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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gorath DeeStroy (ranked 2859 p4p, 3232 weight class) and Marduk Maratov (ranked 301 p4p, 328 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maratov's choice of entrance music: Ultra Instinct Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorath DeeStroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marduk Maratov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maratov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeeStroy quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeeStroy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maratov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeeStroy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeeStroy 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.
DeeStroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeeStroy looking to control.
Maratov trying to control but DeeStroy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeeStroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeeStroy is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeeStroy trying to control the position.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeeStroy is keeping the position for now.
Maratov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard.
Maratov winds up and cracks DeeStroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maratov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on DeeStroy's thigh. DeeStroy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
DeeStroy trying to keep a closed guard but Maratov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maratov lands a couple of elbows.
Maratov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maratov passes DeeStroy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeeStroy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeeStroy has hold of Maratov's hands but Maratov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maratov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and DeeStroy reverses the position - he's now on top in Maratov's guard.
Maratov is trying to control the position but DeeStroy postures up.
Maratov is looking for a triangle but DeeStroy pushes his legs off easily.
Maratov looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeeStroy is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maratov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeeStroy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maratov has his foot on DeeStroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeeStroy works his way back into a safe position though.
DeeStroy trying to control but Maratov is working from the bottom.
Maratov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeeStroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maratov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeeStroy defends it easily.
DeeStroy postures up.
Maratov wants to sweep here but DeeStroy controlling him for the moment.
Maratov keeping moving, preventing DeeStroy from controlling successfully.
Maratov is trying to control the position but DeeStroy postures up.
Maratov pulls DeeStroy in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeeStroy postures up.
DeeStroy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maratov is keeping the position for now.
Maratov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeeStroy's guard.
Maratov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov is fighting to break DeeStroy's control of his arms but DeeStroy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeeStroy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maratov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
DeeStroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maratov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeeStroy has had enough of the clinch but Maratov keeps him there for the moment.
Maratov pushes DeeStroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maratov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maratov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
DeeStroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeeStroy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeeStroy is trying to control the position but Maratov postures up.
Maratov 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.
DeeStroy keeping full guard, as Maratov tries to pass.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeeStroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maratov wants to pass the guard but DeeStroy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
Maratov is staying active underneath DeeStroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maratov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeeStroy wants to pass the guard but Maratov is keeping the position.
Maratov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maratov is thwarting DeeStroy's attempts to control the position.
Maratov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeeStroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeeStroy is pressing down on Maratov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maratov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maratov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeeStroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeeStroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeeStroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeeStroy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maratov defends it well.
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
DeeStroy wants to take a breather but Maratov is having none of it.
Maratov gets back to full guard.
Maratov working for submissions but it's allowed DeeStroy to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maratov is looking to improve his position.
DeeStroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maratov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maratov wants to get back to full guard.
DeeStroy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maratov!
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from getting the reversal.
Maratov tries to hold on but DeeStroy pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maratov can't escape the position.
Maratov gets back to half guard.
DeeStroy throwing shots but Maratov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maratov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maratov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeeStroy defends it easily.
DeeStroy pushing down on Maratov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeeStroy is trying to control. Maratov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maratov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeeStroy is working away from the top position though.
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gorath DeeStroy will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeeStroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
DeeStroy swinging wildly here.
Maratov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maratov has managed to clinch.
Maratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeeStroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Maratov.
Maratov lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
DeeStroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maratov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but DeeStroy regains guard immediately.
DeeStroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maratov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeeStroy.
Good body shot from Maratov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maratov.
Maratov cracks DeeStroy with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maratov.
Maratov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maratov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maratov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maratov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeeStroy or not.
DeeStroy tries to stall but Maratov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Maratov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maratov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maratov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Maratov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maratov lands a shoulder strike.
DeeStroy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maratov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maratov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maratov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maratov drops an elbow to the side of DeeStroy's head.
Maratov throwing shots but DeeStroy is blocking nicely.
Maratov wants to control but DeeStroy is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov trying to control the pace.
Maratov is trying to control the action in half guard but DeeStroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maratov slips a nice elbow through DeeStroy's hands, connecting with DeeStroy's forehead.
Maratov trying to control the action but DeeStroy is working from the bottom.
Maratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maratov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeeStroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeeStroy is looking to stand up but Maratov isn't so interested in that idea.
DeeStroy keeping moving, preventing Maratov from controlling successfully.
DeeStroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maratov manages to get himself to full guard.
DeeStroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maratov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeeStroy has managed to get both his arms back between Maratov's legs - danger averted.
Maratov looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeeStroy is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maratov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeeStroy tries to keep at a distance but Maratov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marduk Maratov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maratov.
Maratov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maratov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maratov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maratov working aggressively here.
DeeStroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maratov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marduk Maratov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maratov 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 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marduk Maratov!
Marduk Maratov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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