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Event:
TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Inuzuka keeps the fight on the outside.
Marciano lands a jab to the head.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Inuzuka is just out of range.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Marciano drives through and clinches with Inuzuka against the ropes.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Inuzuka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Inuzuka manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Inuzuka is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Marciano is trying to escape and Inuzuka transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Marciano is forced to tap! Nice work there by Inuzuka! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaito Inuzuka!
After the fight, Kaito Inuzuka 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Luck closes the distance and clinches.
Luck looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Luck letting Marciano take a breather here.
Luck wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano is stalling here.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano stalls.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano pushes Luck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
Marciano slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano works on Luck's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano cracks Luck with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano gets through Luck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luck backwards. #ROC#
Luck is rocked!
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luck is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
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 unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Luck! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marciano is unloading with more strikes now! Luck drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Marciano gets a clinch.
Luck looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee calls for Marciano to work.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Luck takes a shot to the head.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luck backwards.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
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 lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luck up against the cage.
Marciano taking a breather.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Good body shot from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
#ROC#
Luck is rocked!
Marciano lands a left hand.
Luck is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano pushes Luck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano throws a big uppercut that drops Luck! More strikes from Marciano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Luck lies dazed against the cage as Marciano celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Marciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luck on the side of the head. #CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luck is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marciano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
Our sources have told us that Luck has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Marciano slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luck backwards.
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 pushes Luck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano just leaning against Luck, taking a breather.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Luck's head.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Luck is rocked!
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Oh Luck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano pushes Luck against the cage. Marciano is working some dirty boxing. Marciano pushes off with a quick right hook! Luck goes down! Luck tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marciano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano 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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Event:
BFF 83: McDaniel vs. Grayce
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Marciano has Stackhouse up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stackhouse lands an elbow inside that Marciano shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stackhouse as Marciano tries to tie him up.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stackhouse lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Stackhouse 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.
Marciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stackhouse lands an elbow just above Marciano 's eye.
Stackhouse lands a damaging elbow.
Stackhouse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Rocky Marciano's cut even more.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Stackhouse controls his hands.
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!
Stackhouse lands a right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Rocky Marciano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Stackhouse .
#ROC#
Marciano is rocked!
Stackhouse lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
Clinched against the ropes, Stackhouse lands a big elbow that drops Marciano! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Marciano is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stackhouse !
In his post fight interview, Jason Stackhouse started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWIN CROWN ROUND 2.
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Rochester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Rochester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Marciano clinches. #BC#
Rochester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rochester.
Marciano moves to clinch but Rochester breaks away
and Rochester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rochester misses with a body shot
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.#CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the ropes.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rochester breaks the clinch.
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rochester fails to land the takedown.
And Marciano tries to counter it with a takedown but Rochester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rochester looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rochester.#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.#T1#
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick from Rochester.
#CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Rochester.
#BC#
Rochester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Marciano stalling.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano is trying to maintain a safe position but Rochester gets an underhook and turns Marciano into the ropes.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Rochester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rochester lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Marciano rushes Rochester and presses him up against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Rochester breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rochester misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rochester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rochester slips under a jab from Marciano.
It looked like Rochester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rochester is looking to land body kicks.
Marciano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rochester.
Rochester jabs Marciano right on the nose. Marciano blinks but takes it well.
Rocky Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rochester connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
Rochester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rochester moves out of range as Marciano strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3##BC#
Rochester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rochester darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano gets double underhooks and turns Rochester into the ropes.
Rochester missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano wants to clinch
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rochester scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Marciano is rocked!
Rochester shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Marciano takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rochester sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Marciano bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arlo Rochester!
A very excited looking Arlo Rochester 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: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Webb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marciano as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Marciano has managed to clinch.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano prevents Webb from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Webb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Marciano.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Marciano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Webb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webb's efforts to push away.#T1#
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Marciano. #ROC#
Webb is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Webb is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Webb with a big uppercut! Webb tries to clinch up but Marciano pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Webb to the mat! Webb covers up and Marciano unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marciano, pushing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Marciano has King pushed against the cage.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King blocking some punches.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King blocks an uppercut.
King is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Marciano. Marciano maintains the clinch.
King wants to break free but Marciano has control.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. #T2#
Marciano displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano stalls.
King blocks an uppercut.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Marciano cracks King with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Marciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King is trying to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling him.
Marciano has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Marciano tries to clinch up
letting King counter with a right hand.
Marciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marciano scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
King misses with a body punch.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Marciano tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King blocking some punches.
#T4#
King takes a shot to the head.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King 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 Conor King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marciano is defending well.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Marciano. Marciano maintains the clinch. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King is trying to drag Marciano to the mat but Marciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King blocks an uppercut.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
#T1##BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Marciano clinches up against the cage.
Marciano is struggling to control the position.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Marciano presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano tries a body shot but King blocks it.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Marciano cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marciano cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Marciano moves into the clinch.
King prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Marciano lands a right hand.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Marciano misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Marciano gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King tries to break free but Marciano pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
King gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marciano is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and King dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks King politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. King prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Marciano wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
King wants to control but Marciano is keeping him busy.
Marciano tries to control but King manages to take his back.
King not allowing Marciano to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Marciano trying to get back to his feet but King is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Marciano avoids the body shot from King.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Marciano breaks away and moves out of range.
Marciano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Marciano darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Marciano prevents the takedown attempt.
King has Marciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King blocking some punches.
Marciano leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
King is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marciano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King letting Marciano take a breather here.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marciano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conor King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Marciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
King wants to break free but Marciano has control.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Marciano clinches up against the cage.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Marciano has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Marciano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King misses with the combination.
A combination from King does no damage. #CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
King can't break the clinch.
#BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Marciano moves into the clinch.
King is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocky Marciano.
I've got Marciano 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Marciano!
A relieved looking Rocky Marciano 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:
PSE 12
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Laciee fails to pull guard.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laciee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laciee blocks an uppercut.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Laciee pulls guard effortlessly.
Laciee trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano wants to stand but Laciee is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano trying to control but Laciee is working from the bottom. #T1#
Marciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laciee is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marciano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laciee to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Marciano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laciee pulls down on the head and he's put Marciano to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doso Laciee!
Doso Laciee retains his lightweight title!
Doso Laciee gave a mention to Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
PSE 10
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quevo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marciano scores with a hook.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Marciano rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marciano lands a left hand.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Marciano is struggling to control the position.
Silva is working for takedown but Marciano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Marciano is working Silva over against the cage.
Marciano pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano.
Marciano digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Marciano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Silva to his knees! Marciano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
A very excited looking Rocky Marciano 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:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD4A
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Marciano closes the distance and pushes Measles back into the cage.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano tries to work over Measles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Measles backwards.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Marciano tries a body shot but Measles blocks it.
Measles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano wants a takedown.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Measles.
Marciano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Measles after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles working Marciano over with knees to the body.
Measles misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Measles backwards. #T1#
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Measles blocking some punches.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Measles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Measles connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Measles.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Measles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marciano tries for a takedown but Measles manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Measles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Measles.
Measles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Measles taking a breather. #T2#
Marciano is trying to stall.
Measles blocking some punches.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marciano.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Measles backwards.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Measles tries to land a knee to the head but Marciano blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano is leaning against Measles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marciano tries to pull guard but Measles won't allow it.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marciano pushes Measles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Measles lands a good knee to the midsection. Marciano won't want to take too many of those.
Marciano pushes Measles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Stalling in the clinch from Measles.
Measles takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that Measles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano.
Measles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Measles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Measles backwards.
Measles lands a nice knee to the body.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Measles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marciano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Measles looking to throw knees to the head but Marciano is blocking nicely.
Marciano stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Measles.
Measles effectively controlling the action here.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Measles.
Measles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Measles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Measles smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Marciano rushes Measles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Measles connects with a knee to the head.
Marciano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Measles up against the cage.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Measles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Measles slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Measles wants to counter the offense by Marciano and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Marciano forces Measles back against the cage and clinches.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Measles scores a nice knee to the body.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Come on Measles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rocky Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Measles controls his hands.
Measles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Measles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Measles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Measles pushes off an throws an elbow but Marciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marciano tries to pull guard but Measles holds him up against the cage and eventually Marciano drops back down to his feet.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike from Measles.
Measles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Measles tries a knee to the head but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Measles lands a good knee to the midsection. Marciano won't want to take too many of those.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Marciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Measles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marciano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Measles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Measles is trying to stall.
Measles misses with a knee strike.
Measles takes a shot to the head.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Measles backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Measles.
Marciano managing to block the knees to the body from Measles.
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!
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano.
Measles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Measles taking a breather. #T3#
Measles is stalling here.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marciano as Measles tries to tie him up.
A short right from Marciano.
Marciano looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marciano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Measles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Measles.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Measles scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Measles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano blocks the elbow strike.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Measles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano works on Measles's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Measles.
Measles is trying to stall.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Marciano gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marciano presses Measles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Marciano drags the fight down to the ground.
Marciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marciano tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Marciano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Measles has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marciano.
Marciano wants to take the fight to the mat but Measles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marciano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marciano.
Measles trying to control the position but instead, Marciano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Measles into the cage.
Measles unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Measles controls the action.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Measles can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Measles tries a knee to the head but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano trying to control the position but instead, Measles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marciano into the cage.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Measles with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Measles takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Measles is rocked!
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Measles is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano dips a shoulder and cracks Measles with a mighty uppercut! Measles falls back against the cage and Marciano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Measles is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Marciano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Our winner, Rocky Marciano, 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:
PSE 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald 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 walks away with a smile on his face. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Marciano rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by MacDonald.
MacDonald being controlled against the cage.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
MacDonald tries to break free but Marciano pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano slows down the pace here.
Marciano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards. #T1#
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
MacDonald blocks an uppercut.
Marciano stalling.
MacDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Marciano slows down the pace here.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
MacDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacDonald blocking some punches.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
#CL2#
Marciano has closed the distance and engaged MacDonald in a clinch.
#T2#
Marciano gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Marciano pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Marciano moves into the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Marciano.
MacDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.#T3#
Marciano stalls.
MacDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacDonald throws out the jab.
Rocky Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marciano keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
MacDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Marciano.#BC#
MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
MacDonald drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
MacDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
MacDonald is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Marciano keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by MacDonald.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling him.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Marciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Marciano clinches.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
MacDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marciano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Marciano.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano tries to work over MacDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacDonald working aggressively here.
MacDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacDonald lands a body shot. #BC#
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Marciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
Rocky Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano stalling against the cage.
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
MacDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by MacDonald.
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!
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald blocking some punches.
MacDonald lands a right hand.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
MacDonald working aggressively here.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marciano is stalling here.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
MacDonald blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from MacDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marciano takes a swing at MacDonald's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Marciano clinches with his opponent.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDonald.
Marciano gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling the position.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
A short right from Marciano on the inside. #T4#
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's 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 misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDonald takes a shot to the head.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.
MacDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
A left lands for MacDonald.#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.#CL2#
Marciano clinches up against the cage.
MacDonald can't break the clinch.
Marciano keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Marciano'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
MacDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Marciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from MacDonald finds it's target.#CL#
MacDonald moves into the clinch.
MacDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Marciano.
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, MacDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano just leaning against MacDonald, taking a breather.
MacDonald tries to break free but Marciano pushes him back against the cage.
MacDonald looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marciano blocks it with crossed arms.
Marciano jumps guard but MacDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.
Marciano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Marciano keeps him there for the moment.
MacDonald blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marciano up against the cage.
Marciano working aggressively here.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Marciano blocks with his arms.
MacDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Marciano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Rocky Marciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
MacDonald wants to break free but Marciano has control.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Marciano keeps him there for the moment.
MacDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacDonald wants to break free but Marciano has control.
MacDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacDonald is looking to control Marciano's arms but Marciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacDonald has his back to the cage. #T3#
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacDonald or not.
MacDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano is pressed up against the cage. MacDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marciano down to the mat. Marciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Marciano moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
MacDonald working hard to break the clinch.
MacDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marciano has MacDonald pressed against the cage, preventing MacDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacDonald can't get the takedown.
Marciano avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacDonald misses with the head strike.
Marciano keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marciano tries to pull guard but MacDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Marciano drops back down to his feet.
MacDonald is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marciano prevents MacDonald from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marciano 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano 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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