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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Nero!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshall sprawls well. He's pushed Nero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshall is looking to clinch but Nero is avoiding it.
Marshall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nero!
Nero is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marshall with the ground and pound from mount.
Nero is working to get back to half guard.
Marshall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nero tries to buck Marshall off but he can't manage it.
Marshall controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marshall controlling from mount.
Nero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nero tries to hold on but Marshall pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nero tries to hold on but Marshall postures up.
Marshall controlling his opponent.
Marshall avoids the attempt from Nero to control.
Nero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control the pace but Nero is squirming around nicely.
Marshall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall avoids the attempt from Nero to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall content just to control the position here.
Marshall looking to control but Nero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall misses with a series of wild punches.
Nero needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Marshall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nero is trying to work for a sweep but Marshall has mounted him!
Marshall avoids the attempt from Nero to control.
Nero is working to get back to half guard.
Marshall wants to control the pace but Nero is squirming around nicely.
Nero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nero is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marshall trying to control but Nero is having none of it.
Marshall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stu Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nero tries to hold on but Marshall pushes him away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nero has eaten all the pies!
Marshall controlling his opponent.
Nero is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero is squirming around, avoiding Marshall's attempts to control the action.
Marshall controlling from the full mount.
Nero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stu Marshall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nero tries for a takedown but Marshall circles away easily
and Marshall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marshall thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nero.
Marshall is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nero tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stu Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshall. Marshall obviously looking to wear him down.
Nero slips a straight right by Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Marshall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
Marshall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nero sprawls well initially but Marshall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marshall escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marshall tries to score with a low kick but Nero moves his leg out of the way.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
Nero slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nero wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Marshall tries to clinch but Nero moves out of range.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Nero wants to clinch but Marshall slips to the side
and Marshall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nero has him pressed against the ropes.
Nero taking a breather.
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by Nero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nero throws a head kick that misses.
Nero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nero shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
Nero tries to clinch up.
Marshall tries to score with a low kick but Nero moves his leg out of the way.
Marshall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nero tries to avoid it but Marshall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nero to the ground. Nero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nero throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Stu Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is looking to score with low kicks.
Nero shoots and misses
and Marshall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall gets to his feet - Nero follows without any prompting.
Marshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nero is retaining full guard.
Nero tries to strike from the bottom.
Nero is looking to sweep but instead, Marshall has passed into half guard.
Marshall prevents Nero from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall working the head and body with strikes.
Nero pushes Marshall off looking to stand but Marshall dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall wants to stand up but Nero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nero is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
Nero wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Nero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Javier Nero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Stu Marshall!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Stu Marshall!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Stu Marshall!
Stu Marshall wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Stu Marshall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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