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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Al Malik (ranked 6876 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Marroquin (ranked 3084 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvaro Marroquin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Al Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvaro Marroquin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marroquin slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Malik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Malik shoots in and drives through. Marroquin sprawls well.
Marroquin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Malik shoots for a takedown but Marroquin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Malik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marroquin throws a combination that misses
and Al Malik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marroquin looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Malik or perhaps it was just good defense by Marroquin, which made it look bad.
Marroquin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Malik.
Al Malik feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Marroquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Malik is defended easily by Marroquin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marroquin misses with the combination.
Marroquin throws a nice looking combination but Al Malik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin throws the left hand but Al Malik avoids the punch easily.
Alvaro Marroquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marroquin misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Malik scores with a four punch combination!
Al Malik is looking to clinch but Marroquin is avoiding it.
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Marroquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Malik misses with a low kick as Marroquin jumps back.
Al Malik slips a jab from Marroquin.
Al Malik fails with the takedown.
Marroquin is looking for the big counter here.
Al Malik throws a head kick but Marroquin moves out of range.
Al Malik closes the distance and pushes Marroquin back into the cage.
Al Malik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Malik tries to pull guard but Marroquin won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Malik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marroquin looks to throw the jab but Al Malik is out of range.
Al Malik closes the distance and clinches.
Al Malik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al Malik is looking to break free of the clinch but Marroquin has double underhooks.
Al Malik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marroquin smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Malik stalks Marroquin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marroquin's face. Marroquin staggers backwards, shaken.
Al Malik avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Malik counters with a left and a right that stings Marroquin.
Al Malik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marroquin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Malik blocks a jab.
Marroquin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Malik slips a jab and a cross from Marroquin.
Alvaro Marroquin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marroquin keeps the fight on the outside.
Marroquin throws a combination that misses
and Al Malik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marroquin thinking.
Al Malik misses with a head kick.
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marroquin as he avoids it easily.
Al Malik closes the distance and clinches.
Marroquin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Malik shoots in but Marroquin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin throws a series of punches but Al Malik moves out of range.
Al Malik lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Al Malik with that takedown attempt.
Marroquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Malik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marroquin.
Al Malik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Al Malik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marroquin.
Al Malik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marroquin throws a sloppy head kick and Al Malik moves out of range easily.
Al Malik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al Malik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marroquin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Marroquin dominated that round.
That's time! Al Malik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Malik shoots in looking for a takedown. Marroquin tries to sprawl out of it but Al Malik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marroquin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marroquin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marroquin throws a nice looking combination but Al Malik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marroquin throws a series of punches but Al Malik moves out of range.
Marroquin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marroquin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Malik closes the distance and clinches.
Al Malik tries to work over Marroquin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Malik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Malik is looking for a takedown.
Marroquin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin is pressed up against the cage. Al Malik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marroquin down to the mat. Marroquin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marroquin blocks a head kick by Al Malik.
Al Malik blocks a head kick by Marroquin.
Al Malik works Marroquin's body with a nice hook.
Al Malik throws a wild body kick that Marroquin sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Malik is defended easily by Marroquin.
Al Malik blocks a head kick by Marroquin.
Al Malik fails with the takedown.
Al Malik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marroquin.
Al Malik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marroquin is fending him off so far but Al Malik persists. Nope, Marroquin circles away and we're back to standing.
Marroquin tries to bum rush Al Malik with a series of wild strikes but Al Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Malik throws a big counter combination but Marroquin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvaro Marroquin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Marroquin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Malik defending well as Marroquin loads up on a big left hand.
Marroquin misses with a two punch combination.
Al Malik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marroquin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Malik.
Rasheed Al Malik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marroquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Malik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Malik is looking to clinch but Marroquin is avoiding it.
Al Malik tries to land a leg kick but Marroquin saw it coming and moves away.
Al Malik avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin throws the left hand but Al Malik avoids the punch easily.
Al Malik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marroquin.
Marroquin throws a head kick but Al Malik moves out of range.
Al Malik moves in looking to clinch but Marroquin pushes him off.
Marroquin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Malik wants to clinch.
A big right from Marroquin misses.
Al Malik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marroquin pinned against the cage. Marroquin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marroquin throws a hook but Al Malik avoids it easily.
Al Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marroquin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown but Marroquin shows good takedown defense.
Marroquin throws the left hand but Al Malik avoids the punch easily.
Marroquin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik fails with the takedown.
Al Malik doesn't manage to clinch there - Marroquin circles away.
Al Malik darts in looking for a takedown but Marroquin gets double underhooks and turns Al Malik into the cage.
Marroquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Malik is looking to clinch but Marroquin is avoiding it.
Marroquin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marroquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marroquin misses with a right hand
and Al Malik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marroquin throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Malik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marroquin looks to land a combination but Al Malik avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marroquin throws a right and a left that Al Malik avoids nicely.
Al Malik has a takedown stuffed.
Al Malik blocks a head kick by Marroquin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Marroquin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Marroquin.
A head kick misses from Marroquin.
Al Malik tries to clinch but Marroquin moves out of range.
Al Malik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marroquin avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Malik moves in looking to clinch but Marroquin pushes him off.
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown but Marroquin shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Marroquin.
Al Malik is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Malik tries to close the distance and clinch but Marroquin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Malik shoots in and drives through. Marroquin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marroquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Marroquin looks to move away, Al Malik throws a big counter combo but Marroquin just gets out of the way.
Al Malik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marroquin throws a head kick but Al Malik moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Malik blocks a head kick by Marroquin.
Al Malik misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Marroquin.
Marroquin throws a sloppy head kick and Al Malik moves out of range easily.
Al Malik blocks a head kick by Marroquin.
Al Malik fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Marroquin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marroquin throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Malik counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Marroquin. No joy for Al Malik on that attempt.
Marroquin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Malik blocks a head kick by Marroquin.
Al Malik tries to clinch up.
Al Malik slips a jab and a cross from Marroquin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Malik forces Marroquin back against the cage and clinches.
Al Malik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Malik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marroquin to keep the fight standing.
Marroquin manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Marroquin. Those never looked like landing.
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marroquin as he jumps to the side.
Al Malik avoids the head kick by Marroquin.
Al Malik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Marroquin. No joy for Al Malik on that attempt.
Al Malik staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin fails to land with a series of punches.
Marroquin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marroquin misses with a right hand
and Al Malik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Malik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marroquin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marroquin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marroquin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Al Malik doesn't manage to clinch there - Marroquin circles away.
Marroquin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Malik shoots in for a double leg but Marroquin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Malik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marroquin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Malik somewhat.
Marroquin throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Marroquin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt - Marroquin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Marroquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marroquin lands a head kick. Al Malik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marroquin misses with a double jab.
Marroquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Malik.
Jab, jab by Marroquin - just one landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Malik is defended easily by Marroquin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Marroquin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marroquin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Marroquin!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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