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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adan Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Marchisso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Marchisso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adan Leonard's chin.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adan Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Marchisso!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchisso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marchisso moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off.
Leonard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marchisso quickly recovers to half guard.
Leonard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leonard is thwarting Marchisso's attempts to control the position.
Leonard wants to control but Marchisso is keeping him busy.
Marchisso is controlling Leonard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marchisso trying to hold on to Leonard's head to control him but Leonard postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio Marchisso has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Marchisso as Leonard shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown. Marchisso tries to sprawl out of it but Leonard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marchisso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marchisso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchisso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marchisso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leonard was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchisso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leonard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marchisso controls the pace.
Marchisso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchisso stands up and waves to Leonard to follow him.
Marchisso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leonard to the mat! Leonard manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marchisso is working Leonard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marchisso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marchisso trying to control but Leonard is working from the bottom.
Leonard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchisso working some strikes from top position.
Marchisso stopping the sweep attempt from Leonard.
Marchisso wants to stand but Leonard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marchisso content to stall in guard here.
Marchisso wants to stand but Leonard is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but Marchisso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchisso gets a double leg takedown into Leonard's guard.
Leonard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard pulls Marchisso in to control the position.
Marchisso postures up in Leonard's guard and throws a big left but Leonard blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Marchisso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marchisso pushes Leonard up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonard.
Marchisso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marchisso has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Leonard jumps into guard, dragging Marchisso to the mat.
Leonard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchisso is controlling him.
Marchisso trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard pulls Marchisso in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchisso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marchisso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchisso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchisso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leonard trying to keep a closed guard but Marchisso is proving a slippery customer.
Marchisso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonard is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchisso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leonard is proving hard to escape from.
Leonard managing to control the position.
Antonio Marchisso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leonard blocks a leg kick.
Leonard looks for a takedown but Marchisso sprawls well.
Marchisso wants to clinch but Leonard slips to the side
and Leonard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marchisso gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonard taking a breather.
Leonard throws an elbow that misses.
Marchisso decides to pull guard.
Marchisso being controlled here, momentarily.
Marchisso managing to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marchisso looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonard is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard shoots in and drives through. Marchisso sprawls well.
Leonard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marchisso is looking for a sweep.
Marchisso holding on.
The referee asks Leonard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leonard prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adan Leonard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marchisso is looking to clinch but Leonard is avoiding it.
Marchisso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonard counters with a left to the body.
Marchisso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marchisso is in Leonard's guard.
Marchisso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marchisso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marchisso trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leonard is looking for a triangle but Marchisso pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchisso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonard is keeping the position for now.
Antonio Marchisso has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marchisso throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard misses with a takedown attempt - Marchisso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Antonio Marchisso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchisso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leonard on his heels. He'll look to pass Leonard's guard now, I'm sure.
Marchisso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leonard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonard is really struggling to control Marchisso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Adan Leonard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marchisso feints and as Leonard raises his hands in defense, Marchisso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marchisso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonard trying to control the position.
Leonard has control of Marchisso's left arm, preventing Marchisso from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchisso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Marchisso from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marchisso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leonard was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchisso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leonard has his hands on Marchisso's head, controlling the position.
Leonard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchisso trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marchisso trying to control but Leonard is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antonio Marchisso wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marchisso shoots in and bounces Leonard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Marchisso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marchisso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Marchisso!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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