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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braylen Marshall (ranked 4018 p4p, 4021 weight class) and Roy Knox (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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192 cm 18 265 0 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm 18 265 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Brawler Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt Brawler Determined |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braylen Marshall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Knox! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall. Knox is looking for a sweep. Marshall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marshall but great work by Knox. Knox in the domination position with Marshall hanging on. Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't. Marshall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Marshall looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no! Knox controlling from mount. Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action. Marshall has given up his back here.
Knox not allowing Marshall to control his hands. Marshall is in bad spot here.
Knox avoiding Marshall 's attempts to control his hands. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knox is trying to control but Marshall is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knox wants to finish this one by submission but Marshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Knox. Marshall gets back to half guard. Marshall is trying to get back to full guard. Knox is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Marshall trying to control here.
Marshall controlling the position well. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Marshall tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox moves nicely into side control. Knox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Knox laying and praying for a moment but Marshall takes advantage and regains half guard. Knox wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well. Knox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knox. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Marshall trying to control but Knox postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Knox dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marshall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Marshall is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Knox is looking to control Marshall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knox moves into full guard.
Knox has an active guard here but Marshall has managed to pass into half guard.
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Marshall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Knox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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. Knox works his way to full guard. Good work. Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marshall looking to control but instead Knox has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Knox wants to get back to full guard. Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall. Knox trying to control but Marshall postures up.
Knox is not content to let Marshall control the position.
That's four 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Marshall fails with a takedown attempt. Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Braylen Marshall will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Knox getting side control. Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Knox is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Knox won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Marshall off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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