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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page comes to the cage accompanied by The Hand That Feeds. Macotti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drown - Theory of a Deadman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page digs a good hook to Macotti's body.
Macotti clinches with his opponent.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Macotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macotti is trying to stall.
Macotti misses with some punches.
Page dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page stalling in the clinch.
Macotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Macotti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Page takes an elbow to the temple.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
Macotti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the cage.
Macotti stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Macotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti lands an elbow that stopped Page in his tracks for a moment.
Macotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page blocks the elbow strike.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Page blocks an elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macotti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kyle Page has been cut.
Macotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti lands an elbow inside.
Page is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macotti lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Macotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Page blocks the elbow strike.
Macotti pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macotti.
Page avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Page blocks the elbow strike.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macotti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macotti pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macotti digs a right hand into Page's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Page's gas tank.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Macotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Macotti is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macotti down to the mat. Macotti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Page misses with a combination
and Macotti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macotti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page blocks an elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Macotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Macotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macotti lands a shoulder strike.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macotti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Macotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Macotti is trying to keep an underhook but Page manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Page wants to pass to mount but Macotti is defending the position.
Page throws a strike but Macotti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Macotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Page postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Page'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.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Macotti.
A countering left hand to the body from Macotti misses.
Macotti clinches.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Macotti.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Macotti misses with an elbow strike.
Page lands a nice uppercut.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Page takes an elbow to the temple.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Macotti lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Macotti tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Macotti.
Macotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Page looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Macotti stalling the fight.
Macotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macotti throws an elbow but misses.
Macotti tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Macotti lands a nice uppercut.
Macotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macotti scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Macotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macotti stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Macotti lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macotti stalling the fight.
Macotti misses with an elbow strike.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Page leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Marco Macotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macotti lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Page takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Macotti.
Macotti lands with a short shot to the head.
Page blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Page as Macotti tries to tie him up.
Macotti has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Macotti has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Page's brow.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macotti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Macotti gets a clinch.
Macotti gets through Page's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macotti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Page avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macotti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Page's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macotti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Page's defenses.
Macotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Macotti.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Macotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Page backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Page fails with the takedown
and Macotti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Macotti.
Macotti stalling the fight.
Macotti misses with a punch to the body.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Macotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page blocks a body shot from Macotti.
A nice left hand lands by Macotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page controlling the action here for a moment.
Macotti scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Macotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page is trying to drag Macotti to the mat but Macotti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Page prevents a body shot from Macotti.
Macotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macotti after a bit of a struggle.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Macotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Page blocks a body shot from Macotti.
Macotti gets through Page's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Macotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macotti stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macotti takes a shot to the head.
Page is trying to drag Macotti to the mat but Macotti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Macotti lands an elbow that stopped Page in his tracks for a moment.
Macotti taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page takes an elbow to the temple.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macotti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marco Macotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Macotti has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Page wants a takedown.
Macotti lands an elbow that stopped Page in his tracks for a moment.
Macotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macotti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macotti as Page tries to tie him up.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macotti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macotti.
Macotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Page blocking some punches.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Macotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Page takes an elbow to the forehead.
A hook to the body from Macotti.
Macotti stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Macotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macotti 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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