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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Britt Marsh (ranked 5075 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uraya Berrio (ranked 4939 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 Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Britt Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uraya Berrio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marsh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marsh sneaks out the side door and pushes Berrio away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Berrio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berrio is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsh pushes Berrio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Berrio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Berrio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marsh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Berrio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marsh is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Berrio escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Berrio!
Marsh struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh is trying to improve his position.
Berrio is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh sneaks back into half guard.
Marsh is staying active underneath Berrio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets full guard.
Marsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berrio manages to get himself to full guard.
Berrio working a defensive guard here.
Marsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berrio has his foot on Marsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsh works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrio pulls Marsh in close to prevent any damage.
Berrio looks winded!
Berrio has a closed guard, preventing Marsh from standing up.
Marsh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Berrio trying to keep a closed guard but Marsh is proving a slippery customer.
Berrio working a defensive guard but Marsh manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berrio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berrio gets a clinch.
Berrio is trying to maintain a safe position but Marsh gets an underhook and turns Berrio into the cage.
Marsh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Berrio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marsh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Berrio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marsh to the mat. Marsh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marsh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Britt Marsh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berrio ducks under a wild hook from Marsh.
Marsh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berrio controls Marsh momentarily but Marsh frees himself.
Berrio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marsh has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrio gets a takedown into half guard.
Marsh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Berrio is breathing heavily.
Marsh rushes Berrio and presses him up against the cage.
Berrio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Berrio manages to end up in side control.
Marsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berrio can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh manages to get back to half guard.
Berrio wants to take a breather but Marsh is having none of it.
Marsh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Berrio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marsh.
Marsh is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marsh is on top in guard.
Marsh wants to stand but Berrio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets to his feet - Berrio follows without any prompting.
Berrio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Marsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berrio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marsh to his feet.
Marsh misses with a two punch combination.
Berrio wants to counter the offense by Marsh and move into the clinch position.
Britt Marsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berrio forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
Berrio breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Berrio successfully pulls guard.
Berrio trying to control the position.
Marsh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berrio looking to control but Marsh passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berrio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Britt Marsh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Berrio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsh.
Berrio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marsh trying to control but Berrio postures up.
Marsh is refusing to be controlled, as Berrio sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Berrio is controlling him
Marsh gets full guard.
Berrio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marsh is stalling in the full guard.
Marsh is looking to stand up but Berrio won't let him.
Berrio wants to sweep here but Marsh controlling him for the moment.
Berrio has his foot on Marsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsh works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsh stands up and waves to Berrio to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gets caught napping as Berrio dives in and scores a takedown. Marsh manages to retain guard.
Berrio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berrio wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Marsh is pulling down on Berrio's head to control his posture.
Berrio trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Marsh has control of Berrio's left arm, preventing Berrio from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berrio is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berrio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsh scores with a push kick.
Berrio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Marsh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marsh manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrio is trying to work for a sweep but Marsh has mounted him!
Marsh stands up from mount. Strange move.
Marsh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berrio's guard.
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!
Berrio is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marsh dives into side control.
Marsh decides to stand back up. Marsh steps back and let's Berrio get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh throws a body punch but Berrio moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Britt Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsh 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Britt Marsh!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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