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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gannicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badboy Aung (ranked 0 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Gannicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Badboy Aung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gannicus to the ground. Aung is now in Gannicus's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gannicus keeping full guard, as Aung tries to pass.
Aung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gannicus looking to control.
Aung has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gannicus is proving hard to escape from.
Aung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gannicus is keeping the position for now.
Aung preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gannicus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aung gets to his feet. Gannicus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aung.
Gannicus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Aung.
Gannicus being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gannicus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aung's best efforts.
Aung is pressing down on Gannicus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gannicus is holding on for now.
Aung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gannicus wants to improve his position but Aung is controlling well.
Aung is thwarting Gannicus's attempts to control the position.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gannicus is looking for a sweep. Aung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gannicus is not content to let Aung control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gannicus is trying to maintain the position but Aung is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Badboy Aung was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gannicus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gannicus.
Gannicus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aung.
Aung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gannicus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aung is in Gannicus's guard.
Aung pushing down on Gannicus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aung looks winded!
Aung not doing much here.
Gannicus trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aung throwing shots but Gannicus is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badboy Aung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gannicus working a defensive guard here.
Aung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gannicus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gannicus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gannicus trying to pass the guard but Aung defending well.
Aung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gannicus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aung keeps working.
Aung is looking to control Gannicus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aung avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aung is looking to escape.
Aung is staying active underneath Gannicus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gannicus seems to be working for a kimura but Aung defends the submission attempt.
Gannicus is trying to work for a kimura but Aung is defending well.
Gannicus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aung keeps working.
Gannicus moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus is looking to take a break and control but Aung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gannicus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aung is looking to escape.
Aung is breathing heavily.
Gannicus is looking to take a break and control but Aung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gannicus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aung trying to control from the bottom.
Aung is doing well to control the position and prevent Gannicus from advancing to side control.
Gannicus trying to control from half guard but Aung is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gannicus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aung is in Gannicus's guard.
Gannicus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gannicus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aung trying to control the position from guard on top but Gannicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gannicus is trying to keep Aung in close.
Marcus Gannicus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A good leg kick by Gannicus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gannicus blocks a head kick by Aung.
Gannicus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aung's sensitive parts.
Gannicus gets caught napping as Aung dives in and scores a takedown. Gannicus manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Badboy Aung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gannicus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aung tries to land a body kick
and Gannicus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aung has closed the distance and engaged Gannicus in a clinch.
Aung has Gannicus pressed against the cage.
Gannicus is trying to pull guard but Aung has him pressed against the cage.
Aung tightens his grip and picks Gannicus up, before dumping him to the ground. Gannicus manages to land in guard.
Gannicus has his foot on Aung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aung works his way back into a safe position though.
Gannicus controls Aung momentarily but Aung frees himself.
Gannicus is really struggling to control Aung but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aung content to stall in guard here.
Aung with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aung wants to control from the top but Gannicus keeps moving.
Gannicus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aung's guard.
Aung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gannicus wants to control from the top but Aung keeps moving.
Gannicus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gannicus trying to control from half guard but Aung is working away.
Badboy Aung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gannicus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aung is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcus Gannicus just wasn't active enough.
Gannicus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aung's sensitive parts.
Badboy Aung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aung staying out of range there.
Aung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gannicus did well to prevent Aung getting side control.
Gannicus is trying to maintain the position but Aung is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gannicus wants to improve his position but Aung is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus is trying to control but can't.
Gannicus tries to get to full guard but Aung has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gannicus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aung drives through and clinches with Gannicus against the cage.
Marcus Gannicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gannicus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aung is looking to break free of the clinch but Gannicus has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gannicus has a couple of punches blocked by Aung.
Aung pulls guard.
Aung is looking for a triangle but Gannicus pushes his legs off easily.
Gannicus wants to control from the top but Aung keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gannicus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Gannicus.
Well Aung 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Badboy Aung!
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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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