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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando del Valle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by 2PAC - NO MORE PAIN. del Valle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. What I Do by Sepultura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando del Valle!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Valle shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense.
Marciano has managed to clinch.
Marciano is trying to break the clinch but del Valle has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
Marciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
del Valle wants to clinch.
del Valle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Tommy Marciano has been cut.
del Valle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - del Valle lands in his opponent's guard.
del Valle stops Marciano from standing up.
del Valle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
del Valle trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet but del Valle passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is defending against the submission attempts here by del Valle.
del Valle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
del Valle prevents Marciano from standing back up.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from del Valle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Valle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marciano has managed to free his arm - good work.
del Valle is trying to control the action in half guard but Marciano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
del Valle is trying to work for a kimura but Marciano is defending well.
del Valle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
del Valle is looking for a kimura here.
Marciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marciano tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Valle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marciano is defending against the submission attempts here by del Valle.
del Valle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
del Valle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
del Valle is working for a kimura but Marciano is defending it quite comfortably.
del Valle 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
del Valle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando del Valle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Marciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
del Valle shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
del Valle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into del Valle's ribs.
del Valle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! del Valle scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Marciano.
A leg kick checked by del Valle.
Marciano slaps away a takedown attempt from del Valle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tommy Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando del Valle.
del Valle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano circles away.
Marciano lands a nice hook to del Valle's body. del Valle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
del Valle shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow del Valle down.
Tommy Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by del Valle as he checks the leg kick.
Marciano slaps away a takedown attempt from del Valle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
del Valle tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a low kick, looking for del Valle's leg but del Valle calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of del Valle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano throws a shot to the body.
del Valle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Fernando del Valle has been cut.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Marciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tommy Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
del Valle misses with a takedown attempt - Marciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Marciano misses.
del Valle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing del Valle off to one side.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from del Valle.
del Valle is breathing heavily.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
del Valle checks a leg kick.
Marciano works del Valle's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Valle shoots in but Marciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
del Valle fails with an attempt to clinch.
del Valle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
del Valle shoots in for a double leg but Marciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
del Valle tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. del Valle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Marciano leaves del Valle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but del Valle is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Marciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from del Valle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Valle checks a low kick from Marciano.
del Valle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from del Valle.
Marciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and del Valle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
del Valle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps del Valle's head back.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks del Valle off balance momentarily.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
del Valle dives in and grabs Marciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marciano pushes down on del Valle's head and hops out.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marciano works del Valle's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Valle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
del Valle has closed the distance and engaged Marciano in a clinch.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tommy Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano tries to bum rush del Valle with a series of wild strikes but del Valle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano throws a leg kick but del Valle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
del Valle slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Marciano throws a leg kick but del Valle checks it.
del Valle has a takedown stuffed.
del Valle tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano clinches up with del Valle and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch but del Valle keeps him there for the moment.
del Valle jumps guard but Marciano stands there with del Valle around his waist. del Valle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
del Valle tries to pull guard but Marciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
del Valle is trying to pull guard but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Marciano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
del Valle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! del Valle scrambles back to his feet.
del Valle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marciano.
del Valle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano stuffs the takedown.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and del Valle counters with a one-two to the body.
Marciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marciano scores with a three punch combo!
Marciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.
del Valle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing del Valle off to one side.
Tommy Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando del Valle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano, right into the meat.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
Marciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Valle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing del Valle off to one side.
del Valle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano tries to work over del Valle's front leg with a kick but del Valle checks it.
Marciano wants to slow del Valle down by chopping away at his legs.
del Valle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing del Valle off to one side.
Marciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and del Valle is able to avoid easily.
No luck for del Valle with that takedown attempt.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but del Valle circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks del Valle off balance momentarily.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
del Valle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marciano.
Marciano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of del Valle's head.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. del Valle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
del Valle closes the distance and clinches up with Marciano, looking for a takedown. del Valle pushes Marciano against the cage but Marciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by del Valle or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
del Valle moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
del Valle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped del Valle in his tracks.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano lands a head shot.
del Valle fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent del Valle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to del Valle's calf.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
del Valle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left and a right from Marciano both land. Nice combination.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano scores with a sloppy right hand. del Valle should have avoided that one.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands a nice hook to del Valle's body. del Valle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
del Valle closes the distance and clinches.
del Valle fails to pull guard.
del Valle tries to pull guard but Marciano holds him up against the cage and eventually del Valle drops back down to his feet.
Marciano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano is trying to push del Valle away but del Valle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
del Valle jumps into guard, dragging Marciano to the mat.
Marciano is looking to stand up but del Valle won't let him.
del Valle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano trying to control but del Valle is working from the bottom.
del Valle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marciano defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
del Valle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and del Valle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marciano has managed to get both his arms back between del Valle's legs - danger averted.
del Valle looking for a guillotine here but Marciano defends easily.
Marciano wants to stand but del Valle is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano wants to control from the top but del Valle keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Marciano!
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