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Marshall stops Vargas in MMA debut

Savannah Marshall celebrates beating Mirela VargasGetty Images

Marshall has a 14-1 record in professional boxing

Paul Battison
BBC Sport Journalist at Utilita Arena

Savannah Marshall stopped Mirela Vargas in the first round of an electric MMA debut in front of her home fans at PFL Europe in Newcastle.

The 33-year-old former undisputed super-middleweight boxing champion was taken down multiple times but rose to overwhelm her Brazilian opponent with an onslaught of punches at the Utilita Arena.

Following the bout, Marshall was ed by long-term boxing adversary Claressa Shields in the cage, with the pair set to continue their rivalry in the PFL.

"Thank god I can punch. I've only been doing this nine months, but I've loved it," said Marshall.

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