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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 233 p4p, 1350 weight class) and Carlos Marcos (ranked 14 p4p, 82 weight class). Brett Shoenfeld has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Marcos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marcos looking to control.
Shoenfeld forces his way into half guard.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Marcos is a slippery customer.
Marcos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcos keeps working.
Shoenfeld trying to mount his opponent but Marcos defends it.
Marcos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shoenfeld in particular looking to stall.
Marcos trying to control but Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld wants to pass to mount but Marcos is defending the position.
Marcos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marcos is doing well to control the position and prevent Shoenfeld from advancing to side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld fails to land the takedown.
Shoenfeld backing away here, and Marcos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Shoenfeld. Beautiful body shot.
Marcos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld backing away here, and Marcos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shoenfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shoenfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoenfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Marcos slips a jab from Shoenfeld.
Marcos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcos showed some decent athleticism there.
Shoenfeld tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld trying to hold on to Marcos's head to control him but Marcos postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Marcos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shoenfeld has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shoenfeld's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shoenfeld definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoenfeld tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
Marcos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoenfeld avoid being mounted?
Marcos wants to take a breather but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Marcos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoenfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld 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.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld 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.
Marcos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld dives in and grabs Marcos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcos pushes down on Shoenfeld's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Shoenfeld misses its intended target.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoenfeld misses with a looping right.
Shoenfeld shoots in but Marcos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shoenfeld is defended easily by Marcos.
Marcos tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shoenfeld throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoenfeld misses with a hook
and Marcos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld is trying to maintain the position but Marcos is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to control. Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carlos Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marcos controlling from mount.
Shoenfeld is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcos has a good base and remains in mount.
Marcos looking to control but Shoenfeld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoenfeld is squirming around, avoiding Marcos's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Marcos stalling.
Marcos tries to pass to full mount but Shoenfeld defends it.
Marcos is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marcos in particular looking to stall.
Shoenfeld is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcos's back!
Shoenfeld looking for the choke but no joy.
Marcos just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shoenfeld biding his time, controlling Marcos.
Marcos just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos staying busy and making it hard for Shoenfeld to control.
Shoenfeld gets his hands free as Marcos looks to control.
Shoenfeld looking for the RNC.
Good control from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marcos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shoenfeld has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marcos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Marcos right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Marcos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shoenfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Shoenfeld throws a series of punches but Marcos moves out of range.
Shoenfeld bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marcos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marcos!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Marcos's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Marcos is having none of it.
Shoenfeld controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcos wants to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Shoenfeld moves to back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Marcos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shoenfeld controlling well, preventing Marcos from escaping the position.
Shoenfeld is looking for a rear naked choke here but Marcos reverses the position brilliantly into Shoenfeld's guard!
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoenfeld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Marcos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Marcos 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.
Marcos won't allow Shoenfeld to sweep him here.
Shoenfeld controls Marcos momentarily but Marcos frees himself.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position.
Shoenfeld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld clearly takes 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.
Shoenfeld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marcos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shoenfeld's best efforts.
Marcos wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marcos!
Shoenfeld controlling the position easily from mount.
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Marcos's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos tries to hold on but Shoenfeld postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marcos has given up his back. Will we see Shoenfeld going for some submissions?
Shoenfeld is riding his opponent, not letting Marcos buck him off.
Shoenfeld goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marcos escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Shoenfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcos can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Marcos sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is trying to control but can't.
Marcos not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos trying to control the action but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Marcos is thwarting Shoenfeld's attempts to control the position.
Marcos prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.
Marcos is trying to work for a kimura but Shoenfeld is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos tries to pass to full mount but Shoenfeld defends it.
Shoenfeld tries to roll over but Marcos keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Shoenfeld won't allow Marcos to pass to mount.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Marcos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shoenfeld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shoenfeld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Shoenfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld had his way with Carlos Marcos in that round.
That's time! Shoenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shoenfeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shoenfeld misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shoenfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shoenfeld.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoenfeld scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marcos trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is looking to stall here but Marcos recovers full guard.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Marcos is keeping him busy.
Marcos sneaks back into half guard.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Marcos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcos is holding on for now.
Marcos is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Marcos is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
Shoenfeld trying to advance position but Marcos counters by regaining guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcos slips a straight right by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld throws a series of strikes that have Marcos backpedaling.
Marcos moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoenfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shoenfeld moves away from the strike by Marcos.
Shoenfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shoenfeld throws a right hand that Marcos ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcos also avoids with ease.
Marcos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcos slips under a jab from Shoenfeld.
Marcos wants to counter the offense by Shoenfeld and move into the clinch position.
Marcos slips under a jab from Shoenfeld.
Marcos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shoenfeld defends it well.
Marcos throws a low kick but Shoenfeld moves out of range easily.
Marcos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoenfeld swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Brett Shoenfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoenfeld to score with a decent uppercut.
Shoenfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos gets caught flat footed, as Shoenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving.
Carlos Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brett Shoenfeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shoenfeld uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoenfeld has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Brett Shoenfeld made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pound Town INC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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