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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Riina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Cock Rider by Stompin Dick Connors. This should be fireworks!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Thomas!
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, Marcus Riina!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riina tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a jab when Riina was well out of range.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Riina shows good takedown defense.
Riina dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws the left hand but Riina avoids the punch easily.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Riina circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Riina staying out of range there.
Riina misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riina.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Riina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riina staying out of range there.
Riina swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Riina throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marc Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Riina is avoiding it.
Riina swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Riina fails to land with a series of punches.
Riina lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riina stuffs the takedown.
Riina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Riina is avoiding it.
Marcus Riina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Riina tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas swings for the body but Riina moves out of range.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Riina ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riina as he jumps to the side.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riina slips a straight right by Thomas.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Riina misses with a few strikes there.
Riina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riina throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Riina will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Riina circles away.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riina moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riina ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riina wants to clinch.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riina but Riina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two 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.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riina counters with a nice uppercut.
Riina tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riina works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas tries to clinch but Riina is having none of it.
Marcus Riina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Riina.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Riina.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Riina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Riina circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riina.
Riina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riina throws a combination that misses
and Riina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riina misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riina.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riina counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riina throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Riina circles away.
Riina is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Riina.
Riina swinging wilding here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Riina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Riina looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Riina sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riina swinging wilding here.
Marcus Riina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas closes the distance but Riina moves to the side
and Riina counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Riina to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riina ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Riina counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Riina circles away easily
and Riina counters with a one-two to the body.
Riina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Riina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Riina pushes him off.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Riina counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riina blocks a jab.
Marc Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riina prevents a body shot from Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Riina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas is leaning against Riina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riina tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riina prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Riina.
Riina looking for a takedown.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riina swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Riina throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Riina is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Riina fails to pull guard.
Riina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riina's elbow.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riina has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas decides to pull guard.
Riina thows a big elbow that misses.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas has his foot on Riina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riina works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas lands a decent punch to the body there.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Riina defends easily.
Riina trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riina 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Riina!
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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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