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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIco Marlazonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nat Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichols has chosen Here Comes The Boom as his entrance music. RIco Marlazonez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nat Nichols's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, RIco Marlazonez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nat Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Nichols as Marlazonez shoots in.
Marlazonez shoots in and drives through. Nichols sprawls well.
Marlazonez misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIco Marlazonez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols tries to clinch up but Marlazonez circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlazonez misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marlazonez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlazonez circles away.
Marlazonez forces Nichols back against the cage and clinches.
Nichols is pressed up against the cage. Marlazonez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nichols down to the mat. Nichols avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlazonez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlazonez tries for a takedown but Nichols sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nichols is looking to clinch but Marlazonez is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Marlazonez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nichols which made him look bad.
Marlazonez is breathing heavily.
Marlazonez throws a shot from downtown. Nichols moves away and avoids it.
Marlazonez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick and Marlazonez moves out of range easily.
Nichols tries to clinch but Marlazonez moves out of range.
Nichols tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marlazonez counters with a shoot takedown. Nichols fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols has his foot on Marlazonez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marlazonez works his way back into a safe position though.
Nichols thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marlazonez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nichols has momentary wrist control but Marlazonez slips an elbow through the middle.
Marlazonez postures up.
Nichols working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlazonez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlazonez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlazonez controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlazonez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nichols avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marlazonez slips nicely into half guard.
Nichols pushes Marlazonez off and gets back to his feet.
Marlazonez gets a clinch.
Nichols connects with a knee to the head.
Marlazonez working hard to break the clinch.
Nichols stops a takedown attempt from Marlazonez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Nichols misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marlazonez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marlazonez tries to circle away but Nichols has him pinned against the cage.
Marlazonez avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Nichols jumps guard but Marlazonez stands there with Nichols around his waist. Nichols gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlazonez dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Marlazonez wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Nichols.
Nichols is pressed up against the cage. Marlazonez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nichols down to the mat. Nichols avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlazonez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nichols tries to clinch
and Marlazonez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marlazonez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlazonez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIco Marlazonez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch but Marlazonez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marlazonez avoids the head kick by Nichols.
Marlazonez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nichols tries to clinch but Marlazonez moves out of range.
RIco Marlazonez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlazonez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marlazonez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichols.
Marlazonez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nichols swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols tries to clinch but Marlazonez is having none of it.
Nichols wants to clinch up but Marlazonez keeps it at a distance.
Marlazonez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marlazonez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIco Marlazonez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlazonez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marlazonez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nichols circles away.
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.
Marlazonez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nichols as he avoids it easily.
Nichols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marlazonez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marlazonez shoots in but no luck this time.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
RIco Marlazonez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichols throws a leg kick but Marlazonez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marlazonez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nichols as he jumps to the side.
Marlazonez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichols.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols has Marlazonez pressed against the cage.
Nichols wants to stall.
Nichols misses with a knee to the head.
Nichols jumps guard.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Marlazonez from controlling successfully.
Nichols is working an open guard so Marlazonez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nichols closes the distance looking to clinch
so Marlazonez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez stops Nichols from standing up.
Nichols is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlazonez is aware though and is defending well.
Marlazonez trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Marlazonez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Marlazonez circles away.
Marlazonez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIco Marlazonez dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marlazonez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Nichols as Marlazonez shoots in.
Nichols closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nichols unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marlazonez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Nichols.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but Marlazonez blocks it.
Nichols content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nichols has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marlazonez uses from the top position.
Marlazonez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nichols has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlazonez has managed to get both his arms back between Nichols's legs - danger averted.
Marlazonez pushes down on Nichols's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marlazonez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlazonez shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Marlazonez circles away.
Nichols looks to clinch
and Marlazonez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Nichols tries to hold on but Marlazonez postures up.
Marlazonez controlling the position easily from mount.
Nichols is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is in a horrible position here. Marlazonez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marlazonez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nichols wants to control but Marlazonez is having none of it.
Nichols is squirming around, avoiding Marlazonez's attempts to control the action.
Marlazonez working for a guillotine from mount but Nichols is in no mood to give up.
Marlazonez thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marlazonez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nichols is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nichols is desperately trying to improve his position but Marlazonez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marlazonez lands a heavy elbow.
Marlazonez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nichols really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlazonez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nichols can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nichols wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nat Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RIco Marlazonez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marlazonez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
RIco Marlazonez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marlazonez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RIco Marlazonez!
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energy
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RATING
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