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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti has chosen White Zombie - Black Sunshine as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessandro Maximilian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcello Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cobretti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maximilian tries to hold on but Cobretti postures up.
Maximilian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cobretti scoring with strikes but Maximilian is staying in there.
Maximilian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cobretti controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti dominating with strikes here.
Cobretti throwing strikes here but Maximilian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cobretti misses with a head shot.
Cobretti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maximilian wants to hold on but Cobretti pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian is desperately trying to improve his position but Cobretti has a good base and remains in mount.
Cobretti landing strikes from the mount and Maximilian is in trouble!
Cobretti punching from mount but Maximilian doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maximilian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maximilian is trying to control but can't.
Maximilian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cobretti with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximilian's guard.
Cobretti trying to mount his opponent but Maximilian defends it.
Cobretti looks to land a strike but Maximilian avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cobretti is in close to Maximilian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maximilian keeping moving, preventing Cobretti from controlling successfully.
Maximilian looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximilian is keeping the position for now.
Cobretti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobretti won't allow Maximilian to sweep him here.
Maximilian keeping moving, preventing Cobretti from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Alessandro Maximilian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maximilian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobretti on the side of the head.
It looks like Marcello Cobretti has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobretti shoots in but Maximilian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cobretti throws out a loose jab but Maximilian uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Cobretti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Cobretti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cobretti tries a low kick but Maximilian avoids it.
Maximilian leaves Cobretti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cobretti takes a swing at Maximilian's ribcage but misses.
Cobretti takes a swing at Maximilian's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Cobretti.
Maximilian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobretti is out of range and Maximilian settles back down.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximilian as he avoids it easily.
Cobretti misses with a wild body shot.
Maximilian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximilian.
Maximilian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximilian.
Cobretti looks to throw the jab but Maximilian is out of range.
Cobretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximilian throws a sloppy head kick and Cobretti moves out of range easily.
Cobretti throws out a loose jab but Maximilian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximilian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maximilian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximilian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobretti walks into a stiff left hand from Maximilian.
Maximilian connects with a leg kick. Cobretti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobretti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobretti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximilian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximilian clobbers Cobretti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maximilian throws the kick towards the body but Cobretti avoids it.
Cobretti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maximilian's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian is looking to control Cobretti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximilian avoid being mounted?
Cobretti throwing shots but Maximilian is blocking nicely.
Maximilian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cobretti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cobretti's back!
Cobretti just trying to survive but Maximilian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Cobretti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximilian gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximilian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cobretti is really stuck here.
Cobretti just trying to survive but Maximilian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti can't escape the position.
Cobretti staying busy and making it hard for Maximilian to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobretti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobretti looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximilian is just out of range.
A left lands for Maximilian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobretti throws a front kick aimed at Maximilian's knee but Maximilian avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Cobretti.
Maximilian checks a low kick from Cobretti.
Alessandro Maximilian is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobretti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Maximilian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Cobretti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cobretti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maximilian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximilian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobretti walks into a left hand.
Maximilian slips under a jab.
Maximilian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cobretti tried to score with a low kick but Maximilian checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maximilian.
Maximilian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximilian jabs at Cobretti's body.
Maximilian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobretti. That did some damage!
Maximilian throws a body punch but Cobretti moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maximilian. Cobretti shrugs it off though.
Cobretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximilian lands a leg kick that knocks Cobretti off balance momentarily.
Cobretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximilian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maximilian ducks under a wild hook from Cobretti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maximilian. Cobretti shrugs it off though.
Maximilian pushes Cobretti away with a front kick.
Maximilian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maximilian connects with a leg kick. Cobretti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maximilian thumps Cobretti with a low kick.
Maximilian cracks a nice hook into Cobretti's ribs.
Alessandro Maximilian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximilian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximilian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maximilian lands a right hook to the body.
Maximilian lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobretti's head.
Maximilian throws a leg kick which misses Cobretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobretti tries to avoid it.
Maximilian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maximilian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximilian lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Maximilian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximilian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Maximilian blocks the low kick.
Maximilian with a hook.
Maximilian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximilian throws a sloppy head kick and Cobretti moves out of range easily.
Maximilian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobretti has time to react.
Maximilian cracks Cobretti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximilian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Cobretti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maximilian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximilian.
Cobretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximilian scores with a jab. Cobretti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cobretti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is trying to control here but Maximilian has managed to regain half guard.
Cobretti seems to be working for a kimura but Maximilian defends the submission attempt.
Maximilian is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian wants to get back to full guard.
Cobretti is thwarting Maximilian's attempts to control the position.
Cobretti wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximilian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cobretti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximilian is positioning himself well to prevent Cobretti advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Maximilian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maximilian 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Maximilian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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