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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen General Patton - By: Big Boi as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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172 lbs
54 - 26 - 2 |
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 26 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Marshall!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Lemieux ducks right into an uppercut from Marshall.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Lemieux's belly button to the back.
Marshall moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Marshall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marshall lands in his opponent's guard.
Lemieux kicks Marshall off and gets to his feet.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Lemieux.
Marshall gets a double leg takedown into Lemieux's guard.
Lemieux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marshall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Danga de danga de dang - Marshall scores with a four punch combination!
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Lemieux throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lemieux throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
David Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshall misses.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall connects with the punch.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a hook.
Marshall dives in and scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshall is working an open guard so Lemieux takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lemieux has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall cracks Lemieux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Marshall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemieux has one foot on Marshall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lemieux throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Lemieux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lemieux swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Marshall lands a jab.
Lemieux walks into a straight right hand from Marshall.
Marshall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lemieux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemieux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Lemieux's guard.
Marshall trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to stand up but Marshall is controlling him.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marshall manages to pass to side control.
Marshall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemieux's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux pushes Marshall off looking to stand but Marshall dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
Lemieux pushes Marshall off looking to stand but Marshall dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Marshall working Lemieux over with strikes.
Marshall is nestled in close to Lemieux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marshall 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.
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marshall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lemieux was covering up waiting for the punch and Marshall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lemieux is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
Lemieux tries to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling the position.
Lemieux can't break the clinch.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemieux smiles and moves away.
Marshall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lemieux.
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lemieux is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lemieux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marshall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux tries to kick Marshall off but Marshall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marshall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemieux's head.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lemieux is trying to stand back up but Marshall is controlling him
Marshall is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemieux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lemieux defending well though.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is just content to waste time from the top position. Lemieux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marshall trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Lemieux blocks nicely.
Marshall advances position into side control!
Marshall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Marshall lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lemieux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marshall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marshall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lemieux is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Marshall working the ground and pound but Lemieux is defending the strikes.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemieux, who protects the arm well.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but Marshall drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux dodges the ground and pound from Marshall.
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lemieux to see if he's OK.
Marshall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lemieux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lemieux tries to escape but Marshall is in control.
Marshall lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall working the body and head with strikes.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but Marshall drags him back down.
Marshall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marshall prevents Lemieux from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is chipping away with strikes.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marshall working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Marshall lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lemieux down.
Lemieux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marshall works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marshall working the ground and pound but Lemieux is defending the strikes.
Lemieux regains half guard, as Marshall was trying to land strikes.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux kicks Marshall off and gets back to his feet.
Marshall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall works Lemieux's body with a nice hook.
Marshall cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
Marshall slips a jab from Lemieux.
Marshall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lemieux quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lemieux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
Lemieux is trying to stand up here but Marshall is controlling him well.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount and Lemieux is in trouble!
Lemieux is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mason Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall raining down shots from the mount!
Marshall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to fight Artur Wolny. If I get that fight, I assure you, I'll dominate him. '.
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