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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazerus Wheelright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey's entrance music is One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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152 lbs
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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Garvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lazerus Wheelright!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheelright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garvey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wheelright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wheelright's back!
Garvey wants to control but Wheelright is keeping busy.
Wheelright trying to control but not successfully.
Wheelright is really stuck here.
Wheelright keeps trying to improve his position.
Will Garvey go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Garvey can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garvey's guard. Nice work there by Wheelright.
Wheelright trying to control the position from guard on top but Garvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheelright won't allow Garvey to sweep him here.
Wheelright looking to sit in guard and control but Garvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wheelright controlling Garvey's posture.
Garvey stands up and waves to Wheelright to follow him.
Marcus Garvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Garvey catches Wheelright right on the button with a cross.
Garvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheelright connects with an inside leg kick.
Garvey throws an overhand right that lands on Wheelright's shoulder, as Wheelright tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wheelright.
Garvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wheelright scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheelright throws a jab when Garvey was well out of range.
Wheelright throws a big shot that misses.
Garvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheelright was well out of range. Poor timing from Garvey.
Wheelright just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wheelright. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright throws a body punch but Garvey moves out of range.
Wheelright takes a swing at Garvey's ribcage but misses.
Wheelright walks into a jab.
Wheelright throws a sloppy head kick
and Garvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wheelright thinking.
Wheelright throws a push kick but Garvey slaps the foot to one side.
Lazerus Wheelright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garvey lands a leg kick that knocks Wheelright off balance momentarily.
Wheelright lands a nice shot that snaps Garvey's head back.
Wheelright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Garvey.
Garvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Wheelright throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wheelright misses with a body shot.
Garvey throws a head kick but Wheelright moves out of range.
Wheelright dives in for a single leg takedown but Garvey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey stalling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wheelright looking to stall.
Wheelright stalling.
Wheelright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garvey.
Garvey misses with some punches.
Garvey keeps control of Wheelright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garvey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garvey tries a body shot but Wheelright blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Garvey.
Garvey is trying to pull guard but Wheelright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wheelright wants to break free but Garvey has control.
Garvey tries a body shot but Wheelright blocks it.
Wheelright tries to pull guard but Garvey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wheelright stalling in the clinch but Garvey improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garvey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wheelright working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garvey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lazerus Wheelright will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wheelright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wheelright throws a push kick but Garvey slaps the foot to one side.
Wheelright tries for a takedown but Garvey circles away easily
and Garvey counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Garvey blocks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wheelright.
A jab from Garvey finds it's way through Wheelright's defenses.
Garvey throws a wild body kick that Wheelright sees coming a mile off.
Garvey with a hook.
Garvey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wheelright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garvey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wheelright throws a lazy right hand but Garvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wheelright tests Garvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Wheelright misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wheelright drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garvey keeping full guard, as Wheelright tries to pass.
Wheelright throws a strike but Garvey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wheelright wants to sweep here but Garvey controlling him for the moment.
Garvey is looking to stand up but Wheelright won't let him.
Wheelright trying to keep a closed guard but Garvey is proving a slippery customer.
Garvey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garvey wants to get up but he can't break Wheelright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright is trying to keep Garvey in close.
Garvey wants to stand but Wheelright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wheelright trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lazerus Wheelright hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wheelright shoots in looking for a takedown but Garvey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wheelright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Garvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazerus Wheelright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright has closed the distance and engaged Garvey in a clinch.
Garvey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garvey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wheelright wants to stall.
Wheelright tries to land a knee to the head but Garvey blocks with his arms.
Garvey misses with a body punch.
Garvey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garvey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garvey tries to pull guard but Wheelright holds him up against the cage and eventually Garvey drops back down to his feet.
Garvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wheelright blocks an uppercut.
Wheelright is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wheelright.
Wheelright looking to throw knees to the head but Garvey is blocking nicely.
Garvey blocks an uppercut.
Garvey digs a right hand into Wheelright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wheelright's gas tank.
Garvey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright tries to stall but Garvey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garvey pulls Wheelright into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wheelright manages to get himself to full guard.
Garvey wanted to stand there but Wheelright had control of the position.
Wheelright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wheelright is pulling down on Garvey's head. It's preventing any offense from Garvey, at least for the moment.
Wheelright wants to sweep here but Garvey controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheelright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Garvey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wheelright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garvey works the jab nicely.
Wheelright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wheelright is looking to clinch.
Garvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheelright is just out of range.
Garvey misses with a low kick.
Garvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lazerus Wheelright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garvey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wheelright is out of range and Garvey settles back down.
Garvey connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Garvey misses.
A lazy left from Garvey finds it's target.
Garvey lands a body shot.
Garvey tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey misses with a body kick.
Wheelright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garvey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garvey thuds his right hand into Wheelright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wheelright closes the distance and clinches.
Wheelright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garvey wants to land a leg kick but Wheelright is out of range.
Garvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wheelright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garvey but Garvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheelright.
Garvey jabs Wheelright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garvey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wheelright scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Garvey as Wheelright shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey connects with a crisp jab.
Wheelright avoids the body shot from Garvey.
Wheelright lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvey blocks a low kick nicely.
Garvey connects with a leg kick. Wheelright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wheelright shoots in for a takedown but Garvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Garvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazerus Wheelright.
Garvey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wheelrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wheelright is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garvey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garvey.
Garvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheelright was well out of range. Poor timing from Garvey.
Wheelright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garvey is out of range.
Garvey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wheelright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright gets tackled into the cage by Garvey. Garvey maintains the clinch.
Garvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Wheelright.
Garvey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wheelright backwards.
Garvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wheelright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wheelright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Wheelright.
Garvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garvey throws a body kick that misses.
Wheelright thows a leg kick but Garvey checks it
and Garvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garvey cracks Wheelright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wheelright looks to score with a jab to the body but Garvey is just out of range.
Wheelright wants to land a leg kick but Garvey is out of range.
Wheelright tries to clinch but Garvey moves out of range.
Garvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey throws a leg kick but Wheelright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garvey connects with a solid leg kick.
Wheelright misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garvey wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garvey.
Garvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheelright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garvey scores with a leg kick.
Garvey connects with a leg kick. Wheelright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wheelright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wheelright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey misses with a hook. Wheelright ducked under it nicely.
Wheelright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wheelright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Garvey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garvey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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