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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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214 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti gets caught flat footed, as Gragula shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gragula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macotti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gragula, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gragula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gragula is keeping the position for now.
Gragula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macotti.
Macotti stopping the sweep attempt from Gragula.
Macotti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gragula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macotti has managed to get both his arms back between Gragula's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gragula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gragula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gragula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Macotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage.
Gragula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gragula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macotti sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti manages to get to full guard.
Macotti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Macotti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gragula trying to keep a closed guard but Macotti is proving a slippery customer.
Macotti is looking to pass into half guard but Gragula pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gragula is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Gragula makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gragula passes into half guard.
Macotti is pressing down on Gragula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
Macotti managing to control the position.
Macotti has his feet on Gragula's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gragula counters by clinching up.
Gragula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Macotti is trying to drag Gragula to the mat but Gragula just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Macotti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gragula pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macotti throws an elbow but misses.
Gragula avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
Gragula is trying to break the clinch but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
It looks like Viktor Gragula has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gragula manages to break the clinch.
Macotti closes the distance and pushes Gragula back into the cage.
Macotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gragula is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Macotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Gragula's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gragula is looking to clinch.
Gragula displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macotti.
Gragula feints the counter takedown.
Marco Macotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti shoots for a takedown but Gragula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macotti darts in and clinches Gragula up against the cage.
Macotti wants the takedown. Gragula is fighting it off but Macotti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gragula's guard against the cage.
Gragula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti is working Gragula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gragula working for a triangle but Macotti defends it easily.
Gragula working a defensive guard but Macotti manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula manages to get back to half guard.
Gragula is looking to control Macotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gragula avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Macotti there.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
Gragula is trying to get back to full guard.
Macotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Gragula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macotti is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula looking for submissions off his back.
Gragula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gragula defends it well.
Gragula wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gragula is just riding it out for now. Macotti eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is positioning himself well to prevent Macotti advancing to mount.
Macotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macotti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti working Gragula over with strikes.
Gragula tries to roll over but Macotti keeps him under control.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gragula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gragula.
Marco Macotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti advances position into side control!
Macotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Gragula is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Gragula'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. This is the final round!
Gragula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macotti is looking to clinch but Gragula is avoiding it.
Gragula with the counter takedown but Macotti avoids it easily.
Gragula stuffs the takedown.
Gragula closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gragula is working for a submission of some sort.
Macotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula wants to work for an arm triangle but Macotti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gragula is working for a submission of some sort.
Gragula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti is trying to stand up here but Gragula is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gragula tries to stand and escape but Macotti is controlling the position.
Gragula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viktor Gragula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macotti trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macotti is looking to clinch.
Macotti instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macotti just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macotti.
Gragula is trying to drag Macotti to the mat but Macotti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marco Macotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gragula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Macotti'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.
Gragula wants a takedown but no success here.
Macotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Gragula backwards.
Gragula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macotti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macotti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macotti manages to end up in side control.
Macotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gragula can do to turn this around?
Macotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gragula keeps working.
Gragula is looking for a sweep.
Macotti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti scoring with punches and elbows.
Macotti avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gragula.
Macotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Gragula is defending well.
Macotti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gragula, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gragula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Macotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macotti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
A very excited looking Marco Macotti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Viktor Gragula had this to say: 'I hate werewolves'.
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hype
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