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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwing comes to the cage accompanied by Sure shot. Marshall has chosen If the looks could kill as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrathion Blackwing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackwing's guard.
Blackwing being controlled here, momentarily.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blackwing working for a triangle but Marshall defends it easily.
Blackwing 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.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackwing is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blackwing wants to pass to mount but Marshall is defending the position.
Blackwing works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwing has control of Marshall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marshall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blackwing fails to advance to Marshall's back.
Blackwing is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marshall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marshall wants to hold on but Blackwing pushes him away.
Blackwing fails to advance to Marshall's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marshall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marshall shrugs it off.
Marshall is trying desperately to improve position.
Blackwing fails to advance to Marshall's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blackwing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall tries to roll over but Blackwing keeps him under control.
Blackwing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshall defends it well.
Blackwing tries to pass to full mount but Marshall defends it.
Blackwing passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marshall tries to lock up and control but Blackwing gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing fails to advance to Marshall's back.
Blackwing takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marshall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Blackwing working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall trying to get back to his feet but Blackwing is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrathion Blackwing dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marshall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blackwing is looking for a sweep.
Blackwing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blackwing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blackwing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackwing is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Blackwing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackwing has a closed guard, preventing Marshall from standing up.
Blackwing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackwing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwing looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackwing, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marshall manages to get himself to full guard.
Blackwing passes into half guard.
Blackwing is looking to advance position but Marshall won't allow it.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Blackwing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing seems to be looking for submissions.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Blackwing moves nicely into side control.
Marshall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blackwing's best efforts.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackwing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackwing prevents Marshall from standing back up.
Marshall won't allow Blackwing to pass to mount.
Blackwing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshall defends it well.
Blackwing wants to free his trapped foot but Marshall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blackwing wants to take his opponent's back but instead Marshall manages to regain half guard.
Blackwing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackwing is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Marshall reverses the position - he's now on top in Blackwing's guard.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackwing isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marshall stacks Blackwing on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marshall!
Blackwing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marshall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blackwing's legs.
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 Wrathion Blackwing will probably get the nod.
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!
Marshall scores with a body shot.
Blackwing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackwing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall circles away.
Blackwing shoots for a takedown but Marshall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wrathion Blackwing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Blackwing keeps moving.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall passes into half guard.
Blackwing gets full guard.
Blackwing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwing looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
Blackwing keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Blackwing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Blackwing tries to pass.
Blackwing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marshall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Marshall wants to control from the top but Blackwing keeps moving.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Blackwing blocks nicely.
Marshall wants to stand but Blackwing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blackwing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Blackwing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackwing defends it easily.
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Blackwing tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.
Blackwing postures up.
Blackwing passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blackwing is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing stops Marshall from getting back to his feet.
Blackwing tries to pass to full mount but Marshall defends it.
Marshall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Blackwing tries to pass.
Blackwing postures up.
Marshall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marshall is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Blackwing presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tyron Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall tries to work over Blackwing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Blackwing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marshall has closed the distance and engaged Blackwing in a clinch.
Blackwing managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall.
Blackwing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrathion Blackwing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blackwing regains guard immediately.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marshall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blackwing 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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