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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Enduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Enduro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Marcello! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Enduro shoots in but Marcello avoids the takedown attempt easily. Enduro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enduro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcello stuffs the takedown. Marcello wants to clinch. Enduro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcello moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Enduro throws a series of punches but Marcello avoids them all with ease. Marcello tries to close the distance and clinch but Enduro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Marcello throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Enduro is breathing heavily. Enduro dives in and grabs Marcello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcello pushes down on Enduro's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Enduro. That's going to take a lot out of him. Enduro shoots in but Marcello avoids the takedown attempt easily. Marcello shoots for a takedown but Enduro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Marcello looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Marcello advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcello missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Marcello wants to free his trapped foot but Enduro is holding on for dear life with his legs. Marcello is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marcello is keen to just control but Enduro is a slippery customer.
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. Marcello trying to pass the guard but Enduro defending well. Enduro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Enduro tries to get out of the position. Marcello not doing much here.
Marcello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Enduro pushes Marcello off but Marcello dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcello taking a breather here. Marcello trying to control the action but Enduro is working from the bottom. Enduro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marcello.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Marcello trying to control the action but Enduro is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ze Marcello. Marcello throws a head kick but Enduro moves out of range.
Enduro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ze Marcello has been cut. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Enduro swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Marcello dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ze Marcello's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Enduro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marcello to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Marcello pushing down on Enduro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Marcello is taking a breather. Enduro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Marcello is pressing down on Enduro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enduro is holding on for now. Marcello throwing shots but Enduro is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Enduro wants to get back to his feet.
Marcello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Marcello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enduro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Marcello 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.
Enduro is staying active underneath Marcello, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Enduro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcello on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Enduro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Enduro misses with a double jab.
Marcello dodges the punch combination from Enduro.
Enduro throws a jab when Marcello was well out of range. Brent Enduro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Enduro works over Marcello's head and body with a nice combination. Marcello drives through with a takedown into guard. Marcello pushes down on Enduro's leg and manages to get into half guard. Enduro is staying active underneath Marcello, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Marcello might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Enduro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marcello is figuring out what he wants to do next. Enduro is refusing to be controlled, as Marcello sits in half guard. Enduro wants to stand back up but Marcello manages to pass into side control.
Marcello taking a breather here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Marcello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ze Marcello's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marcello shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Enduro is trying to defend but Marcello finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Enduro is trying to stand up here but Marcello is controlling him well. Marcello wants to pass the guard but Enduro is defending well. Marcello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcello missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Marcello is looking to take a break and control but Enduro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Enduro is trying to stand.
Marcello is trying to control. Enduro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Marcello is looking for a kimura but Enduro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcello to get the leverage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Enduro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcello circles away quickly and effectively. Enduro fails with the takedown and Marcello counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Enduro! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marcello content just to control the position here. Marcello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Enduro is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcello jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Enduro manages to avoid the submission attempt. Ze Marcello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Enduro prevents Marcello from moving into mount. Marcello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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. Marcello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enduro keeps working. Brent Enduro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcello throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marcello wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Enduro, who protects the arm well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Enduro throws a series of punches but Marcello avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight! Ze Marcello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Marcello winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Marcello!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
30% |
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