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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Marks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wall tries to kick Marks off in order to stand up. Marks Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wall is trying to control Marks's posture but Marks avoids it. #SU2#
Marks stands up and beckons Wall to his feet.
Marks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wall's waist but Wall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marks off to one side. #TD#
Wall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marks scores with a hook to the body.
Marks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wall pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Marks jumps guard and drags Wall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marks trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Wall drops back looking for a leg! Marks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marks manages to kick Wall off! Wall jumps back into Marks's guard.
Wall wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Wall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks has control of Wall's left arm, preventing Wall from doing any damage.
Wall throws an elbow that misses. Marks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wall's guard. Nice move by Marks!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Wall is keeping the position.
Wall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Marks stands up from Wall's guard - Marks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wall darts in looking for a takedown but Marks gets double underhooks and turns Wall into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kay Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marks obliges.
Marks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wall walks away with a smile on his face. Marks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Wall tries to keep at a distance but Marks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marks after a bit of a struggle.
Marks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marks goes for a takedown attempt but Wall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Wall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wall tries for a takedown but Marks circles away easily
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Wall is predictable there
and Marks counters with a body kick that stops Wall in his tracks momentarily.
Wall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Marks looks winded!
Wall fails with a takedown attempt.
Wall throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Marks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marks.
Marks slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Wall misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Marks throws a body punch but Wall moves out of range.
Wall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marks avoids it really well and circles away.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Marks tries to sprawl but Wall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marks kicks off Wall and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wall throws a one two combo.
Marks slaps away a takedown attempt from Wall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calin Marks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wall tries for a takedown but Marks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wall misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Marks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marks.
Marks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wall dives in for a single leg takedown but Marks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kay Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Wall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marks misses with a takedown attempt - Wall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Marks has a takedown stuffed.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Wall throws a right and a left that Marks avoids nicely.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Marks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marks wants to clinch#TD#
and Wall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marks won't be happy with that.
Marks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wall takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wall.
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marks tries to buck Wall off but Wall is having none of it.#T2#
Marks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wall working the ground and pound but Marks is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Wall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marks is trying to control Wall's posture but Wall avoids it. #T3#
Wall cracks Marks with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Wall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Wall decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wall keeps the fight on the outside.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Marks as Wall shoots in.
Kay Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Marks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marks looking for a takedown.
Wall goes for a takedown attempt but Marks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wall shoots in and drives through. Marks sprawls well.
Wall shoots for a takedown but Marks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wall misses with a takedown
and Marks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Marks misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Marks closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calin Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wall.
Nice uppercut there from Marks.#CL2#
Marks has closed the distance and engaged Wall in a clinch.
Marks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wall.
#BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wall to the mat! Wall manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marks won't allow Wall to get back to his feet.
Wall is trying to keep Marks in close.
#T1##SUB#
Marks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marks stands and throws Wall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wall is trying to get back to his feet.
Marks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wall tries to bench press Marks off him but Marks keeps the position.
Wall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Wall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marks's back!#SUB#
Wall is looking for the choke from the back position but Marks is controlling his hands well.
Marks has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wall.
Marks is trying to break free.
Calin Marks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Wall is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Marks won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wall off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kay Wall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Marks fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Marks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marks trying to control but Equilibrium is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Equilibrium looking for a guillotine here but Marks defends easily.
#SUB#
Equilibrium working for submissions but it's allowed Marks to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Equilibrium is defending against the submission attempts here by Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equilibrium is looking for a sweep. Marks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Equilibrium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Equilibrium slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Equilibrium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Equilibrium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Equilibrium is looking for a triangle but Marks pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Equilibrium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Equilibrium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Marks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marks stopping the sweep attempt from Equilibrium.
Marks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marks stands and throws Equilibrium's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Equilibrium keeps working.
Equilibrium is looking for a sweep.
Equilibrium stops Marks from passing to mount.
Equilibrium is looking to reverse the position.
Equilibrium is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marks off and has taken his back!#T3#
Marks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Equilibrium lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Equilibrium is trying to work for a kimura but Marks is defending well.
Marks trying to control here.
#SUB#
Equilibrium is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Equilibrium wants to work for an arm triangle but Marks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marks tries to roll over but Equilibrium keeps him under control.
Equilibrium frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Equilibrium wants to finish this one by submission but Marks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Equilibrium. #SUB#
Equilibrium moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marks has worked his arm free - good work by Marks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Equilibrium 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##TD#
Equilibrium gets a takedown into half guard.
Marks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Equilibrium keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Marks pulls guard.
Equilibrium throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Equilibrium drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marks! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equilibrium is looking to regain half guard here but Marks keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Marks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Equilibrium shoots in and drives through. Marks sprawls well.#TD2#
Marks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marks wants to stand but Equilibrium has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Equilibrium escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Equilibrium looking for a sweep. Not yet Equilibrium, not yet. #SUB#
Marks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Equilibrium has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Marks is looking to defend but Equilibrium has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Marks! Equilibrium pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Marks taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Equilibrium! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ng moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ng pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ng throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ng accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ng throwing strikes but missing.
Ng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ng postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ng, into his guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Marks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marks has managed to get both his arms back between Ng's legs - danger averted.
Marks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ng tries to strike from the bottom.
Ng trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ng keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Marks tries to free his leg and advance position but Ng is retaining full guard.
Ng thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ng throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Ng working for a triangle but Marks defends it easily.
Ng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Ng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Ng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ng chips away with some ground and pound.
Ng passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marks sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ng is looking for a kimura here.
Marks is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Ng thows a huge punch but Marks dodges it nicely.
Marks pushes Ng off looking to stand but Ng dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Ng is looking for a kimura here.
Marks controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Ng is looking for a kimura here.
Ng is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marks is just riding it out for now. Ng eventually gives up the hold.
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
Marks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ng is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marks is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ng is looking for a kimura but Marks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ng to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Ng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joash Ng dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Ng's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ng but Ng pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ng counters with a series of strikes. Marks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joash Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks shoots in for a double leg but Ng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marks to the mat! Marks manages to get full guard.
Ng keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marks's head.#ROC2#Marks is rocked!#SU2#
Ng gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Marks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ng gets in close and tags Marks with a short punch that almost sends Marks to the mat! Oh Marks is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ng, trying to create some distance but Ng rushes him, striking wildly and Marks goes down! The referee tackles Ng into the cage to end the fight! Ng is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joash Ng! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Hero with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Sokol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hero tries to kick Sokol off in order to stand up. Sokol Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sokol wants to stand but Hero has his arm trapped.
Sokol is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hero parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hero to escape.
Hero sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokol wants to get back to his feet.
Hero is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Sokol looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sokol wants to stand up but Hero has a hold of him and won't allow it. #ES2#
Hero kicks off Sokol and gets to his feet.
Sokol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sokol wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Hero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sokol's waist but Sokol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hero off to one side.
Hero dives in for a single leg takedown but Sokol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeff Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Hero.#TD#
Sokol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sokol tries to stand but Hero controls the position and pulls Sokol into his guard. #SUB2#
Hero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sokol stacks Hero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sokol!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sokol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sokol has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hero!#SUB#
Sokol moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hero has worked his arm free - good work by Hero!
Sokol working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Sokol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A control attempt from Hero but he's now mounted!
Sokol controlling the pace for now.
Sokol looking to finish Hero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hero!
Hero reaches up to try and control the position but Sokol seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hero rolls and tries to escape and now Sokol has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hero is in bad spot here.
Sokol biding his time, controlling Hero.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Sokol closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hero quickly recovers to half guard.
Hero kicks off Sokol and gets to his feet.
Hero wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
Hero with a jab.#TD#
Sokol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hero is trying to defend but Sokol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if Sokol 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.
Sokol's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Further stalling from Sokol.
Sokol tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hero.
Hero keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hero punching from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sokol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokol pulls his head out easily.
Hero misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hero wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sokol tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sokol to the ground. Sokol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Sokol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hero's half guard.
Sokol scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Sokol with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hero wants to get back to his feet.
Hero trying to hold on to Sokol's head to control him but Sokol postures up.
Hero is trying to stand up here but Sokol is controlling him well.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Sokol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Sokol seems content to control.
Sokol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #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.
Sokol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sokol sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sokol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hero's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
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 Jeff Sokol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Sokol dives in and scores a takedown into Hero's guard.
Hero is looking to stand back up but Sokol counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hero. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hero trying to hold on to Sokol's head to control him but Sokol postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hero tries to get to full guard but Sokol has control of the leg.
Sokol looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hero is looking to improve his position.
Jeff Sokol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sokol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sokol content to control rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hero wants to control the action here but instead Sokol manages to pass to full mount!
Sokol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sokol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Sokol connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Sokol.#ROC#Hero is rocked!
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Sokol controlling his opponent.
Sokol working the ground and pound effectively.
Sokol wants to stand but Hero is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sokol is controlling the pace.
Sokol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokol wants to stand up but Hero is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Sokol seems content to control.
Hero Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Sokol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sokol drops an elbow to the side of Hero's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Sokol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sokol, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Sokol! |
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