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MMM Superfight: James/Marciano PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ricky de vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rendicion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rendicion is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: El último pecado. ricky de vaio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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224 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ricky de vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Rendicion!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de vaio wants to clinch up but Rendicion keeps it at a distance.
de vaio looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rendicion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. de vaio was covering up waiting for the punch and Rendicion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rendicion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rendicion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. de vaio is keeping the position for now.
Rendicion drops back looking for a leg! de vaio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de vaio manages to kick Rendicion off! Rendicion jumps back into de vaio's guard.
Rendicion drops back looking for a leg! de vaio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de vaio manages to kick Rendicion off! Rendicion jumps back into de vaio's guard.
de vaio wants to stand but Rendicion is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendicion drops back looking for a leg! de vaio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de vaio manages to kick Rendicion off! Rendicion jumps back into de vaio's guard.
Rendicion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rendicion has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for de vaio!
Rendicion working for a guillotine from mount but de vaio is in no mood to give up.
Rendicion swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Rendicion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Sistonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Sistonen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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254 lbs
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271 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matti Sistonen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky looks to throw the jab but Sistonen is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sistonen misses the target.
McClusky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sistonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from McClusky.
Sistonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sistonen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sistonen with the ground and pound but McClusky regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sistonen trying to control from McClusky's half guard. McClusky has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sistonen wants to control from the top but McClusky keeps moving.
McClusky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McClusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sistonen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McClusky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sistonen has McClusky in his guard.
Sistonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McClusky stands and steps away. Sistonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sistonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McClusky pinned against the cage. McClusky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McClusky misses with a wild combination.
Sistonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sistonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sistonen dodges the punch combination from McClusky.
McClusky throws a one two combo.
It looks like Matti Sistonen has been cut.
Jack McClusky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClusky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McClusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClusky throws a series of punches but Sistonen avoids them all with ease.
McClusky swings for the body but Sistonen moves out of range.
Sistonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClusky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack McClusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Sistonen.
McClusky swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from McClusky as Sistonen shoots in.
McClusky loads up on a big right hand but Sistonen slips the punch.
A left and a right from McClusky both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McClusky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Sistonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McClusky tests Sistonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McClusky misses with a two punch combination.
McClusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClusky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClusky works Sistonen's body with a nice hook.
McClusky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sistonen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClusky. Sistonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClusky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sistonen manages to avoid it.
Sistonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClusky.
McClusky is looking to wear down Sistonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sistonen shoots for a takedown but McClusky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sistonen avoids the body shot from McClusky.
Some wild striking there from McClusky.
McClusky misses with a double jab.
McClusky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McClusky lands with a nice combination. Sistonen backs away looking to recover.
Sistonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClusky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack McClusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Sistonen.
McClusky misses with a two punch combination.
McClusky looks to land a combination. Sistonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sistonen is breathing heavily.
Sistonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClusky.
Sistonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McClusky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Matti Sistonen's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClusky misses with the combination.
McClusky looks to score with a jab to the body but Sistonen is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClusky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack McClusky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClusky swinging wildly here.
McClusky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sistonen.
McClusky misses with a two punch combination.
McClusky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McClusky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McClusky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClusky missing with a left hand there. Sistonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from McClusky misses its intended target.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sistonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky throws a series of punches but Sistonen moves out of range.
McClusky throws a combination that misses
and Sistonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sistonen.
Sistonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sistonen passes to side control.
Sistonen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McClusky, who protects the arm well.
Sistonen is trying to get an arm triangle but McClusky is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClusky tries to buck Sistonen off but Sistonen is having none of it.
McClusky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sistonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McClusky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sistonen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McClusky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matti Sistonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McClusky throws a combination that misses
and Sistonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McClusky wants to control but Sistonen is keeping busy.
Sistonen is keen to just control but McClusky is a slippery customer.
McClusky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sistonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sistonen thows a big elbow that misses.
Sistonen throwing strikes from guard but McClusky blocks nicely.
McClusky keeping moving, preventing Sistonen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClusky has control of Sistonen's left arm, preventing Sistonen from doing any damage.
Sistonen pushing down on McClusky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McClusky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sistonen.
Sistonen wants to free his trapped foot but McClusky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sistonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sistonen is looking for a kimura but McClusky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sistonen to get the leverage.
Sistonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClusky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sistonen wants to pass to mount but McClusky is defending the position.
Sistonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sistonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClusky lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClusky, as that shot connected.
Sistonen slips a jab and a cross from McClusky.
McClusky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sistonen walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sistonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClusky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from McClusky does no damage.
McClusky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sistonen can do to turn this around?
McClusky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sistonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McClusky misses with a series of wild punches.
McClusky swinging wildly here.
Sistonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClusky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sistonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack McClusky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sistonen dodges the punch combination from McClusky.
Matti Sistonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sistonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClusky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McClusky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McClusky, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McClusky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McGruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty McGruber!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGruber shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGruber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from McGruber misses.
McGruber throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
McGruber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGruber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
McGruber waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Davis. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Davis to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Phil Davis has been cut.
McGruber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGruber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGruber postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGruber stops Davis from standing up.
Davis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McGruber throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGruber with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGruber lands a big shot that drops Davis! Can he finish him?
Davis is rocked!
McGruber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but McGruber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGruber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGruber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGruber postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
McGruber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGruber postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGruber postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
McGruber won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGruber misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruber misses with a two punch combination.
McGruber tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGruber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGruber throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
McGruber misses with a straight left.
McGruber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGruber misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings McGruber.
McGruber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGruber misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
McGruber catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phil Davis's cut is getting worse.
McGruber throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGruber.
A left and a right from Davis both land. Nice combination.
McGruber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from McGruber.
Davis defending well as McGruber loads up on a big left hand.
McGruber throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGruber lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGruber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGruber misses with a hook.
McGruber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from McGruber misses.
Davis defending well as McGruber loads up on a big left hand.
McGruber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGruber misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
McGruber throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty McGruber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGruber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGruber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis tests McGruber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from McGruber.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGruber misses with a hook.
Scotty McGruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGruber tries to clinch but Davis moves away
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGruber tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber is looking to clinch.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Phil Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
McGruber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
McGruber misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGruber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davis cracks McGruber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGruber misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Davis.
McGruber connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Davis! He's out on his feet! McGruber rushes in and drops Davis with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scotty McGruber!
Scotty McGruber is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by What's the difference. Marciano has chosen REDEMPTION SONG as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Don Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
Marciano slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marciano keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a hook but James blocks it.
Don Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Nice defenses there by James.
Marciano with a jab.
A leg kick checked by James.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through James's defenses.
James scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a body shot.
Marciano lands with a slapping head kick.
Marciano misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Marciano cracks the inside of James's front leg.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Marciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Marciano throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marciano!
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.
James misses with some ground and pound and Marciano recovers position to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is doing well to control the position and prevent James from advancing to side control.
James moves into full mount! Marciano won't be happy about that!
James looking to finish with strikes here!
James misses with a head shot.
Marciano is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marciano wants to control but James is having none of it.
Marciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as James tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by James there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marciano is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Marciano tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws some wild stikes that Marciano manages to avoid easily.
Marciano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Don Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Marciano thuds a left hand into James's body.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marciano avoids the body shot from James.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James checks the leg kick.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano misses with a body punch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a straight right.
Marciano takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Marciano misses with a hook to the body
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano throws a leg kick but James moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marciano wants to control but James postures up.
Marciano is trying to improve his position.
Marciano stops James from passing to mount.
James taking a break here but Marciano is having none of it and regains half guard.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marciano is trying to control but can't.
James with the ground and pound but Marciano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James trying to move into half guard but instead Marciano has managed to sweep!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marciano is one step ahead there.
Marciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marciano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James slips a jab from Marciano.
Marciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano throws a hook but James blocks it.
Marciano dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from James.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marciano. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marciano throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano misses the body punch
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marciano!
Marciano taking shots to the head.
James throwing strikes here but Marciano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marciano turns into him and now he's in James's guard.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rip James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James 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.
Marciano tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
Marciano wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marciano defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has a closed guard, preventing Marciano from standing up.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Rip James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marciano!
James misses with a head shot.
Marciano is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marciano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James landing shots from mount.
Marciano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James throwing strikes but Marciano recovers to half guard. A much better position.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano is not content to let James control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rip James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Marciano!
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