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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Pietravallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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223 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Woite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pietravallo moves out of range of the body kick from Woite.
Woite feints and then cracks Pietravallo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pietravallo down. Woite throws the kick towards the body but Pietravallo avoids it. Pietravallo tries to counter with a takedown but Woite is quick to defend against it. Giampaolo Pietravallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietravallo. Woite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pietravallo goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Woite closes the distance and pushes Pietravallo back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pietravallo prevents a body shot from Woite. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woite just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pietravallo's brow. Woite throws an elbow that misses.
Pietravallo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pietravallo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Woite throws a jab when Pietravallo was well out of range. Pietravallo throws a jab but it's blocked by Woite.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woite blocks a jab. Pietravallo misses with a left hand and Woite counters with a low kick, right behind Pietravallo 's knee. Woite misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pietravallo, right into the meat.
Pietravallo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A punch combination from Pietravallo misses. Woite is looking for the big counter here. Woite lands a jab to Pietravallo's midsection. Nice defenses there by Pietravallo. Woite throws a head kick that misses. Woite lands with a straight right. Pietravallo didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woite loads up on a big right hand but Pietravallo slips the punch. Pietravallo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Marc Woite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pietravallo is looking to slow Woite down with leg kicks. Woite on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pietravallo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pietravallo connects with a leg kick. Woite looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pietravallo lands a nice shot that snaps Woite's head back.
Woite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietravallo. Woite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pietravallo finds it's way round the side to connect with Woite's head. Woite checks the leg kick. Pietravallo scores with a jab to the head.
Woite scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pietravallo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Pietravallo throws a leg kick that is checked letting Woite counter with a right hand. Pietravallo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woite looks to throw the jab but Pietravallo is out of range. Pietravallo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A slapping leg kick lands for Pietravallo.
Pietravallo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woite under the eye. Pietravallo moves out of range of the body kick from Woite.
Woite moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pietravallo misses with a looping right. Pietravallo throws a head kick but Woite moves out of range.
Woite is looking for the big counter here. Pietravallo tries to land a front kick but Woite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Woite takes one to the chin there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woite lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Woite throws a series of punches but Pietravallo avoids them all with ease. Pietravallo misses with a left hand and Woite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pietravallo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woite. Woite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pietravallo scores with a jab. Pietravallo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giampaolo Pietravallo will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Woite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pietravallo blocks a head kick by Woite.
Pietravallo lands a glancing blow to the side of Woite's head. Pietravallo lands a jab to the head.
Woite misses with a two punch combination.
Giampaolo Pietravallo is winning the standup battle so far. Woite throws a nice looking combination but Pietravallo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Woite checks a leg kick. Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pietravallo lands a jab to the head.
Woite misses with a head kick.
A jab from Pietravallo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woite moves out of range as Pietravallo strikes. Woite connects with a body shot that sends Pietravallo's belly button to the back. Pietravallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woite lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pietravallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice shot lands for Woite. Pietravallo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Woite misses with a body shot.
Woite gets in close and instigates a clinch. Woite stalling in the clinch but Pietravallo improves position. Pietravallo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woite avoiding damage.
Pietravallo blocks the elbow strike.
Pietravallo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woite after a bit of a struggle. Pietravallo dodges an elbow strike from Woite.
Pietravallo takes an elbow to the temple. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Pietravallo has a couple of punches blocked by Woite.
Woite is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pietravallo is keeping busy. Pietravallo slowing the pace effectively. Woite gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Pietravallo goes for a takedown attempt but Woite pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woite is looking to clinch. Pietravallo avoids the head kick by Woite.
Pietravallo throws a low kick, looking for Woite's leg but Woite calmly moves out of range. Woite throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Woite crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pietravallo - the referee stops the clock and Woite gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pietravallo. Woite manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Pietravallo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pietravallo swats away the attempt to clinch by Woite. Woite takes a swing at Pietravallo's ribcage but misses. Woite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietravallo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pietravallo misses the jab. Woite throws the kick towards the body but Pietravallo avoids it. Pietravallo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woite as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Pietravallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woite throws a poor cross that misses
and Pietravallo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Woite wants to get back to his feet but Pietravallo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pietravallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Woite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Woite has control of Pietravallo's left arm, preventing Pietravallo from doing any damage. Pietravallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woite is keeping the position for now. Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Woite keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Woite will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
Pietravallo thows a body kick. Woite tries to catch it but that hurt him. A slow jab from Woite misses its intended target. Pietravallo needs to keep his hands up - Woite had a free shot at his head there. Woite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woite misses with a wild body shot. A big right from Pietravallo misses. Woite takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab from Pietravallo finds it's way through Woite's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woite moves away from the strike by Pietravallo. Woite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pietravallo throws a lazy right hand but Woite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woite's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Woite duly obliges. Woite finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pietravallo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marc Woite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Woite slips a jab from Pietravallo. Woite moves in looking to clinch but Pietravallo pushes him off. Woite misses with a head kick.
Pietravallo lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pietravallo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pietravallo is working away from the top position though. Woite tries to roll over but Pietravallo keeps him under control. Woite wants to control but Pietravallo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pietravallo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pietravallo is controlling the pace.
Pietravallo throwing shots but Woite is blocking nicely. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pietravallo thows a huge punch but Woite dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Woite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Woite misses with a hook. Pietravallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Woite throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Pietravallo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woite throws a big shot that misses. Woite throws a head kick that misses. Pietravallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Woite drops his hands momentarily and Pietravallo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pietravallo. Woite wants to clinch up but Pietravallo keeps it at a distance. Pietravallo feinted with a counter takedown. Woite lands a big head kick that sends Pietravallo tumbling to the mat! Woite takes a step backwards and waves Pietravallo back to his feet - he wants the finish! This has been an exciting period of action! Pietravallo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Woite is able to avoid easily. Nice defenses there by Pietravallo. Woite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietravallo sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marc Woite just about did enough to take it. That's time! Pietravallo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pietravallo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woite under the eye. Pietravallo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pietravallo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woite. Pietravallo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietravallo tried to score with a low kick but Woite checks it. A chopping leg kick lands by Woite. Pietravallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woite circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Pietravallo misses its intended target. Woite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Woite throws a sloppy head kick and Pietravallo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Woite misses with a body shot.
Pietravallo feinted with a counter takedown. Woite misses with a straight left. Woite just misses with a punch to the body.
Pietravallo throws a hook but Woite avoids it easily. Pietravallo misses with a leg kick. Woite counters with a body kick. Woite misses with a body kick. Woite throws a wild body kick that Pietravallo sees coming a mile off. Pietravallo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietravallo. Pietravallo connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woite throws a solid leg kick but Pietravallo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woite. Pietravallo lands a nice looking body shot.
Woite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Pietravallo misses with a straight left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woite! But no joy. Woite tries to land a front kick but Pietravallo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Woite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietravallo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woite sprawls and moves away. Pietravallo slips a jab and a cross from Woite.
Pietravallo lands with a hook. Woite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Woite has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Woite walks into a left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pietravallo scores with a hook. Pietravallo pushes Woite away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pietravallo dips to his left and cracks Woite with an uppercut! Woite checks a low kick from Pietravallo. Woite is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Pietravallo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woite's sensitive parts. Pietravallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woite swivels and escapes. Pietravallo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pietravallo scores with a sloppy right hand. Woite should have avoided that one. Woite moves out of range of the strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Woite blocks the leg kick.
Pietravallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woite was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietravallo. A nice side step and Woite releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pietravallo misses with a leg kick and Woite counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Both fighters circling a little - Woite finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Woite tries to clinch up. Woite fails to land with a series of punches.
Woite tries to score with a low kick but Pietravallo moves his leg out of the way. A swing and a miss from Pietravallo. Woite misses with a body shot.
Woite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pietravallo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pietravallo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Giampaolo Pietravallo will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pietravallo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pietravallo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sloppy strikes from Woite. Those never looked like landing. Pietravallo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woite. Pietravallo dodges the punch combination from Woite.
Pietravallo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pietravallo tries a head kick but it misses.
Woite throws a right hand that Pietravallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pietravallo also avoids with ease. Pietravallo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pietravallo misses with a low kick. Pietravallo throws a leg kick but Woite sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pietravallo misses the shot to the body. Woite swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pietravallo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pietravallo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woite moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Woite ducks right into an uppercut from Pietravallo. Pietravallo throws a body punch but Woite moves out of range. Pietravallo scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Pietravallo coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woite lands a two punch combo.
Pietravallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woite.
Pietravallo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pietravallo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Woite avoids the head kick by Pietravallo.
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! Pietravallo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pietravallo throws a leg kick and Woite counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pietravallo thows a body kick. Woite tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pietravallo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Woite counters with a left to the body. A punch combination from Woite misses. Pietravallo slips under a jab. Woite lands with a hook. Pietravallo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A swing and a miss from Pietravallo. Woite scores with a body shot.
Woite throws a sloppy head kick and Pietravallo moves out of range easily. Pietravallo missing with a left hand there. Woite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woite has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pietravallo. Woite throws a right and a left that Pietravallo avoids nicely. Pietravallo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pietravallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woite sprawls well. Woite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pietravallo gets slowly back to his feet. Pietravallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woite.
Woite is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Woite clobbers Pietravallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Woite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pietravallo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A decent looking body kick lands there for Pietravallo. Woite moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giampaolo Pietravallo. I think Pietravallo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:48 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Giampaolo Pietravallo! Giampaolo Pietravallo retains his light heavyweight title!
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