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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Marksman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille ONeal (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Marksman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shaquille ONeal!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marksman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeal avoids it really well and circles away.
ONeal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marksman tries to clinch but ONeal moves out of range.
Marksman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ONeal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
ONeal is looking for a sweep. Marksman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marksman wants to take a breather but ONeal is having none of it.
ONeal wants to get back to his feet.
ONeal is looking to improve his position.
ONeal keeping hold of Marksman's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marksman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marksman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ONeal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marksman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marksman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ONeal feints and as Marksman raises his hands in defense, ONeal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marksman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Marksman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ONeal is aware though and is defending well.
ONeal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marksman is breathing heavily.
ONeal controlling from the top position.
ONeal won't allow Marksman to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marksman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ONeal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ONeal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like ONeal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shaquille ONeal.
Marksman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ONeal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Marksman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marksman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
ONeal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
ONeal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille ONeal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ONeal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marksman keeping moving, preventing ONeal from controlling successfully.
Marksman trying to keep a closed guard but ONeal is proving a slippery customer.
Marksman wants to sweep here but ONeal controlling him for the moment.
Marksman is trying to keep ONeal in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ONeal landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal postures up.
ONeal stays in close to Marksman's body and controls the position.
Marksman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
ONeal is staying active underneath Marksman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ONeal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ONeal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marksman pulls his head out easily.
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.
Marksman prevents ONeal from standing back up.
Marksman wants to get back to his feet.
ONeal is looking to escape.
Marksman is looking to take a break and control but ONeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marksman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ONeal gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Marksman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ONeal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marksman is trying to control ONeal's posture but ONeal avoids it.
Marksman is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marksman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ONeal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marksman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that ONeal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ONeal scores with a head kick.
ONeal rushes Marksman and presses him up against the cage.
ONeal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marksman walks away with a smile on his face. ONeal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marksman avoids the head kick by ONeal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marksman drives through and clinches with ONeal against the cage.
Marksman drags the fight down to the ground.
Marksman working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille ONeal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
ONeal scores a takedown into full mount!
ONeal is trying to control here but Marksman has managed to regain half guard.
ONeal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marksman pushes ONeal off looking to stand but ONeal dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaquille ONeal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marksman trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marksman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ONeal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ONeal's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marksman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Marksman looking to hold on to the position here but ONeal rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Marksman won't allow ONeal to sweep him here.
Marksman trying to control but ONeal is working from the bottom.
Marksman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ONeal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ONeal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
ONeal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marksman tries for a takedown but ONeal circles away easily
and ONeal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ONeal.
Marksman wants to sweep but no luck.
Marksman tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marksman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ONeal defends it easily.
Marksman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marksman has a closed guard, preventing ONeal from standing up.
Marksman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marksman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
ONeal is trying to escape the mount.
Marksman controlling from mount.
ONeal is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille ONeal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ONeal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille ONeal!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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