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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Costa Ioannou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Warring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Costa Ioannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Warring!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannou has a takedown stuffed.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Warring shows good takedown defense.
Ioannou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Costa Ioannou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warring connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Ioannou misses its intended target.
Warring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ioannou moves in looking to clinch but Warring pushes him off.
Ioannou avoids the head kick by Warring.
Ioannou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warring misses with a low kick as Ioannou jumps back.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warring sprawls well. Warring wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ioannou gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ioannou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Warring.
Marcus Warring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou fails with the takedown.
Warring throws a body kick that misses
and Ioannou counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Warring misses.
Ioannou throws the kick towards the body but Warring avoids it.
Warring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ioannou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warring. That's going to slow Ioannou down.
Warring thows a leg kick but Ioannou checks it
and Ioannou counters with a series of strikes. Warring will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warring avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ioannou looks to throw the jab but Warring is out of range.
Ioannou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ioannou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ioannou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warring throws out the jab.
A low kick from Warring misses
and Ioannou counters with a left to the body.
Ioannou tries to clinch there but Warring circles away.
Warring scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioannou tries to close the distance and clinch but Warring swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ioannou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Warring misses its intended target.
Ioannou moves out of range of the leg kick from Warring.
Ioannou tries to clinch up but Warring circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcus Warring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ioannou blocks a leg kick.
Ioannou shoots in looking for a takedown but Warring manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ioannou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A clash of legs there as Warring blocks the low kick.
That kick from Warring tenderised Ioannou's leg. Ioannou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ioannou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warring tries to score with a low kick but Ioannou moves his leg out of the way.
Ioannou is looking to clinch.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Warring shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Warring is predictable there
and Ioannou counters with a nice leg kick.
Ioannou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warring jabs Ioannou right on the nose. Ioannou blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ioannou.
Ioannou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warring finds it's way round the side to connect with Ioannou's head.
Ioannou checks a leg kick nicely.
Ioannou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warring circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warring.
Nice uppercut lands for Warring. That snapped Ioannou's head back.
Ioannou walks into a jab.
Warring motions for Ioannou to come forward. Warring throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ioannou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ioannou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warring.
Warring tries a low kick but Ioannou avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ioannou.
Warring cracks the inside of Ioannou's front leg.
Warring connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ioannou fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warring throws a push kick but Ioannou slaps the foot to one side.
Warring staying out of range there.
Ioannou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches up with Warring, looking for a takedown. Ioannou pushes Warring against the cage but Warring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warring.
Ioannou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warring.
Ioannou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warring's waist but Warring gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ioannou off to one side.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Warring throws a head kick that misses.
Ioannou fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Warring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warring throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Warring dominated that round.
That's time! Ioannou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Warring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Warring blocks the low kick.
Ioannou goes for a double leg but Warring avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warring continues to drive forward.
Ioannou goes for a takedown attempt but Warring pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Warring avoids the head kick by Ioannou.
Warring pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ioannou back to the cage. Warring follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches up with Warring, looking for a takedown. Ioannou pushes Warring against the cage but Warring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Costa Ioannou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warring throws a leg kick but Ioannou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warring turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warring feints and then cracks Ioannou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ioannou down.
Warring scoring well with a low kick there.
Warring bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ioannou's head.
Warring tries to land a leg kick but Ioannou saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring wants to land a leg kick but Ioannou is out of range.
Warring scores with a punch to the head.
Ioannou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warring.
Warring tries to land a leg kick but Ioannou saw it coming and moves away.
Warring misses with a body kick.
Marcus Warring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ioannou avoids the head kick by Warring.
Ioannou is looking to clinch.
Ioannou tries for a takedown but Warring sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warring throws a low kick, looking for Ioannou's leg but Ioannou calmly moves out of range.
Warring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ioannou has a takedown stuffed.
Warring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warring throws a head kick that misses.
Warring shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warring throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warring throws a lazy right hand but Ioannou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring wants to land a leg kick but Ioannou is out of range.
Ioannou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Warring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ioannou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warring fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ioannou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warring sprawls well. Warring wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ioannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Warring throws a body kick that misses.
Warring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ioannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warring sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warring is looking to score with low kicks.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Marcus Warring is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Warring throws a leg kick but Ioannou checks it.
Ioannou avoids the head kick by Warring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou tries to clinch up.
Warring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warring as he jumps to the side.
Warring scores with a push kick.
Ioannou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warring's head.
Ioannou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa Ioannou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Warring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warring tries to work over Ioannou's front leg with a kick but Ioannou checks it.
Warring avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warring lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ioannou's sensitive parts.
Ioannou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ioannou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ioannou checks a leg kick.
Warring throws an off balance right hand
and Ioannou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou shoots in for a takedown but Warring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warring avoids the head kick by Ioannou.
Warring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warring wants it to stay on the feet.
Warring attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ioannou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ioannou stalks Warring and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Warring's face. Warring staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warring throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ioannou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ioannou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Warring. That one must have hurt.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Warring motions for Ioannou to come forward. Warring throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches up with Warring, looking for a takedown. Ioannou pushes Warring against the cage but Warring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ioannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warring sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ioannou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warring. Warring obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa Ioannou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warring misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Warring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warring 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 18:20
Judge William Gold scores the fight 18:20
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Warring!
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RATING
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