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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Solade (ranked 2869 p4p, 3737 weight class) and Marlon Lag (ranked 312 p4p, 393 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donny Solade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Lag!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solade with a poor takedown
so Lag counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lag can do anything to dispel that myth.
Solade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Solade lands a nice short elbow.
Solade throwing shots but Lag is blocking nicely.
Solade blocks the strikes from Lag.
Lag moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lag 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.
Lag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solade.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Solade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lag controlling Solade's posture.
Solade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solade being controlled here momentarily.
Lag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lag's head.
Lag trying to strike off his back.
Solade postures up.
Solade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solade throws a big elbow that misses.
Solade is looking to work some ground and pound but Lag has wrist control.
Lag trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solade has managed to get both his arms back between Lag's legs - danger averted.
Solade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lag is looking for a triangle but Solade pushes his legs off easily.
Solade throws a big elbow that misses.
Solade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solade trying to control the position from guard on top but Lag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solade's guard.
Solade controls Lag momentarily but Lag frees himself.
Lag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solade striking off his back but it's not causing Lag any problems.
Solade trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Solade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solade is breathing heavily.
Lag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lag works over Solade with some ground and pound from guard.
Lag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Lag stopping the sweep attempt from Solade.
Lag lands a couple of digs.
Solade doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Solade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Solade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lag defends well.
Solade trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Solade wants to sweep but no luck.
Lag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lag is working Solade over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solade striking from the bottom.
Lag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lag is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lag wants to control from the top but Solade keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon Lag will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lag gets caught napping as Solade dives in and scores a takedown. Lag manages to retain guard.
Solade is working Lag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donny Solade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lag has his foot on Solade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solade works his way back into a safe position though.
Lag trying to control the position.
Lag is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lag working over Solade with some ground and pound. Solade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solade throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Solade punching from the bottom.
Solade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Solade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Solade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lag's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solade distracts Lag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lag keeping moving, preventing Solade from controlling successfully.
Lag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lag trying to keep a closed guard but Solade is proving a slippery customer.
Lag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solade manages to get himself to full guard.
Lag tries to free his leg and advance position but Solade is retaining full guard.
Lag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solade looking for a guillotine here but Lag defends easily.
Solade will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Solade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Solade throwing short punches from the bottom.
Lag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solade's head.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Lag landing some decent shots from guard.
Solade will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lag postures up and lands a big shot to Solade's brow.
Solade throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solade 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.
Lag connects with a couple of short punches.
Solade strikes from his own guard.
Lag works over Solade with some ground and pound from guard.
Lag trying to control the position from guard on top but Solade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lag wants to control from the top but Solade keeps moving.
Lag working some strikes from top position.
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Solade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lag keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Solade's head.
Lag working some strikes from top position.
Solade has momentary wrist control but Lag slips an elbow through the middle.
Lag wants to get up but he can't break Solade's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lag not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lag lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Solade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Lag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Solade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lag feints and as Solade raises his hands in defense, Lag changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Solade looking to control.
Solade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solade wants to sweep here but Lag controlling him for the moment.
Solade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solade striking off his back but it's not causing Lag any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solade throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Solade keeping moving, preventing Lag from controlling successfully.
Lag might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Solade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solade throwing short punches from the bottom.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Solade keeping moving, preventing Lag from controlling successfully.
Lag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Solade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solade strikes from his own guard.
Solade will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lag pushes down on Solade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lag working the head and body with strikes.
Lag is nestled in close to Solade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lag trying to control from half guard but Solade is working away.
Lag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Solade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lag winds up and cracks Solade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solade flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lag connects with a nice short shot to Solade's temple.
Lag drops an elbow to the side of Solade's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lag connects with a nice short shot to Solade's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lag there.
Solade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lag is working away from the top position though.
Solade is looking to improve his position.
Lag slips a nice elbow through Solade's hands, connecting with Solade's forehead.
Solade is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Lag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lag lands a nice shot to the head.
Lag scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Solade?
Solade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solade is working hard here to advance position.
Lag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solade is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lag landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lag with good strikes from the mount here!
Lag wants to control the pace but Solade is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Solade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lag is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Solade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solade is squirming around, avoiding Lag's attempts to control the action.
Solade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lag with good strikes from the mount here!
Donny Solade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marlon Lag is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lag controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Lag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lag 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Lag!
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