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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakai Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakai Marshall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakai Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carroll misses with a head kick.
Marshall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carroll throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily.
Carroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Carroll.
A head kick misses from Carroll.
Carroll tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Carroll.
A head kick misses from Carroll.
Carroll throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall takes the fight into the clinch.
Carroll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Carroll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Carroll is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carroll's efforts to push away.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall tries to break free but Carroll pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall wants to get back to striking at distance but Carroll won't allow it.
Marshall jumps into guard, dragging Carroll to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marshall kicks Carroll off and gets to his feet.
Carroll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Carroll moves out of range.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses.
Carroll leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carroll as he jumps to the side.
Matthew Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakai Marshall.
A head kick misses from Carroll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Carroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Carroll.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Carroll.
Carroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carroll sprawls well. Carroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Carroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carroll working hard to break the clinch.
Carroll is pressed up against the cage. Marshall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carroll down to the mat. Carroll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Carroll.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Carroll.
A head kick misses from Carroll.
A head kick misses from Carroll.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses.
Carroll is breathing heavily.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Carroll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carroll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall has managed to clinch.
Marshall manages to pull guard.
Marshall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carroll!
Marshall controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakai Marshall 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marshall has Carroll up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carroll is defending well.
Carroll managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall.
A short right from Marshall.
Marshall is working for takedown but Carroll is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carroll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall pulls Carroll into guard.
Marshall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carroll off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marshall clinches up with Carroll and pushes him back against the cage.
Carroll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll tries to break free but Marshall pushes him back against the cage.
Carroll tries to pull guard but Marshall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carroll can't break the clinch.
Carroll can't break the clinch.
Carroll is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carroll avoiding damage as Marshall throws knees to the body.
Marshall keeps control of Carroll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall is trying to push Carroll away but Carroll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carroll uses from the top position.
Carroll would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Carroll defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carroll wants to stand and escape but instead Marshall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Carroll is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marshall wants to work for an arm triangle but Carroll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marshall postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Carroll to stand up.
Carroll throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall moves into the clinch successfully.
Carroll is trying to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carroll is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall trying to control the position here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marshall. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carroll manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall passes Carroll's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakai Marshall 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. This is the final round!
Marshall blocks a head kick by Carroll.
Marshall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carroll swivels and escapes.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall dives in and grabs Carroll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carroll pushes down on Marshall's head and hops out.
Matthew Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakai Marshall.
Carroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Carroll.
Marshall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carroll is fending him off so far but Marshall persists. Nope, Carroll circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Carroll.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carroll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Carroll.
Carroll throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carroll throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Carroll.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Carroll.
Carroll plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marshall moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall is trying to break free.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carroll's efforts to push away.
Carroll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall jumps guard and drags Carroll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carroll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carroll wants to get up but he can't break Marshall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carroll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carroll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carroll wants to get up but he can't break Marshall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marshall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Carroll wants to stand but Marshall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matthew Carroll just wasn't active enough.
Marshall darts in and clinches Carroll up against the cage.
Marshall wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marshall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carroll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall jumps into guard, dragging Carroll to the mat.
Nakai Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall works his way into full mount!
Marshall gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew Carroll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakai Marshall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carroll misses with a head kick.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carroll sprawls well. Carroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakai Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshall 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakai Marshall!
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energy
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