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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Von Spee (ranked 2129 p4p, 302 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 4055 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximilian Von Spee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marceau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marceau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Spee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marceau checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Spee misses the target.
Von Spee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Spee misses with a low kick.
Marceau throws a hook but Von Spee blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marceau, right into the meat.
Von Spee defending well as Marceau loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Spee throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Von Spee sizes up Marceau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Von Spee misses with a looping right.
Jab from Von Spee.
Marceau lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau slips under a jab from Von Spee.
Marceau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marceau defending well as Von Spee loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Spee misses the target.
Von Spee scores with a leg kick.
Von Spee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Marceau misses.
Von Spee throws a chopping leg kick but Marceau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marceau slips under a jab.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Von Spee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Spee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Spee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Spee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Spee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marceau.
Von Spee looks to land a right hand but Marceau moved out of range.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Von Spee.
Marceau's corner calls for a 1-2. Marceau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Spee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marceau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Spee missing with a left hand there. Marceau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Spee connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Spee misses the jab.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Von Spee.
Marceau unleashes a big counter combination but Von Spee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Von Spee throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Spee misses with a looping right.
Von Spee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marceau's sensitive parts.
Von Spee lands a leg kick that knocks Marceau off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Spee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marceau keeps Von Spee at a distance using the push kick.
Marceau misses with a wild body shot.
Von Spee throwing a counter right hand but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Marceau lands a jab to Von Spee's midsection.
Von Spee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Spee is breathing heavily.
Marceau connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Spee throws a hook but Marceau blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Marceau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Spee misses the target.
A nice side step and Marceau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marceau connects with an inside leg kick.
Marceau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marceau lands a slapping body shot.
Von Spee scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Spee ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau throws a good cross that connects.
Marceau takes one to the chin there.
Von Spee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Marceau flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Spee steps away.
Von Spee misses with a straight left.
Marceau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Spee throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximilian Von Spee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Spee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Spee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marceau.
Von Spee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marceau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marceau lands a big head kick that sends Von Spee tumbling to the mat! Marceau takes a step backwards and waves Von Spee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Von Spee is rocked!
It looks like Maximilian Von Spee has been cut.
Marceau connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Von Spee covering up! Marceau comes in with a big uppercut and Von Spee goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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
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