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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade drives through and clinches with Stanfield against the cage.
Slade avoiding damage.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade lands a shot to the body.
Slade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stanfield.
Stanfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stanfield wants a takedown.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Slade.
Stanfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanfield looks gassed!
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stanfield up against the cage.
Slade lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Slade.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slade but Slade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slade thuds his right hand into Stanfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade jabs at Stanfield's body.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John Slade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade misses with the combination.
Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stanfield has time to react.
Slade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slade drops Stanfield with a beautiful combination! Stanfield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slade is looking for the KO!
Stanfield is rocked!
Slade takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slade.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slade scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade is leaning against Stanfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Slade to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
Stanfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slade is working Stanfield over against the cage.
Slade digs a right hand into Stanfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanfield's gas tank.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Slade gets through Stanfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Slade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanfields head.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Slade.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Slade.
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!
Slade pushes Stanfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stanfield up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slade avoids it really well and circles away.
Stanfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slade finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanfield's head.
Slade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slade is working Stanfield over against the cage.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade is leaning against Stanfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade is working Stanfield over against the cage.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slade gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stanfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slade smiles and moves away.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
Stanfield looks for a takedown but Slade sprawls well.
Stanfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slade lands with a right hand.
Slade moves into the clinch successfully.
Slade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield can't get the takedown.
Slade controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slade.
Slade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slade lands with a right to the head.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanfields head.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
Slade stalling in the clinch.
Slade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanfields head.
Slade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanfield can do to turn this around?
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Slade lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
Slade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Slade.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
Slade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stanfield up against the cage.
Slade lands with a right to the head.
Slade just leaning against Stanfield, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Slade to work.
Slade presses Stanfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade pushes Stanfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slade lands an uppercut.
Slade lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade works on Stanfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Slade has Stanfield pushed against the cage.
Slade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slade catches Stanfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slade throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Stanfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Slade which made him look bad.
Slade lands with an overhand left.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanfield dives in and grabs Slade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slade pushes down on Stanfield's head and hops out.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slade jabs Stanfield right on the nose. Stanfield blinks but takes it well.
Slade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanfield at a distance.
Slade scores with a nice right hand.
Slade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slade has Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stanfield or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
John Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slade presses Stanfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stanfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slade lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slade pinned against the cage. Slade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade digs a right hand into Stanfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanfield's gas tank.
John Slade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Slade to work.
Slade pushes Stanfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slade lands a body shot.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Slade digs a right hand underneath Stanfield's ribcage. Stanfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slade just leaning against Stanfield, taking a breather.
Stanfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slade scores with a nice strike.
Stanfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stanfield.
Slade with a nice cross.
Stanfield is trying desperately to land a takedown but Slade is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stanfield.
Slade stalks Stanfield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanfield's face. Stanfield staggers backwards, shaken.
Slade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanfield on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Slade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slade 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Slade!
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