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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 14214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Marakatti (ranked 3813 p4p, 0 weight class). Marakatti has chosen Beyoncé - Halo as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ville Marakatti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marakatti tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Marakatti wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marakatti uses from the top position.
Marakatti trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working for a triangle but Marakatti defends it easily.
Marakatti looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Marakatti
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marakatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Marakatti is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Marakatti is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marakatti avoid being mounted?
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marakatti for as long as he can get away with.
Marakatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Marakatti is keeping the position.
Marakatti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands and throws Marakatti's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Marakatti
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Marakatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Marakatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Marakatti is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marakatti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marakatti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marakatti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marakatti being controlled for a moment.
Marakatti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marakatti is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Marakatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Marakatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marakatti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marakatti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie working away.
Marakatti is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Marakatti wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Marakatti is trying to improve his position.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marakatti, who protects the arm well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little break here. Marakatti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marakatti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marakatti keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Marakatti is defending well.
Marakatti wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Marakatti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Marakatti
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Marakatti keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie is having to fend off submission attempts from Marakatti, who is looking to sink in the choke. Marakatti doesn't have the hooks in though and Gracie manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Marakatti
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marakatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Marakatti's legs - danger averted.
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Marakatti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marakatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie pushing down on Marakatti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Marakatti is working away.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marakatti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Marakatti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie stalling.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Fardy and Ville Marakatti. Fardy comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. Marakatti has chosen Beyoncé - Halo as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Josh Fardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ville Marakatti!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fardy gets a clinch.
Fardy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fardy (4) vs (0) Marakatti
Fardy controlling the position.
Marakatti struggling a bit here.
Fardy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marakatti's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marakatti is trying to get back to half guard.
Fardy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Fardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Marakatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Fardy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marakatti wants to control but Fardy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy just content to control the position.
Marakatti regains half guard.
Marakatti actively working from the bottom here.
Marakatti looking for submissions off his back.
Marakatti trying to control from the bottom.
Marakatti gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fardy wants to pass the guard but Marakatti is keeping the position.
Marakatti trying to control the position.
Marakatti wants to sweep here but Fardy controlling him for the moment.
Fardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marakatti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fardy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (7) vs (0) Marakatti
Marakatti is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fardy (7) vs (4) Marakatti
Marakatti 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, Fardy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marakatti working for the choke.
Fardy holding both Marakatti 's hands and preventing any damage.
Marakatti gets his hands free as Fardy looks to control.
Marakatti seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Fardy's chin but Fardy turns very nicely into Marakatti's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Fardy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (9) vs (4) Marakatti
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti has his foot on Fardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Marakatti is looking for a triangle here but Fardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (12) vs (4) Marakatti
Fardy controls the position.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Fardy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Marakatti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fardy is staying active.
Marakatti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fardy (12) vs (8) Marakatti
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marakatti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fardy just trying to survive but Marakatti is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fardy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marakatti's arms.
Well, with Marakatti on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fardy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Marakatti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fardy is defending well though. Marakatti let's go of the attempt for now.
Marakatti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fardy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fardy for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy turns into Marakatti and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (14) vs (8) Marakatti
Marakatti looking to control.
Fardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marakatti is keeping the position for now.
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marakatti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fardy content to stall in guard here.
Marakatti looking to control but Fardy passes into half guard.
Marakatti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marakatti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fardy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fardy (14) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti is trying to stick to Fardy's back but Fardy is turning into Marakatti. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marakatti's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fardy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (16) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fardy stays in close to Marakatti's body and controls the position.
Marakatti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fardy has picked Marakatti up and slammed him! Marakatti can't keep hold of the triangle and Fardy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (19) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti struggling a bit here.
Fardy controlling the position.
Marakatti manages to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marakatti is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fardy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (22) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti keeps Fardy under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Marakatti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marakatti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy prevents Marakatti from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Fardy seems content to control.
Marakatti is trying to maintain the position but Fardy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep. Fardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fardy is controlling the pace.
Marakatti won't allow Fardy to pass to mount.
Marakatti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is trying to control but can't.
Marakatti won't allow Fardy to pass to mount.
Marakatti is trying to control but can't.
Marakatti actively working from the bottom here.
Fardy prevents Marakatti from improving his position.
Marakatti is trying to maintain the position but Fardy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy prevents Marakatti from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fardy in particular looking to stall.
Marakatti wants to control but Fardy is keeping busy.
Fardy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marakatti tries to get to full guard but Fardy has control of the leg.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
An out of breath Josh Fardy 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 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ville Marakatti and Alexey Turshatov. Marakatti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beyoncé - Halo. Turshatov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War And Peace. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marakatti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Turshatov
Turshatov struggling a bit here.
Turshatov tries to bench press Marakatti off him but Marakatti keeps the position.
Marakatti working away.
Marakatti controlling from side mount.
Turshatov is not content to let Marakatti control the position.
Turshatov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Turshatov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marakatti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Marakatti!
An out of breath Ville Marakatti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Erwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Erwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marakatti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marakatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Erwin is fending him off so far but Marakatti persists. Nope, Erwin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Marakatti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Erwin is trying to stand up here but Marakatti is controlling him well.
Marakatti trying to control from half guard but Erwin is working away.
Marakatti prevents Erwin from standing back up.
Marakatti prevents Erwin from improving his position.
Erwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marakatti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erwin keeps working.
Erwin is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Marakatti seems to be working for a kimura but Erwin defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Marakatti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Erwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marakatti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marakatti is looking to take a break and control but Erwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marakatti seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Erwin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ville Marakatti!
A relieved looking Ville Marakatti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ville Marakatti and De Janeiro. Marakatti's entrance music is Beyoncé - Halo. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marakatti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Janeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Janeiro
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Janeiro is defending well.
Janeiro tries to buck Marakatti off but Marakatti is having none of it.
Marakatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marakatti wants to take a breather but Janeiro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marakatti.
Marakatti forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti trying to control from Janeiro's half guard. Janeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marakatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Marakatti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Janeiro has locked up a guillotine! Janeiro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marakatti is holding on here and Janeiro must be using up a lot of energy. Marakatti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Janeiro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). De Janeiro!
An out of breath De Janeiro 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 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 Ville Marakatti and Trey Lawson. Chooooooooon! I think Marakatti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beyoncé - Halo. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trey Lawson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marakatti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marakatti gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Lawson
Lawson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marakatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marakatti 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.
Marakatti trying to control the position but Lawson is working away.
Marakatti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson is looking for a sweep.
Lawson controls the position for a moment.
Marakatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawson, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Marakatti is looking for a kimura but Lawson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marakatti to get the leverage.
Lawson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marakatti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lawson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lawson 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: Marakatti (4) vs (4) Lawson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marakatti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marakatti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawson but great work by Marakatti. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marakatti (8) vs (4) Lawson
Lawson is looking for a sweep.
Marakatti swings around for an armbar but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marakatti's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (8) vs (6) Lawson
Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Marakatti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marakatti manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Marakatti's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marakatti controls Lawson momentarily but Lawson frees himself.
Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marakatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Marakatti's legs - danger averted.
Lawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marakatti (8) vs (9) Lawson
Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marakatti keeps working.
Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marakatti wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Marakatti is defending well.
Lawson working away.
Marakatti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Marakatti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marakatti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Marakatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marakatti tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marakatti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakatti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.
Lawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marakatti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti controls Lawson momentarily but Lawson frees himself.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Marakatti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (10) vs (9) Lawson
Lawson has his foot on Marakatti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marakatti works his way back into a safe position though.
Marakatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakatti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (10) vs (11) Lawson
Marakatti being controlled here, momentarily.
Marakatti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Marakatti keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawson postures up.
Marakatti is really struggling to control Lawson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Marakatti keeps moving.
Marakatti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson passes into half guard.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marakatti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marakatti looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti wants to get back to full guard.
Lawson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marakatti (10) vs (14) Lawson
Lawson avoids the attempt from Marakatti to control.
Lawson goes for an armbar but Marakatti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Marakatti. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (12) vs (14) Lawson
Lawson controlling Marakatti's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (12) vs (16) Lawson
Marakatti working for a triangle but Lawson defends it easily.
Marakatti keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Marakatti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawson trying to control but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti working for submissions but it's allowed Lawson to get to half guard.
Lawson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marakatti (12) vs (19) Lawson
Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marakatti wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson wins on points by 19 to 12.
Trey Lawson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
USFC 116
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Marakatti uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marakatti! But no joy.#TD2#
Marakatti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Marakatti finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Hawk pushes Marakatti off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Hawk's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marakatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Hawk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Hawk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marakatti.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Marakatti.
Marakatti ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Marakatti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marakatti fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marakatti. #TD2#
Marakatti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Marakatti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.#T1#
Marakatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marakatti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Marakatti is having none of it. #SUB2#
Marakatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marakatti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marakatti on the ground.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Marakatti is having none of it.
Marakatti landing with the ground and pound.
Marakatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marakatti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Marakatti 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.
Marakatti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marakatti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Marakatti tries to pass.
Hawk 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.
Marakatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Marakatti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marakatti prevents Hawk from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tim Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Marakatti with that takedown attempt.
Marakatti moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marakatti circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Tim Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marakatti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tim Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Marakatti.
A big right from Hawk misses. #T4#
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Marakatti uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Marakatti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marakatti shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Marakatti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marakatti's head.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Marakatti's defenses.
Marakatti defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marakatti walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marakatti is looking to clinch.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Marakatti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marakatti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marakatti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hawk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Marakatti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marakatti shoots in but no luck this time.
Marakatti slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Marakatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Marakatti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawk's guard.#ES#
Hawk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marakatti has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marakatti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marakatti prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Marakatti pulls Hawk into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Hawk wants to stand but Marakatti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marakatti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marakatti trying to control the position here. #SU#
Hawk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marakatti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Marakatti slips under a jab.
Hawk throws the left hand but Marakatti avoids the punch easily.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marakatti throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Marakatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Marakatti persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Marakatti.
Marakatti slips a jab from Hawk.#T2#
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marakatti shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Marakatti counter with a right hand.
Marakatti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawk avoids it really well and circles away.
Tim Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Marakatti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Marakatti ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Marakatti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marakatti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marakatti blocks a jab.#TD2#
Marakatti shoots in and bounces Hawk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marakatti won't allow Hawk to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hawk keeping full guard, as Marakatti tries to pass.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marakatti is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Marakatti 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.
Marakatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marakatti won't allow Hawk to get back to his feet.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Marakatti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marakatti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Marakatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Marakatti 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.
Marakatti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Hawk trying to control here.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk is not content to let Marakatti control the position.#SUB2#
Marakatti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Tim Hawk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Marakatti ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Marakatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawk's guard.
Ville Marakatti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marakatti trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marakatti is fighting to break Hawk's control of his arms but Hawk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Marakatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Marakatti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marakatti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marakatti 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.
Marakatti wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.#T1#
Hawk wants to stand but Marakatti is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marakatti drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Marakatti off! Marakatti jumps back into Hawk's guard. #SUB2#
Marakatti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marakatti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawk is looking to stand up but Marakatti isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Marakatti 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hawk holds on and takes a little breather.
Marakatti passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Marakatti is trying for a kimura here. Hawk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marakatti wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Marakatti!
An out of breath Ville Marakatti 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:
USFC 108
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Marakatti shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Marakatti tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Marakatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Marakatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Marakatti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marakatti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Marakatti slips a straight right by Romero.
Marakatti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacare Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marakatti tries to move into range but Romero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marakatti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marakatti has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Marakatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Romero does no damage. #T1#
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Romero tries to bum rush Marakatti with a series of wild strikes but Marakatti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Romero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marakatti!
Marakatti tries to bench press Romero off him but Romero keeps the position. #SUB2#
Romero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marakatti has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Romero tries for a kimura but Marakatti is defending well.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Romero keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Marakatti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marakatti is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Strikers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Marakatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marakatti trying to control but Romero postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marakatti has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Romero winds up and cracks Marakatti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero is thwarting Marakatti's attempts to control the position.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Romero wants to take a breather but Marakatti is having none of it.
Marakatti wants to get back to full guard.
Romero working over Marakatti with some ground and pound. Marakatti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero wants to take a breather but Marakatti is having none of it. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romero lands a nice short elbow.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marakatti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Romero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Marakatti's temple. #SUB2#
Romero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marakatti has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Marakatti looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Marakatti's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Romero dominated that round.
That's time! Marakatti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marakatti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Marakatti slips the punch.
Marakatti has his takedown stuffed
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero throws a series of punches but Marakatti moves out of range.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Marakatti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marakatti. Marakatti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero looks to land a combination but Marakatti avoids it well.
Romero throws a series of punches but Marakatti moves out of range.
Marakatti throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Marakatti shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Marakatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Romero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romero lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Marakatti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero trying to control but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
Marakatti trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Marakatti keeps moving.
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romero postures up in Marakatti's guard and throws a big left but Marakatti blocks it.
Marakatti has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Marakatti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Marakatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Marakatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marakatti keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marakatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. Marakatti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by Marakatti!#REVR#
Marakatti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marakatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marakatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Romero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marakatti escapes and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Romero 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Romero throws a hook but Marakatti blocks it.#TD#
Romero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Romero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marakatti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romero.
Marakatti trying to control the position but Romero is working away.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Marakatti keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Marakatti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Romero is defending well.
Romero felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Romero wants to control but Marakatti is keeping busy.
Marakatti prevents Romero from improving his position.
Romero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marakatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Marakatti is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Marakatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Marakatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marakatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marakatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Romero keeping full guard, as Marakatti tries to pass.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #SUB2#
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marakatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Marakatti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Romero has locked up a guillotine! Romero's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marakatti is holding on here and Romero must be using up a lot of energy. Marakatti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Romero gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacare Romero!
In his post fight interview, Jacare Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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