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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 4954 p4p, 473 weight class) and Adam Deadmarsh (ranked 18440 p4p, 664 weight class). Polo's entrance music is On The Floor. A fine choice. Adam Deadmarsh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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153 lbs
15 - 26 - 1 |
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 26 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Deadmarsh!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Deadmarsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deadmarsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Polo is wise to it.
Deadmarsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deadmarsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Deadmarsh lands with a hook. Polo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deadmarsh sprawls well initially but Polo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Polo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deadmarsh is refusing to be controlled, as Polo sits in half guard.
Polo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Deadmarsh to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deadmarsh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Deadmarsh is retaining full guard.
Polo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadmarsh controlling Polo's posture.
Deadmarsh keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Polo stopping the sweep attempt from Deadmarsh.
Polo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deadmarsh has control of Polo's left arm, preventing Polo from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Deadmarsh cracks Polo with a good jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deadmarsh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Polo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Deadmarsh.
Polo tries to clinch but Deadmarsh is having none of it.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Deadmarsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deadmarsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deadmarsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Polo avoids the head kick by Deadmarsh.
Polo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deadmarsh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deadmarsh throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Polo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Polo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deadmarsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polo doesn't seem bothered though.
Deadmarsh scores with a hook.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh scores with a jab.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deadmarsh defends it nicely.
Polo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deadmarsh keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Deadmarsh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deadmarsh pulls Polo in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh 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 darts in looking for a takedown but Deadmarsh gets double underhooks and turns Polo into the cage.
Deadmarsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polo is able to avoid easily.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Deadmarsh misses
and Polo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Deadmarsh's guard.
Deadmarsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deadmarsh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Polo has momentary wrist control but Deadmarsh slips an elbow through the middle.
Marco Polo 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.
Polo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deadmarsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deadmarsh is one step ahead there.
Polo is looking for a triangle but Deadmarsh pushes his legs off easily.
Polo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deadmarsh controls the pace.
Deadmarsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deadmarsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polo is keeping the position for now.
Deadmarsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deadmarsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Deadmarsh passes Polo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deadmarsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deadmarsh connects with a nice short shot to Polo's temple.
Polo is looking to improve his position.
Deadmarsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deadmarsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deadmarsh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deadmarsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deadmarsh lands a nice short elbow.
Deadmarsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deadmarsh working the head and body with strikes.
Deadmarsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deadmarsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Polo trying to control but Deadmarsh postures up.
Deadmarsh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Deadmarsh is trying to control. Polo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Deadmarsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deadmarsh is nestled in close to Polo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Deadmarsh there.
Polo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deadmarsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polo looking for a sweep. Not yet Polo, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadmarsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Polo has his foot on Deadmarsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deadmarsh works his way back into a safe position though.
Polo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deadmarsh is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Polo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deadmarsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polo on the side of the head.
Deadmarsh thuds his shin into the meat of Polo's side.
Polo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deadmarsh lands a leg kick that knocks Polo off balance momentarily.
Deadmarsh dips to his left and cracks Polo with an uppercut!
Polo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deadmarsh tries to avoid it but Polo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deadmarsh to the ground. Deadmarsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deadmarsh but Deadmarsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo shoots in but no luck this time.
Deadmarsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands with a straight right. Polo didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deadmarsh clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Deadmarsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh is leaning against Polo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deadmarsh digs a right hand underneath Polo's ribcage. Polo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deadmarsh gets through Polo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Polo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polo is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deadmarsh.
Oh Polo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deadmarsh is defending well.
Deadmarsh lands a body shot.
Polo seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Deadmarsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deadmarsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deadmarsh cracks Polo with a nice body shot.
Deadmarsh has picked Polo up - he's going for a ride! Deadmarsh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Deadmarsh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Polo is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position.
Still in half guard, Deadmarsh seems content to control.
Deadmarsh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Deadmarsh is trying to control. Polo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh slips a nice elbow through Polo's hands, connecting with Polo's forehead.
Polo is concentrating on defense, preventing Deadmarsh from advancing position.
Deadmarsh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Polo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deadmarsh looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadmarsh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Polo is trying to keep Deadmarsh in close.
Deadmarsh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh tests Polo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polo lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Deadmarsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deadmarsh 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!
After winning the bout, Adam Deadmarsh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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