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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Leonard (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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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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, Marlin Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leonard is looking to get back to full guard here but Mann has managed to pass to side control instead.
Leonard is looking to reverse the position.
Leonard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leonard looking for a sweep but Mann has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann working the ground and pound effectively.
Mann lands a couple of good shots and Leonard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is punishing Leonard with some ground and pound.
Mann is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leonard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leonard for a finish.
Leonard tries to escape the position.
Leonard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leonard is trying to get back to his feet but Mann has full control of the position and if anything, Leonard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mann slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leonard is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leonard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard is trying to break free.
Leonard fending off the submission attempt from Mann.
Mann struggling to land strikes to the head as Leonard covers up.
Despite being in a bad position, Leonard is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Mann avoiding Leonard 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leonard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Leonard right now.
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leonard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leonard is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mann is not going to allow Leonard to sit and survive in this position.
Leonard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard tries to escape the position.
Leonard trying to control the action but Mann just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonard showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlin Mann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Mann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mann swings for the body but Leonard moves out of range.
Mann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leonard throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Mario Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
Mann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonard after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlin Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonard, which made it look bad.
Leonard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard throws a leg kick
and Mann counters with an inside leg kick.
Leonard has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leonard as Mann tries to tie him up.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonard's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mann is defending well.
Nice body punch from Mann.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonard has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonard can do to turn this around?
Leonard is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Leonard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonard tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Leonard back against the cage.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mann trying to control the position but instead, Leonard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mann into the cage.
Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leonard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann slowing the pace effectively.
Mann successfully pulls guard.
Mann keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Leonard throws a strike but Mann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann wants to stand but Leonard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leonard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Leonard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mann is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard struggling a bit here.
Leonard is looking to reverse the position.
What's Leonard going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlin Mann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Mann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Leonard throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Leonard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mann defends well and Leonard ends up having to push Mann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonard did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mann throwing shots but Leonard is blocking nicely.
Leonard is trying is best to control the position here.
Leonard wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann thows a huge punch but Leonard dodges it nicely.
Mann postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leonard to stand up.
A punch lands to the side of Leonard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.
Marlin Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Leonard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann has Leonard up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Mann has had enough of the clinch but Leonard keeps him there for the moment.
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonard avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leonard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.
Leonard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mann is leaning against Leonard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leonard dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mann wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonard won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leonard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mann walks away with a smile on his face. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonard did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Leonard pushes Mann off but Mann dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leonard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonard is trying to reverse the position but instead Mann has taken his back - oops!
Mann controlling well, preventing Leonard from escaping the position.
Mann not allowing Leonard to control his hands.
Mann is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Leonard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonard stuffs the takedown.
Leonard darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Leonard into the cage.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marlin Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leonard in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlin Mann!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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