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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 1703 p4p, 207 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 1273 p4p, 160 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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166 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
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175 cm
28
165 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcelo slows the pace down in half guard.
Marcelo trying to control from half guard but Aurelio is working away.
Marcelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcelo tries to pass to full mount but Aurelio defends it.
Marcelo trying to control from half guard but Aurelio is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcelo wants to control but Aurelio is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marcelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aurelio sees it coming and defends easily.
Aurelio controlling the position well.
Marcelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aurelio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcelo.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aurelio tries to avoid it but Marcelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aurelio to the ground. Aurelio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcelo dives in and scores a takedown into Aurelio's guard.
Aurelio can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcelo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcelo tries to pass to full mount but Aurelio defends it.
My spies in Gym inform me that Marcelo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aurelio is staying active underneath Marcelo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marcelo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aurelio reverses the position - he's now on top in Marcelo's guard.
Marcelo pulls Aurelio in close to prevent any damage.
Marcelo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marcelo trying to control the position.
Marcelo is looking to sweep but instead, Aurelio has passed into half guard.
Aurelio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marcelo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo trying to control but Aurelio postures up.
Marcelo is controlling Aurelio's trapped leg to prevent Aurelio from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorginho Marcelo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aurelio leaves Marcelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcelo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aurelio but Aurelio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcelo dives in and scores a takedown into Aurelio's guard.
Aurelio keeping full guard, as Marcelo tries to pass.
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
Marcelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo is still trying to improve position.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelo wants to pass the guard but Aurelio is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelio throws a lazy right hand but Marcelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aurelio.
Marcelo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aurelio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aurelio.
Marcelo moves in looking to clinch but Aurelio pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcelo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aurelio sprawls well initially but Marcelo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marcelo is looking to advance position but Aurelio won't allow it.
Marcelo is keen to just control but Aurelio is a slippery customer.
Marcelo seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcelo wants to control but Aurelio is keeping him busy.
Aurelio won't allow Marcelo to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo wants to control but Aurelio is keeping him busy.
Marcelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcelo is trying to work for a kimura but Aurelio is defending well.
Marcelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marcelo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelio. That snapped Marcelo's head back.
Marcelo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jorginho Marcelo has been cut.
Marcelo Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Aurelio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelio ducks right into an uppercut from Marcelo.
Marcelo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorginho Marcelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorginho Marcelo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marcelo is looking to clinch.
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcelo.
Marcelo clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marcelo throws an elbow but misses.
Marcelo has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelio.
Marcelo has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelio.
Aurelio slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Aurelio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcelo.
Aurelio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcelo can't break the clinch.
Aurelio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcelo fails to pull guard.
Aurelio tries to throw a body punch but Marcelo avoids it by throwing Aurelio back against the cage.
Marcelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcelo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marcelo is pressing down on Aurelio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aurelio is holding on for now.
Aurelio is not content to let Marcelo control the position.
Marcelo trying to mount his opponent but Aurelio defends it.
Marcelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aurelio keeps working.
Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio makes his way to full guard, as Marcelo worked for a kimura.
Marcelo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aurelio looking to control.
Marcelo pushing down on Aurelio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marcelo is keen to just control but Aurelio is a slippery customer.
Marcelo is pressing down on Aurelio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aurelio is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aurelio is squirming around, avoiding Marcelo's attempts to control the action.
Marcelo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Marcelo trying to control but Aurelio is having none of it.
Marcelo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is squirming around, avoiding Marcelo's attempts to control the action.
Marcelo wants to take his opponent's back but Aurelio doesn't allow it.
Jorginho Marcelo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aurelio is squirming around, avoiding Marcelo's attempts to control the action.
Marcelo content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelio is squirming around, avoiding Marcelo's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorginho Marcelo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marcelo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorginho Marcelo!
An out of breath Jorginho Marcelo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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