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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the ring accompanied by On The Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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11 - 14 - 1 |
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Menchaka!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menchaka connects with a right hand. Polo shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Menchaka misses the target.
Polo moves into range and clinches up with Menchaka.
Polo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Menchaka to keep the fight standing.
Menchaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Polo won't allow it.
Polo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo tries to break free but Menchaka pushes him back against the ropes.
Menchaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menchaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Polo.
Polo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Polo shoots in looking for a takedown but Menchaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Polo dives in for a single leg takedown but Menchaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menchaka scores with a nice head shot.
Menchaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Polo is trying to force a seperation but Menchaka has the dominant position.
Menchaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menchaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Menchaka misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Menchaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Menchaka as Polo tries to tie him up.
Polo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Menchaka.
Polo wants a takedown.
Menchaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menchaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menchaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polo ducks under a wild hook from Menchaka.
Polo thuds a left hand into Menchaka's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Menchaka scores with a jab.
Menchaka takes a swing at Polo's ribcage but misses.
Polo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Menchaka manages to circle out of the way.
Menchaka tests Polo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Polo tries to clinch but Menchaka is having none of it.
Menchaka throws a fast counter high kick but Polo manages to duck under it in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka avoids the head kick by Polo.
Nice cross by Menchaka.
Polo shoots in and drives through. Menchaka sprawls well.
Menchaka connects with a jab.
Polo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polo throwing a counter right hand but Menchaka manages to avoid it.
Menchaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menchaka.
Menchaka looks to land a combination. Polo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Menchaka misses with a hook.
Menchaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Polo off the ropes and back into range.
Menchaka throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menchaka.
Polo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polo blocks a head kick by Menchaka.
Mitchell Menchaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo misses with a hook
and Menchaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polo has Menchaka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Menchaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo gets control of Menchaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Polo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Polo trying to keep a closed guard but Menchaka is proving a slippery customer.
Polo keeping full guard, as Menchaka tries to pass.
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.
Menchaka being controlled here momentarily.
Polo controls Menchaka momentarily but Menchaka frees himself.
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.
Polo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Polo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menchaka's guard.
Polo throws a big elbow that misses.
Polo wants to control from the top but Menchaka keeps moving.
Polo drops back looking for a leg! Menchaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menchaka manages to kick Polo off! Polo jumps back into Menchaka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Menchaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo'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.
Polo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menchaka is fending him off so far but Polo persists. Nope, Menchaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Polo tries for a takedown but Menchaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menchaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Menchaka is looking to clinch.
Polo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Menchaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Polo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Menchaka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Polo working away.
Polo tries to move to mount but Menchaka blocks the move with his legs.
Menchaka is not content to let Polo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menchaka prevents Polo from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo slows the pace down.
Polo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Menchaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Menchaka pushes Polo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Menchaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Polo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Polo trying to control the position but Menchaka is working away.
A lull in the action here as Polo stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polo with the ground and pound but Menchaka regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Polo is looking to take a break and control but Menchaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polo slows the pace down in half guard.
Menchaka is trying to stand up here but Polo is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menchaka throws out the jab.
Polo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Menchaka.
Menchaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menchaka throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Polo wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menchaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Menchaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polo tries to move into range but Menchaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Menchaka. Beautiful body shot.
Polo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Menchaka's guard.
Menchaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Polo controls the pace.
Polo stopping the sweep attempt from Menchaka.
Menchaka wants to get back to his feet but Polo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menchaka keeping full guard, as Polo tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo looking to sit in guard and control but Menchaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Polo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polo wants to sweep here but Menchaka controlling him for the moment.
Menchaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Polo's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Menchaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Menchaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menchaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Polo is looking to counter punch.
Polo wants to clinch up but Menchaka keeps it at a distance.
Menchaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Menchaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polo fails with the takedown.
Menchaka throws out a counter right but Polo avoids it with no problem.
Menchaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menchaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Menchaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Menchaka. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menchaka sizes up Polo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Menchaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Polo throws a series of punches but Menchaka moves out of range.
Polo throws a looping overhand right but Menchaka ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Polo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Menchaka lands with a hook. Polo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menchaka.
Polo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menchaka!
Menchaka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Menchaka throws a body punch but Polo moves out of range.
As Menchaka tries to get set, Polo tries to push him back and clinch up but Menchaka manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menchaka, as that shot connected.
Menchaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menchaka misses with a hook.
Polo drives through with a takedown into Menchaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Menchaka wants to stand up but Polo is controlling him.
Polo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menchaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polo circles away quickly and effectively.
Menchaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polo moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polo.
Menchaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polo.
Menchaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polo scores with a spinning back kick!
Polo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menchaka circles away.
A swing and a miss from Menchaka.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Menchaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Polo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menchaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menchaka. Polo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menchaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
Menchaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menchaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Menchaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polo.
Menchaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polo misses with a body shot.
Polo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Menchaka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Polo manages to pass to side control.
Polo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo throws a strike but Menchaka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Polo wants to control from the top but Menchaka keeps moving.
Polo wants to pass the guard but Menchaka is keeping the position.
Polo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Polo throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Menchaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menchaka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Menchaka!
A very excited looking Mitchell Menchaka 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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RATING
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