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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 54
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel Ii throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Marchionni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel Ii!
Marchionni is chipping away with strikes.
Steel Ii struggling a bit here.
Steel Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marchionni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Ii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steel Ii seems a little lost for a moment, as Marchionni dominates the positioning.
Steel Ii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marchionni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel Ii is looking to control Marchionni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Ii avoid being mounted?
Steel Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Steel Ii is looking to control Marchionni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Ii avoid being mounted?
Marchionni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marchionni lands a nice short elbow.
Steel Ii is looking for a sweep. Marchionni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Ii told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Steel Ii is concentrating on defense, preventing Marchionni from advancing position. #ES2#
Steel Ii kicks off Marchionni and gets to his feet.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Steel Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
Marchionni avoiding damage.
Steel Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Steel Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Marchionni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Ii tries to throw a body punch but Marchionni avoids it by throwing Steel Ii back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marchionni.
Steel Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Marchionni backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marchionni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel Ii to keep the fight standing.
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!
Marchionni is trying to stall.
Marchionni throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Ii prevents a body shot from Marchionni.
Marchionni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Marchionni jumps guard and drags Steel Ii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marchionni trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Marchionni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Marchionni looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni keeping full guard, as Steel Ii tries to pass.
Marchionni pulls Steel Ii in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Marchionni looking for a guillotine here but Steel Ii defends easily.
Steel Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchionni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchionni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Ii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marchionni thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marchionni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marchionni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marchionni takes one to the chin there.
Steel Ii throws a looping overhand right but Marchionni ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Ii throws a lazy body kick
and Marchionni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel Ii avoids the head kick by Marchionni.
Marchionni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pietro Marchionni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Steel Ii moves into the clinch.
Marchionni throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Ii.
Marchionni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marchionni has him pressed against the cage.
Steel Ii misses with some punches.
Marchionni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Steel Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marchionni, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel Ii stalling.
Marchionni looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Ii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Ii prevents a body shot from Marchionni.
Marchionni jumps guard but Steel Ii stands there with Marchionni around his waist. Marchionni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marchionni controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Marchionni controlling the action here for a moment.
Marchionni jumps guard but Steel Ii stands there with Marchionni around his waist. Marchionni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marchionni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel Ii smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro Marchionni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marchionni stuns Steel Ii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel Ii tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Marchionni counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Ii fights it but they end up in guard.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Marchionni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchionni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marchionni prevents Steel Ii from getting back to his feet.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Marchionni won't allow Steel Ii to get back to his feet. #T3#
Steel Ii 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.
Marchionni trying to control but Steel Ii is working from the bottom.
Marchionni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel Ii is looking to stand up but Marchionni isn't so interested in that idea.
Marchionni trying to control but Steel Ii is working from the bottom.
Marchionni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marchionni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marchionni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Ii.#T4#
Marchionni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Ii moves away.
The fighters circling - Marchionni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marchionni throws a series of punches but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Steel Ii connects with the punch.
Marchionni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel Ii.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut.
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marchionni feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Ii lands a big head kick that sends Marchionni to the canvas! Steel Ii follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Ii! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Marchionni stuns Mandinos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marchionni cracks Mandinos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marchionni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marchionni works the jab nicely.
Marchionni 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.
Marchionni throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range.
It looked like Mandinos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marchionni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandinos at a distance.
Marchionni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mandinos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marchionni lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Mandinos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mandinos keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Mandinos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marchionni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Marchionni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandinos was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchionni.
Mandinos is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Marchionni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Marchionni there.
Mandinos checks a leg kick.
Marchionni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandinos under the eye.
Pietro Marchionni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchionni punishes Mandinos's body with a nice straight punch.
Marchionni misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandinos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Marchionni. That snapped Mandinos's head back.
Marchionni lands with a kick to the temple. Mandinos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mandinos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandinos throwing a counter right hand but Marchionni manages to avoid it.
Marchionni takes a swing at Mandinos's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Marchionni clobbers Mandinos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marchionni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marchionni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marchionni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandinos misses the target.
Marchionni works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Marchionni. Beautiful body shot.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Marchionni.
Mandinos is looking to counter punch.
Marchionni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Marchionni stuns Mandinos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marchionni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandinos rather than just go for the knockout.
Marchionni lands a nice looking body shot.
Marchionni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pietro Marchionni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandinos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marchionni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mandinos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marchionni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marchionni scores with a body shot.
Mandinos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marchionni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandinos manages to avoid it.
Mandinos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Marchionni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandinos on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandinos.
A little feinted left hand from Mandinos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marchionni cracks Mandinos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marchionni throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Marchionni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mandinos doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Mandinos is rocked!
Marchionni scores with a body shot.
Oh Mandinos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchionni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mandinos gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marchionni gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mandinos is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
Pietro Marchionni was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Loria looks to score with a jab to the body but Marchionni is just out of range.
Loria throws a sloppy head kick and Marchionni moves out of range easily.
Loria lands a jab to Marchionni's midsection.
Loria misses with an uppercut. Marchionni saw that one coming.
Marchionni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loria.
Loria throws out a leg kick but Marchionni moves out of range and Loria only half commits.
Marchionni misses with a wild body shot.
Marchionni 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.
Loria wants to clinch.
Marchionni tried to counter with a leg kick but Loria avoided it.
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marchionni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loria misses with a head kick.
Marchionni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marchionni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loria manages to avoid it.
Loria is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marchionni with a body shot.#T1#
Marchionni misses with a takedown attempt
and Loria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Marchionni lands a glancing blow to the side of Loria's head.
Marchionni swings for the body but Loria moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Marchionni misses the target.
Marchionni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marchionni's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Marchionni. That snapped Loria's head back.
Marchionni throws a lazy uppercut
and Loria counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Loria cracks Marchionni with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marchionni looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Loria finish him?
#ROC2#Marchionni is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Marchionni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchionni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marchionni takes a swing at Loria's ribcage but misses.
Marchionni connects with the punch.
Loria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marchionni throws a big shot that misses.
Loria jabs Marchionni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marchionni doesn't manage to clinch there - Loria circles away.
Loria looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marchionni seems to have got his legs back now.
Loria smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marchionni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barn in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Marchionni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loria looks for the body kick but Marchionni saw that one coming.
Loria is looking to clinch but Marchionni is avoiding it.
Marchionni takes a swing at Loria's ribcage but misses.
Marchionni throws a jab when Loria was well out of range.
Loria misses with a looping left.
Marchionni misses with a head kick.
Loria needs to keep his hands up - Marchionni had a free shot at his head there.
Loria throws out a leg kick but Marchionni moves out of range and Loria only half commits.
Loria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marchionni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marchionni misses with a body shot.
Loria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marchionni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loria throws a jab but it's blocked by Marchionni. #T3#
Marchionni 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.
Marchionni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loria throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marchionni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loria throws a head kick but Marchionni moves out of range.
Loria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marchionni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loria checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loria's corner calls for a 1-2. Loria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loria walks into a straight right hand from Marchionni.
Marchionni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Marchionni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marchionni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marchionni throws a jab but it's blocked by Loria.
Lors Loria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.#T4#
Loria blocks a jab.
Loria blocks the body kick.
Loria is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marchionni with a body shot.#CL2#
Loria gets a clinch.
Loria misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Marchionni.
A left hand lands to the body for Marchionni.
A nice left hand lands by Loria.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Marchionni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchionni pressing his opponent against the cage.
Loria misses with a punch on the inside.
Loria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loria lands an elbow inside that Marchionni shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Marchionni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marchionni is stalling here.
Marchionni takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lors Loria will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crunch! Marchionni slams his shin into Loria's torso.
Marchionni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marchionni avoids a kick to the body.
Loria closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Marchionni counters with a takedown into side control.
Marchionni cracks Loria with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marchionni is chipping away with strikes.
Marchionni in side control, throwing shots but Loria defends.
Marchionni throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Marchionni's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni wants to control but Loria is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loria is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marchionni in side control, throwing shots but Loria defends. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loria is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loria can't do much from the bottom here.
Loria pushes Marchionni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marchionni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Marchionni tries for a kimura but Loria is defending well.
Loria defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
The strikes coming from Marchionni are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marchionni wants to control but Loria is keeping him busy.
Loria taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes.
Marchionni wants to control but Loria is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying to get an arm triangle but Loria is defending well. #T3#
Marchionni lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marchionni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marchionni scores with punches from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loria can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loria wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni drags him back down.
Loria on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marchionni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Loria to see if he's OK.
Loria defending against the ground and pound.
Loria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marchionni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Marchionni lands a few punches from side control.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
Marchionni cracks Loria with a big right hand but Loria just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Marchionni laying and praying for a moment but Loria takes advantage and regains half guard.
Loria is trying to stand up here but Marchionni is controlling him well.
Pietro Marchionni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marchionni thows a huge punch but Loria dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Marchionni there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marchionni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loria looks to score with a jab to the body but Marchionni is just out of range.
Marchionni throws a looping overhand right but Loria ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Loria misses.
Marchionni with a hook.
Marchionni throws the left hand but Loria avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Loria forces Marchionni back against the cage and clinches.
Marchionni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Loria lands a left hand.
Loria misses with the head strike.
Loria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loria throws a punch but it's blocked by Marchionni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marchionni.
Loria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loria throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marchionni struggles to land a body shot inside as Loria controls his hands.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loria can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Loria pushes off an throws an elbow but Marchionni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Loria has a couple of punches blocked by Marchionni.
Loria lands a nice uppercut.
Loria takes a shot to the head.
Marchionni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loria throws a punch but it's blocked by Marchionni.
Loria misses with the head strike.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Marchionni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loria throws a punch but it's blocked by Marchionni.
Loria comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marchionni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marchionni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marchionni blocks the elbow strike.
Marchionni digs a right hand underneath Loria's ribcage. Loria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marchionni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loria up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marchionni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Loria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marchionni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Loria misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Marchionni blocks an elbow strike from Loria.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marchionni.
Loria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marchionni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marchionni is struggling to control the position.
Marchionni seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Loria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loria being controlled against the cage.
Marchionni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Loria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loria being controlled against the cage.
Marchionni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loria up against the cage.
Marchionni working aggressively here.
Marchionni scores with a shoulder strike.
Marchionni tries to throw a body punch but Loria avoids it by throwing Marchionni back against the cage.
Loria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loria misses with the head strike.
Marchionni gets through Loria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loria misses with an elbow strike.
Loria misses with a knee strike.
Marchionni working aggressively here.
#BC#
Marchionni breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Marchionni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marchionni misses with a straight left.
Marchionni cracks Loria with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loria. Marchionni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marchionni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchionni slips a jab from Loria.
Loria digs a good hook to Marchionni's body.
Marchionni throws out a powerful jab.
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Loria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marchionni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marchionni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marchionni attempts a counter takedown but Loria avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Marchionni.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Marchionni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marchionni 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Marchionni!
Pietro Marchionni spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchionni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Marchionni.
Barbosa punishes Marchionni's body with a nice straight punch.
Marchionni 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.#KD#
Barbosa lands a big right hand that sends Marchionni crashing to the mat! Barbosa stays standing though and waves Marchionni back to his feet!#ROC#Marchionni is rocked!
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni is holding his hands too far apart here. Barbosa throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Marchionni is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
An intense looking Baldomir Barbosa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Feel my girth.'. |
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Event:
SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Marchionni loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
Maximus Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Marchionni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marchionni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus Jr working a defensive guard here.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus Jr's head.
Maximus Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marchionni is one step ahead there.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus Jr is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Maximus Jr wants to stand but Marchionni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marchionni is controlling Maximus Jr's posture.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchionni is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Marchionni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marchionni is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A very excited looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marchionni connects with a crisp jab.
Marchionni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costune throws a right hand that Marchionni ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchionni also avoids with ease.
Marchionni looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Costune thows a leg kick but Marchionni checks it #TD#
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Costune didn't expect that.
Marchionni postures up and lands a big shot to Costune's brow.
Marchionni cracks Costune with a solid left hand.
Marchionni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marchionni connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.
Costune is looking to stand up but Marchionni isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costune swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Marchionni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marchionni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marchionni cracks Costune with a solid left hand.
Costune wants to stand but Marchionni is controlling the position.
Marchionni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marchionni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marchionni is working Costune over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchionni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marchionni looking to pass the guard.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costune's head.
Marchionni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costune's guard.
Marchionni lands strikes from half guard.
Marchionni is taking a breather. Costune 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.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Costune's hands, connecting with Costune's forehead.
Marchionni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marchionni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Costune sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marchionni thows a huge punch but Costune dodges it nicely.
Marchionni moves nicely into side control.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
Costune takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni looks up at the clock and then as Costune takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marchionni smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costune taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes. #T4#
Marchionni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Marchionni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marchionni laying and praying for a moment but Costune takes advantage and regains half guard.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Marchionni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marchionni misses with a head kick.
Marchionni scores with a hook to the body. Costune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marchionni checks it well.
Marchionni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costune.
Marchionni misses with a hook.
Marchionni looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune throws a leg kick but Marchionni checks it.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marchionni attempts a counter takedown but Costune avoids it well and moves away.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchionni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchionni checks a leg kick.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Marchionni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni throws a right hand that Costune ducks under and follows up with a left that Costune also avoids with ease.
Marchionni looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Marchionni feints and as Costune raises his hands in defense, Marchionni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costune swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Marchionni postures up and lands a big shot to Costune's brow.
Marchionni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him.
Pietro Marchionni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Marchionni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costune can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costune wants to stand and escape but Marchionni is having none of it.
Marchionni landing with the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at The Graveyard inform us that Costune has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Costune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchionni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marchionni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Marchionni stops Costune from standing up.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Costune's head.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Costune scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Costune throws a leg kick but Marchionni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marchionni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Costune sprawls and moves away.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.
Costune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietro Marchionni is winning the standup battle so far.
Marchionni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marchionni scores with a punch to the head.
Marchionni tried to score with a low kick but Costune checks it.
Marchionni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Marchionni misses with a wild body shot.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchionni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marchionni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Costune checks a leg kick.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune is looking for the big counter here.
Marchionni ducks right into an uppercut from Costune.
Marchionni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marchionni misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Marchionni.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Marchionni lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marchionni scores with a shot to the body.
Costune works over Marchionni's head and body with a nice combination.
Costune throws a front kick aimed at Marchionni's knee but Marchionni avoids it well. #TD#
Marchionni scores with a takedown into Costune's guard.
Marchionni sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marchionni is working Costune over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marchionni controlling from the top position.
Marchionni working some strikes from top position.
Marchionni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him. #ES2#
Costune manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch.
Marchionni scores with a jab to the body.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marchionni dips to his left and cracks Costune with an uppercut!
Costune throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Marchionni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costune's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchionni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchionni prevents Costune from getting back to his feet.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marchionni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him.
Costune keeping full guard, as Marchionni tries to pass.
DJ Costune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marchionni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchionni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchionni advances to half guard.
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Costune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchionni is taking a breather. Costune 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.
Marchionni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pietro Marchionni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Costune is rocked!
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchionni moves nicely into side control.
Costune is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
Marchionni in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Marchionni! That's hurt Costune! Will he recover? Marchionni fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni! |
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Event:
SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves to clinch but Marchionni breaks away #TD#
and Marchionni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marchionni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Marchionni is controlling him well. #SUB#
Marchionni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchionni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marchionni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marchionni trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Marchionni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Marchionni is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Marchionni is having none of it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchionni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marchionni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Marchionni pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marchionni throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #T2#
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Marchionni is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Marchionni misses the target.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchionni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marchionni.
Marchionni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchionni controls his hands.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Marchionni.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marchionni's elbow.
Marchionni prevents a body shot from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Marchionni effectively controlling the action here.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Marchionni.
A short uppercut from Jones. #T4#
Marchionni has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Marchionni stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchionni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marchionni controlling the action here for a moment.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marchionni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marchionnis head.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Marchionni backwards.
Jones presses Marchionni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Pietro Marchionni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Marchionni circles away.
#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Marchionni trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Marchionni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchionni controls his hands.
Marchionni looking to stall.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Marchionni has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni misses with the head strike.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Marchionni lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Marchionni avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marchionni tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
#T1#
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a left hand.
Marchionni looking to stall.
Jones blocks a body shot from Marchionni.
Marchionni tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Marchionni back against the cage.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marchionni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Marchionni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchionni blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marchionni fails to land.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones is working Marchionni over against the cage.
Marchionni is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marchionni blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
#T2#
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marchionni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchionni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marchionni is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marchionni has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Marchionni blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Marchionni swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Marchionni is rocked!
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Marchionni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Marchionni's ribcage. Marchionni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marchionni with a big uppercut! Marchionni tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marchionni to the mat! Marchionni covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mason Jones!
An out of breath Mason Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marchionni throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandinos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marchionni is in Mandinos's guard.
Marchionni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchionni landing some decent shots from guard.
Mandinos managing to control the position.
Marchionni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marchionni won't allow Mandinos to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marchionni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mandinos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mandinos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Marchionni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchionni tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Mandinos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marchionni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mandinos has managed to get both his arms back between Marchionni's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Marchionni has his foot on Mandinos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandinos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mandinos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mandinos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mandinos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marchionni is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchionni is trying to control Mandinos's posture but Mandinos avoids it. #T2#
Mandinos throws a strike aimed at the side of Marchionni's head but Marchionni avoids it well.
Marchionni is looking for a sweep.
Marchionni prevents Mandinos from improving position.
Mandinos works to advance to full mount. Marchionni defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marchionni wants to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away.
Marchionni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marchionni is working hard here to advance position.
Marchionni tries to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away. #T3#
Marchionni is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A nice elbow there by Mandinos.
Marchionni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mandinos with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni wants to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away.
Mandinos with a couple of short strikes.
Marchionni is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Mandinos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marchionni is surviving well by controlling Mandinos's body position as best he can. #T4#
Marchionni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mandinos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marchionni hang on?
Marchionni tries to lock up and control but Mandinos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mandinos landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos breaks from Marchionni's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Marchionni is rocked!
Mandinos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marchionni looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Marchionni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchionni is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marchionni misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Marchionni is in trouble here! Mandinos pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kahdi Mandinos! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Marchionni moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Marchionni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni taking a breather.
Marchionni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Marchionni.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marchionni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marchionni walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchionni throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Marchionni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marchionni stuffs the takedown.
Marchionni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Marchionni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni postures up.
Diaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Marchionni scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Marchionni keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marchionni connects with a decent elbow.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni landing a few strikes.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni just content to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control Marchionni's posture but Marchionni avoids it.
Marchionni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Marchionni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
#T3#
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchionni is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Marchionni off but Marchionni is having none of it.
The referee asks Marchionni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marchionni prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marchionni is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni taking a breather here.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marchionni lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Marchionni slows the pace down.
Marchionni landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Marchionni.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchionni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Marchionni scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marchionni rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchionni is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Marchionni is stalling here.
Marchionni slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Marchionni - that landed with a thud.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Marchionni lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marchionni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marchionni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marchionni defends it nicely.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchionni misses with a looping right.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz slips a straight right by Marchionni.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
Marchionni misses with a two punch combination.
Marchionni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz wants to clinch but Marchionni slips to the side#TD#
and Marchionni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Marchionni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marchionni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Marchionni connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Marchionni controlling the pace.
Marchionni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Marchionni has control of the leg. #T3#
Diaz has hold of Marchionni's hands but Marchionni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Marchionni trying to control the pace.
Marchionni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Marchionni in his half guard.
Marchionni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is in trouble now - Marchionni has advanced to mount!
Marchionni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marchionni lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Marchionni maintains control.
Marchionni lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni 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#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Marchionni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marchionni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Marchionni throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marchionni circles away.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marchionni avoids it really well and circles away.
Marchionni tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni lands a body shot.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchionni as he avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz takes one on the button.#T1#
Marchionni looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Marchionni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchionni.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marchionni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Marchionni misses with a straight left.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Marchionni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Marchionni advances to half guard.
Marchionni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Marchionni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marchionni slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Marchionni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marchionni is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Marchionni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchionni.
Ground and pound from Marchionni. #T3#
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marchionni works his way into side control. #SUB#
Marchionni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Marchionni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
Marchionni is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Marchionni is chipping away with strikes.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Pietro Marchionni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchionni scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchionni is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Marchionni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marchionni 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Marchionni!
After the fight, Pietro Marchionni 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Marchionni misses with a body punch
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner slips a jab from Marchionni.
Marchionni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marchionni throws out the jab.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Marchionni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wagner lands a leg kick that knocks Marchionni off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Marchionni with an uppercut!
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Marchionni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Marchionni throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner takes a swing at Marchionni's ribcage but misses.
Marchionni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marchionni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchionni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Marchionni throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marchionni misses the body punch
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marchionni misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Marchionni darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Marchionni into the cage.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Marchionni misses
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marchionni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Marchionni changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchionni throws a right hand that misses
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marchionni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marchionni just manages to avoid it.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro Marchionni.#T3#
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pietro Marchionni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchionni misses with a left hand
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Wagner as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Marchionni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchionni.
Wagner connects with a right hand. Marchionni shakes it off.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Marchionni throws a lazy uppercut
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marchionni at a distance.
Marchionni throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Marchionni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni throws an off balance right hand
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marchionni is defended easily by Wagner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marchionni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Marchionni misses the body punch
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marchionni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Marchionni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Wagner didn't expect that.
Marchionni controlling from the top position.
Marchionni stands up over Wagner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Wagner is trying to control the position but Marchionni postures up.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchionni can do to turn this around?
Marchionni scoring with some ground and pound.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Marchionni postures up.
Marchionni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner is pulling down on Marchionni's head to control his posture.
Marchionni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchionni on the ground.
Marchionni throws a big elbow that misses.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Marchionni from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marchionni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Wagner didn't expect that.
Wagner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marchionni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.
Wagner looking to control.
Wagner has Marchionni pulled in close to control his posture.
Marchionni postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it. #T3#
Marchionni looking to pass the guard.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marchionni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Marchionni misses with a hook
letting Wagner counter with a right hand. #T4#
Marchionni takes one to the chin there.
Marchionni 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.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marchionni swings widly with a right hand
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner misses the jab.
A low kick from Wagner misses #TD2#
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Wagner didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner looking to control.
Marchionni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marchionni throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pietro Marchionni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
Marchionni works the jab nicely.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner scores with a punch to the head.
Marchionni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Marchionni.
Marchionni misses with a hook
and Marchionni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Marchionni with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Marchionni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner lands the left hand.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marchionni was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Marchionni down.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marchionni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.#TD2#
Marchionni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marchionni. #T2#
Still in half guard, Marchionni seems content to control.
Pietro Marchionni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marchionni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marchionni lands strikes from half guard.
Marchionni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Wagner's hands, connecting with Wagner's forehead.
Marchionni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagner's head.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Marchionni is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Marchionni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes.
Wagner tries to get to full guard but Marchionni has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Marchionni.
Wagner is trying to control but can't.
Wagner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marchionni.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Marchionni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marchionni throwing shots but Wagner is blocking nicely.
Wagner tries to roll over but Marchionni keeps him under control.
Marchionni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchionni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Marchionni down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konrad Wagner.
I think Wagner 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Konrad Wagner!
Our winner, Konrad Wagner, 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:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionni swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Nikonov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marchionni's guard.
Marchionni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchionni tries to get out of the position.
Marchionni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Nikonov is keeping the position.
Nikonov controlling the position.
Marchionni throwing strikes but missing.
Marchionni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nikonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marchionni is one step ahead there. #T1#
Marchionni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marchionni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marchionni stands up over Nikonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marchionni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Nikonov is keeping the position.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marchionni is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Marchionni thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchionni won't allow Nikonov to sweep him here.
Nikonov controls Marchionni momentarily but Marchionni frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikonov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marchionni.
Nikonov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Marchionni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marchionni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nikonov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marchionni connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Nikonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marchionni.
Marchionni scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nikonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Marchionni.
Marchionni scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Nikonov is rocked!
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Nikonov is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
A big shot lands for Marchionni! That's hurt Nikonov! Will he recover? Marchionni fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
Pietro Marchionni tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routerhead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Routerhead misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Routerhead didn't expect that.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Routerhead keeps moving.
Routerhead has momentary wrist control but Marchionni slips an elbow through the middle.
Routerhead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Routerhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Routerhead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Routerhead's head.
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Routerhead is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routerhead 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.
Marchionni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Routerhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Routerhead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Routerhead has his feet on Marchionni's thighs here. He's pushed Marchionni off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marchionni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malachi Routerhead!
A victorious Malachi Routerhead 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:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Marchionni scores with a takedown into Nox's guard.
Marchionni content to stall in guard here.
Nox striking off his back but it's not causing Marchionni any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nox is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marchionni is pulling down on Nox's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marchionni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nox won't allow Marchionni to sweep him here.
Marchionni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nox throws a big right hand that misses.
Nox trying to control but Marchionni is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marchionni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nox tries to roll over but Marchionni keeps him under control.
Marchionni trying to control from Nox's half guard. Nox has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nox working a defensive guard here.
Marchionni looking to pass the guard.
Marchionni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marchionni throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Marchionni throwing strikes from guard but Nox blocks nicely.
Marchionni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nox's head.
Marchionni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Marchionni works over Nox with some ground and pound from guard.
Marchionni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nox wants to sweep but no luck.
Marchionni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchionni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nox's head.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Nox keeps moving.
Nox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marchionni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nox has momentary wrist control but Marchionni slips an elbow through the middle.
Nox will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nox keeping moving, preventing Marchionni from controlling successfully.
Marchionni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marchionni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nox's head.
Marchionni content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marchionni just misses with a punch to the body.
Nox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchionni.
Nox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marchionni.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Nox, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Marchionni shoots in and bounces Nox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nox has Marchionni pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Marchionni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marchionni has managed to get both his arms back between Nox's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Marchionni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Marchionni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marchionni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marchionni trying to control but Nox is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marchionni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nox is striking from the bottom but Marchionni uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Marchionni is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Marchionni looking to finish Nox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nox!
Marchionni controlling the position easily from mount.
Marchionni is landing with some decent strikes but Nox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marchionni looking to finish Nox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nox!
Marchionni lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Nox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#
Nox is rocked!
Nox tries to reverse the position but Marchionni maintains control.
Oh Nox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchionni postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Nox bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Marchionni and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
Pietro Marchionni was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Igor Nox was interviewed post fight and said 'Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof. I'm happy to still have my friends, family, and fans. I try to not makes this a habit. Thanks everyone. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Just displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marchionni.
Just connects with an inside leg kick.
Marchionni lands a glancing blow to the side of Just's head.#TD2#
Marchionni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marchionni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Marchionni seems to be looking for submissions.
Just is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marchionni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marchionni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marchionni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marchionni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Marchionni. #T1#
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes.
Marchionni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchionni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Marchionni connects with a nice short shot to Just's temple.
Just regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marchionni lands a couple of digs.
Just avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marchionni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marchionni working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Marchionni drops back looking for a leg! Just is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Just manages to kick Marchionni off! Marchionni jumps back into Just's guard. #T2#
Marchionni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marchionni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marchionni landing some decent shots from guard.
Marchionni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Just swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchionni working some strikes from top position.
Marchionni cracks Just with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni distracts Just with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Marchionni forces his way into half guard.
Marchionni lands with a punch from half guard.
Marchionni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marchionni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marchionni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Just's hands, connecting with Just's forehead.
Marchionni not doing much here.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Just's hands, connecting with Just's forehead.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Just with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchionni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Just tries to get to full guard but Marchionni has control of the leg.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Just's hands, connecting with Just's forehead.
Just has hold of Marchionni's hands but Marchionni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marchionni is pressing down on Just's thigh, looking to free his foot. Just is holding on for now.
Marchionni winds up and cracks Just with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Just with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Just is rocked!
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marchionni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marchionni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marchionni lands a few punches from side control.
Just tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Marchionni easily slips into full mount!
Marchionni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marchionni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Just is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchionni raining down shots from the mount!
Pietro Marchionni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marchionni connects with a bit shot that sees Just covering up! More strikes from Marchionni and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Marchionni is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
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