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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Marvels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cid Saturday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Marvels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cid Saturday!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvels clinches up against the cage.
Saturday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saturday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marvels backwards.
Marvels tries for a takedown but Saturday manages to get underhooks.
Marvels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saturday prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Marvels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saturday has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marvels is trying to keep an underhook but Saturday manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marvels tries to roll over but Saturday keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saturday trying to control the action but Marvels is working from the bottom.
Well, if Saturday 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.
Marvels is trying to stand up here but Saturday is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saturday stands up from half guard.
Saturday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saturday pushes down on Marvels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday stands up and beckons Marvels to join him on the feet.
Marvels defending well as Saturday loads up on a big left hand.
Marvels tries for a takedown but Saturday circles away easily
and Saturday counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saturday.
Marvels is breathing heavily.
Saturday stands and steps away. Marvels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saturday looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saturday decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saturday scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saturday decides to stand and escape the position.
Marvels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saturday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Saturday seems content to control.
Saturday postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Marvels to stand up.
Saturday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marvels is trying to defend but Saturday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marvels wants to control but Saturday is keeping busy.
Saturday is controlling the pace.
Saturday stands up from half guard.
Saturday looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Marvels!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturday controlling the pace for now.
Saturday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marvels?
Saturday takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marvels is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Saturday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saturday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marvels?
Saturday working the ground and pound effectively.
Marvels takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Shawn Marvels has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saturday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marvels is looking to escape.
Marvels wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvels defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saturday.
Saturday jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marvels manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Marvels is not content to let Saturday control the position.
Saturday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saturday lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saturday has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saturday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Saturday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Marvels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saturday feints and as Marvels raises his hands in defense, Saturday changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marvels wants to sweep but no luck.
Marvels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saturday's guard.
Marvels won't allow Saturday to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saturday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saturday pulls Marvels in to control the position.
Marvels postures up in Saturday's guard and throws a big left but Saturday blocks it.
Marvels throwing strikes but missing.
Saturday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marvels prevents Saturday from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saturday trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cid Saturday was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Marvels misses with a takedown attempt
and Saturday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saturday stands up and beckons Marvels to join him on the feet.
Marvels gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saturday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saturday stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saturday gets the takedown into side control.
Marvels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saturday has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturday advances nicely into full mount.
Saturday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marvels is looking to get to half guard.
Saturday looking to control but Marvels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saturday jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marvels manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saturday stands up and beckons Marvels to his feet.
Saturday clinches.
Saturday controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marvels.
Saturday lands a hook that snaps the head of Marvels backwards.
Saturday breaks the clinch.
Saturday clinches up against the cage.
Saturday has clasped his hands together around Marvels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saturday working the ground and pound but Marvels is defending the strikes.
Saturday controls the position from side control.
Marvels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saturday decides to stand back up.
Saturday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saturday controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturday in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cid Saturday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marvels is desperately trying to improve his position but Saturday has a good base and remains in mount.
Saturday controlling from mount.
Saturday with good strikes from the mount here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saturday looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saturday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marvels?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saturday wants to finish this one by submission but Marvels is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saturday.
Saturday unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Saturday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Marvels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saturday darts in and clinches Marvels up against the cage.
Marvels looking for a takedown.
Saturday is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marvels can't fight it off and eventually Saturday manages to take the fight to the floor. Marvels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saturday gets to his feet. Marvels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marvels misses with a takedown attempt
and Saturday counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saturday tries to circle away but Marvels has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Saturday.
Saturday avoiding damage.
Saturday has had enough of the clinch but Marvels keeps him there for the moment.
Saturday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saturday gets control of Marvels's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saturday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saturday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marvels is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saturday has his feet on Marvels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday moves into range and clinches up with Marvels.
Saturday wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Saturday.
Saturday turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marvels wants to get back to his feet.
Saturday decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marvels to his feet.
Saturday rushes Marvels and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturday prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Marvels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saturday effectively controlling the action here.
Saturday has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marvels clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saturday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Marvels controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Saturday looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Saturday. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvels trying to get back to his feet but Saturday is in full control for now.
Saturday trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marvels doesn't escape.
Saturday punishes Marvels with strikes from the back mount.
Saturday controlling from the back.
Saturday is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Marvels up.
Saturday has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Marvels.
Saturday scores with punches and elbows.
Saturday lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saturday is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Marvels. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Marvels covering up well under a series of strikes from Saturday.
Saturday is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Saturday. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marvels is keeping busy.
Cid Saturday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saturday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Saturday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saturday 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Saturday!
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