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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enu Deathcrush (ranked 951 p4p, 1050 weight class) and Borislav Marusic (ranked 85 p4p, 91 weight class). Marusic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Babl Gam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Enu Deathcrush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borislav Marusic!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deathcrush moves out of range of the strikes.
Deathcrush blocks a jab.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
As Marusic tries to get set, Deathcrush tries to push him back and clinch up but Marusic manages to avoid the attempt.
Deathcrush lands a body shot.
Marusic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marusic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Deathcrush moves into the clinch.
Deathcrush turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deathcrush manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathcrush is putting a hurting on Marusic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deathcrush lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a big right hand but Marusic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic is trying to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Marusic is trying to control Deathcrush's posture but Deathcrush avoids it.
Deathcrush looks up at the clock and then as Marusic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Deathcrush smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marusic tries to bench press Deathcrush off him but Deathcrush keeps the position.
Marusic is still trying to improve position.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
Marusic is looking to regain half guard here but Deathcrush keeps moving and retains side control.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marusic wants to control but Deathcrush postures up.
A lull in the action here as Deathcrush stalls from top position.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marusic to see if he's OK.
Marusic struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deathcrush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four 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.
Deathcrush working away.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic tries to buck Deathcrush off but Deathcrush is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic is looking for a sweep.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deathcrush tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marusic's legs.
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deathcrush grinds an elbow into Marusic's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush 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.
Marusic misses with a double jab
and Deathcrush counters with a left to the body.
Marusic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Marusic scores with a nice head shot.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Marusic misses.
A quick step to the side and Deathcrush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marusic. Deathcrush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?
Deathcrush has managed to clinch.
Marusic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deathcrush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deathcrush can't find room to land a body shot as Marusic controls the action.
Deathcrush has a couple of punches blocked by Marusic.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marusic throws a head punch that misses.
Deathcrush jumps guard.
Marusic throwing strikes but missing.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Marusic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marusic passes Deathcrush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marusic trying to control the pace.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marusic is looking to advance position but Deathcrush won't allow it.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep. Marusic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marusic wants to free his trapped foot but Deathcrush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marusic is trying to control. Deathcrush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deathcrush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marusic.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Marusic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marusic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marusic's best efforts.
Deathcrush trying to hold on to Marusic's head to control him but Marusic postures up.
Marusic throwing shots but Deathcrush is blocking nicely.
Deathcrush is in trouble now - Marusic has advanced to mount!
Marusic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marusic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marusic working Deathcrush over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush tries to lock up and control but Marusic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deathcrush gets back to half guard.
Marusic is taking a breather. Deathcrush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marusic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deathcrush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marusic scores with a body shot.
Marusic moves away from the strike by Deathcrush.
Marusic swings for the body but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
Marusic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marusic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Deathcrush - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marusic as Deathcrush shoots in.
Marusic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Deathcrush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marusic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deathcrush somewhat.
Deathcrush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marusic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Deathcrush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic throws an overhand right that lands on Deathcrush's shoulder, as Deathcrush tries to avoid the shot.
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Deathcrush wants to clinch up but Marusic keeps it at a distance.
Deathcrush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marusic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathcrush.
Marusic takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a body punch but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marusic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marusic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deathcrush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush looks to land a left hand but Marusic moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marusic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marusic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deathcrush scores with a hook to the body. Marusic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Marusic tries to clinch up but Deathcrush circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
A left lands for Marusic.
Nice uppercut there from Marusic.
Marusic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marusic wants it to stay on the feet.
Marusic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deathcrush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marusic is trying to control but can't.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush wants to control but Marusic is keeping him busy.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Marusic dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush is looking to take a break and control but Marusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deathcrush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marusic gets full guard.
Deathcrush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there.
Deathcrush chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush throws a big right hand that misses.
Deathcrush advances position into side control!
Marusic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush scoring with punches from side control.
Deathcrush is trying to ground and pound but Marusic uses the momentary lack of control by Deathcrush to regain half guard.
Marusic trying to hold on to Deathcrush's head to control him but Deathcrush postures up.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borislav Marusic.
I think Marusic 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Borislav Marusic!
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