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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Marcus (ranked 4705 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chengiz Yilmaz (ranked 4710 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Marcellus Marcus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chengiz Yilmaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus rushes Yilmaz and presses him up against the cage.
Yilmaz tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
Yilmaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marcus regains guard immediately.
Marcus is pulling down on Yilmaz's head to control his posture.
Marcus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcus tries to get out of the position.
Yilmaz wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
Yilmaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yilmaz postures up and lands a big shot to Marcus 's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yilmaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yilmaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcus pulls Yilmaz in close to prevent any damage.
Marcus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yilmaz stops Marcus from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yilmaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcus defends it nicely.
That's two 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.
Yilmaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus tries to clinch there but Yilmaz circles away.
Marcus tries to sprawl but Yilmaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marcus gets back to full guard.
Yilmaz stopping the sweep attempt from Marcus .
Marcus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Yilmaz from controlling successfully.
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Yilmaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yilmaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yilmaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yilmaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Yilmaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marcus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marcus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marcus !
Yilmaz tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is trying to get an arm triangle but Yilmaz is defending well.
Yilmaz wants to control but Marcus postures up.
Yilmaz is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marcus trying to control the action but Yilmaz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chengiz Yilmaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yilmaz connects with a looping right hand.
Yilmaz avoids the head kick by Marcus .
Yilmaz gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yilmaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marcus can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yilmaz swings around for an armbar but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yilmaz's guard.
Marcus pushes down on Yilmaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yilmaz is looking to improve his position.
Yilmaz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yilmaz wants to get back to his feet.
Marcus is trying to work for a kimura but Yilmaz is defending well.
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Yilmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yilmaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Marcus from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yilmaz trying to hold on to Marcus 's head to control him but Marcus postures up.
Marcus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marcus passes into side control, despite Yilmaz's attempt to control the position.
Yilmaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Yilmaz is letting Marcus control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yilmaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marcus 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marcus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Yilmaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcus wants to free his trapped foot but Yilmaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yilmaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yilmaz somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yilmaz closes the distance and clinches.
Marcus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yilmaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yilmaz breaks from the clinch.
Marcus leaves Yilmaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yilmaz closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus , looking for a takedown. Yilmaz pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcellus Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chengiz Yilmaz.
Yilmaz gets a double leg takedown into Marcus 's guard.
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus pulls Yilmaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Yilmaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marcus wants to sweep here but Yilmaz controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcellus Marcus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yilmaz shoots in and drives through. Marcus sprawls well.
Yilmaz rushes Marcus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yilmaz up against the cage.
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
Marcus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcellus Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yilmaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yilmaz's guard.
Marcus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus advances to half guard.
Yilmaz trying to hold on to Marcus 's head to control him but Marcus postures up.
It looks like Marcus is going to stand back up.
Well, if Marcus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marcus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yilmaz's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yilmaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marcus passes Yilmaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yilmaz is looking for a sweep. Marcus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marcellus Marcus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yilmaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcus trying to control the position from guard on top but Yilmaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yilmaz is proving hard to escape from.
Marcus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yilmaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcus chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcus throwing strikes but missing.
Marcus wants to get up but he can't break Yilmaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yilmaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus leaves Yilmaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Marcus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yilmaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus .
Yilmaz shoots in and bounces Marcus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yilmaz cracks Marcus with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus wants to sweep here but Yilmaz controlling him for the moment.
Yilmaz is pushing down on Marcus 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marcus is fighting to maintain full guard but Yilmaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Marcus !
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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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