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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 513 p4p, 72 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 630 p4p, 93 weight class). Marston comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring it on motherfucker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
31 - 27 - 0 |
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36
220 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Dassler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Dassler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Marston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler tightens his grip and picks Marston up, before dumping him to the ground. Marston manages to land in guard.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dassler wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
Dassler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dassler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marston.
Dassler is trying to escape the mount.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Dassler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marston thows a huge punch but Dassler dodges it nicely.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marston thows a huge punch but Dassler dodges it nicely.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dassler is staying active underneath Marston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dassler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marston passes into side control!
Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Dassler is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marston trying to control the action but Dassler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
Marston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No luck for Dassler with that takedown attempt.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston catches Dassler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dassler tries to clinch but Marston moves away
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Dassler is rocked!
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Dassler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dassler is just out of range.
Dassler seems to have got his legs back now.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dassler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dassler somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston misses with a hook. Dassler ducked under it nicely.
Dassler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marston keeping full guard, as Dassler tries to pass.
Dassler lands a couple of elbows.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Marston has control of Dassler's left arm, preventing Dassler from doing any damage.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Dassler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Marston is defending it quite comfortably.
Marston is concentrating on defense, preventing Dassler from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marston working a defensive guard here.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Dassler pushes down on Marston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dassler thows a huge punch but Marston dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Marston is defending it quite comfortably.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dassler goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.
Dassler slips a jab from Marston.
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucas Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler fails to land the takedown.
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Marston. No joy for Dassler on that attempt.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dassler wants to clinch
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Marston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston lunges at Dassler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dassler's hand.
Dassler shoots in but no luck this time.
Dassler rushes Marston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marston breaks from the clinch.
Marston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marston but Marston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Marston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marston!
Marston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler moves out of range of the strikes.
Dassler tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dassler fails with the takedown.
Dassler takes one to the chin there.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Dassler staying out of range there.
Dassler feints and as Marston raises his hands in defense, Dassler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Marston pulls Dassler in close to prevent any damage.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rudi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Marston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dassler scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marston 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Juice Haven logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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