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Event:
DK Battlegrounds IV
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Maricone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
Maricone throws a body shot but no joy.
Nova lands with a straight right. Maricone didn't see that one coming.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Nova lands a big uppercut and Maricone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maricone looks OK. Nova waves Maricone back to his feet!#ROC2#
Maricone is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nova!
Oh Maricone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maricone throws a low kick, looking for Nova's leg but Nova calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Nova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone misses with a right hand
and Nova counters with a thumping low kick.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Maricone.
Maricone seems to have got his legs back now.
Maricone misses with a leg kick
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nova lands the left hand.
Maricone drops his hands momentarily. Nova doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Maricone staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Maricone doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
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Event:
KONFLIKT XIX
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Maricone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maricone throws a leg kick #TD#
and Horror counters with a shoot takedown. Maricone fights it but they end up in guard.
Maricone wants to stand up but Horror is controlling him.
Maricone looking to control.
Horror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horror wants to control from the top but Maricone keeps moving.
Horror trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maricone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maricone can't keep his opponent in guard - Horror advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maricone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Horror jumps into side control!#T1#
Maricone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maricone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horror is working away from the top position though.
Horror seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maricone wants to control but Horror is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horror is trying to control. Maricone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horror perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Horror throwing shots but Maricone is blocking nicely.
Horror is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Horror is working for a kimura but Maricone is defending it quite comfortably.
Horror is stalling here. Maricone is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Horror seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maricone has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Horror's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horror gets back to half guard.
Horror is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center inform me that Maricone has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Horror actively working from the bottom here.
Horror moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Horror trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maricone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Horror is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maricone is aware though and is defending well.
Horror manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maricone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Horror content to stall in guard here.
Maricone wants to sweep here but Horror controlling him for the moment.
Horror trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Horror pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maricone is keeping the position for now.
Horror works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maricone trying to control here.
#SUB#
Horror is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maricone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maricone is looking to control Horror's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maricone avoid being mounted?
Horror trying to pass the guard but Maricone defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Horror is looking for a kimura but Maricone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horror to get the leverage.
Horror looks to land a strike but Maricone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Horror dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maricone throws a series of punches but Horror avoids them all with ease.
Horror appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Horror shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horror thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horror not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rocky Horror overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horror sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maricone defending well though. #SUB#
Horror is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maricone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maricone tries to kick Horror off but Horror keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror is controlling the pace.
Horror working over Maricone with some ground and pound. Maricone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB#
Horror is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maricone sees it coming and defends easily.
Maricone is not content to let Horror control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horror in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Horror is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maricone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maricone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Horror is looking to reverse the position.
Maricone trying to control the action but Horror is working from the bottom.
Horror tries to bench press Maricone off him but Maricone keeps the position. #T2#
Horror is working hard here to advance position.
Horror manages to get back to half guard.
Horror tries to get to full guard but Maricone has control of the leg.
Maricone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maricone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horror is trying to maintain the position but Maricone is very close to passing his half guard.
Horror holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maricone content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Maricone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Horror is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maricone pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Horror looking for subs from the bottom but Maricone mounts him!
Maricone looking to control but Horror is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maricone controlling the position easily from mount.
Horror is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Horror is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Horror slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Horror is refusing to be controlled, as Maricone sits in half guard.
Horror has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maricone is working away from the top position though.
Horror keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maricone is trying to work for a kimura but Horror is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santos Maricone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maricone.
#TD#
Horror darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maricone is looking to control Horror's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maricone avoid being mounted?
Maricone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horror.
Maricone trying to hold on to Horror's head to control him but Horror postures up.
Horror lands with a punch from half guard.
Horror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maricone can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maricone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horror is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Horror there.
Horror throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Horror seems to be looking for submissions.
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horror wants to free his trapped foot but Maricone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horror uses his free foot to push down on Maricone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maricone.
Maricone tries to hold on but Horror pushes him away.
Horror lands with some strikes.
Horror working Maricone over with strikes here. #ROC#
Maricone is rocked!
Maricone tries to reverse the position but Horror maintains control.
Horror connects with a bit shot that sees Maricone covering up! More strikes from Horror and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Horror is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror 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:
KONFLIKT FC IX
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Maricone just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maricone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Weight is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maricone misses with an uppercut.
Weight is looking to counter punch.
Maricone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Maricone misses with a low kick.
Weight is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Maricone. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Weight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maricone sprawling to the canvas! Maricone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Weight finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Weight lands a big right hand that sends Maricone crashing to the mat! Weight stays standing though and waves Maricone back to his feet!#ROC#
Maricone is rocked!
Weight lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Maricone head around and knocks him out cold! Weight hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Welter Weight!
During a confident post fight interview, Welter Weight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Maricone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Maricone.
Maricone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Maricone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maricone attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Maricone sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Maricone.
Brown with the counter takedown but Maricone avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maricone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maricone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maricone is looking for a counter combo.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Maricone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Maricone cracks Brown with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santos Maricone!
Santos Maricone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bound for KONFLIKT RD 3
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Popa misses with a looping right.
Popa slips a jab from Maricone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Maricone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Popa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maricone.
Popa misses with a looping left.
Maricone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maricone takes a swing at Popa's ribcage but misses.
Popa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maricone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maricone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Popa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maricone.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maricone.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
Popa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maricone tries to land a body kick
and Maricone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popa defending well as Maricone loads up on a big left hand.
Popa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maricone throws a lazy head kick
and Popa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maricone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Popa. That snapped Maricone's head back.
Popa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Popa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Popa moves out of range as Maricone strikes.
Maricone throws a low kick but Popa moves out of range easily.
Popa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popa blocks a head kick by Maricone.
Maricone throws a looping overhand right but Popa ducks down to avoid it.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maricone throws a sloppy head kick and Popa moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maricone throws a right hand that Popa ducks under and follows up with a left that Popa also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone throws a head kick that misses.
Maricone tries a head kick but it misses.
Maricone throws a leg kick but Popa moved away.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popa avoids the head kick by Maricone.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Maricone misses with a combination
and Popa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maricone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maricone misses with an uppercut
and Popa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maricone.
Maricone moves forwards but Popa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maricone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popa avoids the body shot from Maricone.
Maricone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Popa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Maricone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maricone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maricone misses with a lunging right hand
and Popa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popa loads up on a big right hand but Maricone slips the punch.
Maricone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popa blocks the body kick.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Popa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maricone - the referee stops the clock and Popa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maricone. Popa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Popa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maricone throws a lazy uppercut
and Popa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maricone throws a head kick but Popa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
Popa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Santos Maricone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Popa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Popa swings widly with a right hand
and Maricone counters with a stiff right hand.
Popa misses with a hook. Maricone ducked under it nicely.
Maricone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popa moves away from the strike by Maricone.
Maricone lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Maricone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maricone tries to land a leg kick but Popa saw it coming and moves away.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
Maricone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maricone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Popa avoids the body shot from Maricone.
Maricone tries a head kick but it misses.
Maricone connects with an inside leg kick.
Santos Maricone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maricone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maricone tries to land a front kick but Popa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maricone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popa manages to avoid it.
Popa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maricone.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maricone throws a poor cross that misses
and Popa counters with a stiff right hand.
Popa loads up on a big right hand but Maricone slips the punch.#T2#
Maricone throws a body kick that misses
and Popa counters with a straight right hand.
Popa ducks under a wild hook from Maricone.
Maricone misses with a body punch
and Popa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Maricone misses
and Popa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popa moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos Maricone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maricone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popa counters with a stiff right hand.
Maricone missing with a left hand there. Popa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maricone throws a lazy body kick
and Popa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maricone throws a head kick that half lands.
Maricone throws a right hand that misses
and Popa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Maricone throws a low kick but Popa avoids it.
Maricone swings widly with a right hand
and Popa counters with a stiff right hand.
Popa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maricone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maricone. Popa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popa.
Maricone misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone looks to land a combination but Popa avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Maricone.
Popa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maricone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popa manages to avoid it.
Popa connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Maricone throws a wild body kick that Popa sees coming a mile off.
Maricone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maricone.
Maricone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maricone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Popa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Popa moves out of range of the body kick.
Popa throws out a counter right but Maricone avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maricone throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Popa to counter with a crisp jab.
Maricone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popa.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maricone misses with a right hand
and Popa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Santos Maricone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maricone throws a right hand that misses
enabling Popa to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos Maricone is winning the standup battle so far.
Maricone throws an overhand right that lands on Popa's shoulder, as Popa tries to avoid the shot.
Maricone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popa.
Nice defenses there by Maricone.
Popa ducks under a wild hook from Maricone.
Popa moves out of range of the strikes.
Popa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maricone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popa looks to land a right hand but Maricone moved out of range.
A punch combination from Maricone misses.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popa looks to land a left hand but Maricone moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Maricone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maricone looks to land a right hand but Popa moved out of range.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maricone cracks Popa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Popa throws a hook to the side of Maricone's head but Maricone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maricone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maricone misses the jab.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popa lands a nice shot that snaps Maricone's head back.
Maricone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maricone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popa counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorian Popa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Popa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maricone.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Maricone does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maricone. #CUT#
It looks like Dorian Popa has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maricone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Popa misses with a looping right.
Maricone throws a head kick but Popa moves out of range.
Maricone misses with a kick to the body.
Maricone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popa is out of range.
Popa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maricone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maricone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popa. #T3#
Popa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Popa looks to move away, Maricone throws a big counter combo but Popa just gets out of the way.
Maricone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popa.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone throws the kick towards the body but Popa avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Popa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popa! But no joy.
Maricone just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Popa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone walks into a jab.
Maricone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Popa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popa throws a hook to the side of Maricone's head but Maricone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Maricone tenderised Popa's leg. Popa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Popa slips a straight right by Maricone.
Maricone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Maricone misses the target.
Maricone throws a head kick but Popa moves out of range.
Maricone misses with a hook.
Maricone throws an off balance right hand
and Popa counters with a nice uppercut.
Maricone misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Popa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maricone thows a leg kick but Popa checks it
letting Popa counter with a right hand.
Santos Maricone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Maricone looks to land a left hand but Popa moved out of range nicely.
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 Santos Maricone.
Well Maricone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santos Maricone!
A very excited looking Santos Maricone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Bound For KONFLIKT RD2
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Webster misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Maricone to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Chanson Webster has been cut.
Maricone looks to throw the jab but Webster is out of range.
Webster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maricone swivels and escapes.
Webster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maricone.
Webster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maricone.
Webster connects with a high kick.
Webster has his takedown stuffed
and Maricone counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chanson Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster darts in looking for a takedown but Maricone gets double underhooks and turns Webster into the cage.
Webster is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Maricone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Webster is looking to counter the offense by Maricone and move into the clinch.
Maricone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maricone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webster doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##KD2#
Maricone cracks Webster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Webster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maricone finish him?
#ROC2#
Webster is rocked!
Maricone tries a head kick but it misses.
Crack! Maricone connects with the perfect overhand right and Webster falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Maricone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santos Maricone!
A very excited looking Santos Maricone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Win walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Never Win has been cut.
Maricone scores with a jab. Win acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maricone lands a really nice looking cross but Win seems unphased.
#ROC#
Win is rocked!
Crunch! Maricone slams his shin into Win's torso.
Win is still on wobbly legs! Can Maricone finish him?
Maricone lands a nice looking body kick.
Win seems to have recovered his senses.
Maricone keeps Win at a distance using the push kick.
Win looks winded!
Maricone fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Win to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Win looks to clinch but Maricone throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Win taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Santos Maricone!
An out of breath Santos Maricone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Win shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maricone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Never Win has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Win has eaten all the pies!
Horrible takedown attempt by Win or perhaps it was just good defense by Maricone, which made it look bad.
Maricone connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Win! He's out on his feet! Maricone rushes in and drops Win with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santos Maricone!
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