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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roan Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roan Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
Marshall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marshall showed some decent athleticism there.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lytle keeps working.
Marshall tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lytle controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall wants to free his trapped foot but Lytle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lytle defending well though.
Marshall prevents Lytle from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lytle with a poor takedown
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big head kick from Marshall and Lytle is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Eric Lytle has been cut.
Marshall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall postures up in Lytle's guard and throws a big left but Lytle blocks it.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Lytle has wrist control.
Marshall is fighting to break Lytle's control of his arms but Lytle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Lytle 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body. Lytle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lytle misses with a combination
and Marshall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marshall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lytle's half guard.
Marshall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lytle is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control.
Lytle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roan Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lytle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Marshall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lytle takes a step back to recover.
Marshall scores with a head kick.
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marshall is trying to get an arm triangle but Lytle is defending well.
Marshall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lytle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marshall's guard! Nice work there by Lytle!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lytle defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lytle is aware though and is defending well.
Lytle stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Lytle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lytle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marshall on the ground.
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Lytle pushes his legs off easily.
Lytle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Lytle from controlling successfully.
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lytle defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lytle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marshall wants to stand and escape but Lytle is having none of it.
Lytle postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lytle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lytle trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lytle shoots and misses
and Marshall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lytle's guard.
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Lytle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard.
Marshall has his foot on Lytle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lytle works his way back into a safe position though.
Lytle gets to his feet - Marshall follows without any prompting.
Lytle misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marshall pushing down on Lytle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lytle trying to control here.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lytle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lytle tries to get out of the position.
Marshall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lytle!
Roan Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lytle tries to hold on but Marshall pushes him away.
Marshall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall with good strikes from the mount here!
Lytle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roan Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Lytle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lytle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Lytle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Lytle tries to clinch
and Marshall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marshall.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lytle is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lytle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marshall, into his guard.
Lytle stands up over Marshall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Lytle controlling him for the moment.
Marshall has momentary wrist control but Lytle slips an elbow through the middle.
Marshall has his foot on Lytle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lytle works his way back into a safe position though.
Lytle lands a couple of elbows.
Marshall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Lytle throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lytle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lytle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lytle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lytle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lytle's guard.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lytle's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall won't allow Lytle to get back to his feet.
Lytle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Lytle has wrist control.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Lytle.
Lytle throws a combination that misses
and Marshall counters with a big head kick but Lytle shrugs it off.
Lytle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lytle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lytle.
Lytle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lytle's half guard.
Lytle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roan Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roan Marshall!
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RATING
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