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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maurizio Marchetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchetti comes to the cage accompanied by Hellbound. Reyes has chosen Riot as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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169 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurizio Marchetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchetti throws a push kick but Reyes slaps the foot to one side.
Marchetti misses with a kick to the body.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marchetti misses with a few strikes there.
Marchetti throws a combination. Reyes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Stevie Reyes has been cut.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Marchetti moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marchetti.
Reyes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marchetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Reyes moves out of range as Marchetti throws a body kick.
Marchetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marchetti counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marchetti slips under a jab.
Reyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marchetti.
Marchetti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Marchetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchetti thows a body shot but no joy.
Marchetti throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Reyes blocks the low kick.
Maurizio Marchetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marchetti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchetti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marchetti stopping the sweep attempt from Reyes.
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but Marchetti is proving a slippery customer.
Marchetti stays in close to Reyes's body and controls the position.
Reyes controls Marchetti momentarily but Marchetti frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Marchetti tries to pass.
Reyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marchetti misses with a combination
and Marchetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reyes circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
Good leg kick by Reyes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marchetti misses with a leg kick
and Reyes counters with a two punch combo.
Marchetti misses the shot to the body.
Reyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Marchetti.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
A slow jab from Marchetti misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurizio Marchetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Reyes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marchetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a nice leg kick.
Marchetti throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Marchetti shoots in for a double leg but Reyes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marchetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marchetti throws a sloppy head kick
and Marchetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchetti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reyes circles away.
Marchetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marchetti.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marchetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Marchetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Marchetti misses.
Marchetti shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marchetti checks a low kick from Reyes.
Marchetti shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marchetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reyes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reyes throws a series of strikes that have Marchetti backpedaling.
Marchetti thows a body shot but no joy.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marchetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Marchetti fails to land the takedown.
Marchetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marchetti thinking.
Marchetti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reyes as he avoids it easily.
Stevie Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Marchetti misses
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchetti is defended easily by Reyes.
Marchetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marchetti misses with a body shot
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marchetti misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a nice leg kick.
Marchetti throws a front kick aimed at Reyes's knee but Reyes avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marchetti shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes works over Marchetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Marchetti misses with a body shot
and Reyes counters with a left and a right that stings Marchetti.
A slow jab from Marchetti misses its intended target.
Reyes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Marchetti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stevie Reyes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marchetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marchetti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Marchetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Marchetti with that takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marchetti checks a leg kick.
Reyes moves out of range as Marchetti throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marchetti shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Marchetti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marchetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Reyes blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchetti looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurizio Marchetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes tests Marchetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marchetti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reyes counters with a two punch combo.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Marchetti avoids it well.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Marchetti.
Marchetti tries to bum rush Reyes with a series of wild strikes but Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marchetti misses with a leg kick
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Reyes tries to bum rush Marchetti with a series of wild strikes but Marchetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marchetti dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab from Marchetti misses.
Marchetti looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes tries to bum rush Marchetti with a series of wild strikes but Marchetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maurizio Marchetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes tries to work over Marchetti's front leg with a kick but Marchetti checks it.
Marchetti misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchetti is defended easily by Reyes.
Marchetti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Marchetti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevie Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marchetti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reyes's waist but Reyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marchetti off to one side.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Marchetti throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marchetti.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reyes wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchetti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchetti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reyes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marchetti.
Marchetti dives in and grabs Reyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes down on Marchetti's head and hops out.
Marchetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes misses with a combination
and Marchetti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurizio Marchetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marchetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurizio Marchetti!
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energy
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