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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 93
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Macellaio. Conner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a jab when Conner was well out of range.
Conner throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macellaio throws a series of punches but Conner avoids them all with ease.
Conner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macellaio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Conner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Macellaio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conner tries a head kick but it misses.
Macellaio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Macellaio.
Macellaio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conner defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner cracks the inside of Macellaio's front leg.
Macellaio dives in for a single leg takedown but Conner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conner fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Macellaio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conner.
Conner throws a right and a left that Macellaio avoids nicely.
Conner delivers a nice body kick.
Macellaio throws a hook but Conner blocks it.
Conner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Conner does it's job there.
Macellaio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Conner rushes Macellaio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macellaio avoids the elbow strike from Conner, against the cage.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macellaio backwards.
Macellaio misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Macellaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conner gets through Macellaio'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.
Macellaio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conner after a bit of a struggle.
Damien Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macellaio.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Macellaio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Macellaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macellaio as Conner tries to tie him up. #BC#
Conner breaks from the clinch.
Macellaio scores with a nice strike.
Macellaio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conner throws out a powerful jab.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macellaio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macellaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Macellaio.
Damien Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Macellaio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conner doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Macellaio.
Conner scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Macellaio misses with a hook
and Conner counters with a nice leg kick.
Macellaio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Macellaio pushes him off.
Macellaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macellaio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conner defends well and Macellaio ends up having to push Conner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Conner. Beautiful body shot.
Conner is looking to wear down Macellaio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macellaio lands a jab-cross combination.
Macellaio lunges at Conner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conner's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macellaio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conner.
Macellaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Conner digs a good hook to Macellaio's body.
Conner tries to clinch but Macellaio moves out of range.
A left lands for Conner.
Macellaio throws a jab but it's blocked by Conner.
Macellaio moves out of range of the body kick.
Conner clobbers Macellaio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Macellaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Conner is just out of range.
Macellaio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conner swinging wildly here.
Conner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conner throws a hook but Macellaio blocks it.
Conner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Macellaio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Conner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Conner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conner staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Conner misses
enabling Macellaio to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Conner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conner scores with a leg kick.
Damien Conner is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Macellaio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macellaio misses with the ground and pound.
Conner is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Conner'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macellaio tries for a kimura but Conner is defending well.
Conner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macellaio on the ground.
Conner defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Macellaio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Macellaio trying to control the action but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner is trying to control Macellaio's posture but Macellaio avoids it. #SUB2#
Macellaio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Macellaio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macellaio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Conner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Conner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Conner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macellaio's best efforts.
Macellaio not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Macellaio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conner trying to control here.
Macellaio is trying to control. Conner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Macellaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conner is just riding it out for now. Macellaio eventually gives up the hold.
Conner tries to kick Macellaio off but Macellaio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Macellaio is trying to control the action in half guard but Conner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macellaio is taking a breather. Conner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Conner tries to kick Macellaio off but Macellaio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macellaio.
Macellaio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conner's head.
Macellaio prevents Conner from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conner lands a jab.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Conner ducked under it nicely.
Macellaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Conner is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Macellaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conner throws a jab when Macellaio was well out of range.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conner stuffs the takedown attempt from Macellaio. Macellaio gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conner avoids the head kick by Macellaio.
A slow jab from Conner misses its intended target.
Conner swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Macellaio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Macellaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Conner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Macellaio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conner scores with a kick to the body.
Macellaio scores with a spinning back kick!
Conner lands with a cross.
Conner swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
Conner connects with a single shot there.
Conner moves out of range of the strikes.
Macellaio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conner.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Macellaio misses with a low kick.
Macellaio throws a series of strikes that have Conner backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Conner lands but Macellaio takes it in his stride.
Damien Conner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Conner wants to clinch up but Macellaio keeps it at a distance.
Macellaio feints the counter takedown.
Macellaio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Conner tries to bum rush Macellaio with a series of wild strikes but Macellaio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macellaio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Macellaio.
Conner ducks under a wild hook from Macellaio.
Conner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Macellaio lands a two punch combo.
Macellaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conner moves away.
Macellaio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macellaio cracks Conner with a good jab.
Conner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Macellaio wants to land a leg kick but Conner is out of range.
Macellaio misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Conner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conner.
Conner pushes Macellaio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Macellaio jumps guard and drags Conner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Macellaio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Macellaio lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Macellaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conner is just riding it out for now. Macellaio eventually gives up the hold.
Conner trying to control here.
Conner manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Macellaio prevents Conner from getting back to his feet.
Conner keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Conner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Macellaio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Conner is working Macellaio over against the cage.
Macellaio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Macellaio lands a nice elbow. #T4##TD2#
Macellaio pulls Conner into guard.
#SUB2#
Macellaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macellaio keeping moving, preventing Conner from controlling successfully.
Conner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Macellaio looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Conner is defending well. Macellaio quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Conner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Macellaio celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovanni Macellaio!
In his post fight interview, Giovanni Macellaio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 90
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Calmuschi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macellaio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Giovanni Macellaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Macellaio moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macellaio tries to close the distance and clinch but Calmuschi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio wants to land a leg kick but Calmuschi is out of range.
Calmuschi is looking for a counter combo.
Macellaio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Macellaio misses.
As Macellaio backs away, Calmuschi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calmuschi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Calmuschi connects with a right hand. Macellaio shakes it off.
Macellaio misses with a two punch combination.
Calmuschi lands a nice shot that snaps Macellaio's head back.
Macellaio throws a leg kick but Calmuschi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macellaio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCalmuschi.
Calmuschi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Macellaio manages to avoid it.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macellaio unleashes a big counter combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Macellaio moves out of range of the leg kick from Calmuschi.
Macellaio throws a wild body kick that Calmuschi sees coming a mile off.
Calmuschi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
Calmuschi throws a big counter combination but Macellaio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Macellaio lands with an overhand left.
Calmuschi blocks a leg kick.
Macellaio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
A head kick misses from Macellaio.
Some bone on bone action there as Calmuschi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Calmuschi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macellaio throws a body kick that misses.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calmuschi's waist but Calmuschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macellaio off to one side.
The fighters circling - Macellaio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Calmuschi coming out on top.
Macellaio lands a nice hook to Calmuschi's body. Calmuschi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Calmuschi - that will leave a mark!
Calmuschi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Macellaio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Macellaio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calmuschi defending well as Macellaio loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Macellaio.
Macellaio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calmuschi scores with the left hand. Macellaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Calmuschi lands a jab-cross combination.
Macellaio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calmuschi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macellaio's sensitive parts.
Macellaio misses with a few strikes there.
Calmuschi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Macellaio's calf.
Calmuschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calmuschi tries a head kick but it misses.
Macellaio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Calmuschi is looking to chop away at Macellaio's legs.
Macellaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws a one two combo.
Calmuschi tries to score with a low kick but Macellaio moves his leg out of the way.
Macellaio avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
Macellaio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calmuschi lunges at Macellaio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macellaio's hand.
Calmuschi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macellaio is out of range.
Macellaio throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calmuschi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macellaio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macellaio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the liver by Macellaio. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Macellaio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calmuschi tried to counter with a leg kick but Macellaio avoided it.
Jab, jab by Calmuschi - just one landing.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calmuschi, as that shot connected.
Macellaio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calmuschi connects with a body shot.
Calmuschi misses with a few strikes there.
Macellaio lands with an overhand left.
Macellaio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Calmuschi shows good takedown defense.
Calmuschi swats away the attempt to clinch by Macellaio.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Macellaio manages to avoid it.
Macellaio fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio'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.
#R2#
Calmuschi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macellaio misses with a straight right.
Macellaio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
Calmuschi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calmuschi swinging wildly here.
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Macellaio connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macellaio can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calmuschi. That's going to slow Macellaio down.
Macellaio tries a head kick but it misses.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Calmuschi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calmuschi lands a leg kick that knocks Macellaio off balance momentarily.
Macellaio checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Calmuschi is predictable there
and Macellaio counters with an inside leg kick.
Macellaio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calmuschi is looking to counter punch.
Calmuschi takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Calmuschi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calmuschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Macellaio is just out of range.
Macellaio wants to clinch up but Calmuschi keeps it at a distance.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Macellaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macellaio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Calmuschi ducked under it nicely.
Calmuschi connects with a right hand. Macellaio shakes it off.#T2##CL2#
Macellaio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calmuschi, pushing him back against the cage.
Macellaio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Calmuschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macellaio wants to clinch but Calmuschi slips to the side
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
Macellaio looks to land a left hand but Calmuschi moved out of range nicely.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macellaio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi misses with a straight left.
Calmuschi scores with a three punch combo!
Macellaio misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming.
Macellaio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calmuschi.
Iancu Calmuschi is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macellaio. That's going to slow Calmuschi down.
Calmuschi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macellaio.
#T3#
Calmuschi looks to throw the jab but Macellaio is out of range.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.
Macellaio is looking for the big counter here.
Calmuschi misses with a low kick as Macellaio jumps back.
Calmuschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Macellaio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Calmuschi finds it's target.
Macellaio misses with a combination
and Calmuschi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws the left hand but Macellaio avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Macellaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macellaio throws out a leg kick but Calmuschi moves out of range and Macellaio only half commits.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Calmuschi avoids a kick to the body.
Macellaio tries to move into range but Calmuschi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Macellaio feints and as Calmuschi raises his hands in defense, Macellaio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Calmuschi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Calmuschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macellaio.
Calmuschi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macellaio's head backwards.
Calmuschi connects with a single shot there.
Calmuschi connects with a leg kick. Macellaio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Macellaio lands.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Calmuschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macellaio. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Macellaio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calmuschi swivels and escapes.
Macellaio takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio tries to work over Calmuschi's front leg with a kick but Calmuschi checks it.
Calmuschi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macellaio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calmuschi doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Calmuschi blocks the leg kick.
Macellaio misses with a body shot.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Macellaio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calmuschi is able to avoid easily.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellaio connects with an inside leg kick.
Macellaio looks to land a right hand but Calmuschi moved out of range.
Macellaio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calmuschi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Calmuschi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Macellaio.
A combination from Calmuschi does no damage.
Macellaio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Macellaio scores with a kick to the body.
Calmuschi throws a low kick, looking for Macellaio's leg but Macellaio calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calmuschi. That's going to slow Macellaio down.
Calmuschi throws a low kick but Macellaio avoids it.
Macellaio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Calmuschi takes a step back to recover.
Macellaio throws a series of punches but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio throws a leg kick but Calmuschi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Macellaio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio misses with a hook. Calmuschi ducked under it nicely.
Macellaio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Macellaio misses its intended target.
Calmuschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Calmuschi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macellaio swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Macellaio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calmuschi wants it to stay on the feet.
Calmuschi scores with the left hand. Macellaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Macellaio moves out of range easily.
Macellaio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macellaio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calmuschi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.
Calmuschi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calmuschi but Calmuschi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macellaio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macellaio thows a leg kick but Calmuschi checks it
and Calmuschi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Macellaio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Macellaio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calmuschi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macellaio somewhat.
Macellaio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macellaio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calmuschi.
Macellaio scoring well with a low kick there.
Macellaio misses the jab.#T4#
Macellaio misses with a hook.
Giovanni Macellaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Macellaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macellaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Calmuschi connects with a single shot there.
Macellaio thows a body kick. Calmuschi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi sizes up Macellaio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Macellaio avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Nice jab there from Calmuschi.
Macellaio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Macellaio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iancu Calmuschi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calmuschi, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iancu Calmuschi!
Iancu Calmuschi 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:
MMAHelsinki - 82
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Macellaio has Berhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Macellaio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head.
Berhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macellaio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berhardt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berhardt lands with a left to the head.
Berhardt is trying to push Macellaio away but Macellaio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berhardt prevents a body shot from Macellaio.
Macellaio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macellaio.
A short uppercut from Macellaio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berhardt is trying to break the clinch but Macellaio has him pressed against the cage.
Berhardt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws an elbow that misses.
Macellaio lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macellaio lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.#T1#
Macellaio working Berhardt over with knees to the body.
Macellaio blocks a body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Macellaio is trying to pull guard but Berhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Winslow Berhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.#BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macellaio throws a lazy right hand but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macellaio misses with a low kick.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macellaio throws a body shot but no joy.
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Macellaio is looking to clinch but Berhardt is avoiding it.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berhardt drops his hands momentarily and Macellaio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macellaio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berhardt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macellaio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berhardt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berhardt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Berhardt misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Macellaio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berhardt, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Macellaio digs a right hand into Berhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berhardt's gas tank.
Macellaio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berhardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macellaio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macellaio misses with a body shot.
Macellaio throws a jab but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt lands a nice hook to Macellaio's body. Macellaio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
Macellaio walks into a straight right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt lands with an uppercut that bounces Macellaio off the cage and back into range.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Macellaio moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macellaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macellaio throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berhardt misses with the combination.
#T3#
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
A nice side step and Macellaio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.#TD#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Macellaio is trying to improve his position.
Macellaio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Macellaio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berhardt's best efforts.
Macellaio trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Macellaio actively working from the bottom here.
Macellaio trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Macellaio gets full guard.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Macellaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berhardt defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berhardt is in close to Macellaio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Macellaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berhardt defends it easily.
Berhardt is in close to Macellaio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berhardt advances position into side control!
Macellaio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macellaio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berhardt lands strikes from half guard.
Macellaio is in trouble now - Berhardt has advanced to mount!
Macellaio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Berhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Macellaio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Macellaio is just out of range.
Macellaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macellaio throws a lazy right hand but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macellaio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Berhardt is looking to take a break and control but Macellaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macellaio tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berhardt is thwarting Macellaio's attempts to control the position.
Macellaio is staying active underneath Berhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berhardt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Berhardt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Macellaio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Macellaio looking for submissions off his back.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macellaio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Berhardt stands up out of the half guard.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Macellaio misses with a wild body shot.
Macellaio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
Macellaio tries to counter with a clinch but Berhardt shakes him off and moves away.
Berhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macellaio.#T2#
Berhardt looks to land a combination but Macellaio avoids it well.
Macellaio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Macellaio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Berhardt swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Macellaio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berhardt cracks Macellaio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Macellaio pushes Berhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macellaio.
Macellaio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Macellaio.
Macellaio lands a hook that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Macellaio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berhardt avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macellaio.
Macellaio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3##TD2#
Macellaio gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macellaio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Macellaio moves out of range.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a takedown but Macellaio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berhardt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Macellaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Macellaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Macellaio misses its intended target.
Macellaio is looking to chop away at Berhardt's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macellaio momentarily.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt thows a body kick. Macellaio tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Berhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berhardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Macellaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macellaio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berhardt takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Macellaio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Berhardt on his heels. He'll look to pass Berhardt's guard now, I'm sure.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully.
Berhardt has control of Macellaio's left arm, preventing Macellaio from doing any damage.
Macellaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macellaio throwing strikes from guard but Berhardt blocks nicely.
Berhardt has control of Macellaio's left arm, preventing Macellaio from doing any damage.
Macellaio won't allow Berhardt to get back to his feet.
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 Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt scores with a nice right hand.
Berhardt slips a jab from Macellaio.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macellaio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Macellaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Berhardt is just out of range.
Macellaio walks into a left hand.
Berhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macellaio is out of range.
Macellaio counters with a body kick.
Macellaio lands an overhand right.
Berhardt ducks right into an uppercut from Macellaio.
Berhardt swings widly with a right hand
and Berhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macellaio tries to avoid it but Berhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macellaio to the ground. Macellaio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Macellaio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
Macellaio misses with a hook
and Berhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Berhardt stuns Macellaio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a shot to the body.
Berhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Macellaio is just out of range.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Macellaio moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Macellaio throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Berhardt. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Macellaio. Beautiful body shot.
Berhardt swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
Macellaio throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Macellaio lands a big head kick that sends Berhardt tumbling to the mat! Macellaio takes a step backwards and waves Berhardt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
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!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Berhardt enables Macellaio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Berhardt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh Berhardt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macellaio with a nice head shot there.
Macellaio stops Berhardt from standing up.
Macellaio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Macellaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macellaio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macellaio landing with the ground and pound.
Berhardt looking to control.
Macellaio throws a big elbow that misses.
Macellaio working some strikes from top position.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully.
Macellaio wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.
Berhardt has Macellaio pulled in close to control his posture.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Macellaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Macellaio tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
Macellaio stops Berhardt from standing up.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Berhardt trying to control the position.
Macellaio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully.
Macellaio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berhardt wants to stand but Macellaio is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Macellaio slips under a jab.
Macellaio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berhardt.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Macellaio.
Berhardt drops his hands momentarily and Macellaio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berhardt is looking to wear down Macellaio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berhardt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macellaio counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Macellaio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berhardt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Giovanni Macellaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macellaio throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berhardt lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macellaio. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macellaio just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt lands a head shot.
Berhardt lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macellaio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
Macellaio looks to throw the jab but Berhardt is out of range.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macellaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Macellaio misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni Macellaio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Riku circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Riku counter with a right hand.
Macellaio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riku circles away.
Macellaio throws a sloppy body shot
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macellaio lands a really nice looking cross but Riku seems unphased.
Macellaio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
Macellaio misses the shot to the body.
Riku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macellaio has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Macellaio blocks the low kick.
Macellaio throws a low kick but Riku avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riku throws a combination that misses
and Macellaio counters with a stiff right hand.
Riku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riku cracks Macellaio with an open hand slap.
Macellaio checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riku, right into the meat.
Macellaio swinging wildly here.
A cross from Macellaio lands.
Macellaio has a takedown stuffed.
Macellaio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Macellaio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macellaio is one step ahead there.
Macellaio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riku is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Macellaio throws an elbow that misses. Riku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macellaio's guard. Nice move by Riku!#REVB#
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!
Macellaio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macellaio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riku controls the pace.#SUB#
Macellaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macellaio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riku controlling from the top position.
Riku advances position into side control!#T3#
Macellaio is looking for a sweep.
Macellaio 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.#SU2#
Riku stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Macellaio misses with a right hand
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Macellaio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riku throws out the jab.
Riku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macellaio at a distance.
Giovanni Macellaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macellaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macellaio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Macellaio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riku scores with a punch to the head.
Riku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riku has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Macellaio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riku scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Macellaio is rocked!
Macellaio looks to land a left hand but Riku moved out of range nicely.
Riku slips a jab from Macellaio.
Macellaio looks for the body kick but Riku saw that one coming.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macellaio throws a hook but Riku blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Riku as he connects with a hook.
Oh Macellaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riku lands a jab to Macellaio's midsection.
Riku lands an uppercut, right on the button! Macellaio tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazuran Riku!
In his post fight interview, Lazuran Riku started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 60
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Macellaio avoids them all with ease.
O Whitersson tests Macellaio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Whitersson ducks under a wild hook from Macellaio.
O Whitersson checks a leg kick.
Macellaio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Macellaio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
Macellaio lands a jab to O Whitersson's midsection.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that Macellaio ducks under and follows up with a left that Macellaio also avoids with ease.
O Whitersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Whitersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Macellaio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Whitersson misses with the combination.
Macellaio is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Macellaio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Macellaio catches O Whitersson right on the button with a cross.
O Whitersson just misses with a punch to the body.
O Whitersson drops his hands momentarily and Macellaio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Macellaio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Whitersson.
Macellaio darts in looking for a takedown but O Whitersson gets double underhooks and turns Macellaio into the cage.
Macellaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Whitersson.
Macellaio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Macellaio avoids them all with ease.
Macellaio misses with a hook.
Macellaio throws a nice looking combination but O Whitersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Macellaio. #TD#
Macellaio looking to score a takedown here. O Whitersson is defending well but Macellaio drives through and ends up in O Whitersson's guard.
O Whitersson pulls Macellaio in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macellaio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Whitersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Whitersson looking for a sweep. Not yet O Whitersson, not yet. #T2#
O Whitersson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Macellaio pushes down on O Whitersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Whitersson is trying to stand.
O Whitersson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macellaio has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
O Whitersson wants to try and get back to his feet.
O Whitersson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macellaio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3##SUB#
Macellaio swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovanni Macellaio!
A very excited looking Giovanni Macellaio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 51
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Macellaio is looking to clinch but Riku is avoiding it.
Macellaio misses with a body shot.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macellaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riku's coach down at Cutthroat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Riku's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Macellaio looks to throw the jab but Riku is out of range.
Riku cracks Macellaio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macellaio keeps Riku at a distance using the push kick.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Macellaio.
Riku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macellaio drops his hands momentarily and Riku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Macellaio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macellaio lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macellaio lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Macellaio tries to clinch up
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macellaio takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
Riku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macellaio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riku.
Macellaio cracks Riku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macellaio. Macellaio obviously looking to wear him down.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Macellaio.
Riku tries to land a front kick but Macellaio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macellaio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riku manages to avoid it.
Riku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riku misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macellaio moves in looking to clinch but Riku pushes him off.#T2#
Macellaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Macellaio rushes Riku and presses him up against the cage.
Macellaio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riku pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Macellaio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macellaio avoids the body shot from Riku.
Macellaio misses with a left hand
and Riku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macellaio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macellaio somewhat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riku. Macellaio shrugs it off though.
Riku is looking to land body kicks.
Riku works the jab nicely.
Macellaio throws a big shot that misses.
Riku looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Macellaio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riku's waist but Riku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macellaio off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Macellaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macellaio tries to clinch but Riku moves out of range.
Macellaio wants to clinch
and Riku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Macellaio's knee momentarily.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macellaio tries to clinch but Riku moves out of range.
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Macellaio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Macellaio is rocked!
Riku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Macellaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macellaio misses with a combination
and Riku counters with a left to the body.
Macellaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Riku moves out of range of the body kick.
Macellaio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riku connects with a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Riku counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Macellaio! He's just covering up as Riku starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Berhardt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Macellaio checks it well.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macellaio in his tracks.
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macellaio.
Berhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Macellaio moves out of range easily.
Macellaio flicks out a counter leg kick but Berhardt steps away.
Macellaio looks to throw a body kick
and Berhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Macellaio dodges the punch combination from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a body kick.
Berhardt cracks the inside of Macellaio's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macellaio.
Macellaio scores with a punch to the head.
Macellaio misses with a wild body shot.
Macellaio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Macellaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berhardt throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio throws a poor cross that misses
and Berhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Berhardt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macellaio walks into a jab.
Berhardt throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macellaio lands with a cross. #CL2#
Macellaio rushes Berhardt and presses him up against the cage.
Macellaio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macellaio misses with the head strike.
Macellaio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macellaio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Macellaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Macellaio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Macellaio throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt counters with a good low kick that Macellaio was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macellaio steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Berhardt.#T2#
Macellaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Berhardt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Macellaio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berhardt misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berhardt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Macellaio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Macellaio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Macellaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macellaio lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Macellaio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Macellaio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berhardt pinned against the cage. Berhardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macellaio swinging wildly here.
Berhardt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Berhardt with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macellaio.
Macellaio tries to bum rush Berhardt with a series of wild strikes but Berhardt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berhardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macellaio momentarily.
Berhardt thuds his right hand into Macellaio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Macellaio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macellaio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a double jab.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Macellaio.
Macellaio misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Macellaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macellaio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
It looked like Berhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macellaio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.#T4#
Macellaio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt slips under a jab.
Macellaio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Berhardt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Berhardt scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macellaio.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Macellaio.
Macellaio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macellaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Berhardt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Macellaio misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giovanni Macellaio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Macellaio swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with a lunging right hand
and Macellaio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Berhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macellaio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Berhardt blocks it well.
Macellaio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berhardt is out of range.
Berhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Berhardt.
Berhardt looks to land a body kick but Macellaio moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Macellaio lands a nice shot that snaps Berhardt's head back.
Good exchange - Berhardt coming out on top.
Macellaio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berhardt takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Berhardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt defending well as Macellaio loads up on a big left hand.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
Berhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Macellaio slips a straight right by Berhardt.
Macellaio feints the counter takedown.
Macellaio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macellaio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Macellaio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. Macellaio saw that one coming.
Macellaio tries to counter with a clinch but Berhardt shakes him off and moves away.
Macellaio scores with a hook to the body. Berhardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macellaio scores with a jab to the body.
Macellaio throws a sloppy head kick and Berhardt moves out of range easily.
Macellaio scores with a nice head shot.
Berhardt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macellaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.#T2#
Berhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macellaio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macellaio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macellaio has time to react.
Berhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Berhardt misses with a combination
and Macellaio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berhardt throws the left hand but Macellaio avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Macellaio misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Berhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Macellaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Macellaio responds with a good body kick, but Berhardt manages to step out the way in time.
Macellaio keeps the fight on the outside.
Macellaio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berhardt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Macellaio.
A big left from Macellaio misses. #T3#
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macellaio in his tracks.
A big right from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt works over Macellaio's head and body with a nice combination.
Macellaio misses with a body kick.
A cross from Berhardt lands.
Macellaio throws an off balance right hand
and Berhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berhardt, as that shot connected.
Macellaio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Berhardt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Macellaio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Macellaio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Macellaio connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macellaio.
Berhardt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Macellaio is looking to slow Berhardt down with leg kicks.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Macellaio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macellaio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Macellaio misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macellaio.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Macellaio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macellaio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macellaio fails to land with a series of punches.
Macellaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Macellaio darts in and clinches Berhardt up against the cage.
Macellaio is trying to maintain a safe position but Berhardt gets an underhook and turns Macellaio into the cage.
Berhardt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macellaio has him pressed against the cage.
Macellaio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berhardt as Macellaio tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Macellaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Berhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Macellaio tried to score with a low kick but Berhardt checks it.
Macellaio lands with a good body shot.
Macellaio misses with a takedown attempt
and Berhardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Macellaio moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macellaio! But no joy.
Macellaio throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt counters with a nice body shot.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Berhardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berhardt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macellaio lands with an uppercut that bounces Berhardt off the cage and back into range.
Berhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macellaio.
Berhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berhardt thows a leg kick but Macellaio checks it
and Macellaio counters with a nice uppercut.
Berhardt cracks Macellaio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macellaio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Berhardt loads up on a big right hand but Macellaio slips the punch.
Berhardt digs a good body shot into Macellaio's ribs.#T1#
Macellaio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Macellaio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macellaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macellaio! But no joy.
Berhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Macellaio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berhardt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berhardt scores with a jab.
Macellaio throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Macellaio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macellaio staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macellaio checks a leg kick nicely.
Macellaio moves in looking to clinch but Berhardt pushes him off.
Macellaio takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macellaio.
Macellaio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macellaio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berhardt wants to clinch.
Berhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macellaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Macellaio moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Winslow Berhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Macellaio.
Berhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Macellaio moves out of range easily.
Berhardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macellaio. That did some damage!
Berhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Berhardt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macellaio is out of range and Berhardt settles back down.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macellaio misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt slips under a jab.#T3#
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macellaio. That's going to slow Berhardt down.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Macellaio.
Berhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a right and a left that Berhardt avoids nicely.
It looked like Berhardt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Macellaio looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Berhardt throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macellaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berhardt.
Macellaio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio throws a looping overhand right but Berhardt ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Berhardt misses.
Macellaio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macellaio throws a jab when Berhardt was well out of range.
Macellaio tests Berhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berhardt jabs Macellaio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Berhardt.
Berhardt lands with a straight right. Macellaio didn't see that one coming.
Macellaio throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Macellaio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macellaio defending well as Berhardt loads up on a big left hand.
Macellaio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Winslow Berhardt.
I think Macellaio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winslow Berhardt!
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Event:
Emma Three
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Macellaio misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mangrove has managed to clinch.
Mangrove being controlled against the cage.
Macellaio fails to pull guard.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
Macellaio is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangrove has double underhooks.
Macellaio tries to break the clinch but Mangrove is controlling the position.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellaio throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove ducks down to avoid it.
Macellaio thows a leg kick but Mangrove checks it #CL#
and Mangrove counters by moving into the clinch.
Macellaio takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macellaio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Macellaio blocks it.
Macellaio has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove keeps him there for the moment.
Macellaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macellaio prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
Macellaio is stalling here.
Macellaio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macellaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macellaio blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Macellaio scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Macellaio manages to break the clinch.
Giovanni Macellaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Macellaio missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macellaio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab. #CL#
Mangrove instigates a clinch.
Macellaio tries to break the clinch but Mangrove is controlling the position.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Macellaio controls his hands.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Macellaio shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Giovanni Macellaio's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macellaio's elbow.
Macellaio misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Macellaio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macellaio can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove controls the action.
Macellaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Macellaio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Macellaio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Macellaio misses with a shot to the body
and Mangrove counters with a good low kick that Macellaio was not able to check.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Macellaio misses.
Mangrove lands a front kick.
Macellaio throws a low kick, looking for Mangrove's leg but Mangrove calmly moves out of range.
Mangrove quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Macellaio moved away.
Jab, jab by Macellaio - just one landing.
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Mangrove's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#CL#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Macellaio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangrove smiles and moves away.
Mangrove is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macellaio jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Macellaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Macellaio working hard to break the clinch.
Macellaio working hard to break the clinch.
Macellaio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Macellaio avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove has Macellaio pressed against the cage, preventing Macellaio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mangrove stops a takedown attempt from Macellaio.
Alka Mangrove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.
Macellaio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macellaio is trying to force a seperation but Mangrove has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Macellaio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Mangrove has Macellaio up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Macellaio in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove dodges an elbow strike from Macellaio.
The referee calls for Macellaio to work.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macellaio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
Macellaio lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Alka Mangrove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macellaio's brow.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macellaio can do to turn this around?
Macellaio prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Macellaio misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A body shot lands from Mangrove.
Macellaio blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Macellaio working hard to break the clinch.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Macellaio avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Macellaio has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove digs a right hand into Macellaio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macellaio's gas tank.
Mangrove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macellaio is trying to break the clinch but Mangrove has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Macellaio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macellaio's elbow.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macellaio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Mangrove.
#T2#
Macellaio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangrove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Macellaio.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macellaio wants to break free but Mangrove has control.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macellaio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Macellaio.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Macellaio controls his hands.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Macellaio's ribcage. Macellaio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Macellaio dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Macellaio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove presses Macellaio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Mangrove is working Macellaio over against the cage.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Macellaio controls his hands.
Mangrove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Giovanni Macellaio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Macellaio in his tracks for a moment.
Macellaio lands a left hand.
Macellaio dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove blocking some punches.
Macellaio avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Macellaio takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
Giovanni Macellaio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Macellaio controls the action.
Macellaio has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove.
Macellaio misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mangrove tries a body shot but Macellaio blocks it.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Macellaio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macellaio takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Giovanni Macellaio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alka Mangrove!
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KFC 12.
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Masterclass has managed to clinch.
Masterclass misses with the head strike.
Macellaio avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterclass.
A shot in the inside from Macellaio.
Macellaio gets through Masterclass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masterclass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masterclass.
Macellaio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masterclass.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macellaio.
A head punch on the inside from Masterclass fails to land.
Masterclass blocks a body shot from Macellaio.
Masterclass crunches a lovely knee into Macellaio's ribcage.
Masterclass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterclass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macellaio blocks an elbow strike from Masterclass.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterclass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Macellaio has been cut.
Macellaio dodges an elbow strike from Masterclass.
Macellaio gets through Masterclass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Macellaio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Masterclass has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Macellaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macellaio scores with a shot to the side of Masterclass's head.
Masterclass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macellaio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masterclass takes a shot to the head.
Macellaio lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Macellaio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterclass lands a good knee to the midsection. Macellaio won't want to take too many of those.
Masterclass tries to land knees in the clinch but Macellaio avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Macellaio.
Macellaio lands an uppercut.
Masterclass pushes off an throws an elbow but Macellaio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masterclass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masterclass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masterclass letting Macellaio take a breather here.
Macellaio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Mason Masterclass has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterclass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macellaio lands with a light punch inside.
Macellaio tries to throw a body punch but Masterclass avoids it by throwing Macellaio back against the cage. #T2#
Macellaio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Macellaio lands with a light punch inside.
Masterclass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Macellaio.
Macellaio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macellaio.
A shot in the inside from Macellaio.
Macellaio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macellaio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterclass or not.
Macellaio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses.
Macellaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masterclass is breathing heavily.
Macellaio misses with a body punch.
Masterclass throws a punch but it's blocked by Macellaio.
Macellaio avoids the elbow strike from Masterclass, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macellaio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masterclass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macellaio blocks it with crossed arms.
Macellaio scores with a shot to the side of Masterclass's head.
Macellaio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Masterclass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Macellaio can turn it around.
Masterclass tries to land knees in the clinch but Macellaio avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Macellaio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macellaio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macellaio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Masterclass fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masterclass as Macellaio tries to tie him up.
Macellaio tries to land knees in the clinch but Masterclass avoids the damage to the body.
Macellaio pushes off an throws an elbow but Masterclass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Macellaio scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Macellaio.
Masterclass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macellaio scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Macellaio manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Macellaio.
Macellaio scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterclass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Masterclass is rocked!#T4#
Macellaio jabs at Masterclass's body.
Oh Masterclass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macellaio connects with a right that clearly hurt Masterclass. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Macellaio proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Masterclass collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Macellaio!
A less than humble Giovanni Macellaio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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KFC 10:
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tooth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tooth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tooth with a poor takedown
and Macellaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Tooth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Macellaio 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.
Macellaio wants to control the action here but instead Tooth manages to pass to full mount!
Macellaio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Macellaio is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Macellaio looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tooth lands strikes from half guard.
Macellaio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tooth.
Tooth trying to pass the guard but Macellaio defending well.
Macellaio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Tooth is thwarting Macellaio's attempts to control the position.
Macellaio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tooth.
Macellaio trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Macellaio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tooth pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macellaio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tooth.
Tooth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macellaio on the ground.
Macellaio is staying active underneath Tooth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macellaio is trying to control but can't.
Macellaio works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Macellaio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Tooth trying to control but Macellaio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Macellaio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Macellaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macellaio keeping moving, preventing Tooth from controlling successfully.
Tooth is stalling in the full guard.
Macellaio wants to sweep here but Tooth controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Tooth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tooth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macellaio keeping moving, preventing Tooth from controlling successfully.
Tooth connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Macellaio has his foot on Tooth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tooth works his way back into a safe position though.
Tooth looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tooth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Macellaio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tooth is looking to defend but Macellaio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tooth! Macellaio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tooth taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni Macellaio!
Giovanni Macellaio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KFC 8.
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Macellaio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dawes dives in and grabs Macellaio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macellaio pushes down on Dawes's head and hops out.
Macellaio throws a shot from downtown. Dawes moves away and avoids it.
Dawes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Macellaio sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Macellaio.#KD2#
Macellaio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dawes sprawling to the canvas! Dawes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Macellaio finish him?!
#ROC2#
Dawes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio throws a pinpoint strike between Dawes's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dawes crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Macellaio scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Macellaio!
A very excited looking Giovanni Macellaio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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