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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marcone throws a head kick that Bishop semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Bishop has been cut.
Marcone jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Marcone is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Marcone breaks the clinch.
Bishop fails to land the takedown.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcone scores with a jab.#CL#
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcone smiles and moves away.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Marcone.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Marcone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bishop.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Bishop is rocked!
We've been informed that Marcone 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.
Look low, kick high! Marcone uses the oldest trick in the book to send Bishop tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Marcone is absolutely delighted - when Bishop wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manlio Marcone!
Manlio Marcone very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Marcone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Marcone gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcone to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcone misses with a head kick.
Wright wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wright shoots in but Marcone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright blocks a head kick by Marcone.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Marcone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcone, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Marcone closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Marcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright 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 Marcone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wright backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.
Manlio Marcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcone scores with a head kick. Wright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Wright backs off Marcone throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Marcone lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Marcone takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Wright is rocked!
Manlio Marcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wright.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Marcone moves out of range easily.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcone.
Marcone throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright tries to counter by clinching up but Marcone breaks away and moves out of range.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcone circles away.
Marcone throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Marcone misses with a wild combination.
Wright tries to counter by clinching up but Marcone breaks away and moves out of range.
Marcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright is looking to clinch but Marcone is avoiding it.
Marcone lands with a nice combination. Wright backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Marcone lands but Wright takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
Alex Wright's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Marcone lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Marcone takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crack! A monster head kick from Marcone and Wright falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Marcone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manlio Marcone!
A victorious Manlio Marcone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alex Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Marcone thows a body kick. Zalac tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zalac looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Marcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marcone.
Marcone throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Marcone throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Marcone lands a big head kick that sends Zalac tumbling to the mat! Marcone takes a step backwards and waves Zalac back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Marcone and Zalac falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Marcone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manlio Marcone!
A very excited looking Manlio Marcone 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcone. Marcone obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Marcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcone seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcone swinging wildly here.
Marcone lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manlio Marcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Marcone tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wright gets a clinch.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcone, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright tries to pull guard but Marcone won't allow it.
Manlio Marcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Wright.
Wright tries to pull guard but Marcone won't allow it.
#BC#
Marcone manages to break the clinch.
Wright misses with the combination.
#T2#
Marcone lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marcone blocks a leg kick.
Wright 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.
A good leg kick by Marcone.
A shot to the liver by Marcone. Beautiful body shot.
Marcone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marcone counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marcone scores with a push kick.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Marcone. #T3#
Marcone throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Marcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright looks winded!
Donk. Marcone catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright wants to clinch up but Marcone keeps it at a distance.
Marcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright goes for a double leg but Marcone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcone continues to drive forward.
Marcone is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Marcone has knocked Wright down with a huge combo! Marcone steps away and waves a wobbly Wright back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcone finish him?
Marcone batters Wright with a massive right followed by a huge left! Wright is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Marcone lands a final crushing right hand to drop Wright to the mat with a gruesome thud! Marcone is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manlio Marcone!
Manlio Marcone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alex Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Zalac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcone.
Zalac misses with a takedown
and Zalac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zalac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zalac circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marcone checks a leg kick.
Marcone misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Marcone.
Zalac throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcone counters with a straight right hand.
Marcone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zalac. Zalac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zalac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalac misses with a looping left.
Marcone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zalac swings widly with a right hand
and Marcone counters with a left and a right that stings Zalac.
Marcone throws a nice head kick!
Manlio Marcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Marcone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from Marcone lands but Zalac takes it in his stride.
Marcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zalac.
Manlio Marcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Zalac.
Marcone stalks Zalac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zalac's face. Zalac staggers backwards, shaken.
Marcone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zalac.
Marcone throws a right hand that Zalac ducks under and follows up with a left that Zalac also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Marcone lands but Zalac takes it in his stride.
Marcone scores with a jab.
Marcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcone scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marcone.
Marcone connects with a high kick. #T2#
Marcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zalac.
Marcone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zalac looks winded!
Nice jab there from Marcone.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zalac crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marcone - the referee stops the clock and Zalac gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marcone. Zalac manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zalac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zalac blocks a head kick by Marcone.
Marcone misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcone thumps Zalac with a low kick.
Marcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcone throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marcone's head backwards.#T3#
Zalac goes for a double leg but Marcone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcone continues to drive forward.
Marcone lands a jab to the head.
Marcone is looking to slow Zalac down with leg kicks.
Zalac throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marcone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zalac swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marcone counters with a low kick, right behind Zalac 's knee.
Zalac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcone counters with a three punch combo that has Zalac backing up. Zalac nods at Marcone to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcone throws a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zalac.
Marcone throws a head kick that Zalac semi-blocks.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcone throws a front kick that sends Zalac stumbling back into the cage.
Marcone lands a head kick!
Nice cross by Marcone.
Zalac has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marcone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zalac's head.#KD#
Marcone lands a big head kick that sends Zalac tumbling to the mat! Marcone takes a step backwards and waves Zalac back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Zalac is rocked!
Marcone scores with a sloppy right hand. Zalac should have avoided that one.
Zalac is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcone finish him?
Marcone lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Zalac crumples to the floor! Marcone milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manlio Marcone!
Our winner, Manlio Marcone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Toussaint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toussaint or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcone, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcone! But no joy.
Toussaint throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Marcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint with a poor takedown
and Marcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Toussaint is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Toussaint throws a leg kick
and Marcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toussaint has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Marcone staying out of range there.
It seemed like Marcone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toussaint misses with a head kick.
Marcone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toussaint fails with the takedown
and Marcone counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amand Toussaint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toussaint thows a leg kick but Marcone checks it
and Marcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amand Toussaint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Toussaint has closed the distance and engaged Marcone in a clinch.
#T2#
Toussaint is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marcone managing to block the knees to the body from Toussaint.
#BC#
Toussaint manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Toussaint feints and as Marcone raises his hands in defense, Toussaint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toussaint stops Marcone from standing up.
Toussaint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marcone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toussaint cracks Marcone with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toussaint slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toussaint lands an elbow.
Toussaint lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marcone is pushing Toussaint's head away, looking to escape. Toussaint manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Marcone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marcone wants to get back to his feet.
Toussaint lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Toussaint has an Americana. Marcone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Toussaint is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Toussaint hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Amand Toussaint!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Marcone connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.#CL#
Wright gets a clinch.
Marcone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marcone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Wright moves into the clinch.
Marcone wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcone is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Marcone circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Marcone in a clinch.
#T1#
Marcone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marcone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wright lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Manlio Marcone has been cut.
Marcone working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Wright gets control of Marcone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcone wants to get up but he can't break Wright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wright looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Marcone prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Wright is pulling down on Marcone's head. It's preventing any offense from Marcone, at least for the moment.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Wright is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A frustrated look appears on Marcone's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Wright is trying to pull guard but Marcone has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Wright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Wright shoots and misses
and Marcone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Manlio Marcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Wright drives through and clinches with Marcone against the cage.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Marcone breaks the clinch.
Marcone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.#T4#
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcone's waist but Marcone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
Marcone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Alex Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wright has Marcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Marcone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Marcone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcone unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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 Alex Wright will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright connects with a high kick.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marcone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright throws a nice head kick!
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Marcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marcone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Wright throws a right hand that Marcone ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcone also avoids with ease.#TD#
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Marcone kicks off Wright and gets to his feet.
Marcone lands a jab to the nose.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Marcone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Marcone tries to keep at a distance but Wright has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wright is struggling to control the position.#T2##BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright tries for a takedown but Marcone circles away easily
and Marcone counters with a left and a right that stings Wright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Marcone drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marcone is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Wright is rocked!
Wright misses with a low kick.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright misses with a takedown
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Marcone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcone is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Marcone circles away and we're back to standing.
Manlio Marcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright tries for a takedown but Marcone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Marcone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcone is looking for the big counter here.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcone can pounce on him.
Marcone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marcone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Wright has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Marcone counters with a crisp one two that drops Wright! Marcone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wright to his feet! Wright is in big trouble!
Wright tries to clinch up but Marcone circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcone throws an overhand right that has Wright reeling! Marcone follows up with more punches and Wright is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manlio Marcone!
After winning the bout, Manlio Marcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alex Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.
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