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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Marsh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh throws a combination. Avreli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Marsh swings for the body but Avreli moves out of range.
Marsh throws out a loose jab but Avreli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avreli shoots in but no luck this time.
Marsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avreli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avreli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Avreli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marsh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avreli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avreli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marsh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Avreli are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marsh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Avreli.
Marsh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marsh is letting Avreli control him for a moment.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli prevents Marsh from escaping the position.
Avreli cracks Marsh with a big right hand but Marsh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Avreli trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli lands some shots froms side control.
Marsh tries to buck Avreli off but Avreli is having none of it.
Marsh taking a bit of punishment here - Avreli scoring with strikes.
Avreli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marsh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GTi 888 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marsh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avreli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Avreli trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Avreli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avreli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avreli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Avreli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avreli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marsh's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh wants to stand and escape but Avreli is having none of it.
Avreli won't allow Marsh to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avreli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avreli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsh to the mat! Marsh manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is trying to keep Avreli in close.
Avreli throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avreli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avreli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh trying to control the position.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Avreli from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marsh drives through and clinches with Avreli against the cage.
Avreli misses with the head strike.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Avreli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avreli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avreli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avreli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avreli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avreli can't get the takedown.
Avreli misses with a body punch.
Avreli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avreli is struggling to control the position.
Avreli misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli lands a takedown into guard.
Avreli trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Avreli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli prevents Marsh from getting back to his feet.
Avreli throws a big elbow that misses.
Avreli trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsh has wrist control.
Avreli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marsh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avreli lands a glancing blow to the side of Marsh's head.
Avreli defending well as Marsh loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a sloppy head kick and Avreli moves out of range easily.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avreli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marsh is trying to stand.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Marsh taking some punishment here, with Avreli in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsh tries to kick Avreli off but Avreli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marsh wants to improve his position but Avreli is controlling well.
Avreli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Avreli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Avreli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avreli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avreli is taking a breather. Marsh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avreli lands strikes from half guard.
Avreli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avreli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marsh defending well though.
Mark Avreli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avreli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsh won't allow Avreli to pass to mount.
Marsh trying to control but Avreli postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avreli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh is not content to let Avreli control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avreli moves away.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Avreli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marsh circles away.
Avreli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Mark Avreli's cut even more.
Avreli shoots in but Marsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avreli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsh.
Marsh sets himself, and Avreli steps forward looking for the clinch! Marsh avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Avreli is just out of range.
Avreli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Avreli. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avreli moves into the clinch.
Avreli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Avreli manages to end up in side control.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsh regains half guard.
Marsh is not content to let Avreli control the position.
Avreli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Avreli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Marsh dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Avreli trying to control from half guard but Marsh is working away.
Avreli is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Avreli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsh is not content to let Avreli control the position.
Marsh tries to get to full guard but Avreli has control of the leg.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Avreli is controlling him
Marsh tries to roll over but Avreli keeps him under control.
Avreli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets caught flat footed, as Avreli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Avreli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avreli postures up and lands a big shot to Marsh's brow.
Avreli connects with a couple of short punches.
Avreli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Avreli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Avreli manages to get himself to full guard.
Avreli seems keen to control Marsh's posture.
Avreli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Avreli has Marsh pulled in close to control his posture.
Avreli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsh is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avreli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avreli lunges at Marsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsh's hand.
Avreli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Avreli finds it's way through Marsh's defenses.
Marsh gets caught napping as Avreli dives in and scores a takedown. Marsh manages to retain guard.
Avreli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli stands up over Marsh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avreli throws a strike but Marsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Avreli is retaining full guard.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Avreli keeps moving.
Marsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avreli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avreli pulls Marsh in to control the position.
Marsh stopping the sweep attempt from Avreli.
Avreli pulls Marsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Avreli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avreli looking to control.
Avreli is pulling down on Marsh's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsh, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Avreli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avreli tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avreli throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Marsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avreli throws a hook but Marsh avoids it easily.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh ducks under a wild hook from Avreli.
Marsh lands with a right hand.
Avreli blocks a head kick by Marsh.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsh defends it well.
Avreli scores with a nice strike.
Avreli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Avreli is able to avoid easily.
Marsh blocks a head kick by Avreli.
It looked like Marsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avreli looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsh is just out of range.
Avreli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsh.
Marsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marsh lands a right hook to the body.
Marsh swings for the body but Avreli moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stan Marsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mark Avreli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Avreli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Avreli.
Avreli misses with the combination.
Avreli tries to clinch but Marsh is having none of it.
Avreli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avreli is chipping away with strikes.
Avreli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marsh some visible discomfort.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli scoring with punches from side control.
Marsh is looking to reverse the position.
Avreli working the ground and pound from side control.
Marsh sneaks back into half guard.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Marsh dodges it nicely.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avreli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marsh is rocked!
Marsh wants to improve his position but Avreli is controlling well.
Marsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avreli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avreli's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli staying busy and making it hard for Marsh to control.
Avreli looking to control the position.
Avreli is really stuck here.
Marsh trying to control momentarily.
Avreli tries to escape the position.
Marsh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stan Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marsh's arms.
Avreli covering up well and avoiding damage.
Marsh is hanging on to Avreli's back as he tries to escape.
Avreli is keeping busy.
Marsh thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avreli tries to escape but Marsh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Avreli turns into Marsh and is now in his guard.
Marsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Avreli keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Avreli is pulling down on Marsh's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Avreli.
I've got Avreli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Avreli!
Mark Avreli is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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