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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Macotti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martins!
Martins trying to control but Macotti flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Macotti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martins for a finish.
Martins trying to control the position but Macotti manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Macotti working for the choke. #SUB#
Macotti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Macotti is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Martins won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Macotti off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Macotti!
After winning the bout, Marco Macotti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 18100 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 4579 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Hemfsford Jowars! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macotti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jowars is trying to keep an underhook but Macotti manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jowars (0) vs (2) Macotti
Macotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Jowars's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jowars regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Jowars is keeping the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Macotti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jowars is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macotti 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.
Jowars pulls Macotti in close to prevent any damage.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jowars lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (2) vs (2) Macotti
Jowars sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jowars gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jowars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working for a triangle but Jowars defends it easily.
Jowars trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Macotti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (2) vs (4) Macotti
Jowars looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Jowars is keeping the position.
Jowars controlling Macotti's posture.
Jowars has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jowars controls Macotti momentarily but Macotti frees himself.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Jowars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jowars manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Jowars's guard.
Macotti looking to pass the guard.
Macotti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Jowars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars pulls Macotti in to control the position.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Jowars controlling the position.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Jowars is keeping the position.
Jowars wants to sweep here but Macotti controlling him for the moment.
Macotti 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.
Jowars keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
Jowars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti 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.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Macotti postures up.
Macotti preventing the sweep.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jowars 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.
Jowars keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Jowars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jowars manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Jowars's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jowars wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macotti 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.
Jowars pulls Macotti in to control the position.
Jowars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars is trying to keep Macotti in close.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Macotti postures up.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Macotti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macotti postures up.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Jowars looking for a sweep. Not yet Jowars, not yet.
Jowars looking to control.
Macotti stopping the sweep attempt from Jowars.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Jowars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jowars manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Jowars's guard.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control but Jowars is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jowars is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (4) vs (4) Macotti
Jowars wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jowars is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jowars trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jowars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macotti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jowars defends it easily.
Jowars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jowars sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jowars advances to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jowars passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (7) vs (4) Macotti
Macotti tries to reverse the position but Jowars maintains control.
Jowars looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macotti can't escape the position.
Jowars trying to control but Macotti is having none of it.
Macotti is trying to escape the mount.
Jowars wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jowars is trying to control. Macotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Jowars performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macotti gets back to full guard.
Macotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jowars controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Jowars passes Macotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars slows the pace down in half guard.
Jowars wants to take a breather but Macotti is having none of it.
Jowars is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macotti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jowars is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macotti! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (10) vs (4) Macotti
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Jowars's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
Jowars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
Jowars controlling from the full mount.
Macotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macotti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jowars is keen to just control but Macotti is a slippery customer.
Jowars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jowars is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macotti! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (13) vs (4) Macotti
Jowars can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macotti is looking to escape.
Macotti is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars trying to control but Macotti is having none of it.
Macotti regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jowars takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 4053 p4p, 398 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 6697 p4p, 560 weight class). Macotti comes to the ring accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harada moves into range and clinches up with Macotti.
Harada stops a takedown attempt from Macotti.
Macotti wants a takedown.
Harada wants the takedown. Macotti is fighting it off but Harada persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macotti's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (0) vs (2) Harada
Macotti working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Harada sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti looking for a guillotine here but Harada defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harada passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (5) Harada
Harada trying to control the action but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is trying to work for a sweep but Harada has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (7) Harada
Macotti regains half guard.
Harada prevents Macotti from improving his position.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Harada escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Harada! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (10) Harada
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harada is continuing to stall.
Harada is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harada controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti looks to move to half guard but instead Harada has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (12) Harada
Macotti is desperately trying to improve his position but Harada has a good base and remains in mount.
Harada wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Macotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to improve his position but instead Harada has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (15) Harada
Harada doesn't have the hooks in and Macotti manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (15) Harada
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harada! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (2) vs (19) Harada
Macotti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Harada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harada not doing much here.
Macotti looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harada pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (22) Harada
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling his opponent.
Macotti is looking to improve his position but Harada isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harada tries to control but Macotti wriggling away.
Macotti can't escape the position.
Macotti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macotti! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (25) Harada
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Harada fails to move to back control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macotti regains half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harada pulls his head out easily.
Macotti gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harada trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Harada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macotti is looking for a triangle but Harada pushes his legs off easily.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harada is aware though and is defending well.
Harada passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harada controlling the action here.
Macotti looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harada pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (2) vs (28) Harada
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Macotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harada wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Harada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working to try and regain half guard.
Harada controlling the pace for now.
Macotti tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling from mount.
Macotti tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Harada's attempts to control the action.
Macotti tries to improve his position but instead Harada has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (2) vs (31) Harada
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harada wins on points by 31 to 2.
An out of breath Kenuichio Harada 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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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3713 p4p, 389 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 5005 p4p, 497 weight class). Macotti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Sithole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Miss The Misery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sithole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (4) vs (0) Sithole
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is looking to take a break and control but Sithole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
Sithole has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sithole is defending against the submission attempts here by Macotti.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sithole defends it well.
Macotti seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sithole is staying active underneath Macotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macotti is looking to stall here but Sithole recovers full guard.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sithole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sithole has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (2) Sithole
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working for a triangle but Sithole defends it easily.
Sithole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macotti is looking for a triangle here but Sithole uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (5) Sithole
Macotti tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sithole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Sithole not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti tries to roll over but Sithole keeps him under control.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti trying to get back to full guard but Sithole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (8) Sithole
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Sithole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sithole trying to control from half guard but Macotti is working away.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sithole jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (11) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to regain half guard here but Sithole keeps moving and retains side control.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti tries to buck Sithole off but Sithole is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Macotti is keeping him busy.
Sithole slows the pace down.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for subs from the bottom but Sithole mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (14) Sithole
Sithole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macotti is looking to escape.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole controlling from the full mount.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
Sithole trying to control but Macotti is having none of it.
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (4) vs (17) Sithole
Sithole is hanging on to Macotti's back as he tries to escape.
Sithole keeps control of the position easily here as Macotti tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Macotti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macotti's body.
Macotti tries to escape but Sithole has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Sithole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is hanging on to Macotti's back as he tries to escape.
Sithole trying to control momentarily.
Sithole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sithole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole wins on points by 17 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moses Sithole waved his t-shirt featuring Anarchy Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macotti.
#CL2#
Macotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jowars, pushing him back against the cage.
Jowars jumps guard but Macotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Macotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jowars backwards.
Macotti lands an elbow that stopped Jowars in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Hemfsford Jowars has been cut.
Macotti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jowars takes a shot to the head.
Macotti lands an elbow inside that Jowars shrugs off.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jowars backwards. #CUT2#
Hemfsford Jowars's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jowars backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
Nice body punch from Macotti.
Jowars 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemfsford Jowars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jowars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Macotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macotti just leaning against Jowars, taking a breather.
Macotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Jowars jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macotti walks away with a smile on his face. Jowars gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jowars throws a sloppy head kick and Macotti moves out of range easily.
Jowars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Macotti moves into the clinch.
Macotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macotti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jowars's defenses. #CUT2#
Hemfsford Jowars's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Macotti lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hemfsford Jowars's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Macotti lands a damaging elbow.
Macotti lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hemfsford Jowars's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Macotti!
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3876 p4p, 414 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5021 p4p, 506 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Igor Byhenikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Macotti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byhenikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byhenikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macotti! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macotti has worked his arm free - good work by Macotti!
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (11) Byhenikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov looking to break Macotti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macotti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Macotti is defending well but eventually Byhenikov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Macotti has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
After the big win, Igor Byhenikov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3523 p4p, 393 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 9188 p4p, 718 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Macotti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drown - Theory of a Deadman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Macotti gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Macotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.
Dux jumps into guard, dragging Macotti to the mat.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Macotti defends easily.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti slips nicely into half guard.
Dux is looking to get back to full guard here but Macotti has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (3) vs (0) Dux
Macotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macotti advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (5) vs (0) Dux
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macotti is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macotti to get the leverage.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Dux moves into full guard.
Dux working for submissions but it's allowed Macotti to get to half guard.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it.
Macotti is working for a kimura but Dux is defending it quite comfortably.
Dux looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Dux wants to improve his position but Macotti is controlling well.
Dux gets back to full guard.
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (8) vs (0) Dux
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Macotti tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Macotti's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Macotti! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dux has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Macotti!
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3269 p4p, 376 weight class) and Aito Lager (ranked 20442 p4p, 740 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Lager is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Aito Lager!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lager's waist but Lager gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macotti off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macotti.
Macotti closes the distance and clinches up with Lager, looking for a takedown. Macotti pushes Lager against the cage but Lager circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lager has Macotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Lager decides to pull guard.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Lager keeps moving.
Macotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lager looking for a sweep. Not yet Lager, not yet.
Macotti trying to control but Lager is working from the bottom.
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.
Lager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Lager keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lager bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macotti's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (0) vs (2) Lager
Lager 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.
Lager sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macotti's guard.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lager is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macotti defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lager content to control rather than advance.
Lager passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Macotti! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (5) Lager
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lager jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Macotti is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Macotti and Lager has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lager is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Macotti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lager is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Lager is trying for a kimura here. Macotti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lager wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aito Lager!
During a confident post fight interview, Aito Lager thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Macotti tried to score with a low kick but Danneskjöld checks it.
Danneskjöld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marco Macotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Danneskjöld pushes Macotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Macotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macotti slowing the pace effectively.
Danneskjöld misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Danneskjöld working aggressively here.
Danneskjöld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danneskjöld tries to work over Macotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Danneskjöld fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Danneskjöld to work.
Macotti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macotti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danneskjöld scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Danneskjöld avoiding damage.
Danneskjöld blocks the elbow strike.
Danneskjöld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danneskjöld's brow.
Macotti takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that Danneskjöld has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danneskjöld's brow.
Danneskjöld lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
Danneskjöld working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danneskjöld is working Macotti over against the cage.
Macotti blocking some punches.
Danneskjöld controlling the action here for a moment.
Danneskjöld pushes Macotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Macotti.
Danneskjöld manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Macotti tries a body shot but Danneskjöld blocks it.
Danneskjöld gets through Macotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danneskjöld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld scores with a shot to the side of Macotti's head.
Danneskjöld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danneskjöld is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Danneskjöld blocks an elbow strike from Macotti.
Danneskjöld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danneskjöld throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macottis head.
Danneskjöld avoiding damage.
Macotti wants to stall.
Danneskjöld misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danneskjöld.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macotti. #T3#
Danneskjöld throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macottis head.
A short right from Danneskjöld.
Macotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macotti blocks an uppercut.
Danneskjöld takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Danneskjöld.
A short right from Macotti on the inside.
Danneskjöld gets through Macotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti working aggressively here.
Macotti looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danneskjöld's brow.
Danneskjöld effectively controlling the action here.
Macotti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danneskjöld tries a body shot but Macotti blocks it.
A short left from Macotti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danneskjöld has a couple of punches blocked by Macotti.
#T4#
Good body shot from Danneskjöld.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Danneskjöld taking a breather.
Danneskjöld lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Danneskjöld working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macotti throws an elbow but misses.
Danneskjöld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danneskjöld stalling against the cage.
Danneskjöld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Danneskjöld on the inside.
Danneskjöld throws a punch but it's blocked by Macotti.
Danneskjöld can't find room to land a body shot as Macotti controls the action.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Macotti lands with a right to the head.
Danneskjöld lands a right hand.
Danneskjöld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjöld 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.
#R2#
Danneskjöld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danneskjöld circles away quickly and effectively.
Danneskjöld lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Danneskjöld as Macotti shoots in.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danneskjöld swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Macotti has closed the distance and engaged Danneskjöld in a clinch.
Danneskjöld lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danneskjöld.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Danneskjöld working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danneskjöld lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macotti takes a shot to the head.
Macotti gets through Danneskjöld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danneskjöld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danneskjöld pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danneskjöld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danneskjöld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macotti's elbow. #T1#
Danneskjöld throws a punch but it's blocked by Macotti.
Danneskjöld lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Danneskjöld lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Macotti misses with an elbow strike.
Danneskjöld lands an uppercut.
Danneskjöld blocking some punches.
Danneskjöld lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Danneskjöld.
A short right from Danneskjöld on the inside.
Danneskjöld pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danneskjöld leaning against his opponent.
Danneskjöld pushes Macotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld struggles to land a body shot inside as Macotti controls his hands.
Danneskjöld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
Macotti throws a head punch that misses.
Danneskjöld lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danneskjöld takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Danneskjöld.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danneskjöld creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danneskjöld avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Danneskjöld has a couple of punches blocked by Macotti.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Danneskjöld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danneskjöld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
A hook to the body from Danneskjöld.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danneskjöld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danneskjöld pressing his opponent against the cage.
Danneskjöld pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danneskjöld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danneskjöld dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danneskjöld prevents a body shot from Macotti.
Still in the clinch, Danneskjöld scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Danneskjöld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Danneskjöld controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macotti throws an elbow but misses.
Danneskjöld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
Danneskjöld pressing his opponent against the cage.
Macotti has a couple of punches blocked by Danneskjöld.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Danneskjöld lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Macotti.
Danneskjöld misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Macotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danneskjöld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danneskjöld working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Danneskjöld pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danneskjöld lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Danneskjöld takes an elbow to the temple.
Danneskjöld is working Macotti over against the cage.
Macotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danneskjöld just leaning against Macotti, taking a breather.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Macotti blocks a body shot from Danneskjöld.
Macotti scores with a hook to the body.
Danneskjöld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjöld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Macotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Macotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danneskjöld keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Danneskjöld drives through with a takedown into guard.
Danneskjöld passes into half guard.
Danneskjöld is trying to control. Macotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danneskjöld tries to pass to full mount but Macotti defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danneskjöld pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danneskjöld passes to full mount! #T1#
Danneskjöld controlling his opponent.
Danneskjöld tries to control but Macotti wriggling away.
Macotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danneskjöld working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Danneskjöld prevents Macotti from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Macotti is having none of it.
Danneskjöld punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Macotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danneskjöld looking to control but Macotti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danneskjöld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danneskjöld breaks from Macotti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Danneskjöld looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Danneskjöld takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danneskjöld is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Macotti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Danneskjöld can't control as he wanted to and Macotti manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Macotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danneskjöld is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Danneskjöld is in close to Macotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Marco Macotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danneskjöld is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Danneskjöld advances position into side control!
Danneskjöld is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Danneskjöld is putting a hurting on Macotti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Danneskjöld advances nicely into full mount.
Danneskjöld controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Macotti is in a horrible position here. Danneskjöld smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Danneskjöld landing punches.
Macotti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Macotti is rocked!
Macotti regains half guard.
Oh Macotti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Danneskjöld takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danneskjöld slips a nice elbow through Macotti's hands, connecting with Macotti's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Danneskjöld 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Danneskjöld!
A victorious Ragnar Danneskjöld thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Macotti misses with the combination.
Macotti misses with a low kick.
Bunkley Iii attempts a counter takedown but Macotti avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bunkley Iii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii is working for a kimura but Macotti is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunkley Iii is nestled in close to Macotti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bunkley Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Bunkley Iii drops an elbow to the side of Macotti's head. #SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Macotti dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii looks to land a strike but Macotti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bunkley Iii stands up over Macotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkley Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bunkley Iii cracks Macotti with a solid left hand.
Bunkley Iii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
Bunkley Iii wants to pass the guard but Macotti is keeping the position.
Bunkley Iii works over Macotti with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunkley Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Macotti is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bunkley Iii frees his head nicely. Oh but Macotti has switched to an armbar! Bunkley Iii is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marco Macotti!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Macotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sungwon Jung and Marco Macotti. Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Macotti has chosen Drown - Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sungwon Jung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Macotti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jung prevents the takedown attempt.
Macotti wants to take the fight to the mat but Jung manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Jung's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sungwon Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
Macotti jumps guard and drags Jung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Jung content to stall in guard here.
Macotti working for a triangle but Jung defends it easily.
Macotti being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
Jung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jung trying to move into half guard but instead Macotti has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jung (0) vs (2) Macotti
Jung is controlling Macotti's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Jung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jung manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Jung's guard.
Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jung dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jung (2) vs (2) Macotti
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macotti is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Jung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Macotti for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung continues to stall.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
Jung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Macotti working for a triangle but Jung defends it easily.
Jung controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jung passes into half guard.
Jung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti looking for subs from the bottom but Jung mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jung (5) vs (2) Macotti
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Macotti is working to get back to half guard.
Jung controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti working to try and regain half guard.
Macotti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jung controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Jung.
Macotti is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macotti is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling from the full mount.
Macotti is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.
Jung controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti can't escape the position.
Jung controlling his opponent.
Macotti working to try and regain half guard.
Jung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jung controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Jung.
Macotti is trying to escape the mount.
Jung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macotti is looking to improve his position but Jung isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macotti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Macotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jung takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Sungwon Jung 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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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Stacker Pentacost. Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macotti dives in and grabs Pentacost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentacost pushes down on Macotti's head and hops out.
Macotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentacost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macotti tries to score a body lock takedown but Pentacost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentacost jumps guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pentacost being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti won't allow Pentacost to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pentacost looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pentacost looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pentacost! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (0) vs (4) Pentacost
Macotti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentacost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Macotti is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Pentacost stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Pentacost is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (7) Pentacost
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti has given up his back here. Will Pentacost look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (10) Pentacost
Pentacost keeps control of the position easily here as Macotti tries to buck him off.
Macotti breaks Pentacost's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (10) Pentacost
Pentacost pulls Macotti in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pentacost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (12) Pentacost
Pentacost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pentacost is continuing to stall.
Pentacost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pentacost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pentacost looking to improve position, pressing down on Macotti's thigh with his hand. Macotti seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Pentacost paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Pentacost's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Macotti picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Macotti!
Our winner, Marco Macotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Mozes Amaury. Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mozes Amaury!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury rushes Macotti and presses him up against the cage.
Amaury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Macotti to keep the fight standing.
Amaury ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Amaury no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaury 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury is controlling Macotti's posture.
Macotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amaury wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti is working for a kimura but Amaury is defending it quite comfortably.
Amaury trying to control but Macotti postures up.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amaury does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macotti is trying for a kimura here. Amaury looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Macotti wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 315 Prime vs Aurelio
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bezerra prevents a body shot from Macotti.
Bezerra gets through Macotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bezerra's brow.
Bezerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macotti misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bezerra on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bezerra's brow.
Bezerra blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Macotti fails to land.
Bezerra pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Bezerra lands a left hand.
Bezerra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Bezerra fails to land.
Macotti taking a breather.
Macotti scores with a shoulder strike.
Macotti looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bezerra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Bezerra on the inside.
Macotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Bezerra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macottis head.
Bezerra has a couple of punches blocked by Macotti.
Macotti lands an elbow inside.
Macotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bezerra.
Bezerra lands with a light punch inside.
Bezerra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bezerra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bezerra lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Macotti to work.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macotti throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezerra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macotti's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Macotti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macotti stalling in the clinch but Bezerra improves position.
Bezerra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bezerra.
Still in the clinch, Bezerra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macotti prevents a body shot from Bezerra. #T2#
A short uppercut from Bezerra.
Bezerra working aggressively here.
Macotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Bezerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezerra pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Bezerra gets through Macotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bezerra blocks an elbow strike.
Bezerra gets through Macotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Macotti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macotti.
A short left from Macotti.
A right hook to the body lands for Bezerra.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bezerra scores with a shot to the side of Macotti's head.
Macotti takes a shot to the head.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Macotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bezerra lands with a right to the head.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bezerra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bezerra.
Bezerra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macotti or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bezerra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bezerra's elbow.
Bezerra struggles to land a body shot inside as Macotti controls his hands.
Bezerra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bezerra.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bezerra.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bezerra avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
A right hook to the body lands for Bezerra.
Bezerra misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Macotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards. #T4#
Macotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bezerra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bezerra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macotti looks winded!
Bezerra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Bezerra.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bezerra lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Bezerra.
Bezerra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Bezerra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bezerra.
Bezerra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
Macotti misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Bezerra.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macotti takes a shot to the head.
Bezerra lands a nice shot to the body.
Bezerra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Bezerra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bezerra.
Macotti tries to clinch up.
Macotti moves out of range as Bezerra strikes.
Marco Macotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti tries to clinch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Macotti tries for a takedown but Bezerra circles away easily
and Bezerra counters with a nice body shot.
Bezerra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marco Macotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezerra scores with the left hand. Macotti knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Macotti is rocked!
Bezerra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Macotti will feel that in the morning.
Macotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Bezerra finish him?
Bezerra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Bezerra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bezerra thows a body kick. Macotti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macotti. Bezerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezerra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Macotti takes a step back to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bezerra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macotti wants to clinch.#T1#
Good leg kick by Bezerra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#KD#
Bezerra lands a big uppercut and Macotti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Macotti looks OK. Bezerra waves Macotti back to his feet!
Macotti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bezerra.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Bezerra connects with a body shot.
Bezerra scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macotti avoids a kick to the body.
Bezerra throws a head kick but Macotti moves out of range.
Bezerra stuns Macotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bezerra lands a nice looking body shot.
Bezerra lands a leg kick that knocks Macotti off balance momentarily.#KD#
Bezerra feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Macotti sprawling to the canvas! Macotti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bezerra finish him?!
Bezerra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bezerra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macotti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bezerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macotti can do to turn this around?
Bezerra drops Macotti with a big left hand! Macotti is injured, injured bad! Bezerra jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Bezerra!
Bruno Bezerra retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Bruno Bezerra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 313 Clawnes vs Secoy
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Macotti.
Macotti misses with a low kick as Ua jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ua looks to score with a jab to the body but Macotti is just out of range.
Macotti takes one on the button.
Ua just misses with a punch to the body.
Macotti tried to counter with a leg kick but Ua avoided it.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ua has time to react.
Ua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Macotti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Macotti is in Ua's guard.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ua is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ua has control of Macotti's left arm, preventing Macotti from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Ua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ua manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Ua's guard.
Macotti looking to sit in guard and control but Ua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ua distracts Macotti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Macotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Macotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ua lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB#
Macotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Macotti looking for a guillotine here but Ua defends easily.
Macotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ua manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macotti forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Macotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ua has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ua manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Macotti has gone for a leg lock! Ua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macotti's guard.#REVB#
Ua is working Macotti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Ua throwing strikes from guard but Macotti blocks nicely. #SUB#
Macotti has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ua should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Macotti has tightened it up now! Ua should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hunter Thompson and Marco Macotti. Macotti has chosen Drown - Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hunter Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hunter Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hunter Thompson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti has managed to clinch.
Thompson gets control of Macotti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson 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.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson pulls Macotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Macotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macotti has Thompson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (2) vs (0) Macotti
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Macotti is keeping the position.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Thompson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (5) vs (0) Macotti
Thompson wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Macotti is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Macotti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Macotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macotti looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thompson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (8) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (11) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (14) vs (0) Macotti
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti regains half guard.
Thompson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Macotti reverses the position - he's now on top in Thompson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (14) vs (2) Macotti
Thompson is controlling Macotti's posture.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (14) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macotti but great work by Thompson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thompson (18) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macotti is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thompson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thompson! Score +3 for passing guard: Thompson (21) vs (5) Macotti
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thompson (23) vs (5) Macotti
Macotti is looking to get to half guard.
Macotti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (23) vs (7) Macotti
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macotti looking to pass the guard.
Thompson has his hands on Macotti's head, controlling the position.
Macotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macotti has Thompson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thompson (25) vs (7) Macotti
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thompson takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Hunter Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 307 Wolf vs Stenson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Macotti shoots in and bounces Shang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shang dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Macotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Shang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shang has managed to get both his arms back between Macotti's legs - danger averted.
Macotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macotti looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shang is defending well. Macotti quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Macotti celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti!
An out of breath Marco Macotti 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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Event:
HFC 306 Staunton vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clifton.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Clifton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Clifton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Macotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clifton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clifton scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton won't allow Macotti to sweep him here.
Clifton lands a couple of digs.
Clifton trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Clifton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clifton is aware though and is defending well.
Clifton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clifton is working Macotti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Clifton is posturing up here but Macotti has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clifton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clifton has to tap! Slick submission there by Macotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti!
An out of breath Marco Macotti 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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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Theyer and Marco Macotti. 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! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ryo Theyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti rushes Theyer and presses him up against the cage.
Macotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Theyer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Theyer (0) vs (4) Macotti
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Macotti is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Theyer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Macotti looking for the RNC.
Macotti has the hooks in. Theyer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Macotti looking for the choke from the back.
Theyer breaks Macotti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (2) vs (4) Macotti
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti looking for a guillotine here but Theyer defends easily.
Theyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macotti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macotti has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (2) vs (6) Macotti
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Theyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macotti has managed to get both his arms back between Theyer's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Theyer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Macotti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Theyer has tightened it up now! Macotti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryo Theyer!
After the fight, Ryo Theyer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 301 Yiftos vs Satan II
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Macotti tries to clinch up
and Artist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macotti takes one to the side of the head.
Artist pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Macotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artist scores with a jab to the body.
Macotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macotti throws a one two combo.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Macotti.
Macotti dodges the punch combination from Artist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artist.
Macotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artist.
Macotti works the jab nicely.
Artist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Macotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Artist, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Artist takes an elbow to the temple.
Artist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
Macotti pushes Artist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Artist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Macotti connects with the punch.
Artist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Macotti scores with a takedown into Artist's guard.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Artist is keeping the position for now.
Macotti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Artist manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist postures up in Macotti's guard and throws a big left but Macotti blocks it.
Artist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Artist wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Artist with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Artist lying in Macotti's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Macotti decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Artist taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 297 Taylor vs Prime
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Complete scores with a punch to the head.
Macotti is looking to clinch.
Mr Complete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Complete.
Macotti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Macotti avoids the head kick by Complete.
#CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Complete blocking some punches.
Macotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Complete tries to throw a body punch but Macotti avoids it by throwing Complete back against the cage.
Macotti stalling in the clinch but Complete improves position.
Complete lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macotti.
Macotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complete working aggressively here.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Complete misses with the head strike.
Complete doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Complete blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
A short left from Complete.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Complete.
Macotti lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Complete misses with a body punch.
Complete doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Complete lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Complete.
Complete scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Complete's brow.
Complete drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macotti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti stops a takedown attempt from Complete.
#T2#
Macotti throws a head punch that misses.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Complete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complete has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macotti after a bit of a struggle.
Complete avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Complete's brow.
Complete cracks Macotti with a nice body shot.
Macotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Macotti lands an uppercut.
Macotti stalls.
Macotti gets underhooks to prevent Complete's takedown attempt.
Complete lands a shot to the body.
Complete lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macotti blocking some punches.
#T3#
A short right from Complete.
Macotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Complete throws a punch but it's blocked by Macotti.
Complete lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macotti backwards. #TD#
Macotti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Complete is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Macotti to the mat. Macotti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Macotti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Complete uses it to pass to side control.
Complete is chipping away with strikes.
Macotti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Macotti looks to move to half guard but instead Complete has passed into mount! Damn!
Complete raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complete with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Macotti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complete raining down hammerfists from mount.
Complete lands with some strikes.
Complete punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Macotti is rocked!
Complete working Macotti over with strikes here.
Macotti is still in real trouble! Can Complete finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Complete! Macotti is hurt baaadly! Complete is firing away with more strikes - Macotti is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Complete!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and JR Adams Junior. Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Adams Junior has chosen Looking for the Stone as his entrance music. Macotti has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JR Adams Junior!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti moves into range and clinches up with Adams Junior.
Macotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adams Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (4) vs (0) Adams Junior
Adams Junior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Adams Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Adams Junior wants to control but Macotti is keeping busy.
Macotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Adams Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adams Junior trying to control the position.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Adams Junior keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior has an active guard here but Macotti has managed to pass into half guard.
Macotti is thwarting Adams Junior's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior moves into full guard.
Adams Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Macotti is proving a slippery customer.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams Junior, not yet.
Adams Junior controls Macotti momentarily but Macotti frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Macotti trying to control but Adams Junior is working from the bottom.
Adams Junior trying to control the position.
Adams Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams Junior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams Junior has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (2) Adams Junior
Adams Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams Junior passes Macotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adams Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macotti has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to control Adams Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macotti avoid being mounted?
Adams Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Macotti trying to hold on to Adams Junior's head to control him but Adams Junior postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (5) Adams Junior
Macotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Macotti is squirming around, avoiding Adams Junior's attempts to control the action.
Adams Junior tries to take Macotti's back but instead Macotti uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Macotti tries to get to full guard but Adams Junior has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macotti's guard.
Adams Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macotti is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams Junior.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Adams Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macotti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macotti wants to control but Adams Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macotti wants to get back to full guard.
Adams Junior wants to pass the guard but Macotti is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (4) vs (8) Adams Junior
Macotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior wants to take Macotti's back but he can't do it this time.
Adams Junior works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (4) vs (11) Adams Junior
Adams Junior has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Macotti has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Adams Junior is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Macotti defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Adams Junior tries to keep control of the position but Macotti is staying busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior is controlling the position but Macotti somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Adams Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Macotti is defending well.
Macotti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macotti keeping full guard, as Adams Junior tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Adams Junior from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macotti is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (6) vs (11) Adams Junior
Adams Junior 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.
Adams Junior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams Junior looking to control.
Adams Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams Junior is controlling Macotti's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Junior wins on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious JR Adams Junior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 291 Klitschko vs Viceroy
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Clack fails with a takedown attempt.
Clack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Clack gets tackled into the cage by Macotti. Macotti maintains the clinch.
Macotti misses with a body punch.
Clack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clack's brow.
Clack blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Clack.
A head punch on the inside from Macotti fails to land.
Clack dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clack's brow.
Clack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Clack lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Clack there.
Macotti wants to control but Clack is keeping busy.
Clack working Macotti over with strikes.
Clack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Clack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Clack drops an elbow to the side of Macotti's head. #T2#
Clack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Macotti!
Clack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Macotti can't escape the position.
Clack wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Clack is really struggling to control Macotti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Macotti is in a horrible position here. Clack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Clack avoids the attempt from Macotti to control.#SUB#
Clack is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macotti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macotti shrugs it off.
Macotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti regains half guard.
Macotti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Macotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clack scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Clack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macotti wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti is looking to control Clack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macotti avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Macotti taking some punishment here, with Clack in his half guard.
Clack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clack lands with a punch from half guard.
Clack is keen to just control but Macotti is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Macotti tries to clinch but Clack is having none of it.
Clack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macotti tries to clinch up.
Clack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clack lands with an uppercut that bounces Macotti off the cage and back into range.
Clack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clack.
Clack misses with a few strikes there.
Macotti throws out a counter right but Clack avoids it with no problem.
Clack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macotti.
Clack throws the left hand but Macotti avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Macotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clack slips a jab from Macotti.
Clack feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Macotti.
Clack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macotti's sensitive parts.
A combination from Macotti does no damage.
Macotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Clack keeps it at a distance.
Clack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marco Macotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macotti slips under a jab from Clack.
Macotti misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
A jab from Macotti does it's job there.#CL2#
Macotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clack misses with a punch on the inside.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Clack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clack blocking some punches.
Macotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clack lands a shoulder strike.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clack blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Macotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clack pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Clack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clack lands with a left to the head.
Clack lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clack.
Clack blocking some punches.
Clack tries for a takedown but Macotti manages to get underhooks.
Macotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Clack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clack avoids the body shot from Macotti.
Clack throws a jab but it's blocked by Macotti.
Macotti is looking to clinch but Clack is avoiding it.
Clack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macotti can do to turn this around?
Clack thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Macotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Macotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clack's head.
Macotti takes a swing at Clack's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Clack throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Macotti stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Clack follows into mount! #ROC#
Macotti is rocked!
Macotti can't escape the position.
Clack controlling from mount.
Clack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Macotti is still in real trouble! Can Clack finish him?
Clack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Clack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Clack keeps it at a distance.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clack tests Macotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Clack swats away the attempt to clinch by Macotti.
Macotti slips under a jab from Clack.#KD#
Clack drops Macotti with a right and a left! Clack comes rushing in but Macotti regains his composure and manages to keep Clack in guard.
#ROC#
Macotti is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clack postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Macotti's head off the mat! Macotti is out! He's out! Clack jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Clack!
A victorious Kenny Clack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Macotti moves into range and clinches up with Rock.
Macotti working aggressively here.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rock leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Macotti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rock's brow.
Rock avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock avoids the elbow strike from Macotti, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rock.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macotti pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye.
Rock lands a body punch.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short right from Macotti.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Rock tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macotti.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macotti throws a head punch that misses.
Macotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock lands a body punch.
A short right from Macotti on the inside.
Macotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Macotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macotti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rock stalls.
Macotti stalling the fight.
Macotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Abu Rock has been cut.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Macotti controls the action.
#T2#
Rock 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Macotti is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Macotti.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macotti misses with a punch to the body.
Macotti misses with some punches.
Rock lands a body punch.
A short right from Macotti on the inside.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macotti lands a damaging elbow.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Macotti working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock is trying to stall.
Rock is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Macotti tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Macotti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rock goes for a takedown attempt but Macotti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot by Macotti.
Rock avoids the body shot from Macotti.
#T4#
Macotti works Rock's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rock.#CL#
Macotti clinches up against the cage.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock looking to stall.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rock taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Macotti.
Macotti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Abu Rock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Macotti with a nice cross.#CL#
Macotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macotti cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Macotti.
Still in the clinch, Macotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macotti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Rock tries a body shot but Macotti blocks it.
Rock tries for a takedown but Macotti manages to get underhooks.
Rock is trying to stall.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#T1#
Macotti slows down the pace here.
Macotti controlling the action here for a moment.
Rock looking to stall.
Macotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Macotti is pressed up against the cage. Rock 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. #CL#
Macotti darts in and clinches Rock up against the cage.
Macotti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock has Macotti pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Rock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rock prevents a body shot from Macotti. #T2#
Rock wants a takedown.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Rock.
Macotti is trying to stall.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from Macotti.
Rock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Rock is trying to stall.
Rock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock is trying to stall.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macotti is keeping busy.#T3#
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macotti is keeping busy.
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Marco Macotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macotti tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Macotti has Rock pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rock.
Macotti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macotti.
Macotti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Macotti seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Macotti blocks a body shot from Rock.
Macotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Macotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macotti.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Rock wants to take the fight to the mat but Macotti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abu Rock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Macotti closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Macotti avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Macotti.
Rock is looking for a takedown.
Macotti lands with a right to the head.
Macotti lands an uppercut.
Macotti misses with an elbow strike.
Macotti lands a body shot.
Macotti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Macotti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Macotti.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macotti lands a left hand.
Macotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Macotti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rock dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Macotti on the inside.
Macotti lands a body shot.
Macotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macotti is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Macotti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macotti lands an uppercut.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Macotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock looking to stall.
#T2#
Rock tries to stall but Macotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Macotti lands an elbow just above Rock 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Macotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Rock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Macotti regains guard immediately.
Rock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Macotti striking from his own guard. #SUB#
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.
Marco Macotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macotti trying to strike off his back.
Macotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Macotti, not yet.
Macotti controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.
Rock wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Macotti is controlling Rock's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Macotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macotti working a defensive guard here.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti 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.
Macotti pulls Rock in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abu Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Macotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macotti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
Our winner, Marco Macotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 285 Yiftos vs Klitschko
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Whiston - just one landing.
Macotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
Whiston throws the left hand but Macotti avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiston. Macotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiston lands a body shot.
#CL#
Macotti clinches.
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
Macotti lands with a light punch inside.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
Whiston is looking to break free of the clinch but Macotti has double underhooks.
Macotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macotti misses with some punches.
Whiston is trying to force a seperation but Macotti has the dominant position.
Macotti tries to stall but Whiston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whiston throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Whiston blocks a jab.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiston slips a jab from Macotti.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macotti.
Decent striking displayed by Whiston there.
Whiston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macotti throws a shot from downtown. Whiston moves away and avoids it.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Macotti misses.
A punch combination from Macotti misses.
Whiston scores with a hook to the body. Macotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Macotti closes the distance and clinches.
Macotti keeps control of Whiston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Whiston has had enough of the clinch but Macotti keeps him there for the moment.
Whiston jumps guard but Macotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Macotti scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Whiston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Macotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whiston throws a low kick, looking for Macotti's leg but Macotti calmly moves out of range.
Macotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Whiston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiston swinging wildly here.
Macotti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whiston.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti lands a jab to the nose.
Whiston throws a good cross that connects.
Macotti scores with the left hand. Whiston knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Whiston throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Macotti lands a head shot.
Whiston moves out of range as Macotti strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Whiston. Those never looked like landing.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macotti.#CL#
Macotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
Whiston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macotti misses with a hook. Whiston ducked under it nicely.
Whiston throws a counter combo.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Whiston.
Whiston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Macotti.#T4#
Macotti misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Whiston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whiston with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Macotti.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but Macotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macotti tries to counter by clinching up but Whiston breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Macotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whiston, pushing him back against the cage.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.#CUT#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston wants a takedown.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Whiston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Macotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Macotti lands with a short shot to the head.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whiston misses with a hook. Macotti ducked under it nicely.
Macotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macotti avoids the body shot from Whiston.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macotti.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whiston has time to react.
Whiston misses with an uppercut. Macotti saw that one coming.
Whiston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macotti.
Whiston tries to bum rush Macotti with a series of wild strikes but Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Macotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Macotti has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Macotti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whiston.
Whiston slips a jab from Macotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Whiston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macotti moves away.
Whiston slips under a jab from Macotti.
Whiston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whiston lands a really nice looking cross but Macotti seems unphased.
#T1#
Whiston works Macotti's body with a nice hook.
Macotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Macotti clinches.
Macotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macotti has Whiston pressed against the cage.
Whiston blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Macotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whiston tries to break free but Macotti pushes him back against the cage.
Whiston prevents a body shot from Macotti.
Macotti scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Whiston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macotti uses from the top position.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whiston.#T2#
Whiston is pulling down on Macotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Macotti, at least for the moment.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whiston tries to bench press Macotti off him but Macotti keeps the position.
Whiston holds on to Macotti's head and controls the position momentarily.
Whiston is not content to let Macotti control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Macotti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Macotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whiston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whiston is trying to control Macotti's posture but Macotti avoids it. #SUB#
Macotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whiston wants to control but Macotti postures up.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is putting a hurting on Whiston here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Macotti working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston tries to bench press Macotti off him but Macotti keeps the position.
Whiston is trying to work for a sweep but Macotti has mounted him!
Whiston looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Macotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Whiston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Macotti looks to throw the jab but Whiston is out of range.
A jab from Macotti misses.
Whiston lands a nice hook to Macotti's body. Macotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
A counter left hand to the body from Macotti misses its target.
Whiston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macotti moves in looking to clinch but Whiston pushes him off.
Macotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rupert Whiston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiston misses with an uppercut. Macotti saw that one coming.
Macotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston looks to score with a jab to the body but Macotti is just out of range.
Macotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Macotti rushes Whiston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiston takes an elbow to the temple.
Whiston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macotti pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Whiston just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiston thuds a left hand into Macotti's body.
Macotti moves out of range as Whiston strikes.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whiston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti lands with a hook. Whiston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whiston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whiston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macotti.
Macotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whiston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macotti throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whiston misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Macotti counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macotti lands a body punch.
Whiston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Whiston tries to break free but Macotti pushes him back against the cage.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Whiston breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Whiston.
Macotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macotti misses with a body shot.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Macotti coming out on top.
Macotti misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston throws a sloppy head kick and Macotti moves out of range easily. #T3#
Macotti needs to keep his hands up - Whiston had a free shot at his head there.
Whiston looks to land a left hand but Macotti moved out of range nicely.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiston circles away.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whiston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston jabs Macotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Macotti clinches with his opponent.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston has Macotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macotti digs a right hand underneath Whiston's ribcage. Whiston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Rupert Whiston's cut even more.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiston.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Whiston wants a takedown but no success here.
Macotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macotti.
Whiston avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti has Whiston pressed against the cage, preventing Whiston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whiston blocking some punches.
Marco Macotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whiston wants to break free but Macotti has control.
#BC2#
Whiston manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Macotti.
I think Macotti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Marco Macotti. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Macotti's choice of entrance music: Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fleming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (0) Macotti
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Macotti controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
Fleming is stalling in the full guard.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Macotti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macotti holds on and takes a little breather.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming pushes down on Macotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fleming trying to control from half guard but Macotti is working away.
Fleming is looking to advance position but Macotti won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying for a kimura here. Macotti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fleming wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Patrick Kopp. Macotti's entrance music is Drown - Theory of a Deadman. A fine choice. Kopp has chosen Fivefold – Step Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Macotti has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macotti as he avoids it easily.
Macotti tries to counter by clinching up but Kopp breaks away and moves out of range.
Macotti clinches up against the cage.
Macotti is trying to trip Kopp. He has hold of a leg but Kopp is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (0) Kopp
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kopp looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kopp looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kopp! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (2) vs (4) Kopp
Kopp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kopp's guard! Nice work there by Macotti! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (4) Kopp
Kopp has an active guard here but Macotti has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kopp.
Kopp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kopp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kopp is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kopp has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (4) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti keeping full guard, as Kopp tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macotti dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (6) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (9) vs (6) Kopp
Macotti wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti trying to control the position but Kopp is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kopp manages to get back to half guard.
Kopp is trying to maintain the position but Macotti is very close to passing his half guard.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Kopp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kopp looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Kopp is looking to control Macotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Kopp is trying to control but Macotti manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (12) vs (6) Kopp
Kopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macotti looking to control but Kopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti wants to finish this one by submission but Kopp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Macotti.
Kopp can't escape the position.
Macotti looking to secure an arm triangle but Kopp defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kopp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Kopp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macotti wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
Macotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kopp manages to get to full guard.
Kopp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking to sit in guard and control but Kopp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (12) vs (8) Kopp
Kopp has gone for a leg lock! Macotti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kopp's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (14) vs (8) Kopp
Kopp has his foot on Macotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kopp dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (14) vs (10) Kopp
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kopp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Macotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Macotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Macotti! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (18) vs (10) Kopp
Macotti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kopp, who protects the arm well.
A control attempt from Kopp but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (20) vs (10) Kopp
Kopp tries to lock up and control but Macotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Kopp holds of for dear life.
Macotti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kopp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kopp is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti goes for an armbar but Kopp turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kopp. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (20) vs (12) Kopp
Kopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.
Macotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kopp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kopp trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
Macotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (22) vs (12) Kopp
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macotti pulls his head out easily.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
Kopp wants to control but Macotti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kopp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti pushing down on Kopp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macotti takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiston misses with a straight left.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macotti misses the shot to the body.
Macotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donk. Macotti catches Whiston right on the button with a cross.
Macotti tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Macotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Macotti drives through and clinches with Whiston against the cage.
Whiston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whiston blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston swings for the body but Macotti moves out of range.
Macotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whiston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Macotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Whiston breaks the clinch.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whiston thows a leg kick but Macotti checks it
and Macotti counters with a nice body shot.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macotti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Macotti connects with a body shot.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Macotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whiston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whiston throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston scores with a decent looking hook.
Macotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
#CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Whiston avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.#TD#
Whiston jumps into guard, dragging Macotti to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macotti passes Whiston's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Whiston gets full guard.
Whiston pulls Macotti in to control the position.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti looking to control.
#T3#
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whiston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Macotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whiston rather than just go for the knockout.
Macotti misses with a body shot.
Macotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rupert Whiston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Macotti wants to clinch.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
Whiston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macotti.
Whiston swats away the attempt to clinch by Macotti.
Whiston misses with a shot to the body
and Macotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Macotti cracks Whiston with an open hand slap.
Macotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti cracks Whiston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whiston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macotti.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Whiston throws a jab but it's blocked by Macotti.
Whiston throws a sloppy body shot
and Macotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macotti avoids the body shot from Whiston.
Whiston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macotti circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macotti! But no joy.
Whiston misses the jab.
Macotti lands with a right hand.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macotti.
Macotti walks into a left hand.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Macotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Whiston misses with a hook. Macotti ducked under it nicely.
Macotti misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Whiston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macotti doesn't seem phased though.
Macotti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Macotti has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti keeps control of Whiston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Whiston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macotti walks away with a smile on his face. Whiston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whiston doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston misses with a wild body shot.
Whiston throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiston sets himself, and Macotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Whiston avoids it this time.
Macotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Whiston looks to land a left hand but Macotti moved out of range nicely.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
Whiston misses with a left hand
and Macotti counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Macotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
Macotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiston.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Macotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macotti lands with a left to the head.
Macotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Whiston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macotti pushes Whiston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macotti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whiston looking for a takedown. #BC#
Whiston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiston misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Macotti counters with a takedown into side control.
Macotti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Whiston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macotti is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Whiston is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Macotti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Whiston is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Whiston and Macotti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Macotti working the head with strikes.
Whiston parries the strikes from Macotti easily there. Macotti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Whiston to escape.
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 Rupert Whiston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiston circles away.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macotti tries to clinch but Whiston moves away
and Whiston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whiston throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macotti's hands.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Whiston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Whiston both land. Nice combination.
Whiston misses with a looping left.
Whiston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Whiston.
Macotti tries to clinch up
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Macotti in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Whiston throws a jab when Macotti was well out of range.
Whiston misses with a straight right.
Whiston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macotti throws a jab when Whiston was well out of range.
Rupert Whiston is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiston looks to land a combination but Macotti avoids it well.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but Macotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macotti darts in trying to clinch
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whiston throws a jab but it's blocked by Macotti. #T2##CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Macotti lands with a left to the head.
Whiston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whiston can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing 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 keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whiston's efforts to push away.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
Whiston blocking some punches.
Macotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiston's elbow.
Macotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whiston backwards.
Macotti is pushing Whiston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Whiston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whiston dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
#T3##BC#
Whiston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Macotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiston stalks Macotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Macotti's face. Macotti staggers backwards, shaken.
Macotti connects with a looping right hand.
Whiston ducks right into an uppercut from Macotti.
Macotti ducks under a wild hook from Whiston.
Whiston throws a sloppy head kick and Macotti moves out of range easily.
Whiston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macotti.
Whiston connects with the punch.
Whiston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Whiston connects with a body shot that sends Macotti's belly button to the back.
Whiston looks to land a combination but Macotti avoids it well.
Whiston swinging wildly here.
Macotti wants to counter the offense by Whiston and move into the clinch position.
Macotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whiston at a distance.
Macotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Macotti closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston goes for a takedown attempt but Macotti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macotti. #CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
Whiston jumps guard but Macotti stands there with Whiston around his waist. Whiston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Whiston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whiston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 81
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kahric gets a double leg takedown into Macotti's guard.
Kahric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahric lands a couple of elbows.
Kahric lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macotti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kahric lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kahric stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Macotti throws up his legs and catches Kahric in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kahric tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Macotti! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marco Macotti!
Our winner, Marco Macotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Josh Fardy. Macotti comes into the arena with Drown - Theory of a Deadman blaring out of the sound system. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti closes the distance and pushes Fardy back into the cage.
Fardy stops a takedown attempt from Macotti.
Macotti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macotti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fardy regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (0) Fardy
Fardy pulls Macotti in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform us that Fardy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti content to stall in guard here.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Fardy is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy pulls Macotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Macotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Fardy pulls Macotti in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Fardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fardy manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Fardy's guard.
Fardy is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fardy is continuing to stall.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Fardy is adopting a defensive guard.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy seems keen to control Macotti's posture.
Fardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
Macotti is fighting to break Fardy's control of his arms but Fardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
Fardy trying to control the position here.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fardy working a defensive guard here.
Fardy is pulling down on Macotti's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Fardy trying to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fardy keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Fardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fardy manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Fardy's guard.
Macotti being controlled here momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking to control.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Fardy is keeping the position.
Fardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fardy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to maintain the position but Macotti is very close to passing his half guard.
Fardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fardy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fardy defends it well.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fardy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
Fardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Fardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fardy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fardy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (2) vs (4) Fardy
Macotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
Macotti trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macotti trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Fardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macotti won't allow Fardy to pass to mount.
Fardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fardy is pressing down on Macotti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macotti is holding on for now.
Fardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy wins on points by 4 to 2.
Our winner, Josh Fardy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macotti.
Macotti tries to clinch but Daley moves out of range.
Daley digs a good body shot into Macotti's ribs.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macotti manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Daley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Macotti has closed the distance and engaged Daley in a clinch.
Macotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Daley.
Daley being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Daley manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Daley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daley connects with a body shot.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Macotti is just out of range.
Macotti is looking to clinch. #T1#
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Macotti moves away and avoids it.
Daley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Combat Sports Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Macotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daley is looking to wear down Macotti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Macotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daley lands a jab to the nose.
Macotti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Macotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macotti is looking to clinch but Daley is avoiding it.
Macotti slips a jab from Daley.
A swing and a miss from Macotti.
Macotti wants to clinch.
Daley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Daley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macotti.
Daley lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macotti throws out the jab.
Daley keeps the fight on the outside.
Macotti lands with a nice combination. Daley backs away looking to recover.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macotti.
Daley misses with a straight left.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macotti moves away.
Daley sets himself, and Macotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Daley avoids it this time.#T3#
A shot to the body from Macotti misses
and Daley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Macotti clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macotti tries to clinch up
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daley misses with a body punch
and Macotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daley drops his hands momentarily and Macotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daley.
#CL2#
Daley gets tackled into the cage by Macotti. Macotti maintains the clinch.
Daley blocks an elbow strike.
Macotti misses with a punch to the body.
Macotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Daley avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.#BC#
Daley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Daley. Macotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daley connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Macotti.
The fighters circling - Macotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macotti tries to clinch there but Daley circles away.
Daley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macotti throws a right hand that Daley ducks under and follows up with a left that Daley also avoids with ease.
Daley misses with a looping left.
Daley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley misses with a looping right.
Macotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Macotti tries to clinch but Daley moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Daley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Macotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Macotti walks into a straight right hand from Daley.
Macotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macotti ducks right into an uppercut from Daley.
Macotti tries to clinch but Daley moves away
and Daley counters with a nice body shot.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
Daley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Macotti is just out of range.
Daley missing with a left hand there. Macotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Daley lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daley's brow. #BC#
Daley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Daley misses with a body shot.
Macotti tries to clinch but Daley moves out of range.
Daley throwing a counter right hand but Macotti manages to avoid it.
Macotti loads up on a big right hand but Daley slips the punch.
Macotti cracks Daley with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Macotti drives through and clinches with Daley against the cage.
Daley tries to stall but Macotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Macotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Daley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daley walks into a stiff left hand from Macotti.
Daley throws a body shot but no joy.
Macotti blocks a jab.
Daley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macotti.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macotti defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Macotti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macotti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Macotti throws a hook but Daley blocks it.
Daley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macotti can do to turn this around?
Macotti throws a looping overhand right but Daley ducks down to avoid it.
Daley is looking to counter punch.
Macotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macotti throws a series of punches but Daley avoids them all with ease.
Macotti moves forwards but Daley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daley ducks under a wild hook from Macotti.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
Macotti wants to counter the offense by Daley and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Daley missing with a left hand there. Macotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daley slips a jab from Macotti.#CL2#
Macotti clinches with his opponent.
Macotti stalling in the clinch but Daley improves position.
Macotti lands with a light punch inside.
Macotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macotti throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daley's brow.
Daley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macotti's elbow.
Daley lands with a light punch inside.
Macotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Daley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macotti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daley backwards. #T4#
Daley blocking some punches.
#BC#
Daley breaks from the clinch.
Macotti avoids the body shot from Daley.
Daley drops his hands momentarily and Macotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Macotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Macotti misses.
Daley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macotti.
Macotti throws a shot to the body.
Daley swats away the attempt to clinch by Macotti.
Daley scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Daley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Macotti is looking to clinch but Daley is avoiding it.
Macotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Daley misses.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Denton Daley is winning the standup battle so far.
Daley missing with a left hand there. Macotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macotti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daley with a body shot.
Daley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daley lands a jab to Macotti's midsection.
Macotti tries to clinch
and Daley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Daley misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley slips under a jab from Macotti.
Daley is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Daley.
Macotti slips a jab and a cross from Daley.
Macotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macotti slips a straight right by Daley.
Macotti lands a head shot.#T1#
Macotti ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macotti moves away.
Macotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daley manages to avoid it.
Macotti is looking to clinch but Daley is avoiding it.
Macotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Daley circles away.
Daley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daley slips a straight right by Macotti.
Macotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Daley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Macotti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Macotti lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Daley can't find room to land a body shot as Macotti controls the action.
Denton Daley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Macotti avoiding damage.
Marco Macotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Macotti working aggressively here.
Daley dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti throws a head punch that misses.
Macotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Daley breaks the clinch.
Daley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daley misses the jab.#T3#
Macotti slips a jab from Daley.
Macotti connects with a looping right hand.
Marco Macotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macotti ducks under a wild hook from Daley.
Daley moves away from the strike by Macotti.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daley has time to react.
Daley swings for the body but Macotti moves out of range.
Macotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macotti misses with a left hand
enabling Daley to counter with a crisp jab.
Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Macotti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daley.
Macotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macotti. Daley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macotti.
Daley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daley throws a looping overhand right but Macotti ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Daley cracks a nice hook into Macotti's ribs.
Macotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macotti manages to avoid it.
Macotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daley.
Daley takes a swing at Macotti's ribcage but misses.
Daley misses with a body shot.
Macotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macotti lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macotti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macotti tries to clinch but Daley moves out of range.
Macotti tries to clinch up.
Macotti wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denton Daley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Daley!
A victorious Denton Daley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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