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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Centofanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiki Ghosn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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182 cm
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183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Centofanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiki Ghosn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghosn misses with a straight right.
Centofanti fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghosn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Centofanti's calf.
Centofanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghosn throws a looping overhand right but Centofanti ducks down to avoid it.
Ghosn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Centofanti.
Ghosn misses with a wild body shot.
Ghosn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Centofanti circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Ghosn does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghosn misses with an uppercut
and Centofanti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ghosn's knee momentarily.
Centofanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghosn misses with a lunging right hand
and Centofanti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Centofanti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ghosn sees it coming and defends easily.
Centofanti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Centofanti wants to take a breather but Ghosn is having none of it.
Centofanti is stalling here. Ghosn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Centofanti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ghosn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Centofanti tries to bench press Ghosn off him but Ghosn keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centofanti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Centofanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Centofanti wants to get back to full guard.
Centofanti regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Centofanti is on top in guard.
Ghosn keeping moving, preventing Centofanti from controlling successfully.
Centofanti throws a strike but Ghosn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghosn wants to get up but he can't break Centofanti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ghosn stands up and waves to Centofanti to follow him.
Ghosn tried to score with a low kick but Centofanti checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti connects with a high kick.
Ghosn misses the body punch
and Centofanti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centofanti throwing strikes from guard but Ghosn blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centofanti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Centofanti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghosn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centofanti postures up in Ghosn's guard and throws a big left but Ghosn blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Centofanti wants to pass the guard but Ghosn is keeping the position.
Centofanti 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.
Marco Centofanti dominated that round.
That's time! Centofanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghosn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ghosn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Centofanti's head.
Ghosn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Centofanti has time to react.
Centofanti ducks right into an uppercut from Ghosn.
Ghosn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ghosn swings for the body but Centofanti moves out of range.
Centofanti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghosn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Ghosn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Centofanti doesn't seem phased though.
Centofanti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Centofanti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centofanti tries to throw a body punch but Ghosn avoids it by throwing Centofanti back against the cage.
Centofanti scores a nice knee to the body.
Centofanti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghosn is breathing heavily.
Ghosn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Centofanti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghosn blocks a body shot from Centofanti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centofanti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghosn blocks it with crossed arms.
Centofanti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Centofanti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ghosn to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn managing to block the knees to the body from Centofanti.
Centofanti tries to work over Ghosn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Centofanti tries to pull guard but Ghosn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Centofanti tries to throw a body punch but Ghosn avoids it by throwing Centofanti back against the cage.
Ghosn has had enough of the clinch but Centofanti keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Centofanti.
Ghosn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Centofanti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Centofanti tries a body shot but Ghosn blocks it.
Centofanti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ghosn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Centofanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ghosn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ghosn prevents the takedown attempt.
Centofanti tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghosn avoids the damage to the body.
Centofanti pulls Ghosn into guard.
Centofanti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghosn passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Centofanti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Centofanti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghosn is one step ahead there.
Centofanti wants to improve his position but instead Ghosn has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghosn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Centofanti.
Ghosn prevents Centofanti from improving his position.
Centofanti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghosn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghosn's back!
Marco Centofanti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Centofanti connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ghosn to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Centofanti tightening his grip on Ghosn, looking for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosn is trying to get back to his feet but Centofanti has full control of the position and if anything, Ghosn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Centofanti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Centofanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Centofanti moves into the clinch successfully.
Centofanti lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghosn is trying to break the clinch but Centofanti has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Centofanti.
Centofanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Centofanti.
Centofanti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Centofanti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghosn avoids it.
Centofanti lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Centofanti.
Knees to the body from Centofanti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centofanti tries to pull guard but Ghosn won't allow it.
Centofanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosn controls his hands.
Ghosn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Centofanti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Centofanti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghosn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Centofanti misses with some punches.
Ghosn prevents a body shot from Centofanti.
Centofanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosn controls his hands.
Centofanti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Centofanti crunches a lovely knee into Ghosn's ribcage.
Centofanti scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centofanti lands a knee to the body.
Tiki Ghosn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghosn smiles and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Centofanti 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 Ghosn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ghosn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Centofanti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghosn misses with a right hand
and Centofanti counters with a nice body shot.
Centofanti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiki Ghosn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghosn misses with a straight left.
Centofanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Centofanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghosn can do to turn this around?
Ghosn misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti misses with a head kick.
Centofanti wants to land a leg kick but Ghosn is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ghosn.
Ghosn misses with a right hand
and Centofanti counters with a low kick, right behind Ghosn 's knee.
Centofanti lands an overhand right.
Centofanti ducks under a wild hook from Ghosn.
Ghosn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Centofanti looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Centofanti pushing down on Ghosn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Centofanti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Centofanti.
Marco Centofanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Centofanti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghosn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Centofanti in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Centofanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Centofanti, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Centofanti!
Marco Centofanti made sure to mention his sponsor, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview.
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