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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Hana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music. Marco Marcolini acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Hana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcolini's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Hana.
Marcolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcolini with a knee to the head.
It looks like Taka Hana has been cut.
Hana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Hana misses with some punches.
Hana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcolini backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hana.
Marcolini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hana backwards.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Hana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcolini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hana.
Hana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcolinis head.
Marcolini prevents a body shot from Hana.
Hana can't find room to land a body shot as Marcolini controls the action.
Hana managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcolini.
Hana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcolini backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hana lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcolini tries a body shot but Hana blocks it.
Marcolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Marcolini looking to stall.
Marcolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hana manages to break the clinch.
Marcolini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hana manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Marcolini misses.
Marcolini throws a body punch but Hana moves out of range.
Hana checks a leg kick.
Marcolini scores with a jab to the body.
Marcolini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marcolini's guard.
Hana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcolini working for submissions but it's allowed Hana to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini wants to control but Hana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep. Hana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hana content to control rather than advance.
Marcolini tries to get to full guard but Hana has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taka Hana has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marcolini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Marcolini lands with a hook. Hana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
Marcolini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hana was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcolini.
Hana gets tackled into the cage by Marcolini. Marcolini maintains the clinch.
Hana throws a head punch that misses.
Marcolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini looking to throw knees to the head but Hana is blocking nicely.
Hana misses with a punch on the inside.
Hana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcolinis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcolini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcolini prevents a body shot from Hana.
Hana scores with a shoulder strike.
Hana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hana managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
Hana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcolini blocks an uppercut.
Marcolini looking to slow down the pace here.
Hana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcolini backwards.
Hana throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcolini.
Hana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hana.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hana tries to work over Marcolini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hana as Marcolini tries to tie him up.
Hana misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Hana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marcolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hana throws out the jab.
Marcolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Marcolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hana blocks a head kick by Marcolini.
Marcolini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hana circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcolini jabs Hana right on the nose. Hana blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Hana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcolini misses the body punch
and Hana counters with a takedown into side control.
Marcolini is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana controlling from side mount.
Marcolini can't do much from the bottom here.
Hana trying to control the action but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini can't do much from the bottom here.
Hana is staying tight to Marcolini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hana is looking to take a break and control but Marcolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcolini is trying to control Hana's posture but Hana avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hana keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcolini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hana under the eye.
Hana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcolini.
Hana swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcolini.
Hana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marcolini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marcolini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcolini is trying to control the position but Hana postures up.
Marco Marcolini has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hana checks the leg kick.
Marcolini misses the shot to the body.
Marcolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hana moves away.
Marcolini thows a leg kick but Hana checks it
and Hana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcolini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Marcolini regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taka Hana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Hana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcolini wants to clinch
and Hana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marco Marcolini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcolini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hana keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcolini jabs Hana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marcolini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hana manages to avoid it.
Marcolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini jabs Hana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcolini tries to clinch up
and Hana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini stuns Hana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marcolini punishes Hana's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcolini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hana rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcolini misses with a hook. Hana ducked under it nicely.
Marcolini shoots for a double leg takedown but Hana sprawls well. He's pushed Marcolini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcolini goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marcolini scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hana.
Hana dodges the punch combination from Marcolini.
Marcolini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hana.
Marcolini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hana counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hana content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marcolini tries to buck Hana off but Hana is having none of it.
Marcolini wants to control but Hana postures up.
Hana controlling the position from side mount.
Marcolini is not content to let Hana control the position.
Hana controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Taka Hana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marcolini works Hana's body with a nice hook.
Hana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hana.
A punch lands to the side of Hana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcolini jabs at Hana's body.
Marcolini misses with a combination
and Hana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marcolini's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini pulls Hana in close to prevent any damage.
Hana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hana trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Hana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marcolini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marcolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Marco Marcolini has been cut.
Marcolini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marcolini moves into the clinch.
Taka Hana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Hana avoids the damage to the body.
Hana lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcolini backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hana.
Hana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcolini's elbow.
Marcolini looking to stall.
Hana working aggressively here.
Marcolini lands a knee to the body.
Hana scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini takes a shot to the head.
Marcolini is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hana.
Hana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Hana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hana.
Marcolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcolini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marcolini!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini is trying to escape the position but Hana is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hana trying to control the action but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Hana in side control, just content to control the action for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marcolini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Taka Hana wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hana throws a big shot that misses.
Marcolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcolini tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Hana.
Hana checks a low kick from Marcolini.
Marcolini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcolini takes a swing at Hana's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to clinch
and Marcolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcolini tries to clinch up but Hana circles away and keeps his distance.
Hana throws a body punch but Marcolini moves out of range.
Marcolini clinches up with Hana and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini connects with a knee to the head.
Hana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcolini backwards.
Marcolini is leaning against Hana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hana is trying to push Marcolini away but Marcolini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hana.
Marcolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana had his way with Marco Marcolini in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcolini's hands.
Marcolini moves into the clinch.
Marcolini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hana's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Hana fails to land.
Hana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hana managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
Hana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marcolini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hana's face.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Marcolini tries to stall but Hana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Marcolini.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini blocking some punches.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hana avoids it.
Marcolini scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marcolini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcolini effectively controlling the action here.
Marcolini scores with a shot to the side of Hana's head.
Taka Hana's cut is getting worse.
Marcolini tries to stall but Hana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hana.
Hana is trying to break the clinch but Marcolini is controlling him.
Marcolini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hana throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcolini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marcolini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hana up against the cage.
Hana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcolini has him pressed against the cage.
Hana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marcolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marcolini.
Hana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taka Hana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taka Hana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hana avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Hana lands a nice uppercut.
Marcolini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marcolini tries to score a body lock takedown but Hana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcolini misses with a knee strike.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Hana avoids the damage to the body.
Hana misses with some punches.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hana is defending well for now.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hana is defending well for now.
Marcolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Hana uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana prevents a body shot from Marcolini.
Marcolini tries a knee to the head but Hana blocks it.
Marcolini lands a good knee to the midsection. Hana won't want to take too many of those.
Hana tries a body shot but Marcolini blocks it.
Marcolini tries a body shot but Hana blocks it.
Hana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marcolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcolini tries to throw a body punch but Hana avoids it by throwing Marcolini back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Marcolini.
Jeez, Taka Hana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Marcolini tries to stall but Hana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcolini misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcolini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hana avoids it.
Marcolini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marco Marcolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcolini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcolini trying to stall but Hana improves his position.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Hana avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Marcolini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hana 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taka Hana!
Taka Hana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Project Mayhem, into his post fight interview.
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