Heikkinen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Heikkinen misses the target.
Morello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Heikkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heikkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morello slips under a jab.
Heikkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Morello.
Morello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen looks for the body kick but Morello saw that one coming.
Heikkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen clobbers Morello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morello scores with a nice head shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Timmy Morello did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Heikkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morello at a distance.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Morello blocks it.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello dips to his left and cracks Heikkinen with an uppercut!
Heikkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morello looks to land a combination but Heikkinen avoids it well.
Morello lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Heikkinen coming out on top.
Heikkinen thuds his right hand into Morello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heikkinen's head backwards.
Morello misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Morello moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen is leaning against Morello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Morello tries to work over Heikkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morello tries a body shot but Heikkinen blocks it.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Morello is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Morello manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Morello as he connects with a hook.
Heikkinen scores with a leg kick.
Morello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello lands a nice looking body kick.
Morello misses with a straight left.
Heikkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heikkinen! But no joy.
Heikkinen loads up on a big right hand but Morello slips the punch.
Morello looks for the body kick but Heikkinen saw that one coming. #T2#
Morello digs a good body shot into Heikkinen's ribs.
Morello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Heikkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the head.
Heikkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morello throws a jab when Heikkinen was well out of range.
Heikkinen throws a push kick but Morello slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Morello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heikkinen.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Morello blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Morello breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Morello tries to clinch but Heikkinen is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heikkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heikkinen lands with a right hand.
Heikkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heikkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a wild body kick that Morello sees coming a mile off.
Morello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morello throws a hook but Heikkinen blocks it.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Morello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morello lands with a hook. Heikkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morello moves out of range of the body kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Morello looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Morello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morello down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morello throws a wild body kick that Heikkinen sees coming a mile off.
Morello lands with a straight right. Heikkinen didn't see that one coming.
Morello slips a jab and a cross from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick from Morello.
Heikkinen looks to throw the jab but Morello is out of range.
Morello throws a push kick but Heikkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Morello tries to land a leg kick but Heikkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Morello moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.
Heikkinen cracks Morello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heikkinen looks to land a left hand but Morello moved out of range nicely.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Heikkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Morello scores with a nice head shot.
Morello fakes the leg kick and cracks Heikkinen in the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morello.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
An inside leg kick lands from Morello.
Morello loads up on a big right hand but Heikkinen slips the punch.
Heikkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heikkinen lands a head shot.
Morello misses with a wild body shot.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Heikkinen dips to his left and cracks Morello with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morello throws a push kick but Heikkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Heikkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Morello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Morello jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Morello is avoiding it.
Morello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morello doesn't manage to clinch there - Heikkinen circles away.
Morello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Heikkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morello momentarily.
Morello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heikkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morello is looking to clinch.
Heikkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heikkinen.
Morello throws a jab when Heikkinen was well out of range.
Morello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaino Heikkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Heikkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morello to score with a decent uppercut.
Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick.
Heikkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heikkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Heikkinen throws a jab when Morello was well out of range.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morello misses with a wild body shot.
Morello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heikkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morello.
Morello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heikkinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heikkinen tries to move into range but Morello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morello misses the jab.#T3#
Morello misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Heikkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morello stuns Heikkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heikkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Morello.
Morello scores with a three punch combo!
Heikkinen stuns Morello with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Heikkinen throws out a loose jab but Morello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen tests Morello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morello scores with a head kick. Heikkinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Morello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Heikkinen there.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
Heikkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Heikkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heikkinen slips a jab from Morello.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
Heikkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morello connects with a single shot there.
Morello staying out of range there.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen cracks Morello with a good jab.
Morello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heikkinen.
Morello lands with a good body shot.
Heikkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Morello works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello connects with the punch.
Morello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Morello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morello, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Morello!
Timmy Morello retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Timmy Morello started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Seagram lands a head shot.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seagram.
Seagram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seagram throws a body kick that misses.
Morello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seagram tries to land a leg kick but Morello saw it coming and moves away.
Morello keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seagram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seagram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Seagram throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Morello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seagram finds it's way round the side to connect with Morello's head.
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!
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morello lands a jab.
Seagram blocks a low kick nicely.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Morello manages to avoid it.#T1#
Morello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagram throws out the jab.
Morello walks into a straight right hand from Seagram.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Morello does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Morello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Seagram.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morello.
Seagram takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Seagram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morello. Morello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morello blocks the body kick.
Morello throws a low kick but Seagram moves out of range easily.
Morello misses with a straight right.
And Seagram counters with a quick kick to the body but Morello blocks it.
Seagram throws a chopping leg kick but Morello manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seagram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morello stuns Seagram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seagram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seagram.
We've been hearing reports that Seagram has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morello swings for the body but Seagram moves out of range.
Morello throws a big shot that misses.
Morello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Morello moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello connects with a solid leg kick.
Morello digs a good hook to Seagram's body.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Morello throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello connects with a single shot there.
Morello has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Seagram scores with the left hand. Morello knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morello.
Seagram is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Seagram missing with a left hand there. Morello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Morello throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seagram misses with a looping right.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Seagram backing away here, and Morello unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morello misses with a looping left.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Morello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagram throws a nice looking combination but Morello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morello misses with a jab to the body
and Seagram counters with a big head kick but Morello shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Morello misses its intended target.
Seagram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Seagram lands.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morello swings widly with a right hand
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seagram slips under a jab from Morello.
Morello loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagram.
Seagram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a series of strikes. Seagram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morello wants to slow Seagram down by chopping away at his legs.
Morello thumps Seagram with a low kick.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Morello moved out of range nicely.
Seagram throws a lazy head kick
and Morello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seagram thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Seagram walks into a stiff left hand from Morello.
Seagram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morello.
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 Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morello punishes Seagram's body with a nice straight punch.
Morello tries to land a body kick
enabling Seagram to counter with a crisp jab.
Morello connects with a solid leg kick.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morello throws a big shot that misses.
Seagram throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morello avoids it.
Seagram walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morello.
Morello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morello misses with a hook
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morello throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seagram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morello checks it well.
Morello flicks out a counter leg kick but Seagram steps away.
Morello lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello wants to slow Seagram down by chopping away at his legs.
Seagram half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seagram avoids the head kick by Morello.
Seagram pushes Morello away with a front kick.#T1#
Morello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seagram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morello checks it well.
Morello misses with a hook. Seagram ducked under it nicely.
Seagram tries to land a leg kick but Morello saw it coming and moves away.
Seagram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seagram throws a lazy uppercut
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Seagram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seagram lands a right hook to the body.
Morello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seagram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morello throws a low kick but Seagram moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram lands a jab.
A big right from Morello misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morello throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut.
Morello slips a jab from Seagram.
Morello throws a low kick but Seagram moves out of range easily.
Morello throws a lazy uppercut
and Seagram counters with a left to the body.
Morello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seagram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seagram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
Seagram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morello. Morello obviously looking to wear him down.
Seagram misses with a straight left.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
It looked like Seagram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Seagram misses the jab.
Morello connects with a right hand. Seagram shakes it off.
Seagram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morello gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seagram.
Morello tries a low kick but Seagram avoids it.
Morello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morello chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seagram can pounce on him.
Seagram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morello throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
Morello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Morello misses the target.
Morello tries to score with a low kick but Seagram moves his leg out of the way.
Seagram is looking to counter with a body kick.
Morello misses with a jab to the body
and Seagram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.#T4#
Seagram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morello.
Morello scores with a jab. Seagram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A leg kick checked by Morello.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
Seagram moves out of range as Morello strikes.
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagram is just out of range.
Morello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seagram.
Morello has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Morello.
Seagram missing with a left hand there. Morello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morello feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seagrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seagram misses with a hook. Morello ducked under it nicely.
Morello thuds his shin into the meat of Seagram's side.
Morello misses with a hook. Seagram ducked under it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Seagram bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morello.
Morello takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Morello.
Seagram works Morello's body with a nice hook.
Morello misses with a left hand
enabling Seagram to counter with a crisp jab.
Morello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seagram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morello looks to throw the jab but Seagram is out of range.
Seagram scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seagram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morello throws a body punch but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Morello manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target. #T1#
Morello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Morello swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Morello misses.
Seagram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morello tries a quick counter leg kick but Seagram is wise to it.
Seagram scores with a head kick. Morello tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donk. Morello catches Seagram right on the button with a cross.
Morello misses with an uppercut. Seagram saw that one coming.
Morello shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Morello misses
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagram tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Morello releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seagram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seagram swings widly with a right hand
and Morello counters with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Seagram throws a wild body kick that Morello sees coming a mile off.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello throws a jab when Seagram was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seagram tried to counter with a leg kick but Morello avoided it.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
Morello scores with a leg kick.
Seagram staying out of range there.
Seagram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seagram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morello swings for the body but Seagram moves out of range.
Morello throws a lazy right hand but Seagram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seagram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Seagram misses with a body kick.#T3#
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Morello's shoulder, as Morello tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Seagram.
Morello misses the body punch
and Seagram counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morello lands a nice looking kick to the body. Seagram takes a step back to recover.
Morello misses with a right hand
and Seagram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Seagram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seagram throws a right hand that misses
and Morello counters with a left to the body.
Seagram defending well as Morello loads up on a big left hand.
Morello throws a head kick but Seagram moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Morello misses
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Morello blocks a head kick by Seagram.
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!
Morello cracks the inside of Seagram's front leg.
Morello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morello is looking to land body kicks.
Morello blocks a jab.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Morello throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
Seagram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morello misses with an uppercut. Seagram saw that one coming.
Morello misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Morello.
Morello is looking to score with low kicks.
Seagram misses with a kick to the body
and Morello counters with a right hand to the body.
Morello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Timmy Morello just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Both fighters circling a little - Morello finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Seagram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Morello defending well as Seagram loads up on a big left hand.
Morello shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seagram slips under a jab from Morello.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagram moves away.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello slips under a jab from Seagram.
Morello misses with a right hand
and Seagram counters with a big head kick but Morello shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagram moves away.
Morello scores with a decent looking hook.
Seagram throws a head kick that misses.
Morello takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seagram misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Morello scores with a nice head shot.
Seagram moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Seagram tries to land a front kick but Morello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morello thumps Seagram with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Seagram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Morello avoids the head kick by Seagram.
Seagram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seagram defending well as Morello loads up on a big left hand.
Seagram tries to land a body kick
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Morello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morello lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morello thuds a left hand into Seagram's body.
Seagram slips a jab from Morello.
Seagram half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seagram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Seagram - just one landing.
Morello throws out a leg kick but Seagram moves out of range and Morello only half commits.
A head kick from Morello lands but Seagram takes it in his stride.
Seagram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seagram throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morello cracks Seagram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Seagram lands a lovely overhand right.
Morello avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morello. That's going to slow Seagram down.
Morello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seagram's hands.
Seagram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Seagram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morello jabs Seagram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seagram makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morello throws the left hand but Seagram avoids the punch easily.
Seagram throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morello avoids it.
Seagram misses the jab.
Seagram lands a glancing blow to the side of Morello's head.
Morello lands with a nice body punch.
Morello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seagram.
Morello lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram throws a lazy uppercut
and Morello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Morello.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Seagram.
Morello takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seagram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morello misses with a looping left.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello throws a leg kick
and Seagram counters with a solid body kick.
Morello misses with a looping left.
Seagram scores with a decent looking hook.
Morello swings for the body but Seagram moves out of range.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seagram.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Morello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Seagram misses.
Morello is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Seagram moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seagram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seagram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morello.
Morello swings for the body but Seagram moves out of range.
Morello scores with a leg kick.
Morello thuds his right hand into Seagram's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Morello there.
Seagram throws a hook to the side of Morello's head but Morello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Seagram's head but Seagram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seagram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seagram slips under a jab.
Seagram lands a front kick.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Morello throws a counter combo.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morello.
Seagram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morello at a distance.
Seagram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decent striking displayed by Seagram there.
Morello throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagram blocks a jab.
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morello misses with a shot to the body
and Seagram counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Morello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seagram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morello.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target. #T3#
Morello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
Morello lands a leg kick that knocks Seagram off balance momentarily.
Seagram throws a head kick but Morello moves out of range.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Seagram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morello throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morello loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram misses with a kick to the body
and Morello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
#T4#
Seagram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morello throws an overhand right that lands on Seagram's shoulder, as Seagram tries to avoid the shot.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello lands with a straight right. Seagram didn't see that one coming.
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!
Morello staying out of range there.
Seagram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morello finds it's way round the side to connect with Seagram's head.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Seagram blocks a head kick by Morello.
Seagram scores with a hook.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello looks to land a body kick but Seagram moved away.
It appears Seagram was looking to counter with a kick there.
Seagram lands a head shot.
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 Danny Seagram.
I think Seagram has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
The fight is ruled a draw!
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PFC 47 :
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Morello misses with an uppercut. Army saw that one coming.
Army has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morello.
Morello jabs at Army's body.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Morello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morello.
Morello swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army.
Morello throws the kick towards the body but Army avoids it.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Army is trying to counter with his kicks.
Army with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morello throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Army.
Army only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Morello. That snapped Army's head back.
Morello misses with a low kick.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Army takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morello, as that shot connected.
Morello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morello throws out a loose jab but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello is looking to land body kicks.
Morello connects with a looping right hand.
Army scores with a nice head shot.
Morello thumps Army with a low kick.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello throws a hook but Army avoids it easily.
Army rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Morello slams his shin into Army's torso.
Morello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Army looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Army chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morello can pounce on him.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army lands a slapping body shot.
Morello tries to land a body kick
and Army counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morello misses with a body punch
and Army counters with a head kick. That will keep Morello thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Army's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morello bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morello misses with a straight left.
Army tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Morello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Army lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morello throws a half hearted mid kick.
Army looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Army takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morello feints and then cracks Army's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Army down.
Morello throws a body kick that misses.
Army looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Army misses the target.
Army takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello jabs Army to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morello defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
Army throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Army under the eye.
Morello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morello misses with a hook.
Army checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Morello.
Army takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Army crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morello - the referee stops the clock and Army gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morello. Army manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
Morello lands a nice looking body shot.
Army displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Army walks into a stiff left hand from Morello.
Army tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.
That kick from Morello tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morello lands a front kick.
A big left from Army misses. #T1#
Morello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morello lands with a kick to the ribs.
Army swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morello connects with a solid leg kick.
Timmy Morello is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Army.
Morello looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Army gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morello scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Morello.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morello - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
That kick from Morello tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello's corner calls for a 1-2. Morello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morello throws a leg kick but Army checks it.
Army gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Army releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Army tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morello is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Army misses its intended target.
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Army might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Morello has got the better of the exchanges.
Army with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morello to score with a decent uppercut.
Morello misses the jab.
Army is looking to land body kicks.
Morello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Army momentarily.
#T3#
Army thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morello scores with a jab.
Morello throws the left hand but Army avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Army was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Morello.
Morello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Army throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Army takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morello throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Army is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morello punishes Army's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Army scores with a decent looking hook.
Morello looks to throw the jab but Army is out of range.
A nice side step and Army releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Army scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morello misses with a straight right.
Morello scores with a body shot.
Morello thumps Army with a low kick.
Morello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Army can do to turn this around?
Morello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Army walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Morello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Army.
Morello throws a body kick that misses.
Army throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Morello misses
and Army counters with a solid body kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello cracks Army with an open hand slap.
Morello throws a shot from downtown. Army moves away and avoids it.
Army takes one on the button.
Morello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morello lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Army throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Morello misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Morello.
A good leg kick by Army.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Army looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Morello throws a leg kick
and Army counters with a straight right hand.
Morello looks for the body kick but Army saw that one coming.
Morello lands a nice leg kick that just misses Army's sensitive parts.
Morello throws a hook but Army avoids it easily.
Army fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morello is looking to counter punch.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army throws a shot from downtown. Morello moves away and avoids it.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Army.
Army has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Army there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Morello there.#T2#
Morello scores with a shot to the body.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Army misses its intended target.
Morello throws a body kick that misses.
Morello lands a jab to Army's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morello misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Morello tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morello misses with a straight right.
Army is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Morello.#T3#
Army misses with a body kick.
And Morello counters with a quick kick to the body but Army blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Morello. Beautiful body shot.
Morello cracks Army with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Army takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morello scores with a nice strike.
Morello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morello quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Army swings for the body but Morello moves out of range.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Army misses with an uppercut. Morello saw that one coming.#T4#
Morello cracks Army with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morello lands a right hook to the body.
Army misses the shot to the body.
Morello takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Morello.
Morello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Army.
Army's corner calls for a 1-2. Army obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morello tries to land a front kick but Army steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Army counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Army slips under a jab from Morello.
Morello moves out of range as Army throws a body kick.
Army slips a jab from Morello.
Morello tests Army's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morello is looking to slow Army down with leg kicks.
Morello takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Army looks for the body kick but Morello saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Army.
Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Morello throws a leg kick but Army moved away.#T1#
Morello misses with a shot to the body
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morello's corner calls for a 1-2. Morello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morello looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
A jab from Morello finds it's way through Army's defenses.
Morello connects with a nice looking jab.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Army. Army obviously looking to wear him down.
Army throws a jab when Morello was well out of range.
Morello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Morello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Army.
Army steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morello. That one must have hurt.
Army has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morello.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morello checks a low kick from Army.
Morello fires out a quick counter leg kick but Army just manages to avoid it.
Army takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morello throws a lazy right hand but Army sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morello keeps Army at a distance using the push kick.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Army checks a leg kick.
Army checks a leg kick.
Morello connects with a right hand. Army shakes it off.#T3#
Morello swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Army.
Army tries a quick counter leg kick but Morello is wise to it.
Army shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Army moves out of range of the body kick from Morello.
Army wants to counter the offense by Morello and move into the clinch position.
Morello throws a one two combo.
Morello tries to move into range but Army moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morello throws a head kick that misses.
Army thows a left - swing and a miss!
Army lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morello misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Army missing with a left hand there. Morello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morello throwing a counter right hand but Army manages to avoid it.
Army takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morello throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morello throws a low kick but Army moves out of range easily.
Morello keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army blocks a jab.
And Army responds with a good body kick, but Morello manages to step out the way in time.
Army takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Morello tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
Army connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello had his way with Dick Army in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Morello takes one on the button.
Morello misses with a few strikes there.
Morello jabs at Army's body.
Morello staying out of range there.
Morello connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Morello.
Morello thows a leg kick but Army checks it
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Army wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Morello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Morello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Army takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morello throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morello cracks Army with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Army.
Morello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Army checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Morello misses
and Army counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morello thinking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Army darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Army appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Army blocks a leg kick.
Army wants to counter with a clinch but Morello pushes him away.
Army lands with a kick to the temple. Morello shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morello with a nice cross.
Army steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morello. That one must have hurt.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
Morello swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Morello. #T3#
Army throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morello was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Army throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Morello tenderised Army's leg. Army is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morello.
Morello throws a series of punches but Army moves out of range.
Army throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Army takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Army has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morello.
Army tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Morello wants to slow Army down by chopping away at his legs.
Morello jabs Army to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Morello.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morello.
Army misses with an uppercut
and Morello counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army.
Army takes one to the chin there.
Morello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morello's corner calls for a 1-2. Morello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morello connects with a crisp jab.
Morello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Morello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morello 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Morello!
Timmy Morello retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Timmy Morello rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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PFC 44: Seagram vs. Morello
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Morello lands with a good body shot.
Seagram defending well as Morello loads up on a big left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Seagram has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seagram's head.
Seagram throws a hook to the side of Morello's head but Morello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seagram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morello was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Seagram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Seagram throws a push kick but Morello slaps the foot to one side.
Seagram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seagram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morello connects with an inside leg kick.
Seagram swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Morello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morello.
Seagram is trying to break the clinch but Morello is controlling him.#BC#
Seagram breaks from the clinch.
Seagram misses with a hook.
Seagram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram misses with a hook
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram throws a hook but Morello avoids it easily.
Seagram connects with the punch.#T1#
A big right from Morello misses.
Good exchange - Morello coming out on top.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Morello.
Morello cracks Seagram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seagram throws a lazy uppercut
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seagram.
Morello slips under a jab.
Seagram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Morello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
A clash of legs there as Seagram blocks the low kick.
Morello misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Morello feints and then cracks Seagram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seagram down.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morello throws a lazy head kick
letting Seagram counter with a right hand. #T2#
A big right from Morello misses.
Seagram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seagram fakes the leg kick and cracks Morello in the body.
Seagram dips to his left and cracks Morello with an uppercut!
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Morello darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
Seagram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Seagram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello lands with a straight right. Seagram didn't see that one coming.
Morello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Morello misses.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Morello lands a nice hook to Seagram's body. Seagram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seagram throws a hook but Morello avoids it easily.
Morello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Seagram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Morello misses with a double jab.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello blocks a head kick by Seagram.
Seagram throws a shot from downtown. Morello moves away and avoids it.
Seagram misses with a kick to the body
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morello takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Seagram's head but Seagram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello's coach down at Kentucky Fried Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morello's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morello is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seagram had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seagram.#T4#
Seagram misses the jab.
Morello misses with an uppercut.
Morello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.
Seagram misses with a body punch
and Morello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Seagram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morello is out of range and Seagram settles back down.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Seagram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morello.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Morello looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morello throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
Seagram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seagram lands with a slapping head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Morello throws a hook to the side of Seagram's head but Seagram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seagram misses with a straight left.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Seagram connects with a leg kick. Morello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seagram.
Seagram scores with a jab to the body.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Morello lands a nice hook to Seagram's body. Seagram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morello throws a leg kick but Seagram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morello can pounce on him.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morello.
Morello scores with a kick to the body.
Morello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seagram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Morello throws an overhand right that lands on Seagram's shoulder, as Seagram tries to avoid the shot.
Morello works the jab nicely.
Seagram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morello checks the leg kick.
Seagram throws a low kick but Morello moves out of range easily.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Morello misses with a hook
and Seagram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morello checks a low kick from Seagram.
Morello slips under a jab.
Morello let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Seagram finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morello connects with a leg kick. Seagram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seagram misses the jab.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Morello swings widly with a right hand
and Seagram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seagram throws a shot from downtown. Morello moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morello! But no joy.
Seagram throws an off balance right hand
letting Morello counter with a right hand.
Seagram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morello lands a nice shot that snaps Seagram's head back.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello misses with an uppercut
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Seagram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seagram throws the left hand but Morello avoids the punch easily.
Seagram tried to score with a low kick but Morello checks it.
Nice shot lands for Seagram.
A shot to the body from Morello misses
and Seagram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morello thinking.
Morello's corner calls for a 1-2. Morello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seagram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morello makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seagram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.#T3#
Seagram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morello buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morello misses with a low kick as Seagram jumps back.
Morello cracks Seagram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Seagram jabs Morello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seagram shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morello throws a big counter head kick but Seagram avoids it with no problem.
Seagram throws a head kick that misses.
Seagram cracks Morello with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seagram looks to land a body kick but Morello moved away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Seagram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morello catches Seagram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Timmy Morello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morello.
Morello swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Good shot there by Morello.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagram is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Seagram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morello loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Morello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seagram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Morello stuns Seagram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Morello misses the target.
Seagram is looking to slow Morello down with leg kicks.
Seagram misses with a double jab
and Morello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seagram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagram throws out the jab.
Morello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seagram's hands.
Morello staying out of range there.
Seagram throws out a leg kick but Morello moves out of range and Seagram only half commits.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Morello jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seagram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Morello misses.
Morello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Seagram blocks the leg kick.
Morello lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seagram.
Seagram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seagram tries a head kick but it misses.
Morello was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seagram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morello misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Seagram catches Morello right on the button with a cross.
Morello defending well as Seagram loads up on a big left hand.
Seagram scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morello was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Seagram tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Seagram cracks Morello with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morello moves out of range of the leg kick from Seagram.
Seagram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagram moves away.
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello wants to clinch.
Seagram misses with a series of wild punches.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello stuns Seagram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Morello tried to score with a low kick but Seagram checks it.#T2#
Seagram has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morello.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagram throws a hook to the side of Morello's head but Morello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morello jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seagram jabs Morello right on the nose. Morello blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagram connects with a crisp jab.
Morello tries to clinch but Seagram moves away
and Seagram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Morello misses.
Seagram throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Morello counter with a right hand.
Morello walks into a stiff left hand from Seagram.
Morello blocks a jab.
Seagram needs to keep his hands up - Morello had a free shot at his head there.
Seagram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morello ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.#T3#
Seagram thuds a left hand into Morello's body.
Morello lands with a nice body punch.
Seagram takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Morello connects with a nice looking jab.
Morello avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Morello blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morello.
Morello throws a body punch but Seagram moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seagram.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
Morello with a nice cross.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Morello ducks down to avoid it.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morello moves away.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Seagram.
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!
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Morello manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Morello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morello, right into the meat.
Seagram throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
Seagram throws a push kick but Morello slaps the foot to one side.
Seagram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seagram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seagram scores with a sloppy right hand. Morello should have avoided that one.
Seagram lands the left hand.
Morello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram throws a sloppy head kick and Morello moves out of range easily.
Seagram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morello!
Morello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Danny Seagram did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Seagram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morello.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Morello.
An attempted straight right counter from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Morello is out of range.
Seagram throws a poor cross that misses
and Morello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello misses with a looping left.
Morello misses with a straight right.
Seagram tries to land a front kick but Morello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Seagram. Those never looked like landing.
Morello scores with a nice head shot.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Morello. Beautiful body shot.
Morello scores with a jab to the head.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morello!
#T1#
Morello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello misses with a hook. Seagram ducked under it nicely.
Seagram throws a head kick but Morello moves out of range.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Seagram misses with a two punch combination.
Morello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morello moves forwards but Seagram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morello lands with a shot to the body.
Morello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seagram.
Seagram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morello.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram misses with a hook
and Morello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seagram misses with a leg kick
and Morello counters with a nice leg kick.
Seagram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Morello misses with a left hand
and Seagram counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morello gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Seagram.
Seagram scores with a nice right hand.
Morello moves out of range as Seagram strikes.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Seagram throws a push kick but Morello slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Morello finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as Seagram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morello doesn't seem phased though.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagram counters with a solid body kick.
Seagram digs a good hook to Morello's body.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
Morello staying out of range there.#T3#
Seagram takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Seagram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morello counters with a nice body shot.
Seagram throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
Morello looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagram is just out of range.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Morello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seagram scores with a shot to the body.
Morello takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seagram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morello.
As Morello backs away, Seagram returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Morello avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Morello.
Morello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seagram.
Morello keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morello wants to slow Seagram down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Seagram lands a nice shot that snaps Morello's head back.
Morello throws a sloppy head kick and Seagram moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morello throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a straight right hand.
Morello misses with a looping right.
Seagram throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seagram swings for the body but Morello moves out of range.
Seagram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morello throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morello connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Seagram.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Seagram moved out of range nicely.
Seagram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seagram backing away here, and Morello unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Seagram swinging wildly here.
Morello 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.
A close fourth round but Timmy Morello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Morello lands with a good body shot.
Morello misses the shot to the body.
Seagram attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morello scores with a nice strike.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Morello takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Seagram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello throws out a loose jab but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target.
Morello digs a good hook to Seagram's body.
Seagram thuds his right hand into Morello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Seagram is predictable there
and Morello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morello lands an overhand right.#T1#
Seagram scores with a shot to the body.
Morello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram swats away the attempt to clinch by Morello.
Seagram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagram moves out of range of the leg kick from Morello.
Seagram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morello.
Morello digs a good hook to Seagram's body.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
Seagram throws a shot to the body.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Morello.
Morello misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Seagram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagram lands a head shot.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Seagram.
A low kick from Seagram misses
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Morello.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram throws a body kick that misses.
Morello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morello throws out a loose jab but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Morello swings widly with a right hand
and Seagram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Seagram throws the left hand but Morello avoids the punch easily.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut.
Morello misses the body punch
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seagram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morello manages to avoid it.
Morello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seagram.#T3#
Morello throws a jab but it's blocked by Seagram.
Seagram lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morello takes a step back to recover.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Morello moved out of range nicely.
Morello misses with a two punch combination.
Seagram throws a shot from downtown. Morello moves away and avoids it.
Morello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Seagram lands.
Danny Seagram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Morello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Morello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagram lands a right hook to the body.
Morello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morello lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Seagram misses. #T4#
Seagram avoids the body shot from Morello.
A swing and a miss from Morello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagram buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morello scores with a leg kick.
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morello.
Morello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morello lands a body shot.
Seagram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Seagram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello punishes Seagram's body with a nice straight punch.
Seagram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmy Morello.
Well Morello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Morello!
Timmy Morello is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Timmy Morello misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 65
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Morello throws an overhand right that lands on Kin's shoulder, as Kin tries to avoid the shot.
Kin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kin takes one on the button.
Kin thuds his shin into the meat of Morello's side.
Morello works Kin's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Kin.
Morello seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kin connects with a body shot that sends Morello's belly button to the back.
Morello dips to his left and cracks Kin with an uppercut!
Morello blocks the body kick.
Kin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kin works Morello's body with a nice hook.
Morello misses with an uppercut. Kin saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morello.
Morello cracks Kin with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Morello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kin thinks about the counter body kick.
Morello throws a hook but Kin blocks it.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Kin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kin.
Morello throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kin on the side of the head.
Morello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kin's hands.
Morello throws a shot from downtown. Kin moves away and avoids it.
Morello moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Morello there.
Kin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kin ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Kin tries to counter with a clinch but Morello shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Morello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kin at a distance.
A big left from Morello misses.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Morello lands.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kin fakes the leg kick and cracks Morello in the body.
Kin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morello under the eye.
Morello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morello throws out the jab.
Kin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Morello blocks it well.
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Kin counters with a nice body kick.
Kin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kin throws a hook but Morello avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kin.
Morello is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morello misses with an uppercut. Kin saw that one coming.
Morello backing away here, and Kin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Kin stuns Morello with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kin looks to score with a jab to the body but Morello is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Morello there.
Morello misses with a body shot.
Morello jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Morello misses.
Morello misses with a hook.
Morello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kin.
Kin moves away from the strike by Morello.
Kin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morello with a body shot.
Morello cracks Kin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morello throws out a loose jab but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello looks to throw the jab but Kin is out of range. #T4#
Morello checks a leg kick.
Morello misses with a straight right.
Kin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin cracks the inside of Morello's front leg.
Kin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kin's head backwards.
Kin ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
A telegraphed right hand from Morello misses the target.
Morello is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kin misses with a low kick as Morello jumps back.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kin.
Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Morello misses with a looping left.
Kin is looking to land body kicks.
Morello throws the left hand but Kin avoids the punch easily.
Kin thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kin.
Morello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morello scores with a sloppy right hand. Kin should have avoided that one.
Morello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kin misses with the body kick
and Kin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morello.
Kin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morello cracks Kin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Kin is rocked!
Morello fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kin square on the jaw! Damn, Kin is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timmy Morello!
Timmy Morello spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Morello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Johnsson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Morello cracks Johnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Morello misses
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morello throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morello doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
Morello throws out a loose jab but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morello misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Morello coming out on top.
Morello throws a hook to the side of Johnsson's head but Johnsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Morello.
Johnsson misses the jab.
Morello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Johnsson misses. #CL2#
Morello clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Johnsson tries to break the clinch but Morello is controlling the position. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morello throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson. #BC#
Johnsson breaks from the clinch.
Morello scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson needs to keep his hands up - Morello had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Morello.
Morello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Morello's shoulder, as Morello tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Morello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Morello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Morello moves out of range.
A slow jab from Morello misses its intended target.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Morello.
Johnsson throws a quick counter head kick but Morello was just out of range.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morello.
Johnsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morello eats them both and turns towards Johnsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Morello as he connects with a hook.
Morello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morello checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Morello.
Johnsson throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Morello misses with a looping left.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Morello avoids a kick to the body.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Morello saw that one coming.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morello's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsson scores with a jab.
Morello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morello wants to clinch but Johnsson slips to the side
and Johnsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnsson walks into a jab.
Johnsson wants to slow Morello down by chopping away at his legs.
Timmy Morello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Morello misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Johnsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morello at a distance.
Morello misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morello connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Johnsson.
Morello misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.
It looked like Johnsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morello.
Johnsson slips a jab from Morello.
Johnsson looks to throw a body kick
and Morello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morello lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnsson's head.
Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morello connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmy Morello will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morello.
Morello connects with a single shot there.
Morello 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.
Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morello is looking to clinch.
Morello misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnsson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morello misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Morello.
Morello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morello. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morello tries to clinch there but Johnsson circles away.
#T1#
Johnsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Morello counters with a straight right hand.
Morello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morello swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnsson.#CL2#
Morello darts in and clinches Johnsson up against the cage.
Morello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morello lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morello missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Johnsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Timmy Morello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnsson moves forwards but Morello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morello tries to clinch but Johnsson is having none of it.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnsson throws out the jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnsson walks into a jab.
Morello throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morello lands a slapping body shot.
Morello jabs at Johnsson's body.
Morello throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily.
Johnsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnsson misses the target.
Morello misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Johnsson scores with a head kick.
Morello throws a good cross that connects.
Morello tries to clinch but Johnsson is having none of it.
Morello cracks Johnsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Morello misses.
Morello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnsson is looking for a counter combo.
Morello throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnsson's hands.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morello is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Morello on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morello misses with a hook.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morello lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Morello avoids it.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morello lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand.
Morello throws a combination. Johnsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morello cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
Morello misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morello lands a lovely overhand right.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Morello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morello.#CL2#
Morello has Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morello is stalling here.
Morello stalling in the clinch but Johnsson improves position.
Morello lands a shoulder strike.
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morello backwards.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage.
Morello working aggressively here.
Johnsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morello tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Morello back against the cage.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morello.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morello as Johnsson tries to tie him up.
Morello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morello lands with a shot to the body.
Morello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morello connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Morello.
Morello connects with a jab.
Morello has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Morello.
Johnsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunnar Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morello with a nice cross.
Morello works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Morello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Morello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson thows a leg kick but Morello checks it
and Morello counters with a nice uppercut.
Morello lands a slapping body shot.
Johnsson moves away from the strike by Morello.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morello to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Johnsson misses.
Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morello blocks a low kick nicely.
Morello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morello throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
Morello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Morello.
Nice jab there from Johnsson. #T4#
Morello works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Morello.
Johnsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnsson throws out a leg kick but Morello moves out of range and Johnsson only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morello. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morello tests Johnsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morello slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Morello swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Morello lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Morello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morello 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Morello!
Timmy Morello decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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