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Event:
SMASH: Dong vs Trump
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Marciano 3rd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the action but Tripp is working from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tripp is looking for a sweep.
Tripp struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marciano 3rd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marciano 3rd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marciano 3rd 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. #T1#
Marciano 3rd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marciano 3rd wants to control for a moment but Tripp uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SU#
Marciano 3rd decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tripp connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Tripp with a nice calf kick.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Marciano 3rd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marciano 3rd checks a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tripp tries a low kick but Marciano 3rd avoids it.
A head kick misses from Tripp.
Marciano 3rd fails with the takedown.
Tripp throws a series of punches but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches up with Tripp, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes Tripp against the cage but Tripp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Marciano 3rd instigates a clinch.
Tripp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripp.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd is trying to break the clinch but Tripp has him pressed against the cage.
Tripp misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marciano 3rds head.
Marciano 3rd jumps guard but Tripp stands there with Marciano 3rd around his waist. Marciano 3rd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tripp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tripp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tripp misses with a punch on the inside.
Tripp is working Marciano 3rd over against the cage.#BC#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tripp throws a shot to the body.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Marciano 3rd has his takedown stuffed
and Tripp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Marciano 3rd gets the takedown into side control.
Tripp bucks up and tries to throw Marciano 3rd off but instead Marciano 3rd has got his back!
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!#SUB#
Marciano 3rd looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Tripp preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd not allowing Tripp to control his hands. #SUB#
Marciano 3rd looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd'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.#R2#
Tripp keeps the fight on the outside.
Tripp throws a looping overhand right but Marciano 3rd ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Tripp.
Marciano 3rd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
CJ Tripp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tripp.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Tripp shows good takedown defense.
Marciano 3rd shoots for a double leg takedown but Tripp sprawls well. He's pushed Marciano 3rd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Tripp as Marciano 3rd shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Tripp there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripp. Marciano 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Tripp.
Marciano 3rd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripp.
Marciano 3rd shoots in and drives through. Tripp sprawls well.#T1#
Tripp scores with a spinning back kick!
Marciano 3rd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Tripp.
Tripp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tripp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marciano 3rd feinted with a counter takedown.
Tripp thuds a left hand into Marciano 3rd's body.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd throws a counter high kick but Tripp was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tripp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tripp circles away.
And Tripp responds with a good body kick, but Marciano 3rd manages to step out the way in time.
Tripp with a nice calf kick.
Tripp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tripp manages to circle out of the way.
Tripp looks for the body kick but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Tripp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp fakes the leg kick and cracks Marciano 3rd in the body.
Tripp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd is defended easily by Tripp.
CJ Tripp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Tripp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy head kick and Tripp moves out of range easily.
Tripp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marciano 3rd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tripp connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Tripp.
Nice takedown defense from Tripp. No joy for Marciano 3rd on that attempt. #CL#
Marciano 3rd rushes Tripp and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tripp.
#T3#
Tripp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marciano 3rd's efforts to push away.
Tripp scores with a shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Tripp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tripp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd. #BC#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano 3rd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tripp counters with a series of strikes. Marciano 3rd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marciano 3rd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tripp counters with a nice uppercut.
Tripp cracks a nice hook into Marciano 3rd's ribs.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano 3rd. Tripp does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tripp misses with an uppercut.
Tripp feints and then cracks Marciano 3rd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano 3rd down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Tripp misses.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Tripp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tripp defends it nicely.
Tripp throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Tripp scores with the left hand. Marciano 3rd knows he should have avoided that one.
Marciano 3rd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Tripp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tripp.
Marciano 3rd dives in for a single leg takedown but Tripp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marciano 3rd shoots for a takedown but Tripp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tripp thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
That's time! Marciano 3rd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tripp throws a lazy right hand but Marciano 3rd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Tripp misses.
Tripp swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Marciano 3rd pushes Tripp up against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano 3rd tries to land knees in the clinch but Tripp avoids the damage to the body.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Come on Marciano 3rd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tripp. Marciano 3rd shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripp. Marciano 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marciano 3rd.
Tripp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tripp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses.
Tripp throws a push kick but Marciano 3rd slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano 3rd shoots in but no luck this time.
Tripp stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tripp throws a push kick but Marciano 3rd slaps the foot to one side.
Tripp misses the jab.
Tripp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Tripp misses. #T2#
Tripp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
CJ Tripp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Tripp throws a body shot but no joy.
Tripp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripp.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marciano 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tripp, which made it look bad.
Tripp lands a front kick.
Tripp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Tripp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
Tripp throws a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head but Marciano 3rd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tripp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano 3rd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tripp - the referee stops the clock and Marciano 3rd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tripp. Marciano 3rd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tripp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tripp lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano 3rd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tripp.
Marciano 3rd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tripp connects with a body shot.
Tripp lands with a straight right. Marciano 3rd didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tripp.
Marciano 3rd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tripp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
CJ Tripp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Tripp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tripp's waist but Tripp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano 3rd off to one side.
Tripp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano 3rd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tripp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tripp as he avoids it easily.
Tripp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tripp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tripp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano 3rd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tripp.
Tripp misses with a hook
and Marciano 3rd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tripp lands the left hand.
Tripp connects with an inside leg kick.
Tripp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tripp blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Tripp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tripp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Tripp!
CJ Tripp thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Fortier vs Bishop
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Marciano 3rd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marciano 3rd wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marciano 3rd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong gets full guard.
Marciano 3rd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marciano 3rd wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #SUB#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marciano 3rd passes into half guard.
Dong trying to control but Marciano 3rd postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to roll over but Marciano 3rd keeps him under control.#T1#
Marciano 3rd throwing shots but Dong is blocking nicely.
Marciano 3rd is looking to stall here but Dong recovers full guard.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marciano 3rd escapes and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dong tries to improve position but can't.
Marciano 3rd working away.
Marciano 3rd in side control, throwing shots but Dong defends.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong tries to bench press Marciano 3rd off him but Marciano 3rd keeps the position. #T3#
Dong gets back to half guard.
Dong wants to get back to full guard but Marciano 3rd has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Marciano 3rd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Marciano 3rd creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dong wants to control but Marciano 3rd postures up.
Dong regains half guard.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marciano 3rd defends well.#SUB#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marciano 3rd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano 3rd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
#CL#
Dong darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marciano 3rd just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Marciano 3rd on the inside.
Dong tries a body shot but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd is trying to push Dong away but Dong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano 3rd throws an elbow but it misses.
Marciano 3rd goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dong tries to work over Marciano 3rd's front leg with a kick but Marciano 3rd checks it.
Marciano 3rd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dong counters with a good, hard body kick but Marciano 3rd shrugs it off.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano 3rd's hands.#T1#
Dong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano 3rd checks it well.
A cross from Dong lands.#CUT#It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.#TD2#
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marciano 3rd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marciano 3rd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marciano 3rd off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Dong working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Marciano 3rd is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dong has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Marciano 3rd taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Hung Dong!
Long Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Marciano
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Marciano 3rd has managed to clinch.
Marciano 3rd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Marciano 3rd wants a takedown.
Marciano 3rd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lacplesis avoiding damage as Marciano 3rd throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.#T1#
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano 3rd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.#CL2#
Marciano 3rd clinches up with Lacplesis and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been informed that Marciano 3rd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lacplesis stuns Marciano 3rd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marciano 3rd lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lacplesis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd. #TD2#
Marciano 3rd pulls guard.
Lacplesis advances to half guard. #SU#
Lacplesis stands up and beckons Marciano 3rd to join him on the feet.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Lacplesis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marciano 3rd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lacplesis.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
Lacplesis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano 3rd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lacplesis - the referee stops the clock and Marciano 3rd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lacplesis. Marciano 3rd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lacplesis lands with a hook. Marciano 3rd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crunch! Lacplesis slams his shin into Marciano 3rd's torso.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano 3rd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacplesis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Lacplesis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marciano 3rd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lacplesis leaves Marciano 3rd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches up with Lacplesis, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes Lacplesis against the cage but Lacplesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano 3rd's head.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lacplesis as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano 3rd off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Marciano 3rd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano 3rd moves away.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano 3rd moves away.#CL2#
Marciano 3rd takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd. #BC2#
Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano 3rd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lacplesis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano 3rd somewhat.#T1#
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Marciano 3rd rushes Lacplesis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Marciano 3rd's ribcage. Marciano 3rd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis pushes Marciano 3rd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano 3rd can do to turn this around?
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the head.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
#T2#
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacplesis avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano 3rd can't break the clinch.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano 3rd controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lacplesis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano 3rd fails to pull guard.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd lands a right hand. #T3#
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Marciano 3rd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marciano 3rd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacplesis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lacplesis continues to stall.
Lacplesis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano 3rd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lacplesis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marciano 3rd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lacplesis has passed into side control.
#SU#
Lacplesis stands up and beckons Marciano 3rd to his feet.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into Marciano 3rd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marciano 3rd dives in and grabs Lacplesis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lacplesis pushes down on Marciano 3rd's head and hops out.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano 3rd controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lacplesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Marciano 3rd is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacplesis pushes Marciano 3rd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Marciano 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacplesis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lacplesis clobbers Marciano 3rd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marciano 3rd darts in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets double underhooks and turns Marciano 3rd into the cage.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Lacplesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marciano 3rd at a distance.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacplesis lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd avoids a kick to the body.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano 3rd has time to react.#T3#
Marciano 3rd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Marciano 3rd walks into a jab.
Lacplesis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd looks for a takedown but Lacplesis sprawls well.
Lacplesis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marciano 3rd avoids it.
Lacplesis cracks Marciano 3rd with a good jab.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd shoots and misses
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano 3rd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Lacplesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano 3rd darts in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets double underhooks and turns Marciano 3rd into the cage.
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!
Lacplesis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Danga de danga de dang - Marciano 3rd scores with a four punch combination!
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Lacplesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis with a hook.#CL2#
Marciano 3rd has closed the distance and engaged Lacplesis in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Marciano 3rd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis scoring well with a low kick there.
Lacplesis jabs Marciano 3rd right on the nose. Marciano 3rd blinks but takes it well.
Lacplesis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis connects with a single shot there.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacplesis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano 3rd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacplesis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Lacplesis throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano 3rd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lacplesis throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Marciano 3rd.
It looked like Lacplesis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Marciano 3rd clinches up with Lacplesis and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd fails to pull guard.
Marciano 3rd misses with a knee strike.
Marciano 3rd is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis. #T2#
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marciano 3rd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lacplesis prevents it.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Marciano 3rd decides to pull guard. #SU#
Lacplesis stands and steps away. Marciano 3rd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into Marciano 3rd's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis scores with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Lacplesis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano 3rd tries for a takedown but Lacplesis circles away easily
and Lacplesis counters with an inside leg kick.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacplesis. #T3#
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marciano 3rd under the eye.
Lacplesis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that half lands.
Marciano 3rd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacplesis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lacplesis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacplesis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano 3rd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marciano 3rd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Lacplesis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lacplesis throws a counter high kick but Marciano 3rd was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacplesis punishes Marciano 3rd's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis dodges the punch combination from Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown.
Lacplesis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis punishes Marciano 3rd's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd checks a low kick from Lacplesis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis had his way with Frank Marciano 3rd in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd'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!#R5#
Lacplesis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Marciano 3rd jumps back.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Marciano 3rd ducked under it nicely.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lacplesis as he jumps to the side.
Lacplesis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacplesis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacplesis scoring well with a low kick there.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marciano 3rd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lacplesis tests Marciano 3rd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano 3rd moves forwards but Lacplesis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lacplesis jabs Marciano 3rd to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd dives in and grabs Lacplesis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lacplesis pushes down on Marciano 3rd's head and hops out.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that misses.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano 3rd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lacplesis circles away.
Marciano 3rd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacplesis avoids it really well and circles away.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches up with Lacplesis, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes Lacplesis against the cage but Lacplesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Lacplesis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lacplesis finds it's way round the side to connect with Marciano 3rd's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd wants to counter the offense by Lacplesis and move into the clinch position.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Marciano 3rd rushes Lacplesis and presses him up against the cage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano 3rd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lacplesis to keep the fight standing.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Lacplesis lands a nice shot that snaps Marciano 3rd's head back.
#CL2#
Marciano 3rd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano 3rd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marciano 3rd wants to take the fight to the mat but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Lacplesis. #BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacplesis connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd misses with a takedown attempt - Lacplesis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacplesis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Humors Lacplesis 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. |
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SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marciano 3rd leaves Zdravkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marciano 3rd is fending him off so far but Zdravkov persists. Nope, Marciano 3rd circles away and we're back to standing.
Marciano 3rd jabs at Zdravkov's body.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Zdravkov walks into a left hand.
Zdravkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Zdravkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd tries to roll over but Zdravkov keeps him under control.
Zdravkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marciano 3rd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zdravkov. #T1#
Zdravkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head.
Marciano 3rd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zdravkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself well to prevent Zdravkov advancing to mount.
Zdravkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Marciano 3rd trying to control but Zdravkov postures up.
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano 3rd keeps working.
Zdravkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zdravkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marciano 3rd is trying to get back to full guard.
Zdravkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Marciano 3rd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zdravkov wants to take a breather but Marciano 3rd is having none of it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zdravkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano 3rd is looking to get back to full guard here but Zdravkov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Marciano 3rd can't do much from the bottom here.
Marciano 3rd defending against the ground and pound.
Zdravkov is looking to take a break and control but Marciano 3rd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Marciano 3rd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zdravkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Marciano 3rd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zdravkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano 3rd's waist but Marciano 3rd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zdravkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd avoids it really well and circles away.
Zdravkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano 3rd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano 3rd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zdravkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano 3rd's waist but Marciano 3rd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.
Marciano 3rd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zdravkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano 3rd defends well and Zdravkov ends up having to push Marciano 3rd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zdravkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marciano 3rd - the referee stops the clock and Zdravkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marciano 3rd. Zdravkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Marciano 3rd.
Nice takedown defense from Marciano 3rd. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Zdravkov's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zdravkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano 3rd, which made it look bad.
Zdravkov has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano 3rd cracks Zdravkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Marciano 3rd stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov takes one on the button.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Zdravkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zdravkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marciano 3rd with a nice cross.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zdravkov on the side of the head. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano 3rd.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano 3rd. That snapped Zdravkov's head back.
Marciano 3rd lands an overhand right.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zdravkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marciano 3rd as he avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Zdravkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marciano 3rd is controlling Zdravkov's posture.
Marciano 3rd keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass. #T3#
Marciano 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zdravko Zdravkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zdravkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marciano 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zdravkov wants to pass the guard but Marciano 3rd is keeping the position.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Marciano 3rd keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marciano 3rd looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Marciano 3rd. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Zdravkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zdravkov needs to keep his hands up - Marciano 3rd had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot that snaps Zdravkov's head back.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano 3rd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marciano 3rd slaps away a takedown attempt from Zdravkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marciano 3rd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Marciano 3rd slams his shin into Zdravkov's torso.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano 3rd defends it nicely.
Marciano 3rd's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Marciano 3rd with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano 3rd.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano 3rd.
Nice sprawl there from Marciano 3rd as Zdravkov shoots in.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marciano 3rd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zdravkov doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano 3rd. Zdravkov shrugs it off though.
Marciano 3rd works the jab nicely.
Zdravkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano 3rd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zdravkov will feel that in the morning.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano 3rd sprawls well. Marciano 3rd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano 3rd throws a shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab to the body.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zdravkov. Zdravkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd. #T3#
Jab by Marciano 3rd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd throws a good cross that connects.
Marciano 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zdravkov dives in and grabs Marciano 3rd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes down on Zdravkov's head and hops out.
Marciano 3rd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Zdravkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Marciano 3rd.
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!
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano 3rd stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Zdravkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marciano 3rd swivels and escapes.
Zdravkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano 3rd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Zdravkov's defenses.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zdravkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. That's going to slow Zdravkov down.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice right hand.
Frank Marciano 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marciano 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Marciano 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marciano 3rd, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano 3rd cracks Steinheiser with an open hand slap.
Marciano 3rd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steinheiser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Steinheiser's defenses.
Marciano 3rd throws a combination. Steinheiser tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd scores with a hook.
Marciano 3rd thuds a left hand into Steinheiser's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steinheiser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano 3rd can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Steinheiser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marciano 3rd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head. #T1#
Steinheiser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steinheiser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Steinheiser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steinheiser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steinheiser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steinheiser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano 3rd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser throwing strikes but missing.
Steinheiser throwing strikes from guard but Marciano 3rd blocks nicely.
Marciano 3rd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steinheiser. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinheiser postures up in Marciano 3rd's guard and throws a big left but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Steinheiser chips away with some ground and pound.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinheiser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Marciano 3rd tenderised Steinheiser's leg. Steinheiser is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steinheiser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steinheiser has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Steinheiser's head.
Marciano 3rd lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Steinheiser is rocked!
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Steinheiser out cold! Steinheiser corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Marciano 3rd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Marciano 3rd waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Lynn Steinheiser spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!!
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Event:
SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd wants to slow Orsini down by chopping away at his legs.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsini's sensitive parts.
Orsini thuds a left hand into Marciano 3rd's body.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini scores with a jab.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano 3rd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook. Orsini ducked under it nicely.
Orsini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Marciano 3rd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd throws the kick towards the body but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano 3rd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marciano 3rd throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut. Orsini saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsini throws out a leg kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range and Orsini only half commits. #T1#
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Marciano 3rd's head back.
Orsini throws a low kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marciano 3rd ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Marciano 3rd.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini scores with a body shot.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano 3rd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marciano 3rd walks into a jab.
Orsini checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano 3rd.
It appears Orsini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano 3rd. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Marciano 3rd throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Orsini thuds his right hand into Marciano 3rd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini. #TD#
Orsini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marciano 3rd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsini is one step ahead there.
Marciano 3rd keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is really struggling to control Marciano 3rd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Marciano 3rd.#T3#
Marciano 3rd being controlled here, momentarily.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano 3rd has wrist control.
Orsini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orsini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marciano 3rd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marciano 3rd is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
Marciano 3rd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orsini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano 3rd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body kick.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orsini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Orsini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano 3rd can do to turn this around?
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd tries a quick counter leg kick but Orsini is wise to it.
Orsini slips under a jab from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Marciano 3rd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a wild combination.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano 3rd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Marciano 3rd staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Marciano 3rd moved out of range.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Marciano 3rd.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marciano 3rd is looking for the big counter here.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
Marciano 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice looking combination but Orsini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Marciano 3rd moved out of range.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini slips a jab and a cross from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd connects with a jab.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd wants to land a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsini works Marciano 3rd's body with a nice hook.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Marciano 3rd moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano 3rd! But no joy.
Orsini throws a leg kick which misses Marciano 3rd's front leg but catches the back leg as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Orsini throws a combination. Marciano 3rd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Marciano 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Marciano 3rd throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Orsini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano 3rd scores with a shot to the body.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Marciano 3rd moves away and avoids it.
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marciano 3rd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Marciano 3rd's head. #TD#
Orsini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orsini prevents Marciano 3rd from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orsini connects with a nice short shot to Marciano 3rd's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head.
Orsini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Marciano 3rd wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Orsini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orsini controlling the action here.
Orsini is trying to control the action in half guard but Marciano 3rd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Marciano 3rd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orsini doesn't seem phased though.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Marciano 3rd punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orsini checks it well.
A combination from Orsini does no damage.
Orsini throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick that misses.
Orsini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orsini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Orsini defending well as Marciano 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Orsini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano 3rd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Marciano 3rd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini.
#T2#
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marciano 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano 3rd swinging wildly here.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Orsini's head.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orsini scores with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini shoots in but Marciano 3rd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orsini blocks a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Orsini connects with a solid leg kick.
Marciano 3rd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orsini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orsini is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Marciano 3rd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orsini digs a good hook to Marciano 3rd's body.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Orsini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Marciano 3rd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Orsini.
Orsini throws a hook but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano 3rd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini lands a glancing blow to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini defending well as Marciano 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini jabs Marciano 3rd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Marciano 3rd.
I think Marciano 3rd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
PL MMA 39,5 Marciano vs White
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Marciano 3rd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White wants to counter the offense by Marciano 3rd and move into the clinch position.
Marciano 3rd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
White closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
White postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looks up at the clock and then as Marciano 3rd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, White smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano 3rd keeps working.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but White postures up.
Marciano 3rd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
White lands a few punches from side control.
White wants to control but Marciano 3rd is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Marciano 3rd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
White trying to control the position but Marciano 3rd is working away.
White just content to control the position.
Marciano 3rd is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marciano 3rd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marciano 3rd is looking for a sweep.
White in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marciano 3rd can't do much from the bottom here.
White has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marciano 3rd!
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marciano 3rd tries to hold on but White postures up.
Marciano 3rd is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Marciano 3rd tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marciano 3rd is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Marciano 3rd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd working to try and regain half guard.
White breaks from Marciano 3rd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White lands a big elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marciano 3rd tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marciano 3rd tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White trying to control but Marciano 3rd is having none of it.
Marciano 3rd tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
White landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marciano 3rd is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marciano 3rd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
Frank Marciano 3rd's cut is getting worse.
White lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marciano 3rd hang on?#CUT2#
Jeez, Frank Marciano 3rd's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Marciano 3rd's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronnie White!
A relieved looking Ronnie White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PL MMA 33* Gusmao vs Van Gaal
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Marciano 3rd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano 3rd connects with the punch.#CL#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow. #BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marciano 3rd throws a push kick but Mathews slaps the foot to one side.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews scores with a head kick.
Mathews throws a shot to the body.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Mathews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Mathews.
Mathews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marciano 3rd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano 3rd with a hook.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Marciano 3rd against the cage.
#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd tries to counter with a clinch but Mathews shakes him off and moves away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Mathews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd wants to counter with a clinch but Mathews pushes him away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano 3rd cracks the inside of Mathews's front leg.
Mathews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd feints and then cracks Mathews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathews down.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Mathews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Marciano 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marciano 3rd keeps Mathews at a distance using the push kick.
Mathews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Marciano 3rd.#CL#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews gets through Marciano 3rd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews digs a right hand into Marciano 3rd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marciano 3rd's gas tank. #T3##BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Good work by Mathews as he checks the leg kick.
Mathews throws a right and a left that Marciano 3rd avoids nicely.
Marciano 3rd tries a low kick but Mathews avoids it.
Mathews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano 3rd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a right hand but Mathews moved out of range.
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Marciano 3rd back into the cage.
Marciano 3rd trying to land knees to the body.
Marciano 3rd wants to break free but Mathews has control.
#T4##BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews misses with a hook. Marciano 3rd ducked under it nicely.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano 3rd lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mathews. That did some damage!
Marciano 3rd lands with a nice body punch.
Marciano 3rd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mathews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Mathews misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews checks a low kick from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews walks into a stiff left hand from Marciano 3rd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mathews lands a high kick!
Marciano 3rd misses with a kick to the body.
Mathews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Mathews acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
Marciano 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Mathews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathews lands a front kick.
Mathews throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Mathews seems to have got his legs back now.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mathews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews looks for the body kick but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathews looks for the body kick but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a body kick but Mathews moved away.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mathews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Mathews.
#CL#
Marciano 3rd tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Marciano 3rd to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch.
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Mathews tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
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!#CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Mathews scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Mathews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Marciano 3rd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marciano 3rd avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathews.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mathews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano 3rd doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Mathews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Marciano 3rd moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews misses with a double jab.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd pushes him off.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the button.
Marciano 3rd keeps Mathews at a distance using the push kick.
Mathews checks the leg kick.
Marciano 3rd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mathews is out of range and Marciano 3rd settles back down.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Marciano 3rd throws a counter combo.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
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!
Marciano 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano 3rd digs a good hook to Mathews's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathews scoring well with a low kick there.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mathews on the side of the head.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano 3rd lands a two punch combo.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but Mathews moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Mathews has Marciano 3rd up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
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 Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marciano 3rd lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Mathews throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews closes the distance but Marciano 3rd moves to the side
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mathews backs up against the cage.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to bum rush Marciano 3rd with a series of wild strikes but Marciano 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews sets himself, and Marciano 3rd steps forward looking for the clinch! Mathews avoids it this time.
Mathews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A punch combination from Marciano 3rd misses.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Mathews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathews appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mathews has Marciano 3rd up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
#KD2#
Marciano 3rd drops Mathews with a beautiful combination! Mathews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marciano 3rd is looking for the KO!
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!
Mathews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano 3rd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Mathews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano 3rd cracks Mathews with a good jab.
Mathews misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Marciano 3rd counters by clinching up.
Marciano 3rd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano 3rd throws out the jab.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano 3rd, right into the meat.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano 3rd lands the left hand.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#T3#
Marciano 3rd tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Mathews's ribcage but misses.
Mathews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd lands a glancing blow to the side of Mathews's head.
Marciano 3rd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marciano 3rd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whack! Marciano 3rd lands a heavy head kick that drops Mathews. The ref tackles Marciano 3rd to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mathews was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Frank Marciano 3rd!
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Event:
PL MMA 27 Inarritu vs Erikson
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Marciano 3rd fails to land the takedown.
Horn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Marciano 3rd rushes Horn and presses him up against the cage.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Horn tries to keep at a distance but Marciano 3rd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Marciano 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Marciano 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Horn.
Marciano 3rd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy head kick and Horn moves out of range easily. #T1#
Marciano 3rd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Horn coming out on top.
A combination from Marciano 3rd does no damage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marciano 3rd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano 3rd circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano 3rd slips a jab from Horn.
Marciano 3rd fails to land the takedown.
Horn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marciano 3rd.#CL#
Marciano 3rd has managed to clinch.
Marciano 3rd wants to take the fight to the mat but Horn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horn, right into the meat.
#T2#
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!
Marciano 3rd looks for a takedown but Horn sprawls well.
Marciano 3rd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Horn misses with a low kick.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
Horn connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano 3rd with a poor takedown
and Horn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Horn does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. That's going to slow Horn down.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano 3rd misses the target.
Marciano 3rd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horn's waist but Horn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano 3rd off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horn.
Horn lands a head kick. Marciano 3rd smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Nice shot by Horn.#CL#
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd fails with the takedown
and Horn counters with a big head kick but Marciano 3rd shrugs it off.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horn wants to counter with a clinch but Marciano 3rd pushes him away.
Horn avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horn.
Marciano 3rd moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Marciano 3rd is looking to clinch but Horn is avoiding it.
Marciano 3rd connects with a solid leg kick.
Horn cracks Marciano 3rd with a good jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horn takes a swing at Marciano 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano 3rd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horn.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horn misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano 3rd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horn throws a front kick that sends Marciano 3rd stumbling back into the cage.
Horn has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horn blocks a head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd feints and then cracks Horn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horn down.
Horn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn misses with a body shot.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Horn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Horn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Marciano 3rd drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
Marciano 3rd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano 3rd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horn's waist but Horn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano 3rd off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano 3rd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horn tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Horn.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Marciano 3rd.
Horn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Marciano 3rd does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Horn misses with a body kick.
Jon Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horn stuffs the takedown.
Marciano 3rd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd dives in for a single leg takedown but Horn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horn lands a head kick!
Horn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano 3rd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marciano 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano 3rd moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHorn.
Jon Horn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd doesn't manage to clinch there - Horn circles away.
Horn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. Marciano 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn throws a front kick aimed at Marciano 3rd's knee but Marciano 3rd avoids it well. #CL#
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd cracks the inside of Horn's front leg.
Horn scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 3rd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horn misses with a low kick as Marciano 3rd jumps back.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut. Horn saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Horn. That one must have hurt.
Horn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marciano 3rd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Horn misses with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marciano 3rd needs to keep his hands up - Horn had a free shot at his head there.
Horn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horn wants it to stay on the feet.
Horn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Horn. That snapped Marciano 3rd's head back.
Horn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marciano 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab but it's blocked by Horn.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Horn is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Horn throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Horn motions for Marciano 3rd to come forward. Horn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horn scores with a jab. Marciano 3rd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
Horn misses with a left hand
and Marciano 3rd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Horn shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Horn misses.
Horn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Horn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Horn misses.
Horn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano 3rd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Marciano 3rd has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Horn misses with a few strikes there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marciano 3rd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL#
Marciano 3rd drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Horn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marciano 3rd defending well as Horn loads up on a big left hand.
Horn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
#CL#
Horn tries to keep at a distance but Marciano 3rd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horn stops a takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Marciano 3rd.
Horn tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves away
and Marciano 3rd counters with a left to the body.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Horn moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Horn moves away from the strike by Marciano 3rd.
Horn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano 3rd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horn fails to land with a series of punches.
Horn lands a jab-cross combination.
Marciano 3rd cracks the inside of Horn's front leg.
Horn blocks a head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch up but Horn circles away and keeps his distance.
Horn thumps Marciano 3rd with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch there but Horn circles away.
Marciano 3rd checks a low kick from Horn.
Marciano 3rd lands with an overhand left.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown. Horn tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano 3rd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
#CL#
Marciano 3rd forces Horn back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC2#
Horn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horn swinging wildly here.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Marciano 3rd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horn moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horn loads up on a big right hand but Marciano 3rd slips the punch.
Horn throws a head kick that half lands.
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horn throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.#T3#
A head kick by Horn misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good low kick that Horn was not able to check.
Horn throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
#TD#
Horn gets caught napping as Marciano 3rd dives in and scores a takedown. Horn manages to retain guard.
Marciano 3rd throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Marciano 3rd drops back looking for a leg! Horn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horn manages to kick Marciano 3rd off! Marciano 3rd jumps back into Horn's guard.
Horn wants to stand up but Marciano 3rd is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Marciano 3rd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marciano 3rd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horn wants to stand up but Marciano 3rd is controlling him.
Marciano 3rd throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely. #T4#
Marciano 3rd stops Horn from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Marciano 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Horn tenderised Marciano 3rd's leg. Marciano 3rd is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Marciano 3rd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn is looking to escape.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Horn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Marciano 3rd is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Horn!
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PL MMA 21 Nova vs Horn
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Marciano 3rd clinches.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage.
Aguinaldo presses Marciano 3rd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano 3rd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aguinaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo is defending well.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano 3rd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd tries to score a body lock takedown but Aguinaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marciano 3rd working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Marciano 3rd pulls Aguinaldo into guard.
Marciano 3rd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aguinaldo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Marciano 3rd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aguinaldo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Marciano 3rd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aguinaldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aguinaldo tries to get out of the position.
Aguinaldo is pulling down on Marciano 3rd's head. It's preventing any offense from Marciano 3rd, at least for the moment.
Marciano 3rd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aguinaldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aguinaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo looking to control.
Marciano 3rd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Aguinaldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marciano 3rd throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano 3rd throwing strikes but missing.
Aguinaldo keeping moving, preventing Marciano 3rd from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguinaldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marciano 3rd postures up in Aguinaldo's guard and throws a big left but Aguinaldo blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marciano 3rd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aguinaldo holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Marciano 3rd stands up and waves to Aguinaldo to follow him. #T3#
Marciano 3rd lands a lovely overhand right.
Marciano 3rd lands the left hand.
Aguinaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd feints a counter leg kick.
Marciano 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice uppercut.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch up.
Marciano 3rd lands with an uppercut that bounces Aguinaldo off the cage and back into range.
Marciano 3rd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aguinaldo on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Aguinaldo is rocked!
Marciano 3rd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aguinaldo as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Marciano 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Aguinaldo.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Marciano 3rd moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Aguinaldo moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Aguinaldo clinches with his opponent.
Marciano 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aguinaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano 3rd tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguinaldo takes a swing at Marciano 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aguinaldo as he jumps to the side.
Aguinaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
A jab from Aguinaldo misses.
A slow jab from Aguinaldo misses its intended target.
Aguinaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano 3rd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Aguinaldo.#T1#
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Marciano 3rd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano 3rd trying to stall but Aguinaldo improves his position.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Marciano 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Aguinaldo gets tackled into the cage by Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd maintains the clinch.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aguinaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marciano 3rd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Marciano 3rd both land. Nice combination.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Aguinaldo misses with an uppercut.
Aguinaldo walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguinaldo is looking to clinch.
Marciano 3rd lands with a good body shot.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguinaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano 3rd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aguinaldo missing with a left hand there. Marciano 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aguinaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd moves in looking to clinch but Aguinaldo pushes him off.
Aguinaldo takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Marciano 3rd instigates a clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd is trying to drag Aguinaldo to the mat but Aguinaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aguinaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Aguinaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd tries to break the clinch but Aguinaldo is controlling the position.
Aguinaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguinaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aguinaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano 3rd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aguinaldo's hands.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch there but Marciano 3rd circles away.
Marciano 3rd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Aguinaldo has managed to clinch.
Aguinaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano 3rd is trying to push Aguinaldo away but Aguinaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Marciano 3rd has Aguinaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aguinaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marciano 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aguinaldo gets underhooks to prevent Marciano 3rd's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aguinaldo avoids the head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Aguinaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aguinaldo fails to land. #BC2#
Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano 3rd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo circles away.
Aguinaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Aguinaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marciano 3rd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marciano 3rd scores with a hook to the body. Aguinaldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aguinaldo throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Marciano 3rd tries to bum rush Aguinaldo with a series of wild strikes but Aguinaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aguinaldo throwing a counter right hand but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aguinaldo tries to avoid it but Marciano 3rd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aguinaldo to the ground. Aguinaldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marciano 3rd avoids the body shot from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd is having none of it.
Marciano 3rd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aguinaldo defends it well.
Aguinaldo throws out a loose jab but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Marciano 3rd pushes Aguinaldo up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
#T1#
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd tries for a takedown but Aguinaldo manages to get underhooks.
Aguinaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow.
Marciano 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Aguinaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd wants a takedown but no success here.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aguinaldo is defending well.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
#T2#
Aguinaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Marciano 3rd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marciano 3rd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Marciano 3rd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aguinaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd digs a right hand underneath Aguinaldo's ribcage. Aguinaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marciano 3rd tries a body shot but Aguinaldo blocks it.
#BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguinaldo misses with a straight left.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Aguinaldo shows good takedown defense.
Aguinaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano 3rd circles away.
Marciano 3rd thumps Aguinaldo with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd walks into a straight right hand from Aguinaldo.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL#
Aguinaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano 3rd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aguinaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Aguinaldo. #BC2#
Marciano 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguinaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano 3rd lands a head kick. Aguinaldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aguinaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano 3rd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguinaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguinaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aguinaldo is fending him off so far but Marciano 3rd persists. Nope, Aguinaldo circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Aguinaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aguinaldo as he avoids it easily.
Aguinaldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aguinaldo swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano 3rd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marciano 3rd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguinaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aguinaldo throwing a counter right hand but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano 3rd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aguinaldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aguinaldo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aguinaldo clobbers Marciano 3rd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank Marciano 3rd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano 3rd misses with a takedown attempt
and Aguinaldo counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Aguinaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano 3rd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
The defeated Emilio Aguinaldo had this to say: 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Event:
Demolition 6 - Valdez v Graves
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Dagestanskiy avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
#CL2#
Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd misses with some punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dagestanskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano 3rd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dagestanskiy leaning against his opponent.
Dagestanskiy lands a right hand.
Marciano 3rd has had enough of the clinch but Dagestanskiy keeps him there for the moment.
Dagestanskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marciano 3rd smiles and moves away.
#T1#
No joy there for Marciano 3rd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dagestanskiy's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Marciano 3rd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Marciano 3rd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dagestanskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab to Dagestanskiy's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano 3rd. Those never looked like landing.
Dagestanskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but Dagestanskiy moves out of range easily.
Dagestanskiy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Marciano 3rd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dagestanskiy scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Dagestanskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Marciano 3rd gets caught napping as Dagestanskiy dives in and scores a takedown. Marciano 3rd manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Marciano 3rd working for a triangle but Dagestanskiy defends it easily.
Dagestanskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dagestanskiy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Marciano 3rd working a defensive guard here.
Dagestanskiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Marciano 3rd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dagestanskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano 3rd working a defensive guard but Dagestanskiy passes into half guard.
Dagestanskiy is taking a breather. Marciano 3rd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marciano 3rd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marciano 3rd is looking to control Dagestanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marciano 3rd avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Marciano 3rd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dagestanskiy is just content to waste time from the top position. Marciano 3rd takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marciano 3rd is pulling down on Dagestanskiy's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Marciano 3rd is working an open guard so Dagestanskiy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marciano 3rd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marciano 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Dagestanskiy slips the punch.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Marciano 3rd to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dagestanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano 3rd moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marciano 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dagestanskiy's sensitive parts.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
Dagestanskiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Dagestanskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick as Dagestanskiy jumps back.
Marciano 3rd lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dagestanskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Dagestanskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marciano 3rds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagestanskiy moves away.
Marciano 3rd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano 3rd motions for Dagestanskiy to come forward. Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd blocks a jab.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab from Marciano 3rd.
Dagestanskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dagestanskiy misses with the combination.
#T2#
Dagestanskiy tests Marciano 3rd's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Dagestanskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dagestanskiy connects with a jab.
Marciano 3rd lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dagestanskiy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dagestanskiy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dagestanskiy lands a jab.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy misses with a double jab
and Marciano 3rd counters with a low kick, right behind Dagestanskiy 's knee.
Dagestanskiy scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Dagestanskiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Marciano 3rd motions for Dagestanskiy to come forward. Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dagestanskiy lunges at Marciano 3rd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano 3rd's hand.
Dagestanskiy throws a combination that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice body shot.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano 3rd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano 3rd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dagestanskiy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marciano 3rd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagestanskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 3rd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano 3rd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dagestanskiy has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dagestanskiy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dagestanskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano 3rd is looking to slow Dagestanskiy down with leg kicks.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Marciano 3rd with a series of wild strikes but Marciano 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano 3rd.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marciano 3rd defending well as Dagestanskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Dagestanskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagestanskiy moves away.
Marciano 3rd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves away
and Marciano 3rd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch
and Dagestanskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano 3rd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano 3rd feints and then cracks Dagestanskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dagestanskiy down.
The fighters circling - Marciano 3rd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marciano 3rd slips a jab and a cross from Dagestanskiy.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marciano 3rd digs a good hook to Dagestanskiy's body.
Dagestanskiy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano 3rd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dagestanskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dagestanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano 3rd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano 3rd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano 3rd motions for Dagestanskiy to come forward. Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
It looked like Marciano 3rd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throws a lazy right hand but Marciano 3rd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Dagestanskiy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marciano 3rd backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd misses the jab.
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dagestanskiy shoots in and gets a takedown into Marciano 3rd's guard.
Dagestanskiy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dagestanskiy preventing the sweep.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagestanskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marciano 3rd wants to sweep here but Dagestanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Dagestanskiy stands up over Marciano 3rd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dagestanskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dagestanskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dagestanskiy swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
#T4#
Marciano 3rd throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left and a right that stings Marciano 3rd.
Dagestanskiy jabs at Marciano 3rd's body.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dagestanskiy swinging wildly here.
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dagestanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dagestanskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Dagestanskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khaba Dagestanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dagestanskiy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaba Dagestanskiy!
After the fight, Khaba Dagestanskiy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot
and Marciano 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano 3rd tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi stuns Marciano 3rd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd looks to throw a body kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Marciano 3rd's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd misses with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Marciano 3rd avoids nicely.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi moves out of range as Marciano 3rd strikes.#T1#
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Marciano 3rd backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it all.
Rossi tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with a straight left.
Marciano 3rd connects with a crisp jab.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that Rossi semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a head kick. That will keep Marciano 3rd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Rossi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working aggressively here.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marciano 3rds head.
Marciano 3rd scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano 3rd controls his hands.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd is trying to stall.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano 3rd has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd swinging wildly here.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd obviously looking to wear him down.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Rossi darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Marciano 3rd tries to tie him up.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd. #T1#
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano 3rd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Marciano 3rd has Rossi pushed against the cage.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mario Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marciano 3rd has Rossi pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano 3rd is trying to break free.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Marciano 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd tries to break free but Rossi pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Marciano 3rd throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi. #T3#
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd lands a left hand.
#BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano 3rd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marciano 3rd scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Rossi darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marciano 3rd on the inside. #T4#
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi works Marciano 3rd's body with a nice hook.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Marciano 3rd slips the punch.
Marciano 3rd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano 3rd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano 3rd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Marciano 3rd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Marciano 3rd slips under a jab.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano 3rd throws out the jab.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi checks a low kick from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd tries a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Marciano 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
A low kick from Marciano 3rd is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Marciano 3rd 's knee.
Marciano 3rd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Rossi looks to land a combination but Marciano 3rd avoids it well.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano 3rd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Rossi forces Marciano 3rd back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano 3rd.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Marciano 3rd tries to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling the position.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd misses with some punches.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marciano 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd is trying to break free.
Marciano 3rd wants to break free but Rossi has control.
Rossi lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.#BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a body kick
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head but Marciano 3rd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi slips a straight right by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano 3rd circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marciano 3rd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rossi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rossi!
In his post fight interview, Mario Rossi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Marciano 3rd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Biernat shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd tries to sprawl out of it but Biernat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Biernat gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Biernat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marciano 3rd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biernat.
Marciano 3rd is staying active underneath Biernat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself well to prevent Biernat advancing to mount. #SUB#
Biernat is working for a kimura but Marciano 3rd is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marciano 3rd is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marciano 3rd has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano 3rd is not content to let Biernat control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Marciano 3rd manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Biernat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Biernat can't get the takedown.
Biernat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marciano 3rd walks away with a smile on his face. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Biernat goes for a double leg but Marciano 3rd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marciano 3rd continues to drive forward.
Marciano 3rd thinks about the counter body kick.
Biernat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd circles away.
Marciano 3rd tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Marciano 3rd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biernat momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Biernat feinted with a counter takedown.
Marciano 3rd lands an overhand right.
Marciano 3rd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano 3rd sprawls well. Marciano 3rd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
Biernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marciano 3rd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biernat with a body shot.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano 3rd. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biernat attempts a counter takedown but Marciano 3rd avoids it well and moves away.
Biernat needs to keep his hands up - Marciano 3rd had a free shot at his head there.
Biernat darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd gets double underhooks and turns Biernat into the cage. #T4#
Marciano 3rd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Biernat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd with a nice cross.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Marciano 3rd circles away easily#KD2#
and Marciano 3rd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Biernat! Marciano 3rd lets Biernat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!
Biernat shoots and misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Marciano 3rd!
After winning the bout, Frank Marciano 3rd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Yoritomo is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Yoritomo doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano 3rd circles away.
Yoritomo is looking to clinch.
Yoritomo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano 3rd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoritomo lands with a cross.
Marciano 3rd keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Yoritomo has closed the distance and engaged Marciano 3rd in a clinch.
Yoritomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoritomo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marciano 3rd just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Yoritomo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoritomo tries to clinch there but Marciano 3rd circles away.
As Yoritomo backs away, Marciano 3rd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd wants to land a leg kick but Yoritomo is out of range.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marciano 3rd swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoritomo.
Yoritomo looks to throw the jab but Marciano 3rd is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Marciano 3rd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL2#
Yoritomo instigates a clinch.
Yoritomo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd is defending well.
Yoritomo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamakiri Yoritomo.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marciano 3rd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yoritomo working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd just leaning against Yoritomo, taking a breather.
Marciano 3rd cracks Yoritomo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Yoritomo manages to break the clinch.
Yoritomo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marciano 3rd throws out a powerful jab.
Yoritomo misses with the combination.
Marciano 3rd with a jab.
Yoritomo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoritomo misses with a hook
and Yoritomo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Yoritomo darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
Yoritomo lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano 3rd fails to land. #TD2#
Yoritomo pulls guard.
Marciano 3rd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marciano 3rd controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Yoritomo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marciano 3rd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yoritomo.
Yoritomo prevents Marciano 3rd from improving position. #T3#
Marciano 3rd staying calm.#SU#
Marciano 3rd decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yoritomo's coach down at Rokugan was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yoritomo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yoritomo cracks Marciano 3rd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd jabs Yoritomo right on the nose. Yoritomo blinks but takes it well.
Kamakiri Yoritomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoritomo swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
#CL2#
Yoritomo takes the fight into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
Yoritomo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoritomo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Yoritomo misses with the head strike.
Yoritomo letting Marciano 3rd take a breather here.
Yoritomo lands a right hand. #BC#
Marciano 3rd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Marciano 3rd misses.
Yoritomo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoritomo throws a body punch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano 3rd swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoritomo.
Marciano 3rd connects with a body shot that sends Yoritomo's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoritomo, as that shot connected.
Yoritomo lands the left hand.
Marciano 3rd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamakiri Yoritomo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marciano 3rd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yoritomo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
It looks like Marciano 3rd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yoritomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano 3rd cracks a nice hook into Yoritomo's ribs.
Yoritomo blocks a jab.
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Yoritomo.
Marciano 3rd throws out a loose jab but Yoritomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Marciano 3rd misses.
Yoritomo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoritomo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoritomo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Yoritomo misses. #T1#
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoritomo. Marciano 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoritomo misses with a hook. Marciano 3rd ducked under it nicely.
Yoritomo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoritomo.
Marciano 3rd throwing a counter right hand but Yoritomo manages to avoid it.
Yoritomo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoritomo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd is having none of it.
Yoritomo throws a hook but Marciano 3rd avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoritomo under the eye.
Yoritomo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd scores with a head kick.
Yoritomo just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoritomo throws a shot from downtown. Marciano 3rd moves away and avoids it.
Yoritomo misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano 3rd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoritomo moves in looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd pushes him off.
Yoritomo wants to clinch.#T2#
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!
Marciano 3rd lands a really nice looking cross but Yoritomo seems unphased.
Yoritomo slips a jab from Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo moves in looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd pushes him off.
A slow jab from Yoritomo misses its intended target.
Marciano 3rd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoritomo checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano 3rd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoritomo tries to clinch
and Yoritomo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoritomo misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano 3rd counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoritomo avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Yoritomo.#T3#
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Yoritomo's defenses.
Yoritomo throws a right hand that Marciano 3rd ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano 3rd also avoids with ease.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marciano 3rd, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Yoritomo is rocked!
Marciano 3rd looks to throw the jab but Yoritomo is out of range. #CL2#
Yoritomo moves into the clinch.
Yoritomo blocks a body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoritomo misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Marciano 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Yoritomo rushes Marciano 3rd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoritomo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Yoritomo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marciano 3rd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yoritomo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Marciano 3rd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoritomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd cracks Yoritomo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yoritomo is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano 3rd finish him?
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo seems to have recovered his senses.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Yoritomo misses with a looping right.
Marciano 3rd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoritomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Yoritomo throws a lazy right hand but Marciano 3rd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano 3rd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marciano 3rd digs a good body shot into Yoritomo's ribs.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Yoritomo misses.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. Yoritomo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoritomo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marciano 3rd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoritomo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook but Yoritomo avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd is having none of it.
Marciano 3rd keeps the fight on the outside.
Marciano 3rd scores with a body shot.
Yoritomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano 3rd throws a lazy right hand but Yoritomo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Yoritomo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoritomo can do to turn this around?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoritomo.
Yoritomo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Marciano 3rd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoritomo wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Yoritomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoritomo misses with a straight right.
Marciano 3rd lands a body shot.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a combination but Yoritomo avoids it well.
Good exchange - Yoritomo coming out on top.
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoritomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Marciano 3rd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Yoritomo darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
Kamakiri Yoritomo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yoritomo misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoritomo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd trying to stall but Yoritomo improves his position.
#T2#
Yoritomo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoritomo misses with some punches.
Marciano 3rd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoritomo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoritomo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy head kick and Yoritomo moves out of range easily.
Yoritomo moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano 3rd motions for Yoritomo to come forward. Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Yoritomo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yoritomo misses with some punches.
Yoritomo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marciano 3rd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamakiri Yoritomo.
Yoritomo is working for takedown but Marciano 3rd is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano 3rd.#T3#
Yoritomo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Yoritomo takes a swing at Marciano 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Yoritomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano 3rd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoritomo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoritomo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yoritomo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoritomo.
Yoritomo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marciano 3rd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoritomo moves out of range as Marciano 3rd throws a body kick.
Marciano 3rd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yoritomo is out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoritomo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoritomo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano 3rd.
Yoritomo avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoritomo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoritomo misses the jab.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. Yoritomo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but Yoritomo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yoritomo is looking to clinch.
Marciano 3rd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoritomo tries to clinch up.
Yoritomo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marciano 3rd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marciano 3rd misses the jab.
Yoritomo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yoritomo misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano 3rd throwing a counter right hand but Yoritomo manages to avoid it.
Yoritomo throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Marciano 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano 3rd 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kamakiri Yoritomo was interviewed post fight and said 'I broke three fingers last night because of this blind referee's sister.'.
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Event:
RISE 102 LightHW v Jones
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Boulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano 3rd takes one to the chin there.
Boulder ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd works over Boulder's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Boris Boulder has been cut.
Marciano 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a left hand
and Boulder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boris Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder defending well as Marciano 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
Boulder misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Boulder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano 3rd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marciano 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulder.
Marciano 3rd misses with a looping left.
Marciano 3rd connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Marciano 3rd moves forwards but Boulder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Boulder.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Boulder lands an overhand right.
Boulder connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano 3rd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Boulder misses the target.
Boulder misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Marciano 3rd misses.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boulder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marciano 3rd's guard.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the position.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the position here.
Boulder cracks Marciano 3rd with a solid left hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulder working some strikes from top position.
Boulder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marciano 3rd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marciano 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boulder postures up.
Boulder is looking to advance position but Marciano 3rd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Boulder can't escape the position.
Boulder tries to control the position but Marciano 3rd now has his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marciano 3rd controlling well, preventing Boulder from escaping the position.
Marciano 3rd controls the action.
Marciano 3rd is not going to allow Boulder to sit and survive in this position.
Marciano 3rd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boulder.
Marciano 3rd is looking to control Boulder but Boulder is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marciano 3rd is hanging on to Boulder's back as he tries to escape.
Marciano 3rd trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marciano 3rd controlling the positon.
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 Boris Boulder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marciano 3rd throws a shot from downtown. Boulder moves away and avoids it.
Boulder feinted with a counter takedown.
Marciano 3rd throws a looping overhand right but Boulder ducks down to avoid it.
Boulder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano 3rd defends well and Boulder ends up having to push Marciano 3rd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Boulder.
Marciano 3rd throws a counter combo.
Boulder connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano 3rd blocks a jab.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boulder misses with an uppercut
letting Marciano 3rd counter with a right hand.
Boulder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano 3rd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boris Boulder is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boulder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano 3rd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano 3rd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boulder misses the jab.
Boulder ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.#T1#
Boulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
Boulder looks to throw the jab but Marciano 3rd is out of range.
Marciano 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Boulder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Boulder does it's job there.
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Boulder.
Boulder misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano 3rd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boulder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulder avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Boulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boulder throws a looping overhand right but Marciano 3rd ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano 3rd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano 3rd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marciano 3rd scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano 3rd. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Boulder blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulder throws a hook but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Boulder misses with an uppercut
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice uppercut.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marciano 3rd but Marciano 3rd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano 3rd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boulder avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Boulder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boulder misses the shot to the body.
Boulder backing away here, and Marciano 3rd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd throws out a counter right but Boulder avoids it with no problem.
Boulder misses with a left hand
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice body shot.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulder.
Boulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a combination. Boulder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marciano 3rd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boulder throws out the jab. #T3#
Boulder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boulder throws a body punch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Boulder digs a good hook to Marciano 3rd's body.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boulder.
Boulder misses with the ground and pound.
Boulder trying to control the action but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boulder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boulder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Boulder postures up.#T4#
Boulder is trying to ground and pound but Marciano 3rd uses the momentary lack of control by Boulder to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Boulder wants to work for an arm triangle but Marciano 3rd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank Marciano 3rd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Boulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marciano 3rd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself well to prevent Boulder advancing to mount.
Marciano 3rd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Boris Boulder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marciano 3rd drops his hands momentarily and Boulder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boulder jabs Marciano 3rd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Boulder.
Boulder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano 3rd on the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boulder.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulder moves away.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boulder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boulder checks a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulder takes a swing at Marciano 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boulder missing with a left hand there. Marciano 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Marciano 3rd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boulder lands the left hand.
Boulder throws a hook but Marciano 3rd avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boulder throws a looping overhand right but Marciano 3rd ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd slips under a jab.
Marciano 3rd cracks Boulder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boulder scores with a sloppy right hand. Marciano 3rd should have avoided that one.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Boulder moves out of range.
Boulder tests Marciano 3rd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boulder misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marciano 3rd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boulder lands with a nice combination. Marciano 3rd backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulder swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano 3rd! But no joy.#T2#
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano 3rd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boulder throws a leg kick
letting Marciano 3rd counter with a right hand.
Boulder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd moves forwards but Boulder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulder.
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marciano 3rd duly obliges. #ROC2#
Boulder is rocked!
Boulder walks straight into a right hand from Marciano 3rd - that's dropped him! Marciano 3rd jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boulder from any more punishment! Boulder complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Marciano 3rd!
A very excited looking Frank Marciano 3rd 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.
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Event:
RISE 94 Falcone v Butabi
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaki throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano 3rd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Marciano 3rd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Kaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marciano 3rd tries to buck Kaki off but Kaki is having none of it.
Kaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano 3rd is avoiding damage well.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Kaki postures up.
Kaki just content to control the position.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Kaki postures up.
Kaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Kaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano 3rd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano 3rd is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Kaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marciano 3rd holding on.
Kaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano 3rd is avoiding damage well.
Kaki is looking to take a break and control but Marciano 3rd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The ground and pound from Kaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaki trying to control the action but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Kaki postures up.
Kaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Marciano 3rd's head but Marciano 3rd avoids it well.#SU2#
Kaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marciano 3rd to his feet.
Kaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano 3rd defends it nicely.#T3#
Marciano 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Marciano 3rd's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaki swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marciano 3rd throws a right and a left that Kaki avoids nicely.
Kaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaki shoots in and drives through. Marciano 3rd sprawls well.
Marciano 3rd misses with a looping left.#T4#
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano 3rd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Marciano 3rd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Marciano 3rd has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kaki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kannissa Kaki.
Kaki is trying to pull guard but Marciano 3rd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Kaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Kaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaki is able to avoid easily.
Kaki shoots in for a double leg but Marciano 3rd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Kaki backs away, Marciano 3rd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marciano 3rd throws a shot to the body.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marciano 3rd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaki on the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kannissa Kaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano 3rd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaki.
Kaki shoots for a takedown but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kannissa Kaki.
Kaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Marciano 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano 3rd defends well and Kaki ends up having to push Marciano 3rd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd staying out of range there.
Kaki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Marciano 3rd counter with a right hand.
Kaki is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Marciano 3rd's guard.
Kaki trying to control but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marciano 3rd has Kaki pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Kaki throwing strikes from guard but Marciano 3rd blocks nicely.
Kaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Marciano 3rd looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kannissa Kaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marciano 3rd wants to sweep here but Kaki controlling him for the moment.
Marciano 3rd keeping moving, preventing Kaki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Kaki's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaki can do to turn this around?
Marciano 3rd lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd thuds a left hand into Kaki's body.#T3#
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano 3rd sets himself, and Kaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano 3rd avoids it this time.
Kaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Kaki moves out of range as Marciano 3rd strikes.
Kaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano 3rd with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd connects with the punch.
Kaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaki shoots in for a double leg but Marciano 3rd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marciano 3rd looks to throw the jab but Kaki is out of range.
Marciano 3rd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaki.
Good exchange - Marciano 3rd coming out on top.
Kaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marciano 3rd back to the cage. Kaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano 3rd.#T4#
Marciano 3rd lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Kaki is rocked!
Marciano 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Kaki.
Kaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd circles away.#KD#
Marciano 3rd drops Kaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kaki looks back up at him and smiles so Marciano 3rd waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano 3rd finish him?
Marciano 3rd throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kaki clean off his feet! He's out cold! Marciano 3rd stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Marciano 3rd!
A victorious Frank Marciano 3rd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RFLFN-13 Bartoli vs. Aron II
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Destroyer tries to land a front kick but Marciano 3rd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook.
Destroyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano 3rd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marciano 3rd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Destroyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Destroyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick
and Destroyer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Destroyer takes one on the button.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer lands with a kick to the temple. Marciano 3rd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.#T1#
Destroyer throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer slips a jab from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a right hand
and Destroyer counters with a thumping low kick.
Marciano 3rd fails to land with a series of punches.
Destroyer misses with a body kick.
Destroyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice strike.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Destroyer tried to counter with a leg kick but Marciano 3rd avoided it.
A left lands for Marciano 3rd.
Destroyer moves out of range as Marciano 3rd strikes.
Destroyer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Destroyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano 3rd.#T2#
Marciano 3rd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano 3rd throws out a loose jab but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a solid leg kick but Destroyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marciano 3rd.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano 3rd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a combination. Destroyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Destroyer moves forwards but Marciano 3rd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Destroyer moves out of range as Marciano 3rd throws a body kick.
#T3#
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd. #KD2#
Marciano 3rd cracks Destroyer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marciano 3rd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Destroyer to stand back up!#ROC2#
Destroyer is rocked!
BOOM! Marciano 3rd lands a beautiful left hook that drops Destroyer. Destroyer tries to recover but Marciano 3rd is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Destroyer lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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