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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala (ranked 3830 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 7254 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munkhbayasgala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Munkhbayasgala persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Munkhbayasgala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Munkhbayasgala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munkhbayasgala fails to land the takedown.
As Munkhbayasgala backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Munkhbayasgala manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munkhbayasgala is breathing heavily.
Munkhbayasgala fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris jabs Munkhbayasgala right on the nose. Munkhbayasgala blinks but takes it well.
Munkhbayasgala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munkhbayasgala off to one side.
Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris lands a nice hook to Munkhbayasgala's body. Munkhbayasgala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harris rushes Munkhbayasgala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Munkhbayasgala is looking for a takedown.
Munkhbayasgala looking for a takedown.
Harris stalling the fight.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harris is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Munkhbayasgala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munkhbayasgala prevents it.
Munkhbayasgala tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harris has Munkhbayasgala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munkhbayasgala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munkhbayasgala tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
Harris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munkhbayasgala prevents it.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris has Munkhbayasgala up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris is pressed up against the cage. Munkhbayasgala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris clinches up with Munkhbayasgala and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munkhbayasgala has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munkhbayasgala prevents it.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munkhbayasgala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munkhbayasgala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munkhbayasgala is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Harris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to control from the top but Munkhbayasgala keeps moving.
Munkhbayasgala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Munkhbayasgala keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Munkhbayasgala has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Munkhbayasgala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris tries to clinch but Munkhbayasgala moves out of range.
Munkhbayasgala shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Munkhbayasgala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Munkhbayasgala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Munkhbayasgala off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munkhbayasgala is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris controls the position.
Munkhbayasgala breaks Harris's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Munkhbayasgala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcus Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munkhbayasgala stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Munkhbayasgala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Munkhbayasgala throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munkhbayasgala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munkhbayasgala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Harris has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Munkhbayasgala is looking to defend but Harris has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Munkhbayasgala! Harris pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Munkhbayasgala taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Harris!
Marcus Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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