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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiruku Matah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matah comes to the cage accompanied by Walker the Texas Ranger Theme. Marcolini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raffaella Carra - Rumore kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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240 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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185 cm
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259 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiruku Matah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marcolini enables Matah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marcolini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matah looking to pass the guard.
Matah preventing the sweep.
Marcolini wants to hit a switch here but Matah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marcolini there!
Matah working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marcolini is working to get back to half guard.
Matah goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marcolini turns into him and now he's in Matah's guard.
Matah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marcolini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcolini defends well.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Matah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcolini throws a strike but Matah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matah tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcolini is retaining full guard.
Marcolini wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcolini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcolini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcolini, not yet.
We've been hearing that Matah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marcolini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matah trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini wants to sweep here but Matah controlling him for the moment.
Marcolini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matah is looking to advance position but Marcolini won't allow it.
Matah is working hard here to advance position.
Matah wants to control but Marcolini is keeping him busy.
Matah seems to be working for a kimura but Marcolini defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcolini manages to get to full guard.
Matah chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matah won't allow Marcolini to sweep him here.
Matah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep. Matah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcolini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matah pulls his head out easily.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep. Matah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcolini trying to hold on to Matah's head to control him but Matah postures up.
Marcolini manages to get to full guard.
Matah passes Marcolini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matah is trying to work for a kimura but Marcolini is defending well.
Marcolini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Matah pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matah jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marcolini manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcolini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marcolini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matah wants to pass the guard but Marcolini is defending well.
Marcolini is looking to control Matah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcolini avoid being mounted?
Matah passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcolini is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep.
Matah scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiruku Matah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marcolini tries to clinch but Matah moves out of range.
Marcolini tries to clinch but Matah moves out of range.
Marcolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marcolini's sensitive parts.
Marcolini stuffs the takedown attempt from Matah. Matah gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcolini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Matah.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matah.
Matah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marcolini did well to prevent Matah getting side control.
Marcolini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matah preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcolini wants to control but Matah passes easily into half guard.
Matah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marcolini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matah.
Matah is trying to work for a kimura but Marcolini is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matah wants to free his trapped foot but Marcolini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matah seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcolini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matah.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcolini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Matah moves into full mount! Marcolini won't be happy about that!
Marcolini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marcolini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matah is trying to control the action in half guard but Marcolini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matah passes to full mount!
Marcolini is working to get back to half guard.
Matah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcolini is looking to escape.
Marcolini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcolini defends well.
Matah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcolini defends well.
Marcolini passes Matah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcolini scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marcolini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiruku Matah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcolini wants to free his trapped foot but Matah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcolini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcolini's back!
Matah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Matah is looking for the choke from the back position but Marcolini is controlling his hands well.
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!
Marcolini tries to roll but Matah sticks to his back.
Marcolini showing good submission defense here.
Marcolini is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matah gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matah doesn't have the hooks in and Marcolini manages to turn into his guard.
Marcolini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcolini throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matah looking for a triangle here. Marcolini is fighting it but it looks tight! Matah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Marcolini is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hiruku Matah!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiruku Matah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
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