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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Marcelian (ranked 6027 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Messi (ranked 7274 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Marcelian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Messi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelian shoots for a double leg takedown but Messi sprawls well. He's pushed Marcelian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Marcelian.
Messi scores with a nice right hand.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Messi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marcelian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Messi is trying to control Marcelian's posture but Marcelian avoids it.
Marcelian happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelian working the ground and pound.
Messi is being controlled here.
Messi is trying to control Marcelian's posture but Marcelian avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelian cracks Messi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marcelian moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Messi tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Messi is looking for a sweep.
Marcelian slows the pace down.
Marcelian is putting a hurting on Messi here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelian working the ground and pound.
Marcelian in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Messi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marcelian 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.
Marcelian is putting a hurting on Messi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Messi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Messi seems a little lost for a moment, as Marcelian dominates the positioning.
Marcelian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Messi for as long as he can get away with.
Marcelian working the ground and pound.
Marcelian cracks Messi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marcelian controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelian landing strikes.
Messi tries to control but Marcelian manages to take his back.
Good control from Marcelian.
Messi is trying to get back to his feet but Marcelian has full control of the position and if anything, Messi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marcelian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi is trying to remain composed but Marcelian is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
What can Messi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelian is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Messi up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelian is riding his opponent, not letting Messi buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelian scores with strikes from the back.
Marcelian has the hooks in. Messi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Marcelian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marcelian fails with the takedown
and Marcelian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcelian slips a straight right by Messi.
Marcelian shoots for a double leg takedown but Messi sprawls well. He's pushed Marcelian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcelian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Marcelian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messi closes the distance and clinches.
Messi lands a nice uppercut.
Marcelian stalling the fight.
Marcelian can't break the clinch.
Marcelian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Messi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marcelian manages to break the clinch.
Messi looks to throw the jab but Marcelian is out of range.
Marcelian attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcelian doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcelian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messi works the jab nicely.
Messi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcelian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marcelian is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Messi. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Marcelian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Messi connects with a body shot.
Messi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Marcelian out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trey Messi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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