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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brooke McMarshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameh Habibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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142 lbs
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170 cm
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brooke McMarshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Habibi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habibi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Habibi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMarshall.
McMarshall moves into range and clinches up with Habibi.
McMarshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMarshall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Habibi is pressing down on McMarshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Habibi working for a triangle but McMarshall defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habibi is looking for a triangle but McMarshall pushes his legs off easily.
Habibi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi controls McMarshall momentarily but McMarshall frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Habibi is on top in guard.
Habibi working some strikes from top position.
McMarshall is trying to control the position but Habibi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMarshall keeping full guard, as Habibi tries to pass.
Habibi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habibi wants to control from the top but McMarshall keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Habibi wants to pass the guard but McMarshall is keeping the position.
McMarshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habibi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habibi lands a couple of digs.
Habibi working some strikes from top position.
Habibi drops back looking for a leg! McMarshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMarshall manages to kick Habibi off! Habibi jumps back into McMarshall's guard.
Habibi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Habibi looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habibi works over McMarshall with some ground and pound from guard.
Habibi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Habibi slips nicely into half guard.
Habibi tries to pass the half guard into mount. McMarshall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Habibi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMarshall scores with a spinning back kick!
Habibi has his takedown stuffed
and Habibi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMarshall tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMarshall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMarshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habibi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMarshall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McMarshall is looking to stand up but Habibi won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMarshall defends well.
Habibi has control of McMarshall's left arm, preventing McMarshall from doing any damage.
McMarshall postures up.
Habibi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Habibi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Habibi keeping moving, preventing McMarshall from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habibi pulls McMarshall in close to prevent any damage.
McMarshall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Habibi seems keen to control McMarshall's posture.
McMarshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sameh Habibi has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Habibi holds on and takes a little breather.
Habibi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMarshall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Habibi holds on and takes a little breather.
Habibi wants to sweep here but McMarshall controlling him for the moment.
Habibi trying to control the position.
Habibi looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMarshall is one step ahead there.
McMarshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Habibi on the ground.
Habibi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McMarshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMarshall staying out of range there.
McMarshall throws a combination that misses
and Habibi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Habibi has gone for a leg lock! McMarshall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Habibi's guard.
Habibi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMarshall's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sameh Habibi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Habibi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Habibi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Habibi wants to control from the top but McMarshall keeps moving.
McMarshall keeping full guard, as Habibi tries to pass.
Habibi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMarshall looking to control but Habibi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habibi is keen to just control but McMarshall is a slippery customer.
McMarshall is positioning himself well to prevent Habibi advancing to mount.
McMarshall is looking to control Habibi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMarshall avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi wants to pass the guard but McMarshall is defending well.
Habibi trying to control the action but McMarshall is working from the bottom.
McMarshall has hold of Habibi's hands but Habibi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Habibi working McMarshall over with strikes.
Habibi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Habibi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sameh Habibi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habibi landing punches.
Habibi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Habibi wants to finish this one by submission but McMarshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Habibi.
Habibi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McMarshall hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habibi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habibi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McMarshall is bucking up trying to escape but Habibi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McMarshall tries to hold on but Habibi pushes him away.
McMarshall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habibi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Habibi is riding his opponent, not letting McMarshall buck him off.
Habibi avoiding McMarshall 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habibi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McMarshall doesn't escape.
Habibi is working for a rear naked choke. McMarshall is not defending it well and Habibi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! McMarshall refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of McMarshall's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sameh Habibi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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