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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Marsh (ranked 4565 p4p, 4714 weight class) and Conman McNuggets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm 18 155 0 - 0 - 0 |
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174 cm 25 153 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt Good kicks Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Marsh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conman McNuggets! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McNuggets instigates a clinch. Marsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNuggets tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marsh just stands there and leans against the cage. McNuggets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McNuggets tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marsh defends well and McNuggets ends up having to push Marsh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Marsh tries for a takedown but McNuggets circles away easily and McNuggets counters with a left and a right that stings Marsh. McNuggets shoots in for a takedown but Marsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Liam Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conman McNuggets. McNuggets checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A punch combination from Marsh misses. Marsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McNuggets moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off. McNuggets is looking to clinch but Marsh is avoiding it.
Marsh drives through and clinches with McNuggets against the cage.
McNuggets jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marsh walks away with a smile on his face. McNuggets gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Marsh throws a series of punches but McNuggets moves out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McNuggets shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNuggets shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well. Marsh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McNuggets napping and manages to drive through into side control! McNuggets being controlled for a moment. Marsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. This is a sustained period of stalling by Marsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Check out the look on Marsh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McNuggets struggling a bit here. Marsh just content to control the position. McNuggets is trying to control Marsh's posture but Marsh avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marsh staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marsh has knee on belly and moves into mount. McNuggets is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsh has a good base and remains in mount. Marsh looking to control and managing it successfully. McNuggets is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McNuggets can do anything to dispel that myth. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Marsh controlling the position easily from mount. McNuggets is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marsh controlling the position easily from mount. Marsh continues to hold on tight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Marsh dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McNuggets gets a clinch. Marsh pulls McNuggets into guard.
Marsh is looking for a triangle but McNuggets pushes his legs off easily.
McNuggets has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marsh is proving hard to escape from. McNuggets throws a strike but Marsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McNuggets tries to land a sweep but no joy. Marsh's corner is telling him to maintain position. McNuggets wants to stand and escape but Marsh is having none of it. Marsh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McNuggets's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marsh not doing much here.
Marsh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McNuggets! Marsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. McNuggets is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Marsh controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McNuggets's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Marsh controlling the position easily from mount. Marsh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McNuggets for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McNuggets tries to lock up and control but Marsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. McNuggets is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsh has a good base and remains in mount. Marsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. McNuggets wants to hold on but Marsh pushes him away. Marsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McNuggets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. McNuggets tries to hold on but Marsh pushes him away. McNuggets is working to get back to half guard.
Marsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Marsh continues to stall. Marsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNuggets can do to turn this around? McNuggets is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Marsh dominated that second round. That's time! Marsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! McNuggets fails with a takedown attempt. Liam Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McNuggets tries to keep at a distance but Marsh has taken the fight into the clinch. McNuggets pulls Marsh into guard.
Marsh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Marsh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marsh passes McNuggets's right leg, so he's now in half guard. McNuggets wants to control but Marsh is keeping busy.
Marsh passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. McNuggets can't escape the position.
Marsh controlling from the full mount. McNuggets is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Marsh looking to control and managing it successfully. More hug and hope from Marsh. McNuggets working to try and regain half guard.
That's two 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. Marsh controlling the position easily from mount. McNuggets wants to hold on but Marsh pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Liam Marsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McNuggets tries to hold on but Marsh pushes him away. Marsh controlling from the full mount. Further stalling from Marsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McNuggets is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsh has a good base and remains in mount. Marsh controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McNuggets tries to lock up and control but Marsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Marsh showed his dominance in that final round. Well Marsh 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Marsh!
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