Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Norling's side.
Norling throws a leg kick that misses.
Norling throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Norling 's knee.
Norling looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
A low kick lands for Norling.
Norling misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Norling avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano missing with knees to the body. #T1#
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
Norling looks winded!
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Norling working aggressively here.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Marciano. #T2#
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano crunches a lovely knee into Norling's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norling is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Marciano.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Norling is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norling lands a left hand.
Marciano landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Norling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Marciano. #T3#
Marciano landing knees to the body.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano is working Norling over against the cage.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norling lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano working Norling over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Norling is rocked!
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norling.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Marciano lands a big right hand that sends Norling crashing to the mat! Marciano stays standing though and waves Norling back to his feet!
Norling is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marciano doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Norling crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Norling's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C263: Lehto vs Kreischer
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Hawk scores with the left hand. Marciano knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marciano to keep the fight standing.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hawk.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Marciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk jumps guard but Marciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk looks winded!
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano won't allow it.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano won't allow it. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
A short right from Marciano.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Hawk manages to pull guard.
Marciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
Hawk working for a triangle but Marciano defends it easily.
Marciano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Marciano looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Marciano circles away easily#KD#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawk! Marciano lets Hawk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hawk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Marciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawk avoided it.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Marciano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hawk fails with the takedown
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Hawk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marciano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawk somewhat.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
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##CL#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Marciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk jumps guard but Marciano stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hawk.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Marciano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Marciano throws a big uppercut that drops Hawk! More strikes from Marciano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hawk lies dazed against the cage as Marciano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Magrath throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Marciano is rocked!
Marciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marciano drops his hands momentarily. Magrath doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Marciano staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Marciano doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxon Magrath!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'Rob these nuts.'.

Event: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Marciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
Ape misses with a hook
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ape checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape misses with a head kick.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape 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.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Ape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Ape throws a big counter head kick but Marciano avoids it with no problem.
Marciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ape counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marciano's knee momentarily.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ape is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciano with a nice calf kick.
Ape on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ape cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Ape throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ape falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Our winner, Mikey Marciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C252: Myers vs Otori
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Marciano tried to score with a low kick but Talvela checks it.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
A big right from Talvela misses.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marciano.
Marciano thumps Talvela with a low kick.
Talvela slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Talvela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Marciano.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Marciano with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Talvela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Donk. Marciano catches Talvela right on the button with a cross.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Talvela misses with a double jab
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Marciano.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Marciano.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talvela.
Talvela lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.#T2#
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Marciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Talvela's defenses.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Talvela didn't see that one coming.
Marciano checks a low kick from Talvela.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Marciano coming out on top.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Talvela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Talvela.
Marciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talvela swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Talvela throws out a leg kick but Marciano moves out of range and Talvela only half commits.
Marciano checks a low kick from Talvela.
Decent striking displayed by Marciano there.
Talvela blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
An inside leg kick lands from Talvela.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela misses the jab.
Talvela lands a slapping body shot.
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talvela will feel that in the morning.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Talvela lands the left hand.#T4#
Talvela lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Talvela's ribs.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Marciano gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Talvela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marciano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marciano defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Talvela misses with a leg kick.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Talvela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Talvela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Marciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Talvela gets a double leg takedown into Marciano's guard.
Talvela stays in close to Marciano's body and controls the position.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marciano tries to get out of the position.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.#T1#
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talvela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talvela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Talvela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marciano wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Talvela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Talvela postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela stands and throws Marciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Talvela works to advance to full mount. Marciano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Talvela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Talvela has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marciano's face. #ROC2#Marciano is rocked!
Marciano is squirming around, avoiding Talvela's attempts to control the action.
Oh Marciano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Talvela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Talvela! Marciano is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
An out of breath Paavo Talvela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mikey Marciano was interviewed post fight and said 'Rob these nuts.'.

Event: C249: Perkele vs Matsuzaka
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Marciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magrath in his tracks.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath slips under a jab from Marciano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Magrath moved out of range.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Magrath gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano.#CL#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch.
Magrath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a really nice looking cross but Magrath seems unphased.
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!
Magrath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Magrath's head.
Magrath throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Mikey Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
and Magrath counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.#T1#
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Marciano moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano. #BC2#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magrath connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Marciano to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Magrath!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mikey Marciano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rob these nuts.'.

Event: C244: Marciano vs Perkele
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Perkele looks for the body kick but Marciano saw that one coming.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele scores with a body shot.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Perkele.
Marciano throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Perkele throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Perkele avoided it.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Perkele tries to land a body kick
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano's hands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Marciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Perkele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marciano is out of range and Perkele settles back down.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a two punch combo.
Marciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkele. #T4#
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Marciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano wants to clinch.
Marciano lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Perkele 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#
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
Perkele misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele misses with a hook to the body
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marciano scores with a head kick. Perkele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marciano throws a good cross that connects.
Perkele misses with a hook to the body
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Perkele misses the jab.
Perkele moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Perkele thinks about the counter body kick.
Perkele misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele misses the jab.
Perkele is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Perkele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perkele!
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Perkele.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkele misses with a body punch
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
Perkele connects with the punch.#T3#
Marciano scores with a head kick. Perkele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a nice body kick.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Perkele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Marciano throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano misses with a leg kick.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marciano slips a straight right by Perkele.
Marciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Marciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele throws a sloppy body shot
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Perkele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perkele throws a sloppy body shot
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Marciano moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
It appears Marciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Perkele misses the jab.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele misses the body punch
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marciano counter with a right hand. #T2#
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Marciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
Perkele moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Marciano's leg but Marciano calmly moves out of range.
Perkele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perkele tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano with a hook.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Perkele shrugs it off though.
Perkele misses with a body punch
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perkele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mikey Marciano did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
It appears Marciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perkele's head backwards.
A combination from Marciano does no damage. #CL#
Perkele tries to keep at a distance but Marciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
Perkele is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Perkele stalling in the clinch but Marciano improves position.
Perkele takes a shot to the head.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marciano pushes Perkele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Perkele looking to slow down the pace here.
Marciano blocking some punches. #T3#
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano presses Perkele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele can't break the clinch.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Perkele avoiding damage as Marciano throws knees to the body.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perkele - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perkele stalling the fight.
Perkele continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano had his way with Ispa Perkele in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Marciano staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perkele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down. #T1#
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Marciano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkele can do to turn this around?
A big left from Perkele misses.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Marciano's ribs.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkele thuds his right hand into Marciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Marciano clinches up with Perkele and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele. #T2#
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele lands a right hand.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele.
Perkele is leaning against Marciano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele misses with an elbow strike.
Perkele works on Marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele misses with a hook to the body
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marciano scores with a push kick.#T3#
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Perkele throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano.
Perkele takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Perkele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano slips a jab from Perkele.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perkele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Ispa Perkele made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'Rob these nuts.'.

Event: C238: Marciano vs Man III
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
And Marciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Man blocks it.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Man thumps Marciano with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marciano wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano slips a jab from Man.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Man misses with a hook.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Man throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
It appears Marciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano's hands.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano slips under a jab from Man.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Marciano
and Man counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A big right from Man misses.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Man.
Man digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man misses with a body shot
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
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#
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Marciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Marciano. Marciano maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man avoiding damage as Marciano throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Man can turn it around.
Man blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Marciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Man misses with some punches.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man lands a right hand.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a body shot.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
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.#R3#
Man misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Man has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land. #T1#
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling him.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Good body shot from Marciano. #T3#
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Man pushes Marciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Man misses with some punches.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Marciano won't allow it.
Marciano misses with the head strike. #T4#
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Man blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano misses with a body punch. #T1#
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with the head strike.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Marciano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Man misses with a body punch.
Marciano digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Man working aggressively here.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marciano obliges.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. #T3#
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man misses with some punches.
A short left from Marciano.
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!
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A short left from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Marciano.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano had his way with Matrix Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
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!#R5#
Marciano darts in trying to clinch
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Marciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Man toppling to the canvas! Man scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marciano finish him?!#ROC#Man is rocked!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
A swing and a miss from Man.
As Man looks to move away, Marciano throws a big counter combo but Man just gets out of the way.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Marciano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man looks to clinch
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Man misses
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Man misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a nice body shot.
Man is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Marciano clinches.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Man pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Marciano.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Marciano is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Mikey Marciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C232: Dracul vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Vice shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense.
Vice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vice with a poor takedown
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Vice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Vice lands but Marciano takes it in his stride.
Vice shoots and misses
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miami Vice.#T1#
Vice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Vice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vice just manages to avoid it.
Vice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano defends well and Vice ends up having to push Marciano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Vice backs away, Marciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano sprawls well. Marciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vice gets slowly back to his feet.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Vice manages to avoid it.#T2#
Vice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vice dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vice shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
Marciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vice off to one side.
Marciano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vice shoots for a double leg takedown but Marciano sprawls well. He's pushed Vice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marciano with the inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marciano.
Vice looks winded!#T3#
Vice slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vice.
Vice shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense.
Marciano stuffs the takedown.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano.
Vice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.#T4#
Vice tries to clinch up.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano stuffs the takedown.
Vice avoids a kick to the body.
Vice sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marciano lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Miami Vice's cut even more.
Vice fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing.
Vice shoots for a takedown but Marciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vice.
Vice drops his hands momentarily and Marciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vice.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miami Vice.
Vice dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marciano counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vice falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano retains his welterweight title!
Mikey Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Doomsday defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Doomsday.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Doomsday moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Doomsday blocks the leg kick.
Marciano is looking to slow Doomsday down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Doomsday saw that one coming.
Doomsday fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marciano - that will leave a mark!
Doomsday lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marciano 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.
Doomsday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doomsday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Doomsday connects with a single shot there.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
Marciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doomsday connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marciano scrambles back to his feet.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Doomsday's head.
Doomsday missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Doomsday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doomsday.
A cross from Marciano lands.
Nice cross by Marciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Marciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Doomsday finds it's target.
Marciano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doomsday had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Marciano throws a leg kick but Doomsday sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Marciano avoids it well and moves away.
Marciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Doomsday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Doomsday moved away.
A big right from Marciano misses.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Marciano, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Marciano against the cage but Marciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Doomsday throws a big shot that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Doomsday shrugs it off though.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Doomsday takes one to the side of the head.
Marciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doomsday's head.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Marciano - just one landing.
Doomsday moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Doomsday slips under a jab from Marciano.
Nice uppercut there from Doomsday.
Doomsday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Marciano throws a low kick but Doomsday moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Doomsday.
Doomsday takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Marciano.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.#T4#
Marciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Doomsday slips the punch.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Doomsday's legs.
Marciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Marciano avoids it well and moves away.
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
Doomsday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Marciano slips a jab from Doomsday.
Doomsday slips under a jab from Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano 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#
Marciano fakes the leg kick and cracks Doomsday in the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Doomsday misses with a hook.
Doomsday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Doomsday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doomsday throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Doomsday checks it.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano feints and then cracks Doomsday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday needs to keep his hands up - Marciano had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Doomsday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doomsday checks a low kick from Marciano.#T1#
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Doomsday cracks Marciano with an open hand slap.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Doomsday saw that one coming.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Doomsday throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Marciano is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mikey Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doomsday misses with a hook.#T2#
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doomsday moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
Marciano connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Doomsday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Marciano avoids it well and moves away.
Marciano misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Marciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Marciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doomsday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doomsday.
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano scores with a nice body kick.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Marciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Doomsday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doomsday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doomsday misses with a looping left.
Marciano drops his hands momentarily and Doomsday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday blocks a leg kick.
Doomsday getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Doomsday looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marciano, as that shot connected.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doomsday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doomsday scores with a shot to the body.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Doomsday blocks the low kick.
Marciano throws a front kick aimed at Doomsday's knee but Doomsday avoids it well.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Doomsday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doomsday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Marciano thuds his right hand into Doomsday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Marciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doomsday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doomsday lands with a cross.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Marciano.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doomsday misses the jab.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doomsday will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano connects with a jab.
Doomsday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Doomsday takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doomsday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano connects with a leg kick.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Doomsday might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Marciano avoids it well and moves away.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doomsday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doomsday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doomsday.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doomsday.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.
Doomsday cracks Marciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
Marciano cracks Doomsday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doomsday misses the body punch
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Doomsday has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marciano.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Doomsday. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Doomsday's side.
Jab, jab by Marciano - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Marciano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doomsday checks a leg kick.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Marciano misses.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Doomsday moves his leg out of the way.
Marciano misses with a leg kick.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
Doomsday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Donk. Marciano catches Doomsday right on the button with a cross.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Doomsday misses with a straight left.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Doomsday tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.
Doomsday connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Marciano.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doomsday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Doomsday shoots for a double leg takedown but Marciano sprawls well. He's pushed Doomsday's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doomsday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano jabs at Doomsday's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doomsday's head backwards.
Marciano sizes up Doomsday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marciano throws a body punch but Doomsday moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
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.#R4#
Marciano avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a hook.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doomsday throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Marciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano scores with a nice strike.
Doomsday misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano scores with a jab to the head.
Doomsday takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Marciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Doomsday misses its intended target.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
Marciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doomsday throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Doomsday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doomsday there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doomsday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Marciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Marciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doomsday on the side of the head. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Marciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marciano.
Doomsday is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Doomsday.
Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Doomsday tries to clinch up.
Doomsday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doomsday swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Doomsday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him. #CL#
Doomsday rushes Marciano and presses him up against the cage.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Marciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomsday managing to block the knees to the body from Marciano.
Marciano prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doomsday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doomsday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doomsday tries for a takedown but Marciano manages to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano pushes Doomsday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday misses with a body punch. #T4#
Doomsday jumps guard but Marciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marciano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marciano to keep the fight standing.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Doomsday goes for a takedown attempt but Marciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Doomsday didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's time! Doomsday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Doomsday off balance momentarily.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Marciano.
Doomsday misses with a jab to the body
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Marciano.
Doomsday tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Doomsday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
Doomsday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Marciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Doomsday will feel that in the morning.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano works the jab nicely.
Doomsday takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doomsday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Doomsday down. #T2#
Doomsday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doomsday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marciano connects with a leg kick.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doomsday drops his hands momentarily and Marciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marciano throws a shot to the body.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Doomsday saw that one coming.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marciano sprawls and moves away.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doomsday.
Marciano takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Marciano with the inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Marciano avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano cracks Doomsday with an open hand slap.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
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!
Doomsday scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Marciano tests Doomsday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Doomsday moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marciano digs a good hook to Doomsday's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Marciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doomsday doesn't seem phased though.
Marciano thumps Doomsday with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Marciano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mikey Marciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C223: Haggar vs Kersikov II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Marciano scores with a nice body kick.
Good work by Magrath as he checks the leg kick.
Magrath appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marciano misses with the body kick
and Magrath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano tries to land a body kick
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magrath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magrath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Magrath steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano is looking to slow Magrath down with leg kicks.
Magrath slips under a jab from Marciano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Marciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marciano.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Marciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magrath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Magrath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marciano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano has time to react.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Marciano throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Marciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magrath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magrath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Nice uppercut there from Marciano.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano is looking to slow Magrath down with leg kicks.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands with an overhand left.
Marciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Magrath off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Marciano there.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Marciano moves out of range of the leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Magrath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Magrath. Beautiful body shot.
Magrath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marciano momentarily.
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Magrath blocks a jab.
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magrath's sensitive parts.
Marciano with a jab.#T3#
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Magrath slips the punch.
Marciano throws a leg kick
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Magrath - just one landing.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Marciano lands a jab to the head.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Magrath slips a jab from Marciano.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Magrath's head but Magrath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
Magrath lands a glancing blow to the side of Marciano's head.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Magrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marciano checks a low kick from Magrath.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magrath misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Magrath throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magrath moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Magrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Magrath off balance momentarily.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.#T1#
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano throws a front kick that sends Magrath stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Marciano throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magrath checks a leg kick nicely.
Magrath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Magrath's side.
Mikey Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Magrath lands with a hook. Marciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magrath needs to keep his hands up - Marciano had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Magrath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magrath will feel that in the morning.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Magrath.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magrath has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano throws out a leg kick but Magrath moves out of range and Marciano only half commits.
Marciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magraths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Magrath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magrath scrambles back to his feet.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Magrath with a nice calf kick.
Marciano throws a lazy body kick
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Magrath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magrath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Magrath misses.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Magrath checks a leg kick nicely.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath needs to keep his hands up - Marciano had a free shot at his head there.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Magrath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Magrath's legs.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
A jab from Marciano does it's job there.
Magrath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magrath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Magrath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
A jab from Marciano misses.
Marciano throws a hook but Magrath blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Marciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magrath slips a straight right by Marciano.
Magrath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Marciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magrath will feel that in the morning.
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magrath's sensitive parts.
Good shot there by Marciano.
Marciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magrath.
Marciano backing away here, and Magrath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marciano throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano connects with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Magrath checks it
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Marciano
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Jab by Magrath.
Magrath throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magrath throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well. #T3#
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Magrath.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Marciano throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magrath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magrath throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Magrath throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magrath counters with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Magrath. #T4#
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marciano wants to slow Magrath down by chopping away at his legs.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Magrath checks a leg kick.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Magrath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Magrath moves his leg out of the way.
Magrath feints a counter leg kick.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Magrath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.

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 Mikey Marciano.
Well Marciano 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Marciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marciano has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Marciano. #T1#
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Man can turn it around.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Man tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it. #BC2#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Man connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marciano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marciano delivers a nice body kick.
Marciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.#CL#
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man works on Marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands a left hand.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head. #T4#
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Man throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Marciano's leg but Marciano calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
A jab from Marciano misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
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 Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Marciano misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Man throws a low kick but Marciano moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Man scores with a jab.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Marciano tries to land a body kick
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Marciano scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Marciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Man throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Man is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Marciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano has time to react.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Man misses with a low kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Marciano.
Marciano misses the jab.
Marciano moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Marciano is wise to it.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marciano tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
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!
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Marciano clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage. #BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Marciano throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marciano is able to avoid easily.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Man counters with a solid body kick.
Marciano misses with a body kick. #T1#
Marciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Marciano blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man misses with a right hand
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Marciano throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand. #CL#
Marciano clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man misses with a body punch.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Marciano prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marciano is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Jab from Marciano.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Marciano misses
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano throws a lazy body kick
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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 Mikey Marciano.
Well Marciano 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Marciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
McWrestler blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McWrestler scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McWrestler throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for McWrestler. That snapped Marciano's head back.
McWrestler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McWrestler takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McWrestler moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
McWrestler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from McWrestler misses
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
McWrestler shoots in but no luck this time.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWrestler throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the head.
Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWrestler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler jabs at Marciano's body.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Marciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
McWrestler lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Marciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position.
McWrestler sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Marciano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A jab from McWrestler does it's job there.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
McWrestler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
McWrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marciano as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.#T4#
McWrestler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano stuffs the takedown attempt from McWrestler. McWrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano feints a counter leg kick.
McWrestler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McWrestler lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWrestler cracks a nice hook into Marciano's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano feints a counter leg kick.
McWrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
A little feinted left hand from McWrestler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as McWrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWrestler.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano thinks about the counter body kick.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy right hand. Marciano should have avoided that one.
McWrestler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marciano's head.
A jab from McWrestler does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McWrestler to score with a decent uppercut.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McWrestler is defended easily by Marciano.#T1#
Marciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marciano misses the body punch
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler's corner calls for a 1-2. McWrestler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
McWrestler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks. #T2#
Marciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
McWrestler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
McWrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marciano on his heels. He'll look to pass Marciano's guard now, I'm sure.

Marciano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano can do to turn this around?
Marciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and McWrestler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McWrestler scores with a nice strike.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Marciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
McWrestler connects with a single shot there.
Marciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McWrestler misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McWrestler misses with a looping left.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Marciano sends McWrestler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marciano is motioning to the referee to let McWrestler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#McWrestler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh McWrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McWrestler seems to have got his legs back now.
Marciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McWrestler misses with a body punch
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano cracks McWrestler with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Our winner, Mikey Marciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dude McWrestler stepped up to the mic, saying 'bleah'.

Event: C208: McWrestler vs Kronos II
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarciano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Wright looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright misses with a combination
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Wright 's knee. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A punch combination from Wright misses. #CL2#
Marciano darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano.
Wright prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Wright defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Wright throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Marciano throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Marciano looks to throw a body kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Marciano is rocked!
Marciano wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Wright throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Marciano lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Marciano lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Carter Wright's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Marciano throws a leg kick but Wright moved away.
Wright takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Wright looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano misses the jab.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Marciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Marciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wright seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marciano can turn it around.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Marciano tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Wright looks for the body kick but Marciano saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Marciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.#CL2#
Marciano rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright works on Marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Wright.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Wright blocking some punches.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Marciano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
A victorious Mikey Marciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C203: Nakagawa vs Giovanni
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Marciano avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Marciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santo Amaro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a low kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range easily.
Marciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Marciano takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses. #CL#
Santo Amaro drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santo Amaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro is working Marciano over against the cage.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano gets through Santo Amaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the head.
Santo Amaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action. #T3#
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro. #BC#
Santo Amaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santo Amaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro catches Marciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Santo Amaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santo Amaro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marciano can turn it around.#T4#
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano cracks Santo Amaro with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Santo Amaro is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.#BC#
Santo Amaro breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Santo Amaro misses.
Marciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Santo Amaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro moves to clinch but Marciano breaks away
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santo Amaro.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body. Santo Amaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santo Amaro dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Marciano takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Santo Amaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santo Amaro throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Santo Amaro. Beautiful body shot.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santo Amaro lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Marciano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro lands a jab.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3##CL#
Santo Amaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Marciano on the inside. #BC#
Santo Amaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santo Amaro defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santo Amaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santo Amaro chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Santo Amaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santo Amaro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Santo Amaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Junqueiro Santo Amaro has been cut.
Santo Amaro misses with a body kick.
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Santo Amaro.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junqueiro Santo Amaro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It looks like Santo Amaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marciano connects with a body shot.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Marciano jabs Santo Amaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Santo Amaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santo Amaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marciano. Marciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santo Amaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santo Amaro, as that shot connected.
Santo Amaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Santo Amaro.
Marciano lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Santo Amaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Marciano misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santo Amaro thows a leg kick but Marciano checks it
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A low kick from Santo Amaro is predictable there
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Santo Amaro! Marciano lets Santo Amaro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Santo Amaro is rocked!
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Oh Santo Amaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
A relieved looking Mikey Marciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Norling with the inside leg kick.
Norling has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marciano lands with a shot to the body.
Norling throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Marciano clinches up against the cage.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norling misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Norling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.#BC#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norling throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling throws a big counter combination but Marciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norling misses with a leg kick
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norling misses with the combination.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Norling fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marciano just manages to avoid it.
Norling tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.#T3#
Norling looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Norling throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marciano scores with a nice body kick.
Norling misses with a leg kick.
Marciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling.
Marciano lands a slapping body shot.
Norling throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Norling toppling to the canvas! Norling scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marciano finish him?!#ROC2#Norling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling cracks Marciano with a good jab.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Norling looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Marciano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Norling blocks it well.#KD2#
Marciano lands a big head kick that sends Norling tumbling to the mat! Marciano takes a step backwards and waves Norling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Marciano is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Norling misses the target.
Marciano is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Norling swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Norling wants to land a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Marciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Norling sprawling to the canvas! Norling rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marciano finish him?!
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norling misses with a straight left.
Norling swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Norling! Marciano lets Norling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Nils Norling's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Marciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marciano walks into a jab.
Marciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Norling scores with a nice body kick.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Norling misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norling throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Norling misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Norling! Marciano lets Norling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Norling checks a low kick from Marciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norling connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norling is able to avoid easily.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norling's sensitive parts.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling scores with a shot to the body.
Marciano fakes the leg kick and cracks Norling in the body.
Marciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marciano walks into a jab.#T2#
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Norling.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Norling is looking for a counter combo.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling misses with a looping right.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marciano.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Norling was not able to check.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target. #CL2#
Marciano drives through and clinches with Norling against the cage.
Marciano tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Marciano tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano. #T4#
Norling is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Norling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Norling moves his leg out of the way.
Norling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Marciano pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norling or not.
Mikey Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norling working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikey Marciano.
Well Marciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
An out of breath Mikey Marciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Adderley clinches.
Adderley is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adderley was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Marciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Adderley lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.#T1#
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
As Adderley backs away, Marciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adderley misses with a looping right.
Marciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Adderley avoided it.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adderley wants to clinch.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.#T2#
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adderley throws out the jab.
Marciano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Adderley throws a lazy uppercut
and Marciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Marciano scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Adderley drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Adderley lands an elbow just above Marciano 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Adderley avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Adderley controls his hands.
Adderley pushes off an throws an elbow but Marciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adderley backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adderley backwards. #BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Adderley has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano keeps control of Adderley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adderley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adderley working hard to break the clinch.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano tries a body shot but Adderley blocks it. #BC2#
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
Adderley throws a nice looking combination but Marciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adderley manages to avoid it.#T4#
Adderley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adderley throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Marciano moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Marciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marciano is out of range and Adderley settles back down.
Adderley throws a leg kick #KD#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Adderley! Marciano lets Adderley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Adderley is rocked!
A low kick from Adderley misses
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Adderley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Adderley misses with the combination.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adderley throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot.
Adderley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adderley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adderley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Adderley.
Adderley throws a solid leg kick but Marciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adderley.#T1#
Adderley connects with a right hand. Marciano shakes it off.
Adderley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Adderley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Marciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Adderley. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch.
Marciano misses with a body shot
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adderley throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A low kick lands for Adderley.
Adderley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Marciano tries to keep at a distance but Adderley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano cracks Adderley with a nice body shot.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Adderley.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adderley's elbow.
Adderley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adderley blocks an uppercut.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike from Adderley.
Adderley misses with an elbow strike.
Marciano cracks Adderley with a nice body shot.#T3#
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Adderley is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.#BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Marciano misses with a body punch
and Adderley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adderley misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adderley throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adderley.#CL#
Marciano closes the distance and pushes Adderley back into the cage.
Marciano takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Adderley takes a shot to the head.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano tries a body shot but Adderley blocks it.
A short right from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adderley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Adderley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adderley.
Adderley prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Adderley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
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#
Adderley misses with a looping left.
And Marciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Marciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adderley tries to clinch up.
Marciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Adderley should have avoided that one.
Adderley is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Adderley throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Adderley seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Adderley swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a good, hard body kick but Adderley shrugs it off.
Mikey Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Adderley looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Adderley misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand.
Adderley tries to clinch
and Marciano counters with a big right hand! Oh Adderley is in trouble here! Marciano follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C181: Bonaparte vs Haggar
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anubis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anubis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano misses with a hook. Anubis ducked under it nicely.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anubis tried to counter with a leg kick but Marciano avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Marciano drops Anubis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Anubis looks back up at him and smiles so Marciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Anubis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a good low kick that Marciano was not able to check.
Oh Anubis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a body kick that stops Marciano in his tracks momentarily.
Anubis seems to have got his legs back now.
Anubis slips a straight right by Marciano.
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano throws a right hand that Anubis ducks under and follows up with a left that Anubis also avoids with ease.
Anubis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Anubis counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Anubis counters with a thumping low kick.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
letting Anubis counter with a right hand. #T2#
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Anubis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Anubis counters with a crisp right that sends Marciano to the canvas! Anubis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walad Anubis!
Walad Anubis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'robbery'.

Event: C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Brawler's head.
Marciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brawler. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Brawler is rocked!
Marciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.#T1#
Marciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brawler. Brawler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
BOOM! Marciano lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brawler. Brawler tries to recover but Marciano is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brawler lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano 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.

Event: C167: Kilgore vs Land
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Marciano throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.#T1#
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Wright fakes the leg kick and cracks Marciano in the body.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily.#T2#
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Marciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marciano momentarily. #T3#
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Marciano slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Marciano is rocked!
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wright cracks Marciano with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marciano tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wright pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marciano is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'robbery'.

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Marciano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Helenius eats them both and turns towards Marciano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body kick from Marciano.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helenius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano cracks Helenius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helenius misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Helenius was not able to check.
Helenius looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Marciano. #T1#
Marciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Helenius shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Marciano.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Helenius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helenius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Helenius! Marciano lets Helenius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Helenius is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helenius! But no joy.
Marciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helenius misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Helenius to the canvas! Helenius doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Marciano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Man misses with a low kick.
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Man takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano with a nice calf kick.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Marciano.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man blocks the body kick.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Man swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Man misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Man looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Man.
Man misses with a straight right.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Man lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
A jab from Marciano misses.
Marciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano moves out of range as Man strikes.#T2#
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Marciano checks a low kick from Man.
Man thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
Marciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.#T3##CL#
Marciano darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Man. #BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man scores with a jab. Marciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano moves out of range as Man strikes.
Marciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Marciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
It appears Marciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man misses with a looping right.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Marciano walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Marciano slips under a jab from Man.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano on the side of the head.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Man.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano slips under a jab from Man.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Marciano lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Jab by Man.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Marciano throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man misses the jab.
Man looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Marciano throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano scores with a jab.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano cracks Man with a good jab.
Marciano misses with the combination.
Man misses with a looping right.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Man.
Man misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Man throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Man cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Marciano misses.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano misses the jab.
Marciano lands a head kick. Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano misses the jab.
Man stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Man throws a front kick that sends Marciano stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Marciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Man.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Marciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Man.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
Marciano throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.#T1#
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man misses with a hook.
Marciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Man catches Marciano right on the button with a cross.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man slips under a jab.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marciano's head backwards.
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Man checks a low kick from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano thumps Man with a low kick.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well. #T3#
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Man slips a straight right by Marciano.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Man loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Man looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Man throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.#ROC2#Marciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Man misses.
Man jabs Marciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man with a hook.
Marciano moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
and Man counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marciano! He's just covering up as Man starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matrix Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Matrix Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'robbery'.

Event: BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Marciano misses with a hook to the body
enabling McWrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano looks for the body kick but McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler misses with a looping left.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McWrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Marciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
McWrestler misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
McWrestler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano cracks McWrestler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler blocks a head kick by Marciano.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
McWrestler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a straight left.
McWrestler works the jab nicely.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano throws a leg kick #TD#
and McWrestler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McWrestler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marciano has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marciano has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano is looking to stand up but McWrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
McWrestler is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Marciano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McWrestler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to McWrestler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
McWrestler wants the takedown. Marciano is fighting it off but McWrestler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marciano's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McWrestler is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marciano wants to get back to his feet but McWrestler passes into half guard.
McWrestler drops an elbow to the side of Marciano's head. #T3#
McWrestler wants to control but Marciano is keeping him busy.
McWrestler working over Marciano with some ground and pound. Marciano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marciano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marciano 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.
McWrestler is trying to control. Marciano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marciano looks like he's trying to stand up.
McWrestler is trying to control. Marciano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McWrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano keeps working.
McWrestler is nestled in close to Marciano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES2#
Marciano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marciano lands with a good body shot.
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.#T4#
Marciano throws a lazy uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but McWrestler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McWrestler clobbers Marciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano tries to clinch up but McWrestler circles away and keeps his distance.
McWrestler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano.
McWrestler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps McWrestler's head back.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler lands the left hand.
McWrestler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McWrestler throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Marciano misses.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Marciano.
McWrestler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marciano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McWrestler somewhat.
Marciano with the inside leg kick.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
McWrestler slips a straight right by Marciano.
McWrestler swings widly with a right hand
and McWrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McWrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Marciano slips a jab from McWrestler.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWrestler throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Dude McWrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from McWrestler lands.
Nice sprawl there from Marciano as McWrestler shoots in.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McWrestler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
McWrestler lands the left hand.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
McWrestler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler cracks Marciano with an open hand slap.
McWrestler dips to his left and cracks Marciano with an uppercut!#TD#
Marciano tries to sprawl but McWrestler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marciano is looking to escape.
Marciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McWrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marciano has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McWrestler lands a nice short elbow.
Marciano is trying to stand. #ES2#
Marciano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marciano walks into a stiff left hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marciano's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McWrestler, as that shot connected. #T3#
A shot to the liver by McWrestler. Beautiful body shot.
McWrestler lands a head shot.
Marciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Marciano.
McWrestler tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano misses with a hook
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
McWrestler throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
McWrestler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
McWrestler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McWrestler lands in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler won't allow Marciano to get back to his feet.
Marciano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano wants to stand but McWrestler is controlling the position.
McWrestler cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Marciano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McWrestler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but McWrestler avoids the damage to the body.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McWrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
McWrestler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano misses with some punches.
McWrestler misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
McWrestler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McWrestler has time to react.
McWrestler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
Marciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marciano misses the body punch
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McWrestler slips under a jab.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by McWrestler.
McWrestler sizes up Marciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Marciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWrestler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McWrestler cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1##TD#
McWrestler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marciano!
Marciano is pushing McWrestler's head away, looking to escape. McWrestler manages to hold on to the position though.
McWrestler 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.
McWrestler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestler scores with punches from side control.
Marciano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McWrestler is controlling him well.
Marciano is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
Marciano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McWrestler is controlling him well.
McWrestler is working Marciano over with some ground and pound from side control.
McWrestler lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Marciano is rocked!
McWrestler prevents Marciano from escaping the position.
Marciano is still in real trouble! Can McWrestler finish him?#T2#
Marciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Check out the look on McWrestler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marciano is pushing McWrestler's head away, looking to escape. McWrestler manages to hold on to the position though.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marciano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Marciano looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McWrestler turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler retains his welterweight title!
Dude McWrestler 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.
Mikey Marciano was interviewed post fight and said 'robbery'.

Event: BB 81 - Tavares vs Roos
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano on the side of the head.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Marciano moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
A short right from Marciano.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Marciano on the inside. #T1##BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Wright jabs Marciano right on the nose. Marciano blinks but takes it well.
Marciano cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Marciano tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Marciano throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Marciano moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2##CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Marciano swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano checks the leg kick.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano on the side of the head.
Marciano stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Wright throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright with a jab.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marciano slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright scores with a jab. Marciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wright misses.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wright will feel that in the morning.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Marciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wright really felt that one!
Marciano checks the leg kick.#T4##CL2#
Marciano instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Marciano swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright with a nice calf kick.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a nice body kick.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Marciano clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marciano prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Marciano down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Wright down.
Marciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marciano defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright connects with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Marciano blocks the leg kick.
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Marciano moves his leg out of the way.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Marciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Marciano throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Marciano rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Wright is trying to break free.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling the position.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.#T2#
Marciano throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright cracks Marciano with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marciano.
Marciano thumps Wright with a low kick.#CL2#
Marciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Marciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Marciano keeps him there for the moment.
Wright is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Carter Wright's cut is getting worse.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marciano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano has Wright pushed against the cage.
Marciano is working Wright over against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Mikey Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marciano.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Marciano prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries to circle away but Marciano has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Wright tries to circle away but Marciano has him pinned against the cage.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.
Marciano is working Wright over against the cage.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head. #T1#
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marciano.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano lands a left hand.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Marciano.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano pushes Wright against the cage. Marciano is working some dirty boxing. Marciano pushes off with a quick right hook! Wright goes down! Wright tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marciano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
After the fight, Mikey Marciano 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.

Event: BB 76 - Adam vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 04, 2022

#R1#
Adderley tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adderley moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Adderley has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Adderley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano prevents Adderley from breaking the clinch.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Adderley breaks from the clinch.
Adderley wants to clinch.
Adderley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marciano is out of range and Adderley settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Marciano clinches with his opponent.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adderley tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Adderley back against the cage. #BC#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano misses with a body shot. #T1#
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Adderley thuds his right hand into Marciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adderley throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Adderley gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Adderley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
Adderley wants to break free but Marciano has control.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Nice body punch from Adderley - that landed with a thud.
Adderley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adderley throws an elbow that misses.
Marciano crunches a lovely knee into Adderley's ribcage.
Marciano tries to work over Adderley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adderley backwards.
Adderley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adderley has had enough of the clinch but Marciano keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adderley is trying to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling him.#T2#
A short right from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Adderley breaks from the clinch.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Adderley saw that one coming.
Marciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Adderley clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Adderley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adderley throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano pushes Adderley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Adderley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marciano tries to clinch but Adderley moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Marciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adderley tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A jab from Marciano misses.
Marciano moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Adderley.
Adderley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adderley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adderley defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Adderley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano. Marciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Adderley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adderley lands with a slapping head kick.
Adderley misses the shot to the body.
Adderley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley misses with a body punch
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Adderley.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adderley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adderley misses with the head strike.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Adderley.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Adderley takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adderley avoids it.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Adderley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adderley tries to work over Marciano's front leg with a kick but Marciano checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Adderley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marciano moves away from the strike by Adderley.
A little jabbing left from Marciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano.
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano throws a right and a left that Adderley avoids nicely.
Adderley is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Adderley checks the leg kick.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Adderley tries to clinch but Marciano moves away
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano throws a head kick but Adderley moves out of range.
Marciano throws a body punch but Adderley moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adderley. That's going to slow Marciano down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley lands with a cross. #T1#
Adderley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Adderley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Adderley misses with a looping left.
Adderley scores with the left hand. Marciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Adderley closes the distance and pushes Marciano back into the cage.
Adderley prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adderley or not.
Adderley is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano lands a good knee to the midsection. Adderley won't want to take too many of those.
Marciano works on Adderley's body with a couple of short punches.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adderley throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano. #T2#
Adderley has had enough of the clinch but Marciano keeps him there for the moment.
Adderley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adderley has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano gets through Adderley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adderley misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Marciano.
A frustrated look appears on Adderley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Adderley.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adderley backwards.
Marciano blocks an elbow strike.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Adderley is rocked!
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Adderley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adderley or not.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano dips a shoulder and cracks Adderley with a mighty uppercut! Adderley falls back against the cage and Marciano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Adderley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Marciano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 437:Ward VS Marciano
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Marciano moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Ward slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Ward misses with a leg kick.
Ward blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Ward throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ward counter with a right hand. #T1#
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marciano manages to circle out of the way.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Ward's side.
Marciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marciano - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marciano. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.#T2#
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ward slips under a jab from Marciano.
Ward throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Marciano walks into a left hand.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano misses the jab.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
A left lands for Ward.
Marciano works Ward's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Ward's head back.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward slips a straight right by Marciano.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Ward sees coming a mile off.
Ward wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#Maxim Ward's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Ward swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Ward.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Ward swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marciano throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Marciano lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. Marciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Ward is rocked!
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Marciano comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ward falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ward was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano is the new welterweight champion!
Mikey Marciano 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.

Event: GC 429: Simmons VS Kane
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marciano with a hook.
Marciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Marciano thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left lands for Marciano.#CUT#It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Mikey Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris. #T1#
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Norris goes down and covers up as Marciano starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano 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.
Chuck Norris was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that Fight was crazy man. Did Yall see that!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano clobbers Mada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Gajah Mada has been cut.
Mada walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.#ROC#Mada is rocked!
Mada walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Marciano! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano 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.
Gajah Mada was interviewed post fight and said 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Marciano clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marciano.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
John blocking some punches.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite John's efforts to push away.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
John is trying to drag Marciano to the mat but Marciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red John.#TD2#
John successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Marciano wants to stand but John is controlling his posture from full guard.
John wants to get back to his feet but Marciano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
John pushes Marciano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mikey Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
John is trying to drag Marciano to the mat but Marciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
John blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John takes a shot to the head. #T2#
John tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
John tries to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by John.
Marciano lands a right hand.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Marciano gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
John tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John trying to stall but Marciano improves his position.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano misses with a body punch. #T3#
John tries for a takedown but Marciano manages to get underhooks.
John jumps guard but Marciano stands there with John around his waist. John gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
John blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano presses John against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
John tries to circle away but Marciano has him pinned against the cage.
Marciano pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by John.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano is working John over against the cage.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
John is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Marciano won't allow it.
John takes a shot to the head.
John prevents a body shot from Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Marciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Marciano pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Marciano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John blocking some punches.
A short left from Marciano.
John tries for a takedown. No joy.
John blocks an uppercut.
John can't get the takedown.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red John.
Marciano tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John. #TD2#
John ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. John no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Marciano stands up and waves to John to follow him.
John throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.#CL#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marciano as John tries to tie him up.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano misses with a body punch. #T2#
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John throws an elbow that misses.
John tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
John gets control of Marciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. John will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
John is breathing heavily.#SU#
John is working an open guard so Marciano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Marciano pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marciano is defending well.
John blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano lands a left hand. #T4#
John blocks a body shot from Marciano.
John blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Marciano just leaning against John, taking a breather.
Marciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marciano is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
John is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
John is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
John prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Marciano has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marciano tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marciano after a bit of a struggle.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John prevents a body shot from Marciano.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano blocks a body shot from John.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
John tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing John back against the cage. #T1#
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marciano is working John over against the cage.
John blocking some punches.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John is trying to pull guard but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
John blocking some punches.
John has had enough of the clinch but Marciano keeps him there for the moment.
John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marciano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from John.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red John.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Marciano misses with some punches.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow. #T3#
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by John.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marciano as John tries to tie him up.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
John tries for a takedown. No joy.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
John blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by John.
Marciano working aggressively here.
John fails to pull guard.
John tries to pull guard but Marciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
John blocking some punches.
Marciano keeps control of John as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Marciano.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John tries to score a body lock takedown but Marciano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marciano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
In his post fight interview, Mikey Marciano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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