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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raffaella Carra - Rumore. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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259 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kolmas has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Marcolini lands a knee to the body.
Kolmas is breathing heavily.
Marcolini tries a knee to the head but Kolmas blocks it.
Kolmas is trying to maintain a safe position but Marcolini gets an underhook and turns Kolmas into the cage.
Marcolini misses with a body punch.
Kolmas pulls guard successfully.
Marcolini trying to control but Kolmas is working from the bottom.
Marcolini stays in close to Kolmas's body and controls the position.
Marcolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcolini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas controls Marcolini momentarily but Marcolini frees himself.
Marcolini wants to control from the top but Kolmas keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcolini but Marcolini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolmas is defended easily by Marcolini.
Marcolini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kolmas. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcolini scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ramses Kolmas has been cut.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but Kolmas blocks with his arms.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Marcolini blocks an elbow strike from Kolmas.
Marcolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kolmas is keeping busy.
Come on Marcolini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Kolmas avoids the damage to the body.
Kolmas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Marcolini takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcolini looking to stall.
Kolmas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses.
Kolmas misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kolmas throws an elbow but misses.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but Kolmas blocks with his arms.
Kolmas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kolmas 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 Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kolmas.
Marcolini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcolini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kolmas avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Kolmas avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Kolmas managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
Kolmas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marcolini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmas is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas passes Marcolini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolmas passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcolini tries to improve position but can't.
Kolmas looks up at the clock and then as Marcolini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kolmas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marcolini is trying to control Kolmas's posture but Kolmas avoids it.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep.
Kolmas trying to control the position but Marcolini is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Marcolini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramses Kolmas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marcolini misses with a looping left.
Kolmas shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcolini throws out a counter right but Kolmas avoids it with no problem.
Marcolini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Kolmas.
Kolmas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Marcolini.
Kolmas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcolini's waist but Marcolini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmas off to one side.
Kolmas tries to clinch but Marcolini moves out of range.
Kolmas tries to clinch up.
Marcolini misses the jab.
Marcolini throws a right and a left that Kolmas avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcolini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kolmas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Kolmas avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcolini's elbow.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kolmas is defending well for now.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
Kolmas tries for a takedown but Marcolini manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Kolmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kolmas avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Kolmas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kolmas managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
Marcolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolmas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolmas wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcolini is trying to stall.
Kolmas pulls guard.
Kolmas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas prevents Marcolini from improving his position.
Kolmas wants to take a breather but Marcolini is having none of it.
Marcolini tries to get to full guard but Kolmas has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolmas wants to pass the guard but Marcolini is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmas won't allow Marcolini to sweep him here.
Kolmas trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Kolmas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcolini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolmas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas postures up.
Marcolini scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kolmas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcolini.
Kolmas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Marcolini as Kolmas shoots in.
It seemed like Marcolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kolmas darts in and clinches Marcolini up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kolmas.
Marco Marcolini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kolmas.
Kolmas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marcolini takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marcolini lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcolini.
Marcolini misses with a punch to the body.
Kolmas successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcolini looking to pass the guard.
Marcolini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kolmas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kolmas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcolini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcolini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolmas wants to sweep here but Marcolini controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramses Kolmas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marcolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolmas moves away.
Marcolini misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcolini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marcolini tries to throw a body punch but Kolmas avoids it by throwing Marcolini back against the cage.
Kolmas avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Marcolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kolmas works on Marcolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Kolmas avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas lands an elbow that stopped Marcolini in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Marco Marcolini has been cut.
Marcolini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolmas lands an elbow inside.
Kolmas drags the fight down to the ground.
Kolmas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcolini manages to get himself to full guard.
Kolmas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kolmas wants to control from the top but Marcolini keeps moving.
Kolmas throws a strike but Marcolini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marcolini stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmas.
Kolmas looking for a guillotine here but Marcolini defends easily.
Kolmas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcolini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmas, not yet.
Kolmas has his foot on Marcolini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcolini works his way back into a safe position though.
Marcolini tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolmas is retaining full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marcolini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmas seems keen to control Marcolini's posture.
Kolmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marcolini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolmas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marcolini has managed to get both his arms back between Kolmas's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to control but Kolmas is working from the bottom.
Marcolini won't allow Kolmas to sweep him here.
Marcolini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marcolini wants to control but Kolmas is keeping him busy.
Marcolini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kolmas to see if he's OK.
Marcolini throws a strike aimed at the side of Kolmas's head but Kolmas avoids it well.
Kolmas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marcolini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses Kolmas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolmas working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolmas throws a big right hand that misses.
Marco Marcolini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcolini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmas trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcolini, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Kolmas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcolini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Marcolini!
Marco Marcolini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ramses Kolmas spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a fluke'.
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energy
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hype
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