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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Equinox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Primo Marcello!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Equinox as Marcello shoots in.
Marcello looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Equinox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Primo Marcello has been cut.
Primo Marcello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Equinox is controlling Marcello's posture.
Equinox looking for a sweep. Not yet Equinox, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Equinox keeping full guard, as Marcello tries to pass.
Marcello has gone for a leg lock! Equinox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marcello's guard.
Equinox advances to half guard.
Marcello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox wants to stand up but Marcello is controlling the position.
Marcello is looking for a sweep. Equinox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Equinox is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcello wants to clinch.
Marcello fails with a takedown attempt.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Marcello.
Marcello looks for a takedown but Equinox sprawls well.
That's two 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.
Nice sprawl there from Equinox as Marcello shoots in.
Marcello looks gassed!
Marcello shoots in for a double leg but Equinox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Equinox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcello somewhat.
Equinox scores with a jab to the head.
Marcello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Equinox lands a two punch combo.
Marcello takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Marcello or perhaps it was just good defense by Equinox which made him look bad.
Equinox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marcello on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox pushes Marcello up against the cage in a clinch.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Equinox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Equinox clinches with his opponent.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
Marcello jumps guard but Equinox stands there with Marcello around his waist. Marcello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Equinox.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Marcello is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Equinox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Equinox.
A right handed body shot lands from Equinox.
Equinox prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Equinox.
Marcello misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcello tries to score a body lock takedown but Equinox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Equinox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Equinox.
Nice body punch from Equinox - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox pushes Marcello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Equinox lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equinox lands an uppercut.
A short right from Equinox.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Equinox presses Marcello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Equinox.
Equinox pushes Marcello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Marcello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcellos head.
Marcello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Equinox smiles and moves away.
Equinox's corner calls for a 1-2. Equinox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Equinox as he jumps to the side.
Equinox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Primo Marcello's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Equinox scores with a one two! Marcello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Equinox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Equinox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John Equinox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcello shoots in but Equinox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Equinox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marcello to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marcello drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Equinox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marcello has Equinox in his guard.
Equinox stands up from Marcello's guard - Equinox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox drives through and clinches with Marcello against the cage.
Marcello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Equinox.
Marcello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox is pressed up against the cage. Marcello has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Equinox down to the mat. Equinox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcello looks for a takedown but Equinox sprawls well.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Marcello.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown but Equinox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Equinox throws a one two combo.
Marcello has a takedown stuffed.
Marcello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox scores with a hook.
Marcello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Equinox as he jumps to the side.
Equinox scores with a nice strike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcello.
Equinox stalks Marcello and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marcello's face. Marcello staggers backwards, shaken.
Equinox closes the distance and clinches.
Marcello has a couple of punches blocked by Equinox.
Marcello can't get the takedown.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
Marcello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Equinox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcello being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
A right hook to the body lands for Equinox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Equinox.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Equinox cracks Marcello with a nice body shot.
Equinox gets through Marcello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Equinox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcello looks for a takedown but Equinox sprawls well.
Equinox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marcello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Equinox pushes Marcello up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Equinox.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Marcello goes for a takedown in the clinch but Equinox prevents it.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcello.
Equinox pushes Marcello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcello drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Equinox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marcello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox tries to circle away but Marcello has him pinned against the cage.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Marcello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Equinox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Equinox lands with a right to the head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox gets through Marcello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marcello misses with a body punch.
Marcello wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox lands a body shot.
Equinox is leaning against Marcello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Marcello tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Marcello back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcello jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Equinox walks away with a smile on his face. Marcello gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Equinox takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Equinox cracks Marcello with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Primo Marcello's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marcello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John Equinox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marcello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcello tries to pull guard but Equinox holds him up against the cage and eventually Marcello drops back down to his feet.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Equinox is pressed up against the cage. Marcello has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Equinox down to the mat. Equinox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcello shoots in for a double leg but Equinox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Marcello.
A combination from Equinox does no damage.
Marcello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Equinox tries to avoid it but Marcello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Equinox to the ground. Equinox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Equinox digs a good body shot into Marcello's ribs.
Equinox lands the left hand.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown but Equinox shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Equinox closes the distance and clinches.
Equinox lands a body shot.
Equinox digs a right hand into Marcello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marcello's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcellos head.
Equinox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Equinox.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcello goes for a takedown attempt but Equinox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Equinox has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Equinox.
A right hook to the body lands for Equinox.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Marcello tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marcello is working for takedown but Equinox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Marcello is working for takedown but Equinox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Equinox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Equinox smiles and moves away.
John Equinox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Equinox has Marcello up against the cage in a clinch.
Equinox is pressed up against the cage. Marcello has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Equinox down to the mat. Equinox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcello on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Equinox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcello in his tracks.
Equinox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Equinox scores with a nice right hand.
Equinox leaves Marcello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Equinox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Equinox pushes Marcello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox stops a takedown attempt from Marcello.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Equinox.
A shot in the inside from Equinox.
Equinox lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Equinox as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Equinox.
Equinox stops a takedown attempt from Marcello.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Equinox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Marcello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Primo Marcello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
Marcello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcello looking for a takedown.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Equinox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Equinox presses Marcello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marcello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Equinox.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Equinox.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcello backwards.
Equinox gets underhooks to prevent Marcello's takedown attempt.
Equinox prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Equinox lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcello takes a shot to the head.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Equinox breaks the clinch.
Marcello shoots in but Equinox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Equinox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Equinox, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Equinox!
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hype
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