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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Poehler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleb Poehler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Poehler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez looks for a takedown but Poehler sprawls well.
Poehler misses with the combination.
Poehler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poehler misses with a double jab.
Marquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Poehler is just out of range.
Poehler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poehler scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rasheed Marquez has been cut.
Poehler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poehler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez.
Marquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poehler is fending him off so far but Marquez persists. Nope, Poehler circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marquez is defended easily by Poehler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poehler misses with a few strikes there.
Poehler misses with a few strikes there.
Poehler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Poehler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poehler throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poehler.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poehler defends it nicely.
Poehler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Poehler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poehler lands a nice shot to the body.
Poehler misses with a series of wild punches.
Poehler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poehler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Poehler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Poehler.
Poehler works over Marquez's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poehler stalks Marquez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marquez's face. Marquez staggers backwards, shaken.
Marquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Poehler misses.
Marquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poehler throws a combination. Marquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poehler.
Poehler cracks a nice hook into Marquez's ribs.
Poehler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poehler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Caleb Poehler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poehler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poehler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poehler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Poehler.
Poehler with a hook.
Marquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poehler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marquez is in Poehler's guard.
Marquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poehler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marquez wants to control from the top but Poehler keeps moving.
Poehler wants to stand and escape but Marquez is having none of it.
Marquez thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poehler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Poehler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poehler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Poehler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Marquez's cut.
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.
Marquez dodges the punch combination from Poehler.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poehler misses with a wild combination.
Poehler misses with the combination.
Marquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poehler stuffs the takedown.
Marquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poehler's waist but Poehler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marquez off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poehler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poehler digs a good hook to Marquez's body.
Marquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poehler moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poehler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poehler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Poehler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marquez backs up against the cage.
Poehler blocks a head kick by Marquez.
Poehler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Poehler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marquez momentarily.
Poehler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poehler cracks Marquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poehler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poehler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Poehler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marquez.
Marquez working the strikes but Poehler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez wants to free his trapped foot but Poehler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poehler's thigh. Poehler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Marquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marquez throwing strikes from guard but Poehler blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
Marquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poehler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marquez throws and elbow that misses. Poehler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marquez's guard. Nice move by Poehler!
Poehler preventing the sweep.
Poehler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Poehler throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Marquez tries to clinch up.
Marquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poehler's waist but Poehler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marquez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poehler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poehler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A lazy left from Poehler finds it's target.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Poehler tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poehler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poehler misses with the combination.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses.
Poehler throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Poehler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Marquez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poehler looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Rasheed Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poehler throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Poehler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poehler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Marquez with that takedown attempt.
Marquez throws a combination that misses
and Poehler counters with a two punch combo.
Poehler throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.
Poehler works Marquez's body with a nice hook.
Poehler misses with a two punch combination.
Poehler lands with a cross.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poehler avoids it really well and circles away.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Poehler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poehler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Poehler misses.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Poehler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poehler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez.
Poehler misses with a few strikes there.
Marquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poehler is fending him off so far but Marquez persists. Nope, Poehler circles away and we're back to standing.
Marquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Poehler throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Poehler misses with a two punch combination.
Marquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poehler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poehler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marquez lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck for Marquez with that takedown attempt.
Marquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poehler lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Marquez misses
and Poehler counters with a two punch combo.
Caleb Poehler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poehler misses with a double jab.
Marquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poehler.
Poehler misses with a double jab.
Poehler misses with a wild body shot.
Marquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Poehler as Marquez shoots in.
A head kick misses from Marquez.
Marquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poehler lands with a nice body punch.
Poehler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poehler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poehler swivels and escapes.
Poehler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Poehler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marquez swings for the body but Poehler moves out of range.
Poehler lands a nice shot to the body.
Marquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poehler tries to avoid it but Marquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poehler to the ground. Poehler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poehler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Poehler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Poehler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poehler lands a lovely overhand right.
Poehler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marquez has his takedown stuffed
and Poehler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poehler throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Caleb Poehler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poehler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
Poehler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poehler misses with a few strikes there.
Marquez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marquez wants to clinch.
Rasheed Marquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marquez throws a head kick but Poehler moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquez moves forwards but Poehler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poehler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poehler moves away.
Marquez dodges the punch combination from Poehler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Poehler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poehler 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Poehler!
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energy
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