Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Marlin scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Osipov.
Marlin throws the left hand but Osipov avoids the punch easily.
Osipov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Osipov's head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marlin is fending him off so far but Osipov persists. Nope, Marlin circles away and we're back to standing.
Osipov slips a jab from Marlin.
Marlin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Osipov has control of the leg.
Marlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marlin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Osipov manages to mount him! #T1#
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Osipov is landing with some decent strikes but Marlin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Osipov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Osipov has control of Marlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Osipov prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marlin can't escape the position. #T2#
Osipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marlin hang on?
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Osipov with good strikes from the mount here!
Osipov lands with some strikes.
Marlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.#T3#
Marlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Osipov is staying active.
Marlin is in a horrible position here. Osipov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marlin really wants to buck Osipov off and get back to his feet.
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Osipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Osipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osipov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marlin?
Osipov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Osipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Osipov unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Osipov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Marlin is rocked!#T4#
Marlin can't escape the position.
Osipov looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osipov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Osipov cracks Marlin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
After the fight, Fedor Osipov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for De Leon.
De Leon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and De Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marlin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
De Leon slips under a jab from Marlin.
Marlin looks to land a right hand but De Leon moved out of range.
De Leon throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Leon slips a jab from Marlin.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Leon lands with an overhand left.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Leon was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin scores with a jab. De Leon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin clobbers De Leon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and De Leon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Leon.
A nice side step and Marlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Leon circles away quickly and effectively.
Marlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Leon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Leon.
Marlin throws a body punch but De Leon moves out of range.
Marlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon slips a jab from Marlin.
De Leon tries to work over Marlin's front leg with a kick but Marlin checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Leon.
Marlin looks winded!
De Leon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
De Leon thuds a left hand into Marlin's body.
De Leon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
De Leon fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Marlin square on the jaw! Damn, Marlin 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 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abelardo De Leon!
Abelardo De Leon retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Abelardo De Leon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves misses with a hook
and Marlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Marlin drops Graves with a beautiful combination! Graves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marlin is looking for the KO!
Marlin's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marlin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2#
Marlin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Graves sprawling to the canvas! Graves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marlin finish him?!
Graves 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.
Marlin is stalking Graves. Graves circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Marlin, and it's lights out! Graves really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Marlin lands with a straight right. Donnay didn't see that one coming.
Marlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Donnay should have avoided that one.
Marlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donnay doesn't seem bothered though.
Donnay throws a low kick but Marlin avoids it.
Donnay avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Donnay goes for a double leg but Marlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marlin continues to drive forward.
Marlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnay swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnay jumps guard but Marlin stands there with Donnay around his waist. Donnay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Donnay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlin lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Marlin digs a right hand into Donnay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donnay's gas tank.
Donnay is breathing heavily.
Marlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Marlin lands with a right to the head.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Donnay is rocked!
Marlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Donnay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donnay wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Char Donnay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Donnay seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Marlin.
Donnay prevents a body shot from Marlin. #KD2#
Marlin drops Donnay onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Donnay is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Donnay to his knees! Marlin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Marlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macho Man's head.
Macho Man takes one to the chin there.
Marlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marlin scores with a shot to the body.
Macho Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marlin is just out of range.
Marlin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Macho Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin scores with a decent looking hook.
Marlin punishes Macho Man's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Marlin lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin throws out a loose jab but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Man is looking for the big counter here.
Marlin thows a leg kick but Macho Man checks it
and Marlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macho Man loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch.
Macho Man misses with a looping left.#T1#
Marlin cracks Macho Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marlin throws a combination that misses
and Macho Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Macho Man scores with a hook to the body. Marlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macho Man has time to react.
Marlin throws a hook to the side of Macho Man's head but Macho Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Macho Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marlin defending well as Macho Man loads up on a big left hand.
Marlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Macho Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macho Man throws out the jab.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macho Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marlin throws out a loose jab but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Man throws out a counter right but Marlin avoids it with no problem.
Marlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Marlin.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Macho Man counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
Marlin scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Marlin misses.
Macho Man misses with a straight left.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Macho Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macho Man. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marlin throws the kick towards the body but Macho Man avoids it.
Macho Man throws out a counter right but Marlin avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Marlin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Macho Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Macho Man misses with an uppercut.
Marlin throwing a counter right hand but Macho Man manages to avoid it.
Marlin cracks Macho Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Macho Man misses.
Marlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Macho Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin throws a series of punches but Macho Man avoids them all with ease.
Marlin throws a hook to the side of Macho Man's head but Macho Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marlin loads up on a big right hand but Macho Man slips the punch.
Macho Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marlin.
Macho Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Macho Man.
Marlin throws a big counter combination but Macho Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Macho Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macho Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marlin throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Macho Man finds it's target.
Macho Man swings for the body but Marlin moves out of range.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Keanu Marlin's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Marlin's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Macho Man counters with a huge left! Marlin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Macho Man isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marlin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Macho Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Macho Man!
Randy Macho Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jack clinches up against the cage.
Jack is looking for a takedown.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Marlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack has Marlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keanu Marlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Marlin fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Marlin.
Marlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jack tries to score a body lock takedown but Marlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marlin is struggling to control the position.
Marlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlin to keep the fight standing.
Marlin tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Marlin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Marlin.
Jack looks winded!
Jack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marlin lands with a right to the head.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A short right from Marlin on the inside.
Marlin gets underhooks to prevent Jack's takedown attempt.
Marlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marlin just leaning against Jack, taking a breather.
Marlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marlin connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.#T2#
Jack looks for a takedown but Marlin sprawls well.#KD#
Marlin drops Jack with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jack looks back up at him and smiles so Marlin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Jack is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlin sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jack's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jack's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 58
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Merchant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marlin.
Marlin looks to land a combination. Merchant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.
Merchant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been hearing reports that Merchant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Merchant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marlin throws a body punch but Merchant moves out of range.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Merchant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marlin sprawls and moves away.
Merchant moves out of range as Marlin strikes.
Merchant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Marlin.
Merchant connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Merchant.
Merchant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merchant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlin's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marlin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Keanu Marlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Marlin swings for the body but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Marlin throws out a counter right but Merchant avoids it with no problem.
Marlin misses the jab.
Merchant scores with a jab. Marlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Merchant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Merchant scoring with some ground and pound.
Merchant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merchant looking to pass the guard.
Merchant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marlin pulls Merchant in to control the position.
Merchant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marlin has momentary wrist control but Merchant slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Merchant stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Merchant stops Marlin from standing up.
Marlin is trying to control the position but Merchant postures up.
Marlin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marlin 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merchant wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well. #T3#
Marlin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Merchant.
Merchant trying to control from the bottom.
Merchant manages to get to full guard.
Merchant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Merchant is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Merchant is keeping the position.
Marlin wants to stand but Merchant has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merchant misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely.
Marlin swings for the body but Merchant moves out of range.
Marlin swings for the body but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T5#
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merchant was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Good shot there by Marlin.
Marlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Merchant misses with a jab to the body
and Merchant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Merchant.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Merchant is just out of range.
Marlin misses with an uppercut. Merchant saw that one coming.
Marlin lands with an overhand left.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merchant moves away.
Merchant throws a sloppy body shot
and Marlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marlin connects with a jab.
Merchant looks to score with a jab to the body but Marlin is just out of range.#T6#
Marlin lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merchant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Merchant is rocked!
Marlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Merchant on the side of the head.
Oh Merchant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merchant goes for a double leg but Marlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marlin continues to drive forward.
Merchant seems to have got his legs back now.
Marlin is trying to stall.
Merchant is trying to break the clinch but Marlin has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Merchant controls his hands.
Merchant taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Merchant.
Merchant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merchant looking to stall.
Merchant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow. #T7#
Merchant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Merchant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merchant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merchant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merchant swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merchant throws a head punch that misses.
Marlin lands with a left to the head.
Marlin tries to work over Merchant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merchant takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#Devon Merchant's cut is getting worse.
A head punch on the inside from Merchant fails to land.
Marlin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merchant looks to score with a jab to the body but Marlin is just out of range.#T8#
Merchant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merchant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Merchant throws a sloppy body shot
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlin throws a shot to the body.
Marlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marlin misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Marlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marlin swings for the body but Merchant moves out of range.
Marlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keanu Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merchant misses with a jab to the body
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Merchant misses with a hook.
Marlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Merchant under the eye.#T9#
Marlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Merchant counters with a takedown into side control.
Merchant lands an elbow.
Marlin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Merchant asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marlin is trying to control Merchant's posture but Merchant avoids it.
Marlin 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.
Check out the look on Merchant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Marlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merchant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Merchant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Merchant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Devon Merchant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merchant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merchant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marlin is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marlin defending well though.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
Merchant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marlin wants to control the action here but instead Merchant manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Merchant dominating with strikes here.
Merchant landing strikes from the mount.
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merchant landing shots from mount.
Merchant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marlin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merchant lands a big shot there that rocks Marlin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
Merchant landing strikes from the mount.
Merchant looking to finish Marlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marlin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlin tries to hold on but Merchant pushes him away.
Merchant prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
Merchant avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.#T2#
Marlin is bucking up trying to escape but Merchant cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marlin regains half guard.
Merchant lands strikes from half guard.
Merchant wants to take a breather but Marlin is having none of it.
Merchant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merchant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merchant is pressing down on Marlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marlin is holding on for now.
Merchant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merchant lands with a punch from half guard.
Merchant is nestled in close to Marlin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Merchant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Merchant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merchant wants to pass the guard but Marlin is defending well.
Marlin wants to control but Merchant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin tries to kick Merchant off but Merchant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marlin keeping hold of Merchant's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Marlin is looking to escape.
Merchant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marlin defending well though.
Merchant wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marlin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Merchant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Marlin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Merchant turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Merchant manages to end up in side control.
Merchant wants to control for a moment but Marlin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Merchant lands with a punch from half guard. #T5#
Merchant wants to advance to full mount but Marlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Merchant wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Merchant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Merchant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Merchant looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marlin wants to stand up but Merchant is controlling him.
Merchant throwing strikes but missing.
Merchant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merchant lands a couple of digs.
Merchant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Merchant being controlled here momentarily.
Merchant wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #T7#
Merchant throwing strikes but missing.
Merchant controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Marlin.
A little feinted left hand from Merchant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merchant misses with a hook.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merchant manages to avoid it.
Marlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merchant.
Merchant avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Merchant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merchant looks to score with a jab to the body but Marlin is just out of range.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Marlin misses the shot to the body.
Marlin scores with a leg kick.
Marlin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Merchant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marlin sprawls and moves away.
Marlin looks to land a left hand but Merchant moved out of range nicely.#T9#
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Merchant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merchant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Merchant ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Marlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merchant misses with an uppercut
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marlin scores with a nice body kick.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Merchant ducks down to avoid it.
Merchant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marlin throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Merchant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Merchant shoots in but Marlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marlin punishes Merchant's body with a nice straight punch.
Marlin punishes Merchant's body with a nice straight punch.
Merchant throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Merchant misses the body punch
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merchant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Merchant misses the target.
Merchant ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Merchant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Marlin scores with a three punch combo!
Merchant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marlin.
Merchant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merchant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merchant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Merchant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marlin's guard.

Marlin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Merchant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marlin misses with a straight right. #TD#
Merchant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Marlin is controlling Merchant's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Merchant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merchant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merchant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marlin pushes Merchant off looking to stand but Merchant dives back in and keeps control.
Merchant not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Merchant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Marlin keeping control of the position.
Merchant slows the pace down in half guard.
Marlin tries to kick Merchant off but Merchant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merchant staying out of range there.
Merchant feinted with a counter takedown.
Marlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merchant has time to react.
Marlin swings for the body but Merchant moves out of range. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merchant staying out of range there.
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merchant.
Marlin is looking to slow Merchant down with leg kicks.
Merchant misses with an uppercut.
Merchant avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Merchant is looking to wear down Marlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Marlin lands a big head kick that sends Merchant tumbling to the mat! Marlin takes a step backwards and waves Merchant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Devon Merchant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marlin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Merchant missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merchant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merchant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merchant or perhaps it was just good defense by Marlin, which made it look bad.
Marlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Merchant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Marlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merchant slips under a jab.
Merchant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merchant has his takedown stuffed
and Marlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marlin connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Jeez, Devon Merchant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Merchant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Merchant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marlin.
Merchant misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Marlin coming out on top.
Merchant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marlin tries to avoid it but Merchant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marlin to the ground. Marlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T6#
Merchant tries for a takedown but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merchant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merchant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merchant misses the body punch
and Marlin counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Merchant to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Marlin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cunningham drives through with a takedown into Marlin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Cunningham landing with the ground and pound.
Marlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cunningham looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cunningham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cunningham looking to pass the guard.
Cunningham 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.#T1#
Cunningham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cunningham content to stall in guard here.
Cunningham postures up in Marlin's guard and throws a big left but Marlin blocks it.
Cunningham trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is working Marlin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marlin wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Cunningham landing some decent shots from guard.
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.#T2#
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunningham 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.
Marlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Cunningham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marlin wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy. #T3#
Cunningham not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cunningham throws an overhand right that lands on Marlin's shoulder, as Marlin tries to avoid the shot.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
Cunningham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Marlin misses.
Cunningham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunningham was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cunningham.
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Marlin.
Cunningham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cunningham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Marlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Marlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cunningham.
Marlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cunningham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T5#
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marlin lands with a straight right. Cunningham didn't see that one coming.
Marlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cunningham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marlin throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Marlin scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Marlin gets caught napping as Cunningham dives in and scores a takedown. Marlin manages to retain guard.

Marlin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cunningham is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlin cracks Cunningham with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cunningham.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marlin. #T6#
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Marlin breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Cunningham coming out on top.
Marlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cunningham dives in for a single leg takedown but Marlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham wants to take the fight to the mat but Marlin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cunningham is working for takedown but Marlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cunningham is trying to maintain a safe position but Marlin gets an underhook and turns Cunningham into the cage.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T7##BC2#
Marlin manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunningham misses with a hook
and Marlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marlin throws an overhand right that lands on Cunningham's shoulder, as Cunningham tries to avoid the shot.
Marlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Marlin throws a lazy body kick
and Cunningham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marlin scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin catches Cunningham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cunningham misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marlin connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham slips a jab from Marlin.#T8#
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marlin throws a counter combo.
Marlin misses with a body shot.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cunningham walks into a straight right hand from Marlin.
Cunningham feints a jab promting Marlin to slip. Cunningham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marlin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.#TD#
Cunningham scores with a takedown into Marlin's guard.

Marlin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cunningham is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Marlin tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Marlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marlin.
Cunningham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T9#
A left hand lands to the body for Cunningham.
Marlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Marlin breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
Marlin looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Marlin jabs at Cunningham's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cunningham throws a lazy right hand but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin.
Marlin misses the jab.
Nice shot by Marlin.
Marlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunningham was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cunningham rather than just go for the knockout.
Marlin scores with the left hand. Cunningham knows he should have avoided that one.
Keanu Marlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin lands with a shot to the body.
Marlin lands a nice hook to Cunningham's body. Cunningham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cunningham throws a body shot but no joy.
Marlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunningham was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Cunningham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marlin sprawls and moves away.
Keanu Marlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Marlin swings for the body but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunningham.
Marlin lands an overhand right.
Marlin cracks Cunningham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cunningham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunningham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in and bounces Marlin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham stops Marlin from standing up. #T2##ES2#
Marlin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cunningham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Marlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham throws a lazy uppercut
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cunningham avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Marlin takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Cunningham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marlin sprawls and moves away.
Cunningham moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cunningham.
Marlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cunningham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ground and pound from Cunningham.
Marlin trying to control but Cunningham postures up.
Marlin is trying to stand up here but Cunningham is controlling him well.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cunningham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marlin is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cunningham trying to advance position but Marlin counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Cunningham postures up and lands a big shot to Marlin's brow.
Cunningham with a nice head shot there.
Cunningham stops Marlin from standing up.
Marlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cunningham won't allow Marlin to sweep him here.
Cunningham chips away with some ground and pound.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marlin takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cunningham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marlin connects with the punch.
Cunningham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marlin under the eye.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Cunningham throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Marlin throws a hook but Cunningham avoids it easily.
Cunningham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
Marlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Cunningham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cunningham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunningham throws a lazy right hand but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
Marlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
Cunningham avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Marlin with a nice cross.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the body.
Marlin leaves Cunningham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T7#
Marlin lands a nice hook to Cunningham's body. Cunningham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marlin loads up on a big right hand but Cunningham slips the punch.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Marlin as Cunningham shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
Marlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cunningham.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Cunningham misses with a looping right.
Marlin sizes up Cunningham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T8#
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marlin as he avoids it easily.
Marlin misses with a body shot.
Marlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Marlin jabs at Cunningham's body.
Cunningham misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marlin.
Cunningham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlin loads up on a big right hand but Cunningham slips the punch.
Marlin throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Cunningham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marlin cracks Cunningham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T9#
The fighters circle momentarily. Marlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cunningham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cunningham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cunningham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Marlin.
Nice straight punches there by Marlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marlin.#TD#
Cunningham dives in and scores a takedown into Marlin's guard.

Marlin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham stalling the fight.
Marlin is trying to push Cunningham away but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cunningham tries a body shot but Marlin blocks it.
Cunningham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marlin throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Cunningham.
Marlin takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marlin as he avoids it easily.
Marlin looks to land a left hand but Cunningham moved out of range nicely.
Marlin takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Marlin takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Cunningham ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Marlin takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Marlin tries to sprawl but Cunningham drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marlin trying to control here.
Cunningham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cunningham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cunningham working over Marlin with some ground and pound. Marlin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cunningham is keen to just control but Marlin is a slippery customer.#T2#
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Marlin is trying to stand.
Marlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cunningham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marlin tries to kick Cunningham off but Cunningham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marlin keeping hold of Cunningham's head, controlling as best he can.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Marlin is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marlin misses the jab.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the head.
Marlin jabs Cunningham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cunningham staying out of range there.
Cunningham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Cunningham looking to score a takedown here. Marlin is defending well but Cunningham drives through and ends up in Marlin's guard.
Marlin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cunningham manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Marlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Marlin is looking to escape.
Cunningham is nestled in close to Marlin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cunningham trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
Marlin wants to improve his position but Cunningham is controlling well.
Marlin is still trying to improve position.
Cunningham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Cunningham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marlin has a hand on Cunningham's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cunningham takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Cunningham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunningham raining down shots from the mount!
Cunningham controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Marlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marlin regains half guard.
Marlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cunningham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cunningham working the head and body with strikes. #T7#
Cunningham trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
Cunningham working the head and body with strikes.
Marlin is trying to stand.
Marlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunningham.
Cunningham is controlling the pace.
Marlin won't allow Cunningham to pass to mount. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Marlin has one foot on Cunningham's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marlin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Cunningham. Cunningham gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunningham throws an overhand right that lands on Marlin's shoulder, as Marlin tries to avoid the shot.
Cunningham throws a shot from downtown. Marlin moves away and avoids it.
Marlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marlin throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
Cunningham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Cunningham misses.
Nice body punch from Cunningham.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
A big left from Marlin misses. #T9#
Marlin leaves Cunningham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham dodges the punch combination from Marlin.
Cunningham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlin.
Cunningham cracks Marlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marlin misses with a body shot.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cunningham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dennis Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keanu Marlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook 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 Dennis Cunningham.
I think Marlin 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Marlin avoids the body shot from Logan.
A quick step to the side and Marlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marlin.
Marlin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Logan moves forwards but Marlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marlin lands with an overhand left.
Logan thuds his right hand into Marlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Logan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Logan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Logan misses with an uppercut
and Marlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Logan thinking.
Marlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Marlin swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Marlin slips under a jab.
Marlin is looking to counter punch.
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!
The crowd cheers as Marlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Logan doesn't seem phased though.
Marlin connects with a right hand. Logan shakes it off.
Marlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Logan. #T1#
Marlin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Logan right on the button. Logan goes down! Marlin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Marlin gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Marlin slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Cloud moves out of range as Marlin strikes.
Marlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marlin misses with a straight left.
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marlin counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Cloud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cloud staying out of range there.
Cloud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Marlin's head coaches at Ragnarok's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Marlin with a nice cross.
Marlin throws a shot from downtown. Cloud moves away and avoids it.
As Marlin backs off Cloud throws a huge counter combo but Marlin manages to avoid it all.
Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cloud lands a nice looking body shot.
Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marlin misses the jab.
Marlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marlin rather than just go for the knockout.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlin.
Marlin misses with a body shot.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Cloud misses with a straight left.
Marlin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Marlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloud lands the left hand.
Marlin misses with a few strikes there.
Cloud misses the body punch
and Marlin counters with a left and a right that stings Cloud.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin cracks a nice hook into Cloud's ribs.
Marlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marlin slips under a jab.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlin moves away.
Marlin misses with a body shot.
Cloud throws out a counter right but Marlin avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cloud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cloud blocks a jab.
Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
Marlin moves out of range as Cloud strikes.
Marlin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlin.
A quick step to the side and Marlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloud misses with the combination.
Marlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cloud lands a nice hook to Marlin's body. Marlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cloud throws a big shot that misses.
Marlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.#T5#
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin with a nice cross.
Cloud jabs at Marlin's body.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cloud lands a right hook to the body.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Marlin missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy.
Cloud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cloud throws a hook but Marlin blocks it.
Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Cloud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T6#
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marlin misses with a wild combination.
Marlin throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Cloud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cloud throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
A jab from Cloud misses.
Marlin digs a good hook to Cloud's body.
Cloud throws a good cross that connects.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin works Cloud's body with a nice hook.#T7#
Cloud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marlin momentarily.
Cloud with a jab.
Cloud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Cloud misses the jab.
Marlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cloud looks to land a combination but Marlin avoids it well.
Marlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Cloud thuds his right hand into Marlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloud swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab. #T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cloud cracks Marlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marlin misses the shot to the body.
Cloud takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Cloud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marlin.
Marlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cloud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cloud lands with a shot to the body.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cloud connects with a body shot that sends Marlin's belly button to the back.
Marlin misses with a straight left. #T9#
Cloud swings for the body but Marlin moves out of range.
Marlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Cloud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlin takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Marlin swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Marlin connects with a single shot there.
Marlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Cloud throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range.
A big right from Cloud misses.
Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Cloud scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robby Cloud will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Cloud moves into the clinch.
Marlin throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cloud in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Cloud.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Cloud.
Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land.
Marlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marlin is leaning against Cloud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cloud lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud tries to work over Marlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marlin trying to stall but Cloud improves his position. #T1##BC#
Marlin breaks the clinch.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch.
Marlin staying out of range there.
Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marlin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cloud throws a hook to the side of Marlin's head but Marlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cloud takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cloud moves out of range as Marlin strikes.
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Cloud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robby Cloud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Marlin stuns Cloud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marlin takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Marlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good exchange - Marlin coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Cloud. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud.
Cloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cloud lands a nice hook to Marlin's body. Marlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cloud misses with a hook to the body
and Marlin counters with a nice body shot.
Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Cloud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Cloud ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Marlin misses.
Cloud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Cloud moves into the clinch.
Cloud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marlin can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Marlin avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage. #T4#
Cloud lands a right hand.
Cloud is leaning against Marlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Cloud.
Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloud.
A nice left hand lands by Marlin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Cloud.
Cloud tries a body shot but Marlin blocks it.
Robby Cloud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cloud tries to work over Marlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Marlin backwards. #T5#
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Marlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marlin tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it. #BC2#
Cloud manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloud slips under a jab.
Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cloud misses with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Marlin slips under a jab.
Cloud misses with a hook.
Marlin swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range. #T6#
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Marlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Marlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud.
Marlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cloud throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range.
Marlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range.
Marlin misses with a body punch
and Cloud counters with a left to the body.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marlin circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud.
Marlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T7#
Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlin.
Marlin looks to land a right hand but Cloud moved out of range.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marlin is looking to counter punch.
Marlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cloud.
Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
Marlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marlin scores with a punch to the head.
Cloud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T8#
Marlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cloud throws a series of punches but Marlin moves out of range.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Marlin ducks down to avoid it.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Marlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Cloud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cloud moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy.
Cloud scores with a shot to the body.
Marlin misses with a left hand
and Cloud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Cloud catches Marlin right on the button with a cross.#T9#
Cloud lands a body shot.
Marlin sizes up Cloud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cloud tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cloud! But no joy.
Cloud misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marlin scores with a hook to the body. Cloud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marlin scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target.
Nice cross by Marlin.
Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robby Cloud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
Cloud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Cloud ducks right into an uppercut from Marlin.
Cloud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Marlin's shoulder, as Marlin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin misses with a body punch
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cloud misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely.
Cloud moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A combination from Marlin does no damage.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Cloud lands.
Cloud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
It looked like Marlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cloud.
Marlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Cloud moves into the clinch.
Cloud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands. #T2#
Cloud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloud lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
A big left from Cloud misses.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Marlin is out of range.
Marlin is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Marlin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cloud cracks Marlin with an open hand slap.
Cloud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cloud scrambles back to his feet.
Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marlin misses with a hook to the body
and Cloud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Marlin.
Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marlin.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Marlin misses the jab.
Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cloud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marlin circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Marlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Marlin missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cloud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cloud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cloud misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlin with a nice cross.
Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range.
Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marlin.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch.
Cloud misses with a body shot. #T5#
Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud misses with a jab to the body
and Marlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cloud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cloud misses with a body punch
and Marlin counters with a series of strikes. Cloud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marlin lands a jab to the head.
Marlin throws a hook but Cloud blocks it.
Marlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range.#T6#
Marlin throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Cloud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marlin tries to break free but Cloud pushes him back against the cage.
Marlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Marlin.
Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Marlin.
Marlin is trying to break the clinch but Cloud has him pressed against the cage.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cloud.
Cloud prevents Marlin from breaking the clinch.#T7#
Cloud lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Marlin breaks the clinch.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Marlin.
Cloud takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Marlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cloud thuds his right hand into Marlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
Cloud misses with an uppercut.
Marlin misses with a hook
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlin moves away.
Marlin needs to keep his hands up - Cloud had a free shot at his head there.
Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marlin is looking to counter punch.
Marlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cloud. Cloud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cloud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T8#
Marlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cloud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlin slips under a jab from Cloud.
Cloud throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
It looked like Marlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cloud.
Marlin takes one to the chin there.
Marlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud.
Marlin misses with a looping left.
Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud.
Cloud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin.
Marlin lands with a shot to the body. #T9#
Marlin misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Cloud misses.
Marlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cloud backs up against the cage.
Marlin defending well as Cloud loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Marlin misses its target.
Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cloud misses.
Marlin takes one to the chin there.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marlin.
Marlin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cloud looks to land a combination but Marlin avoids it well.
Keanu Marlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robby Cloud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Cloud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robby Cloud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cloud 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robby Cloud!

Event: TOF 26
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howell.
Marlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Howell misses.
Marlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin stalks Howell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howell's face. Howell staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Julius Howell has been cut.
Jab by Marlin.
Howell looks to land a body kick but Marlin moved away.
Howell slips a straight right by Marlin.
Marlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Howell moves out of range of the strikes.
Marlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Marlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Howell.
Jab, jab by Marlin - just one landing.
Marlin throws a right hand that misses
and Howell counters with a right hand to the body.
Howell missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howell misses with a hook.
Keanu Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Howell throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range.
Marlin throws out a counter right but Howell avoids it with no problem.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marlin avoids it.
Marlin digs a good hook to Howell's body.
Marlin misses with an uppercut. Howell saw that one coming.
Marlin lands a nice hook to Howell's body. Howell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howell throws a counter high kick but Marlin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Marlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Marlin swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howell.
Marlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howell misses with a left hand
and Marlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlin lands a body shot.
Howell throws a poor cross that misses
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Howell.#T3#
Howell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin walks into a straight right hand from Howell.
Howell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marlin counters with a straight right hand.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howell avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Marlin misses with a two punch combination.
Howell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marlin misses with a jab to the body
and Howell counters with a good low kick that Marlin was not able to check.
A lazy left from Marlin finds it's target.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Marlin.
Marlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlin moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell throws a wild body kick that Marlin sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick from Howell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marlin throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot.
Marlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Howell throws a body shot but no joy.
Marlin scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin misses with a body shot.
Marlin walks into a left hand.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howell was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell moves away from the strike by Marlin. #T5#
Howell swings for the body but Marlin moves out of range.
Howell throws the left hand but Marlin avoids the punch easily.
Marlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howell slips a jab from Marlin.
Nice uppercut there from Marlin.
Howell throws a sloppy head kick
and Marlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Howell counters with a good, hard body kick but Marlin shrugs it off.
A jab from Marlin misses.
Marlin 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howell, as that shot connected. #T6#
Marlin throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marlin throws a hook to the side of Howell's head but Howell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howell misses the body punch
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Howell misses with the body kick
and Marlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howell swings widly with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marlin lands with a cross.
Howell gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T7#
Marlin throws a shot to the body.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Howell ducks down to avoid it.
Marlin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marlin duly obliges.
Marlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Marlin finds it's way through Howell's defenses.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marlin.
Marlin throws a big shot that misses.
Marlin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin connects with the punch.
Howell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Howell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T8#
Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howell tests Marlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Marlin misses.
A head kick by Howell misses
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell throws a body kick that misses.
Howell misses with an uppercut.
Marlin throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it.
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Howell misses with a two punch combination.
Marlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T9#
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Howell counters with a nice leg kick.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Howell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Howell.
Howell slips under a jab.
Marlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marlin misses with the combination.
Howell thumps Marlin with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Howell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howell slips a straight right by Marlin.
Marlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Howell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Howell.
Howell throws a body kick that misses
and Marlin counters with a straight right hand.
Marlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Marlin misses. #CL#
Howell forces Marlin back against the cage and clinches.
Howell misses with a punch on the inside.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howell tries to pull guard but Marlin won't allow it.
Howell misses with a punch on the inside.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howell.
A short body shot lands from Howell as the two fighters clinch.
Howell fails to pull guard. #T1#
Marlin blocking some punches.
Howell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Howell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Howell.
Howell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marlin lands an uppercut.
Marlin misses with some punches.
Howell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howell.#T2#
A short right from Howell.
Howell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marlin walks away with a smile on his face. Howell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marlin digs a good hook to Howell's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Marlin misses.
Donk. Marlin catches Howell right on the button with a cross.
Howell loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch.
Marlin misses the shot to the body.
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howell tries to throw a body punch but Marlin avoids it by throwing Howell back against the cage. #T3##TD#
Howell decides to pull guard.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
Howell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Howell is really struggling to control Marlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Howell is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Howell is tightening it up a little... Marlin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marlin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marlin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Howell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julius Howell!
Our winner, Julius Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Marlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Marlin takes a swing at Pauli's ribcage but misses.
Pauli lands a nice shot that snaps Marlin's head back.
Marlin misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pauli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pauli scores with a nice right hand.
Pauli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Pauli.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marlin misses with a two punch combination.
Marlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left and a right from Marlin both land. Nice combination.
Marlin misses with a straight right.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Keanu Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pauli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauli ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Marlin lands the left hand.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Marlin fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Pauli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pauli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pauli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin.
Some wild striking there from Pauli.
Marlin jabs Pauli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marlin throws a big shot that misses.
Marlin misses with a straight right.
Marlin misses with a straight left.
Pauli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pauli was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Pauli counters with a left to the body.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pauli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Marlin there.
Pauli throws a right hand that misses
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauli lands a jab to the nose.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Pauli misses with a double jab.
Marlin lands a jab to the nose.
Pauli misses with a hook
and Marlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Marlin jabs Pauli right on the nose. Pauli blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauli lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.#T4#
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pauli swings widly with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a nice body shot.
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin.
Pauli moves out of range as Marlin strikes.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pauli was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin throws a good cross that connects.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pauli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pauli throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Pauli throws a hook to the side of Marlin's head but Marlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keanu Marlin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauli.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Pauli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Pauli misses with a looping left.
Pauli slips under a jab.
Pauli is looking for a counter combo.
Marlin misses with a wild combination.
Pauli staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pauli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pauli misses with a straight right.
Marlin connects with a body shot.#T1#
Pauli looks to throw the jab but Marlin is out of range.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauli. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauli scores with a nice right hand.
Pauli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pauli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlin.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Pauli misses its target.
Pauli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Marlin.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Marlin.
Keanu Marlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauli lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Marlin coming out on top.
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pauli.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marlin throws an off balance right hand
and Pauli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pauli tests Marlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marlin digs a good hook to Pauli's body.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin misses with a straight right.
Pauli throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
A jab from Marlin finds it's way through Pauli's defenses.
Pauli on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
A shot to the body from Marlin misses
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pauli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marlin at a distance.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauli throws a lazy right hand but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pauli looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range.
Marlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pauli counters with a right hand to the body.
Marlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Pauli digs a good hook to Marlin's body.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Marlin ducks right into an uppercut from Pauli. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Pauli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauli throws a hook but Marlin avoids it easily.
Pauli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pauli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pauli.
Pauli throws out a powerful jab.
Pauli lands with a cross.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
Pauli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pauli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Marlin misses its intended target.
Pauli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wolfgang Pauli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Marlin scores with a hook.
Marlin looks to throw the jab but Pauli is out of range.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pauli.
A jab from Pauli finds it's way through Marlin's defenses.
Pauli misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Pauli misses with an uppercut
and Marlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauli.
Pauli misses with a left hand
and Pauli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pauli lunges at Marlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marlin's hand.
Marlin connects with a jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pauli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marlin feints a jab promting Pauli to slip. Marlin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pauli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marlin with a hook.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Pauli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauli misses the target.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Pauli walks into a stiff left hand from Marlin.
Pauli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marlin eats them both and turns towards Pauli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlin throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Pauli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marlin misses with a few strikes there.
Pauli misses with a series of wild punches.
Pauli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marlin on the side of the head.
Pauli throws a shot from downtown. Marlin moves away and avoids it.
Pauli scores with the left hand. Marlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Pauli connects with a single shot there.
Pauli dips to his left and cracks Marlin with an uppercut!
Pauli 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.
Pauli throws an overhand right that lands on Marlin's shoulder, as Marlin tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Pauli throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Pauli scores with a nice right hand.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pauli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Pauli misses.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pauli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Pauli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Marlin.
Marlin misses with a hook to the body
and Pauli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marlin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pauli counter with a right hand. #T4#
Marlin slips under a jab from Pauli.
Pauli digs a good body shot into Marlin's ribs.
Marlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pauli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marlin counters with a 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!
Danga de danga de dang - Marlin scores with a four punch combination!
Pauli cracks Marlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marlin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pauli counter with a right hand.
Pauli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pauli lands a jab.
Marlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marlin lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Pauli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin'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.#R4#
Pauli misses with an uppercut.
Marlin throws a right hand that misses
and Pauli counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin throws a good cross that connects.
Marlin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Pauli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pauli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlin moves away.
Pauli misses with a body shot.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Marlin misses.
Pauli throws a looping overhand right but Marlin ducks down to avoid it.
Pauli lands a slapping body shot.
Pauli misses with a hook to the body
and Marlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pauli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauli lands with a straight right. Marlin didn't see that one coming.
Marlin digs a good hook to Pauli's body.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Marlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauli. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marlin.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pauli counters with a nice body shot.
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauli. #T2#
Pauli slips a straight right by Marlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Pauli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Marlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pauli.
Marlin walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Pauli.
Pauli cracks Marlin with a good jab.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Pauli connects with a right hand. Marlin shakes it off.
Pauli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pauli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pauli slips a straight right by Marlin.
Pauli throws out a loose jab but Marlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Marlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Marlin misses.
Marlin connects with a single shot there.
Marlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pauli's head.
Marlin moves away from the strike by Pauli.
Marlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Marlin misses the jab.
A slow jab from Pauli misses its intended target.
Pauli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pauli thuds a left hand into Marlin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pauli misses with an uppercut.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin scores with a nice head shot.
Marlin takes a swing at Pauli's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keanu Marlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pauli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marlin misses with a hook. Pauli ducked under it nicely.
Pauli sizes up Marlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pauli throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauli lands with a good body shot.
Marlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pauli counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marlin throws out the jab.
Pauli missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Marlin scores with a one two! Pauli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pauli doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlin throws a hook but Pauli avoids it easily.
Marlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pauli misses with a hook to the body
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Marlin throws a hook but Pauli blocks it.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Jab by Marlin.
Pauli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Marlin misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauli lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pauli digs a good hook to Marlin's body.
Marlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pauli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pauli defending well as Marlin loads up on a big left hand.
Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauli.
Pauli scores with a jab. Marlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauli. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Pauli swings for the body but Marlin moves out of range.
Pauli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pauli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pauli thinking.
Pauli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin cracks a nice hook into Pauli's ribs.
Marlin connects with a jab.
Marlin misses with an uppercut. Pauli saw that one coming.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Pauli ducks down to avoid it.
Pauli works Marlin's body with a nice hook.
Marlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marlin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pauli eats them both and turns towards Marlin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Pauli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauli throws a good cross that connects.
Pauli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marlin.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and Pauli counters with a nice body shot.
Marlin lands with a good body shot.
Marlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pauli connects with the punch.

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 Wolfgang Pauli.
Well Pauli 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli retains his heavyweight title!
Wolfgang Pauli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 18
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Marlin throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Marlin slips the punch.
Combs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marlin sprawls well. Marlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Combs gets slowly back to his feet.
Marlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Combs throws a poor cross that misses
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Marlin's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Combs just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Combs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs throws a body shot but no joy.
Combs avoids the body shot from Marlin.
Combs slips a straight right by Marlin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Combs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin slips under a jab from Combs.
Marlin is looking to counter punch.
Marlin is looking to wear down Combs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Marlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Marlin connects with a body shot that sends Combs's belly button to the back.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marlin scores with a punch to the head.
Combs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marlin's waist but Marlin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Combs off to one side.
Keanu Marlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marlin checks a leg kick nicely.
Marlin misses the shot to the body.
Combs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marlin's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marlin, as that shot connected.
Marlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Combs. That's going to slow Marlin down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Combs.
Keanu Marlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Combs.
Marlin lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Combs moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Marlin. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Marlin lands a jab.
Combs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Combs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Combs lands in his opponent's guard.
Combs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Combs stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Combs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Combs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Combs postures up.
Combs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Combs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Combs stopping the sweep attempt from Marlin.
Combs looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Combs wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Combs misses its intended target.
Combs throws the left hand but Marlin avoids the punch easily.
Marlin moves away from the strike by Combs.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Combs misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely.
Combs throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range.
Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combs manages to avoid it.
Marlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Combs on the side of the head.
Combs sizes up Marlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Combs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin 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#
Combs throws a leg kick but Marlin checks it.
Marlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Combs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Combs ducks down to avoid it.
Combs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marlin with a body shot.
Combs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Marlin.
Marlin misses with an uppercut
and Combs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Combs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Combs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Combs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Combs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Marlin 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.
Marlin scores with a nice strike.
Marlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Combs is rocked!
BOOM! Marlin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Combs. Combs tries to recover but Marlin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Combs lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Marlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Olofsson should have avoided that one.
Olofsson tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olofsson cracks Marlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olofsson misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Marlin takes a swing at Olofsson's ribcage but misses.
Olofsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marlin thuds a left hand into Olofsson's body.#CL2#
Marlin has Olofsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Olofsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofsson trying to control the position but instead, Marlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olofsson wants to stall.
Olofsson tries to stall but Marlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olofsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marlin tries to throw a body punch but Olofsson avoids it by throwing Marlin back against the cage. #T1#
Marlin tries a body shot but Olofsson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marlin avoids the damage to the body.
Olofsson trying to land knees to the body.
Marlin misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Marlin.
Marlin looking to slow down the pace here.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marlin lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson effectively controlling the action here.
Olofsson looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Marlin. #T2#
Marlin digs a right hand into Olofsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olofsson's gas tank.
Olofsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Olofsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Olofsson is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.#CL#
Olofsson closes the distance and clinches.
Olofsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
Marlin stalling.
Olofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Olofsson has Marlin pressed against the cage. #T3#
Olofsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofsson blocking some punches.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofsson.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olofsson just leaning against Marlin, taking a breather.
Marlin misses with a punch to the body.
Olofsson is pushing Marlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Olofsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
Marlin throws a head punch that misses.
Olofsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Marlin gets an underhook and turns Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Olofsson tries to clinch
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Marlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olofsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Marlin.
Marlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Olofsson scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Olofsson darts in and clinches Marlin up against the cage.
Marlin scores with a shot to the side of Olofsson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Marlin fails to land.
Marlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofsson's elbow.
Olofsson taking a breather.
Olofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
Olofsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
Olofsson working aggressively here.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
That's time! Olofsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olofsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Olofsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olofsson.
Marlin throws a hook to the side of Olofsson's head but Olofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofsson tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olofsson tries to clinch but Marlin moves out of range.
It seemed like Marlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin lands a right hook to the body.
Olofsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
It looked like Olofsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olofsson lands with a straight right. Marlin didn't see that one coming.
Marlin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olofsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Olofsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Olofsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikael Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Marlin there.#CL#
Olofsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olofsson tries to stall but Marlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marlin effectively controlling the action here.
Olofsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marlin avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin presses Olofsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin working aggressively here.
Olofsson working aggressively here.
Olofsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Olofsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marlin is defending well for now.
Olofsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marlin up against the cage.
Keanu Marlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olofsson trying to stall but Marlin improves his position.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olofsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marlin is defending well for now.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Marlin.
Olofsson looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marlin blocking some punches.
Olofsson trying to control the position but instead, Marlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Marlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofsson slows down the pace here.
Marlin lands an uppercut.
Olofsson taking a breather.
Olofsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofsson trying to stall but Marlin improves his position.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Olofsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofsson.
Olofsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marlin is keeping busy.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Marlin swings for the body but Olofsson moves out of range.
Marlin scores with a hook.
Olofsson tries to clinch
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Olofsson misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely.
Olofsson tries to clinch up.
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!
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Olofsson lands a jab.
Marlin misses with the combination.
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Marlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olofsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Olofsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marlin avoids the damage to the body.
Olofsson looking to stall.
Olofsson has Marlin pushed against the cage.
Marlin working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Olofsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marlin connects with a single shot there.
Olofsson scores with a nice head shot.
Marlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olofsson scores with the left hand. Marlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olofsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olofsson tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin misses with a shot to the body
and Olofsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofsson wants to clinch but Marlin slips to the side
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Olofsson there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofsson scores with a hook.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Olofsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Olofsson.
Olofsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marlin.
Marlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olofsson duly obliges.
Olofsson scores with a jab. Marlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olofsson tries to clinch up
and Marlin counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Marlin tries to keep at a distance but Olofsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marlin scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlin lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olofsson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Olofsson is trying to stall.
Marlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marlin managing to block the knees to the body from Olofsson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlin.
Marlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Olofsson.
Marlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
Marlin lands with a light punch inside.
Marlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards. #ROC2#Olofsson is rocked!
Marlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Marlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olofsson lands a nice uppercut.
Olofsson can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
Olofsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Olofsson is pushing Marlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Olofsson takes a shot to the head.
Olofsson is stalling here.
Marlin working aggressively here.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson stalling in the clinch but Marlin improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Marlin. #T4#
Olofsson blocks a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olofsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marlin avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olofsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
Olofsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Olofsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin misses with a wild combination.
Olofsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Olofsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin catches Olofsson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Olofsson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 9
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Marlin lands a body shot.
Marlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Marlin as Gordon shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Marlin. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
Keanu Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marlin scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Marlin gets a clinch.
Marlin cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Marlin.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Marlin lands a right hand.
Marlin has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marlin lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.
Marlin leaning against his opponent.
Marlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marlin lands a shoulder strike.
Marlin is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marlin lands with a light punch inside.
Marlin stalling.
Marlin scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
A short right from Marlin.
Marlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marlin.
Marlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Marlin.
Marlin is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Marlin on the inside.
Marlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Marlin digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank. #T2#
Marlin lands with a light punch inside.
Marlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Marlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Marlin.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marlin pushes Gordon against the cage. Marlin is working some dirty boxing. Marlin pushes off with a quick right hook! Gordon goes down! Gordon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marlin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Marlin!

Event: TOF 5
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Marlin throws a head kick that misses.
Big Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marlin as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Marlin scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Man throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marlin. #SU2#
Man is working an open guard so Marlin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlin tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Marlin, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Marlin against the cage but Marlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marlin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marlin controlling the pace. #T1#
Man punching from the bottom.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marlin.
Marlin trying to control the pace.
Marlin trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Marlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Man is not content to let Marlin control the position.
Man wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Man tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man fails with the takedown.
Marlin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man blocks a head kick by Marlin.
Man tries for a takedown but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marlin counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Marlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Marlin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Marlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man stops Marlin from passing to mount.
Marlin wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Marlin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Marlin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Marlin throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Marlin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Marlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marlin throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.#TD2#
Marlin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man quickly recovers to half guard.
Man is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Marlin seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Marlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Marlin is controlling the pace. #T1#
Marlin is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Marlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marlin's back!
Marlin tries to escape but Man has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin is trying to stand back up.
Marlin tries to escape but Man has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Man is persistently looking for the submission but Marlin is defending it well.
Marlin breaks Man's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keanu Marlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Marlin stands up and waves to Man to follow him. #TD2#
Marlin gets the takedown into side control.

Man throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3##TD2#
Marlin feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Marlin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marlin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man striking off his back but it's not causing Marlin any problems.
Marlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marlin slows the pace down.
Man is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Marlin controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Marlin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Man turns into him and now he's in Marlin's guard. #T4#
Marlin looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Marlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlin wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Big Man 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Man gets caught flat footed, as Marlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin throws a big elbow that misses.
Man throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Man is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
Marlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is not content to let Marlin control the position.
Marlin controls the position. #T1#
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Man taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marlin just content to control the position.
Marlin 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.
Marlin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU2#
Marlin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Marlin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Marlin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man tries to kick Marlin off in order to stand up. Marlin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Man is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Man is trying to buck Marlin off.
The strikes coming from Marlin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Marlin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Man is not content to let Marlin control the position.
Man striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T3##SUB2#
Marlin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marlin wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Marlin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Man throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Marlin tries to move to mount but Man blocks the move with his legs.
Marlin is staying tight to Man's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marlin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Man.
Man tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Marlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Man is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Marlin fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marlin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man tries to buck Marlin off but Marlin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keanu Marlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marlin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keanu Marlin!

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