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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Manning tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marshall prevents Manning from standing back up.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.
Manning avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is in trouble now - Marshall has advanced to mount!
Marshall controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manning will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manning has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Manning's guard.
Manning has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall tries to break the clinch but Manning is controlling the position.
Manning wants a takedown but no success here.
Marshall decides to pull guard.
Marshall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manning's guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marshall misses with a shot to the body
and Manning counters with a three punch combo that has Marshall backing up. Marshall nods at Manning to acknowledge the strikes.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Manning tries to keep at a distance but Marshall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall gets caught napping as Manning dives in and scores a takedown. Marshall manages to retain guard.
Manning wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Manning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall looks winded!
Manning is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manning wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billy Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning fails to land the takedown.
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Marshall will probably get the nod.
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.
Marshall looking to score a takedown here. Manning is defending well but Marshall drives through and ends up in Manning's guard.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Marshall won't allow Manning to get back to his feet.
Manning is looking to stand back up but Marshall counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Manning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is trying to stand back up but Marshall is controlling him
Marshall trying to mount his opponent but Manning defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall stops Manning from getting back to his feet.
Marshall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marshall stands up and beckons Manning to join him on the feet.
Marshall closes the distance and pushes Manning back into the cage.
Manning fails to pull guard.
Marshall is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manning can't fight it off and eventually Marshall manages to take the fight to the floor. Manning looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marshall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a takedown into Manning's guard.
Manning wants to stand but Marshall is controlling the position.
Manning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manning pushes Marshall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall pushes Manning up against the cage in a clinch.
Manning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Manning wants to stand but Marshall is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall is stalling in the full guard.
Marshall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marshall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marshall has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Manning is trying to keep an underhook but Marshall manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Manning pushes Marshall off and gets back to his feet.
Stefan Manning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Stefan Manning has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning gets caught napping as Marshall dives in and scores a takedown. Manning manages to retain guard.
Marshall trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Marshall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manning manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet.
Manning is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manning to the ground. Marshall is now in Manning's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall is standing up over Manning. Manning looks to escape but Marshall dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning sneaks back into half guard.
Billy Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Marshall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Manning manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marshall gets underhooks to prevent Manning's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Manning regains guard.
Manning wriggles free and stands up.
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marshall postures up.
Marshall stays in close to Manning's body and controls the position.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning wriggles free and stands up.
Stefan Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Marshall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Marshall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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