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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gargan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gargan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7TkzqrAdE8. Jesus Marquez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 London, Jesus Marquez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Gargan! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gargan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marquez throws out the jab. Marquez misses with a hook
and Gargan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gargan. Gargan stands up from Marquez's guard - Gargan perhaps looking for a knockout. Gargan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Marquez keeping moving, preventing Gargan from controlling successfully. Marquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gargan is aware though and is defending well. Gargan pushing down on Marquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action! Marquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gargan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Gargan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marquez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gargan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gargan. Gargan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gargan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gargan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gargan is nestled in close to Marquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Marquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gargan on the ground. Gargan thows a huge punch but Marquez dodges it nicely.
Gargan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Marquez desperately trying to maintain half guard. Gargan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gargan passes the guard and advances to mount! Gargan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marquez is looking to escape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gargan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marquez is surviving well by controlling Gargan's body position as best he can. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gargan working away from the top, dropping strikes. Gargan landing strikes from the mount. Gargan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marquez is surviving well by controlling Gargan's body position as best he can. Marquez is looking to improve his position but Gargan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gargan with a couple of short strikes. Gargan raining down hammerfists from mount. Gargan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gargan extends the arm and Marquez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Gargan! A less than humble Anthony Gargan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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