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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mariucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Mariucci has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Mariucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia ducks right into an uppercut from Mariucci.
Mariucci misses with a hook.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Mariucci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mariucci loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Mariucci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mariucci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mariucci has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mariucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maia working for a submission but Mariucci is keeping him at bay.
Mariucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia avoids the attempt from Mariucci to control.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mariucci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maia is keen to just control but Mariucci is a slippery customer.
Mariucci manages to get to full guard.
Mariucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mariucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariucci is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Mariucci is breathing heavily.
Mariucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mariucci looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maia passes into half guard.
Mariucci is in trouble now - Maia has advanced to mount!
Mariucci is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mariucci is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can.
Mariucci tries to buck Maia off but he can't manage it.
Maia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mariucci manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maia tries to move to mount but Mariucci blocks the move with his legs.
Mariucci is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maia is controlling him well.
Maia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mariucci!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mariucci is looking to escape.
Maia controlling his opponent.
Maia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mariucci can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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.
Maia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mariucci manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mariucci tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mariucci is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action.
Mariucci is looking to get to half guard.
Maia looking to control but Mariucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mariucci is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Maia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mariucci misses the shot to the body.
Maia moves out of range of the strikes.
Mariucci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mariucci misses with a body shot.
Mariucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia moves out of range as Mariucci strikes.
Mariucci lands a lovely overhand right.
Mariucci scores with a nice right hand.
Mariucci misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mariucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariucci tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Mariucci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mariucci.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia trying to control but Mariucci is working from the bottom.
Maia advances position into side control!
Maia tries for a kimura but Mariucci is defending well.
Maia trying to control the position but Mariucci is working away.
Mariucci is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mariucci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maia's best efforts.
Mariucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mariucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Maia prevents Mariucci from improving his position.
Mariucci is not content to let Maia control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mariucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mariucci. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Mariucci misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia avoids the body shot from Mariucci.
Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mariucci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maia controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control but Mariucci is keeping him busy.
Mariucci tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
Mariucci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maia off and has taken his back!
Maia is in a bad position with Mariucci working for a choke. Maia manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Mariucci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mariucci manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Mariucci's guard.
Maia passes into half guard.
Maia is working for a kimura but Mariucci is defending it quite comfortably.
Mariucci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maia is working away from the top position though.
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.
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Mariucci defends the submission attempt.
Maia content to control rather than advance.
Mariucci tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mariucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Maia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Maia 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mariucci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mariucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Mariucci, not yet.
Maia passes into half guard.
Well, if Maia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mariucci wants to get back to his feet.
Maia moves nicely into side control.
Mariucci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maia passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mariucci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mariucci manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariucci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maia wants to control but Mariucci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daniel Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maia fails to advance to Mariucci's back.
Maia prevents Mariucci from getting the reversal.
Mariucci tries to improve his position but instead Maia has taken his back!
Mariucci tries to escape but Maia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mariucci looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariucci rolls, trying to escape but Maia keeps control of the position.
Mariucci controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Maia controlling well, preventing Mariucci from escaping the position.
Maia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mariucci trying to control the position but Maia manages to sink in the hooks.
Maia is trying to stick to Mariucci's back but Mariucci is turning into Maia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mariucci.
Mariucci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maia slips a jab from Mariucci.
Mariucci just misses with a punch to the body.
Mariucci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maia looks for a takedown but Mariucci sprawls well.
Mariucci lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mariucci misses.
Mariucci displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Mariucci.
Mariucci misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Mariucci misses.
Mariucci slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
Mariucci misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Maia slips a jab from Mariucci.
Mariucci scores with the left hand. Maia knows he should have avoided that one.
Mariucci misses with a straight left.
Mariucci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mariucci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mariucci is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mariucci has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mariucci is looking to reverse the position.
Mariucci gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maia looking to control but Mariucci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Mariucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mariucci to take his back!
Mariucci defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maia tightening his grip on Mariucci, looking for the choke.
Mariucci defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maia 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Maia!
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