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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Virus has chosen Lorely - In Hearts Wake as his entrance music. Marco Macotti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cyrus The Virus!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti looks for a takedown but The Virus sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from The Virus as Macotti shoots in.
Macotti fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from The Virus as Macotti shoots in.
Macotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Virus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Virus.
The Virus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Macotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Virus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Virus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti keeping full guard, as The Virus tries to pass.
The Virus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Virus passes into half guard.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Macotti wants to get back to his feet.
The Virus throwing shots but Macotti is blocking nicely.
The Virus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Virus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to get to full guard but The Virus has control of the leg.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Virus pulls his head out easily.
The Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Virus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macotti trying to control here.
The Virus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Virus trying to control the action but Macotti is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Virus connects with a nice short shot to Macotti's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Virus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Virus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macotti taking some punishment here, with The Virus in his half guard.
The Virus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to kick The Virus off but The Virus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Virus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Macotti is trying to get back to full guard.
The Virus wants to free his trapped foot but Macotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macotti tries to roll over but The Virus keeps him under control.
Macotti manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Macotti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Virus swivels and escapes.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Macotti keeps the fight on the outside.
The Virus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macotti swats away the attempt to clinch by The Virus.
Danga de danga de dang - The Virus scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cyrus The Virus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macotti fails with the takedown
and The Virus counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Virus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macotti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Virus slaps away a takedown attempt from Macotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Virus tries to clinch but Macotti moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus The Virus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Virus moves in looking to clinch but Macotti pushes him off.
Macotti shoots and misses
and The Virus counters by moving into the clinch.
Macotti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Macotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti thows a huge punch but The Virus dodges it nicely.
Macotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macotti stops The Virus from getting back to his feet.
The Virus has hold of Macotti's hands but Macotti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Macotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus is defending against the submission attempts here by Macotti.
Macotti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Macotti sits in half guard.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Virus has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Virus is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti throws a strike but The Virus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Macotti postures up in The Virus's guard and throws a big left but The Virus blocks it.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but The Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Virus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti prevents The Virus from getting back to his feet.
Macotti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses. The Virus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macotti's guard. Nice move by The Virus!
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Virus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Virus trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
The Virus chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Virus works over Macotti with some ground and pound from guard.
The Virus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Macotti working for a triangle but The Virus defends it easily.
Macotti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Macotti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Virus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Macotti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Virus sprawls well initially but Macotti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Macotti passes the guard and advances to mount!
The Virus blocking the ground and pound.
The Virus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Macotti unloads with some shots from mount but The Virus bucks and avoids them well.
Macotti throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Virus because Macotti loaded up on that one.
The Virus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Macotti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Macotti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti lands a big shot there that rocks The Virus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Virus wants to get back to his feet.
Macotti landing punches.
Macotti throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Macotti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The Virus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Macotti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Virus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macotti raining down hammerfists from mount.
Macotti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Macotti lands a nice shot to the head.
The Virus is rocked!
The Virus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Virus taking shots to the head.
The Virus is still in real trouble! Can Macotti finish him?
Macotti drops a big elbow. That's hurt The Virus! More shots from Macotti and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Macotti!
A less than humble Marco Macotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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