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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henzo Hacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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182 cm
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180 lbs
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170 cm
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henzo Hacie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Makaronelli! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hacie shoots in for a double leg but Makaronelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hacie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaronelli as he avoids it easily. Makaronelli scores with a hook. Makaronelli gets a double leg takedown into Hacie's guard. Makaronelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hacie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makaronelli throwing strikes but missing. Hacie has an active guard here but Makaronelli has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Makaronelli stalling. Hacie manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hacie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaronelli is aware though and is defending well. Makaronelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Hacie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Makaronelli stands and throws Hacie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Makaronelli prevents Hacie from escaping the position. Hacie wants to control but Makaronelli postures up. Hacie regains half guard. Makaronelli trying to control the action but Hacie is working from the bottom. Hacie has a hand on Makaronelli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Makaronelli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Makaronelli looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Makaronelli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Makaronelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hacie is looking to escape. Makaronelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hacie tries to lock up and control but Makaronelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hacie is working to get back to half guard.
Makaronelli is landing with some decent strikes but Hacie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Hacie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Makaronelli misses with a head shot. Makaronelli throws some wild stikes that Hacie manages to avoid easily.
Hacie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Makaronelli throwing strikes here but Hacie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Makaronelli prevents Hacie from getting the reversal. Makaronelli looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that round. That's time! Hacie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hacie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hacie shoots in looking for a takedown. Makaronelli tries to sprawl out of it but Hacie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Makaronelli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hacie was covering up waiting for the punch and Makaronelli finishes the takedown easily into guard. Makaronelli is pushing down on Hacie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hacie is fighting to maintain full guard but Makaronelli has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hacie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Makaronelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hacie looking for submissions off his back. Makaronelli is looking to advance position but Hacie won't allow it. Makaronelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hacie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Makaronelli wants to take a breather but Hacie is having none of it. Hacie is positioning himself well to prevent Makaronelli advancing to mount. Hacie is trying to get back to full guard. Makaronelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Makaronelli seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hacie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makaronelli is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Makaronelli throws a head kick but Hacie moves out of range.
Hacie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hacie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Makaronelli is looking to reverse the position. Hacie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hacie trying to control the action but Makaronelli is working from the bottom. Makaronelli holds on to Hacie's head and controls the position momentarily. Hacie wants to control for a moment but Makaronelli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back. Makaronelli wants to control but Hacie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Makaronelli is holding on to half guard well. Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back. Makaronelli is looking to improve his position.
Hacie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makaronelli defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hacie is looking to take a break and control but Makaronelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Makaronelli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hacie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaronelli as he avoids it easily. Makaronelli tries to counter with a clinch but Hacie shakes him off and moves away. Makaronelli throws a push kick but Hacie slaps the foot to one side. Makaronelli looking to score a takedown here. Hacie is defending well but Makaronelli drives through and ends up in Hacie's guard. Hacie is looking to stand back up but Makaronelli counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hacie. Hacie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makaronelli. Makaronelli trying to control from half guard but Hacie is working away. Enzo Makaronelli has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hacie is trying to maintain the position but Makaronelli is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hacie tries to roll over but Makaronelli keeps him under control. Hacie is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Makaronelli seems content to control. Makaronelli moves into full mount! Hacie won't be happy about that! Hacie wants to control but Makaronelli is having none of it. Makaronelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hacie is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Makaronelli looking to control and managing it successfully. Hacie tries to hold on but Makaronelli pushes him away. Hacie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Makaronelli throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hacie because Makaronelli loaded up on that one. Makaronelli thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hacie working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hacie has given up his back here.
Makaronelli tightening his grip on Hacie, looking for the choke. Makaronelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hacie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Makaronelli misses with punches from the back. Hacie avoids the strikes from Makaronelli. Hacie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makaronelli's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hacie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makaronelli.
Hacie trying to control the hands but Makaronelli won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Makaronelli wants to control but Hacie is keeping busy. Henzo Hacie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Enzo Makaronelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Makaronelli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hacie doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Enzo Makaronelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Makaronelli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
24% |
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