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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Brutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dom Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Brutus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutus fails to land the takedown.
Madden misses with a double jab.
Madden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brutus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brutus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brutus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brutus 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.
Madden has his foot on Brutus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brutus works his way back into a safe position though.
Brutus is working Madden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brutus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brutus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madden's head.
Madden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madden has his feet on Brutus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brutus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Madden did well to prevent Brutus getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutus wants to pass to mount but Madden is defending the position.
Madden flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Madden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brutus prevents Madden from standing back up.
Madden is breathing heavily.
Madden trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutus working Madden over with strikes.
Brutus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutus passes to full mount!
Madden is trying to escape the mount.
Brutus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brutus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Madden is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brutus content just to control the position here.
Madden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brutus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Madden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brutus controlling the pace for now.
Madden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brutus.
Madden can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brutus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Madden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Madden somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brutus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden is not content to let Brutus control the position.
Brutus prevents Madden from escaping the position.
Brutus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brutus prevents Madden from escaping the position.
Madden tries to buck Brutus off but Brutus is having none of it.
Brutus working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madden is pushing Brutus's head away, looking to escape. Brutus manages to hold on to the position though.
Madden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brutus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Madden taking some punishment here, with Brutus in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Brutus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brutus dodges the punch combination from Madden.
Brutus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madden moves away.
Brutus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brutus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brutus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brutus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brutus looking to control but Madden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brutus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brutus is breathing heavily.
Madden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden is in a horrible position here. Brutus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brutus raining down shots from the mount!
Brutus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madden is trying to stand up.
Brutus landing strikes from the mount.
Brutus lands with some strikes.
Madden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Madden throwing hammer fists to the chest of Brutus. What's that going to do exactly?
Brutus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Madden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brutus breaks from Madden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brutus looking to finish Madden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Madden!
Brutus lands a heavy elbow.
Madden is rocked!
Brutus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madden?
Oh Madden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madden tries to reverse the position but Brutus maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Madden looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Madden is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brutus trying to control but Madden is having none of it.
Madden seems to have got his legs back now.
Brutus looking to finish Madden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Madden!
Brutus landing shots from mount.
Madden tries to buck Brutus off but he can't manage it.
Brutus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brutus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Madden hang on?
Brutus breaks from Madden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brutus wants to control the pace but Madden is squirming around nicely.
Madden is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madden?
Brutus lands with some strikes.
Brutus working for a guillotine from mount but Madden is in no mood to give up.
Madden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marcus Brutus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brutus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Madden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Brutus landing punches.
Brutus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madden is looking to escape.
Brutus won't let Madden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutus has hold of Madden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Madden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
BOOM! Brutus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Madden trying desperately to get to his feet.
Madden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brutus landing punches.
Madden is trying to stand up.
Brutus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Madden hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutus wants to control the pace but Madden is squirming around nicely.
Brutus working Madden over with strikes here.
Madden flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Brutus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brutus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brutus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Madden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brutus defends well.
Madden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brutus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Brutus from controlling successfully.
Brutus working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madden working for a triangle but Brutus defends it easily.
Brutus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brutus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brutus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Madden is refusing to be controlled, as Brutus sits in half guard.
Brutus slows the pace down in half guard.
Brutus stops Madden from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Brutus.
Brutus controlling the action here.
Dom Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brutus tries to pass to full mount but Madden defends it.
Madden tries to roll over but Brutus keeps him under control.
Brutus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Madden wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brutus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madden's guard.
Madden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brutus advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Madden manages to get to full guard.
Brutus looking to pass the guard.
Madden wants to sweep but no luck.
Brutus is working Madden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Madden wants to stand and escape but Brutus is having none of it.
Madden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brutus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brutus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Madden's head.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Brutus from controlling successfully.
Madden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brutus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brutus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brutus advances to half guard.
Madden taking some punishment here, with Brutus in his half guard.
Madden is trying to stand up here but Brutus is controlling him well.
Madden actively working from the bottom here.
Brutus working the head and body with strikes.
Brutus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brutus working over Madden with some ground and pound. Madden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Madden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brutus scores a takedown into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Brutus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brutus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Brutus!
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energy
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RATING
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