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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Longoria II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longoria II has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Cain Marko II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Longoria II!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko II shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Longoria II looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marko II 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.
Marko II lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marko II is in close to Longoria II's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marko II postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marko II stays in close to Longoria II's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marko II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longoria II working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marko II.
Marko II drops back looking for a leg! Longoria II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Longoria II manages to kick Marko II off! Marko II jumps back into Longoria II's guard.
Marko II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko II keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longoria II's head.
Marko II chips away with some ground and pound.
Marko II lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marko II slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marko II works over Longoria II with some ground and pound from guard.
Marko II trying to control but Longoria II is working from the bottom.
Marko II pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longoria II is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko II trying to control but Longoria II is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marko II postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marko II trying to control but Longoria II is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marko II decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Longoria II, up you get!
Marko II drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marko II scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marko II postures up in Longoria II's guard and throws a big left but Longoria II blocks it.
Marko II cracks Longoria II with a solid left hand.
Longoria II has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marko II can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko II wants to control from the top but Longoria II keeps moving.
Marko II landing with the ground and pound.
Marko II throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marko II wants to get up but he can't break Longoria II's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marko II.
Marko II closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longoria II circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longoria II shoots in for a double leg but Marko II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marko II shoots in and bounces Longoria II off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marko II is looking to work some ground and pound but Longoria II has wrist control.
Marko II controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marko II stands up over Longoria II, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longoria II keeping full guard, as Marko II tries to pass.
Marko II is working Longoria II over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko II dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marko II gets a takedown into half guard.
Marko II decides to stand and escape the position.
Marko II smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marko II shoots in and drives through. Longoria II sprawls well.
Longoria II with a poor takedown
and Marko II counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko II is trying to get an arm triangle but Longoria II is defending well.
Marko II lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko II lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Longoria II's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longoria II manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marko II's best efforts.
Longoria II wants to control but Marko II is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marko II looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marko II lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marko II lands strikes from half guard.
Longoria II looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marko II is thwarting Longoria II's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longoria II on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Longoria II has his hands clasped together around Marko II's back. He's all about the action.
Longoria II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marko II drops an elbow to the side of Longoria II's head.
Marko II scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longoria II is looking to escape.
Marko II is looking for a kimura here.
Marko II throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longoria II trying to hold on to Marko II's head to control him but Marko II postures up.
Marko II decides to stand and escape the position.
Longoria II closes the distance but Marko II moves to the side
and Marko II counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Longoria II misses with a takedown
and Marko II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marko II.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko II lands a couple of elbows.
Longoria II is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marko II with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marko II controlling from the top position.
Longoria II pulls Marko II in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marko II lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marko II trying to control the position from guard on top but Longoria II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko II dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marko II lands an overhand right.
Marko II with a lazy takedown attempt
and Longoria II counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marko II throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Longoria II lands a couple of elbows.
Marko II working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longoria II doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Longoria II manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Longoria II content to stall in guard here.
Longoria II preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko II is trying to keep Longoria II in close.
Longoria II stopping the sweep attempt from Marko II.
Longoria II works over Marko II with some ground and pound from guard.
Marko II is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marko II trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Marko II is looking for a triangle but Longoria II pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longoria II works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marko II is trying to get back to full guard.
Cain Marko II overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longoria II is keen to just control but Marko II is a slippery customer.
Marko II gets back to full guard.
Longoria II postures up.
Longoria II preventing the sweep.
Marko II throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Longoria II works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko II is controlling Longoria II's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marko II is trying to maintain the position but Longoria II is very close to passing his half guard.
Longoria II is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longoria II trying to control from half guard but Marko II is working away.
Marko II trying to control but Longoria II postures up.
Marko II slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cain Marko II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marko II pulls Longoria II in close to his closed guard and prevents Longoria II from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marko II lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Longoria II!
Marko II sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Longoria II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marko II has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Marko II!
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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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