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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Macciocca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macciocca comes into the arena with 111 (Centoundici) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alessandro Macciocca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bariga Marihuanich!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macciocca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Macciocca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marihuanich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Macciocca controls Marihuanich momentarily but Marihuanich frees himself.
Marihuanich looking to pass the guard.
Marihuanich trying to control but Macciocca is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macciocca pulls Marihuanich in to control the position.
Macciocca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marihuanich is one step ahead there.
Marihuanich connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marihuanich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marihuanich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macciocca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich controlling from the top position.
Marihuanich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marihuanich drops back looking for a leg! Macciocca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Macciocca manages to kick Marihuanich off! Marihuanich jumps back into Macciocca's guard.
Macciocca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macciocca tries to get out of the position.
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.
Marihuanich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marihuanich wants to control from the top but Macciocca keeps moving.
Marihuanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marihuanich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macciocca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich wants to take a breather but Macciocca is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marihuanich in particular looking to stall.
Marihuanich is looking to take a break and control but Macciocca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marihuanich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marihuanich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macciocca has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marihuanich controlling the position easily from mount.
Macciocca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marihuanich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Macciocca looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Marihuanich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Macciocca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marihuanich under the eye.
Marihuanich shoots in and drives through. Macciocca sprawls well.
Marihuanich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macciocca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macciocca.
Marihuanich dives in and grabs Macciocca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macciocca pushes down on Marihuanich's head and hops out.
Alessandro Macciocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Marihuanich.
Marihuanich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macciocca is fending him off so far but Marihuanich persists. Nope, Macciocca circles away and we're back to standing.
Macciocca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bariga Marihuanich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marihuanich.
Macciocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macciocca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marihuanich's sensitive parts.
Marihuanich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macciocca is fending him off so far but Marihuanich persists. Nope, Macciocca circles away and we're back to standing.
Marihuanich is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Macciocca.
A good leg kick by Macciocca.
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown but Macciocca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macciocca scores with a shot to the body.
Marihuanich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macciocca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marihuanich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Macciocca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alessandro Macciocca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macciocca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marihuanich will feel that in the morning.
Macciocca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marihuanich has time to react.
Macciocca connects with an inside leg kick.
Macciocca punishes Marihuanich's body with a nice straight punch.
Macciocca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macciocca lands a nice shot to the body.
Marihuanich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marihuanich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Macciocca - the referee stops the clock and Marihuanich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Macciocca. Marihuanich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Macciocca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macciocca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Macciocca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Macciocca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macciocca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marihuanich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macciocca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macciocca scores with a three punch combo!
Macciocca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marihuanich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Macciocca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macciocca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macciocca!
Macciocca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Macciocca scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marihuanich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Macciocca sizes up Marihuanich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Macciocca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marihuanich doesn't seem bothered though.
Macciocca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macciocca.
Macciocca connects with a leg kick. Marihuanich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Macciocca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marihuanich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macciocca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macciocca throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marihuanich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macciocca.
Macciocca connects with a body shot.
Macciocca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macciocca.
A good leg kick by Macciocca.
Macciocca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marihuanich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bariga Marihuanich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macciocca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Macciocca.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macciocca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macciocca scores with a leg kick.
Macciocca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Macciocca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macciocca is looking to slow Marihuanich down with leg kicks.
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown but Macciocca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macciocca cracks a nice hook into Marihuanich's ribs.
Marihuanich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Macciocca lands a nice shot to the body.
Macciocca lands a jab to Marihuanich's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macciocca.
Marihuanich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macciocca, right into the meat.
Macciocca lands a jab to Marihuanich's midsection.
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macciocca as he avoids it easily.
Marihuanich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Macciocca.
Marihuanich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macciocca.
Macciocca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marihuanich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macciocca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macciocca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marihuanich doesn't seem bothered though.
Macciocca digs a good hook to Marihuanich's body.
Macciocca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Macciocca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Macciocca.
Macciocca slaps away a takedown attempt from Marihuanich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macciocca. That's going to slow Marihuanich down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macciocca. That's going to slow Marihuanich down.
Macciocca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marihuanich.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macciocca.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Macciocca.
Marihuanich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alessandro Macciocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Marihuanich.
Macciocca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marihuanich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Macciocca.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macciocca.
Marihuanich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macciocca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macciocca lands a leg kick that knocks Marihuanich off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macciocca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macciocca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marihuanich.
Good leg kick by Macciocca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macciocca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macciocca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marihuanich at a distance.
Macciocca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Macciocca thumps Marihuanich with a low kick.
Macciocca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Macciocca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marihuanich doesn't seem bothered though.
Macciocca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macciocca scores with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Macciocca.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macciocca.
Macciocca is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Macciocca throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macciocca, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macciocca scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Macciocca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marihuanich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Macciocca.
Macciocca thumps Marihuanich with a low kick.
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macciocca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Macciocca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marihuanich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Macciocca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marihuanich shoots for a takedown but Macciocca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marihuanich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Macciocca - the referee stops the clock and Marihuanich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Macciocca. Marihuanich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marihuanich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Macciocca is looking to slow Marihuanich down with leg kicks.
Macciocca scores with a kick to the body.
Alessandro Macciocca is winning the standup battle so far.
Marihuanich takes one to the chin there.
Macciocca jabs Marihuanich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macciocca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marihuanich.
Macciocca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marihuanich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macciocca lands a front kick.
Good exchange - Macciocca coming out on top.
Macciocca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Macciocca thumps Marihuanich with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Macciocca.
Macciocca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marihuanich.
Macciocca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macciocca. That's going to slow Marihuanich down.
Macciocca scoring well with a low kick there.
Macciocca scores with a spinning back kick!
Macciocca stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macciocca throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Macciocca.
Marihuanich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Macciocca.
Macciocca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macciocca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macciocca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marihuanich shoots in but Macciocca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macciocca jabs Marihuanich right on the nose. Marihuanich blinks but takes it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macciocca!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macciocca.
Macciocca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macciocca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marihuanich can do to turn this around?
Macciocca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Macciocca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marihuanich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Macciocca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Macciocca 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Macciocca!
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