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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Marveux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiman Luqman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marveux's entrance music is King without a crown. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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190 cm
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Marveux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiman Luqman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marveux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marveux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marveux landing some decent shots from guard.
Marveux throws a big right hand that misses.
Marveux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luqman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux.
Marveux prevents Luqman from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luqman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marveux postures up in Luqman's guard and throws a big left but Luqman blocks it.
Luqman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux.
Luqman wants to stand and escape but Marveux is having none of it.
Marveux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luqman wants to stand and escape but Marveux is having none of it.
Marveux throws a big right hand that misses.
Marveux throws a big right hand that misses.
Marveux won't allow Luqman to get back to his feet.
Marveux pushing down on Luqman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marveux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marveux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luqman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marveux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marveux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luqman wants to get back to his feet.
Luqman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marveux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luqman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Marveux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luqman defending well though.
Marveux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marveux uses his free foot to push down on Luqman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luqman.
Marveux throwing strikes here but Luqman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Luqman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marveux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Luqman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Luqman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marveux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Luqman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marveux looking to secure an arm triangle but Luqman defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marveux won't let Luqman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Luqman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marveux.
A nice elbow there by Marveux.
Luqman is trying to stand up.
Marveux working for a guillotine from mount but Luqman is in no mood to give up.
Marveux lands a couple of good shots and Luqman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marveux throwing damaging strikes from the back! Luqman could be in trouble here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marveux tightening his grip on Luqman, looking for the choke.
Marveux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marveux is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Luqman is defending well though. Marveux let's go of the attempt for now.
Marveux looking to break Luqman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Luqman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marveux will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Luqman is trying to stand back up.
Marveux throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Luqman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marveux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Even with his hooks in, Marveux manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Luqman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marveux off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marveux lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Luqman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marveux.
Luqman is trying to stand back up.
Marveux connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Luqman to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Luqman takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marveux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Luqman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Luqman is trying to stand back up.
Marveux is persistently looking for the submission but Luqman is defending it well.
Marveux gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Luqman is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Marveux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luqman slaps away a takedown attempt from Marveux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marveux tries for a takedown but Luqman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marveux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marveux lands in his opponent's guard.
Marveux landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luqman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marveux is controlling him.
Anthony Marveux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marveux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marveux stops Luqman from standing up.
We've been informed that Luqman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marveux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marveux passes Luqman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marveux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luqman is trying to stand.
Marveux is working for a kimura but Luqman is defending it quite comfortably.
Luqman pushes Marveux off looking to stand but Marveux dives back in and keeps control.
Marveux has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Luqman defend it? Marveux steps over the head and cranks it - Luqman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marveux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Marveux!
Anthony Marveux made sure to mention his sponsor, Lion Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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