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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Mamajama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamajama has chosen Who Let The Dogs Out as his entrance music. Bad Mamajama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Mamajama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez dives in and scores a takedown into Mamajama's guard.
Mamajama is trying to control the position but Marquez postures up.
Mamajama has a closed guard, preventing Marquez from standing up.
Marquez preventing the sweep.
Mamajama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamajama is trying to control the position but Marquez postures up.
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamajama is keeping the position for now.
Mamajama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamajama wants to stand up but Marquez is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mamajama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marquez moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez tightens his grip and picks Mamajama up, before dumping him to the ground. Mamajama manages to land in guard.
Mamajama trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamajama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marquez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bad Mamajama.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamajama tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamajama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marquez moves into range and clinches up with Mamajama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marquez takes one to the chin there.
Marquez gets the takedown into side control.
Mamajama is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez working away.
Mamajama is looking for a sweep.
Mamajama is not content to let Marquez control the position.
Marquez cracks Mamajama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamajama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Marquez stalls from top position.
Mamajama tries to bench press Marquez off him but Marquez keeps the position.
Mamajama struggling a bit here.
Mamajama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamajama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mamajama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marquez is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is working for a kimura but Mamajama is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamajama is looking to control Marquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamajama avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marquez prevents Mamajama from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamajama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquez.
Mamajama trying to hold on to Marquez's head to control him but Marquez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carter Marquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mamajama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamajama is being controlled here.
Mamajama tries to buck Marquez off but Marquez is having none of it.
Mamajama is trying to control Marquez's posture but Marquez avoids it.
Mamajama trying to remain calm as Marquez controls from the top position.
Marquez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mamajama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamajama throws a lazy right hand but Marquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamajama tests Marquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamajama jabs Marquez right on the nose. Marquez blinks but takes it well.
Mamajama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquez.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Mamajama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamajama blocks a head kick by Marquez.
Marquez dives in and grabs Mamajama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mamajama pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mamajama lands with an uppercut that bounces Marquez off the cage and back into range.
Carter Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez wants to clinch.
Carter Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mamajama sprawls well. He's pushed Marquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mamajama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marquez on the side of the head.
Mamajama works the jab nicely.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamajama lands the left hand.
Bad Mamajama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamajama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marquez backs up against the cage.
Mamajama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marquez momentarily.
Mamajama lands a lovely overhand right.
Mamajama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marquez momentarily.
Mamajama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mamajama as he jumps to the side.
Mamajama connects with a looping right hand.
Mamajama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamajama punishes Marquez's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mamajama.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marquez.
Mamajama fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamajama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marquez tries to clinch but Mamajama is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marquez walks into a left hand.
Mamajama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bad Mamajama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Mamajama pushes him off.
Mamajama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamajama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamajama connects with a single shot there.
Mamajama jabs Marquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamajama finds it's way round the side to connect with Marquez's head.
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Mamajama pushes him off.
Mamajama with a jab.
Mamajama scores with a sloppy right hand. Marquez should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Mamajama does no damage.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamajama defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamajama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mamajama.
Marquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamajama lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamajama lands the left hand.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mamajama lands with an overhand left.
Marquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marquez moves into the clinch.
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamajama tries to bum rush Marquez with a series of wild strikes but Marquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamajama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamajama lands a slapping body shot.
Bad Mamajama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mamajama. Those never looked like landing.
Mamajama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Mamajama both land. Nice combination.
Mamajama jabs at Marquez's body.
Marquez drives through and clinches with Mamajama against the cage.
Marquez jumps guard but Mamajama stands there with Marquez around his waist. Marquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mamajama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mamajama can't fight it off and eventually Marquez manages to take the fight to the floor. Mamajama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamajama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marquez is aware though and is defending well.
Marquez wants to pass the guard but Mamajama is keeping the position.
Mamajama controls Marquez momentarily but Marquez frees himself.
Marquez preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamajama is trying to keep Marquez in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Mamajama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamajama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Mamajama!
After winning the bout, Bad Mamajama 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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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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