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Event:
BBFC 14: Connor Vs. Merel
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1# Marcellini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkins lands the left hand. Marcellini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcellini . Marcellini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Pierce Perkins has been cut. Marcellini ducks under a wild hook from Perkins. Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marcellini has time to react. Marcellini throws an overhand right that lands on Perkins's shoulder, as Perkins tries to avoid the shot. We've been hearing reports that Marcellini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Marcellini throws a lazy right hand but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Marcellini throws a looping overhand right but Perkins ducks down to avoid it. Marcellini misses the shot to the body. Marcellini throws a jab when Perkins was well out of range. Perkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcellini moves away.#KD# Marcellini lands a big uppercut and Perkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perkins looks OK. Marcellini waves Perkins back to his feet!#ROC#Perkins is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marcellini shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Perkins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Marcellini sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Perkins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
AFC 9- Clause vs Marcellini
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1# Clause looks to throw the jab but Marcellini is out of range. Marcellini ducks under a wild hook from Clause. Clause takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Clause cracks Marcellini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Clause checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Clause misses its target. Marcellini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Clause misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcellini takes a swing at Clause's ribcage but misses. Clause swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Marcellini throws a push kick but Clause slaps the foot to one side. Marcellini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marcellini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clause. Marcellini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Clause slips under a jab. Marcellini scores with a jab to the body. 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! Clause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcellini .
Marcellini moves out of range of the strikes. Marcellini looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Marcellini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clause rather than just go for the knockout. Clause swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Marcellini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clause gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marcellini . We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marcellini has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Clause fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcellini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Clause as he connects with a hook.#KD2# Marcellini cracks Clause with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marcellini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clause to stand back up!#ROC2#Clause is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jayson Clause has been cut. Clause misses with a looping right. Oh Clause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marcellini lands an uppercut, right on the button! Clause 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 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! Rolando Marcellini is the new welterweight champion! Jayson Clause spoke after the fight, saying 'I am humble in victory or defeat, and this is the defeat part, I'd like to thank everyone who supported me heading to this fight and i'm sorry if I let anyone down, but I promise I will train harder for my next fight and put on a show for you guys. Thank you.'. |
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Event:
AFC FN 4-Willington vs Ronaldo
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1# Marcellini scores with a shot to the body.
Marcellini connects with a crisp jab. Willington Iii tries to get into range but Marcellini steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Willington Iii! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Marcellini scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
AFC 8- Silvera vs Saint
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1# Marcellini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.#CL# Davis clinches up with Marcellini and pushes him back against the cage. Marcellini scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head. Marcellini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Marcellini has the dominant position. Marcellini lands a left hand.
#BC2# Marcellini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcellini drops Davis with a naaaaasty hook - Davis is in real trouble here! Marcellini dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
BBFC 2: Bitch Vs. Chambers
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1# Marcellini tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcellini throws a hook but Jomoney blocks it. Jomoney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcellini throws out the jab. Marcellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcellini lands a nice hook to Jomoney's body. Jomoney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2# Jomoney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcellini 's half guard. Jomoney thows a huge punch but Marcellini dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jomoney controlling the action here. Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jomoney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jomoney working over Marcellini with some ground and pound. Marcellini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jomoney thows a huge punch but Marcellini dodges it nicely.
#T1# Jomoney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jomoney thows a huge punch but Marcellini dodges it nicely.
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcellini defending well though. Jomoney slips a nice elbow through Marcellini 's hands, connecting with Marcellini 's forehead. Marcellini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcellini tries to get out of the position. Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jomoney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jomoney working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jomoney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jomoney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jomoney drops an elbow to the side of Marcellini 's head. Jomoney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marcellini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2# Jomoney is nestled in close to Marcellini , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Marcellini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jomoney on the ground. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jomoney connects with a nice short shot to Marcellini 's temple. Marcellini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nice strikes from Jomoney there. Jomoney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Marcellini is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard. Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jomoney stops Marcellini from getting back to his feet.
Jomoney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head. Marcellini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney throwing shots but Marcellini is blocking nicely. Marcellini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jomoney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcellini defending well though. Jomoney scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jomoney slips a nice elbow through Marcellini 's hands, connecting with Marcellini 's forehead. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marcellini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jomoney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jomoney prevents Marcellini from improving his position. Jomoney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jomoney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Marcellini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jomoney. #T4# Marcellini has hold of Jomoney's hands but Jomoney slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jomoney lands a nice short elbow. Jomoney is nestled in close to Marcellini , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jomoney is nestled in close to Marcellini , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Jomoney stalling. Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Marcellini has hold of Jomoney's hands but Jomoney slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jomoney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Marcellini wants to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that round. That's time! Marcellini 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2# Jomoney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcellini 's half guard. Ivan Jomoney has got the better of the ground game so far. Nice strikes from Jomoney there. Marcellini is in trouble now - Jomoney has advanced to mount! Marcellini wants to hold on but Jomoney pushes him away. Jomoney with good strikes from the mount here! Jomoney dominating with strikes here. Jomoney punishing his opponent with strikes. Jomoney lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marcellini hang on? Jomoney landing strikes from the mount and Marcellini is in trouble! #ROC2#Marcellini is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jomoney postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Marcellini out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jomoney goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney! |
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Event:
BFC 33: Bitch Vs. Cauchy
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1# Marcellini dips to his left and cracks Mulder with an uppercut! Marcellini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mulders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Marcellini throws a head kick that misses #TD# so Mulder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB# Mulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mulder pushes down on Marcellini 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Mulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Marcellini wants to get back to his feet.
Marcellini wants to sweep but Mulder has passed to side control! Mulder controls the position. Mulder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Marcellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mulder working the ground and pound from side control. Marcellini is looking to regain half guard here but Mulder keeps moving and retains side control. Mulder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Mulder takes a little break here. Marcellini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Marcellini tries to buck Mulder off but Mulder is having none of it.#SUB# Mulder is trying to get an arm triangle but Marcellini is defending well. #T3##SU# Mulder decides to take the fight back to the feet. Marcellini scores with a jab. Mulder acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Marcellini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2# Marcellini drops Mulder with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mulder looks back up at him and smiles so Marcellini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Mulder is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mulder tries to bum rush Marcellini with a series of wild strikes but Marcellini uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Oh Mulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marcellini steps in with a hook that catches Mulder right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Marcellini follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mulder looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
BFC 29: Butcher Vs. Bob
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1# Hootenanny slips under a jab from Marcellini . Marcellini throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Hootenanny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marcellini misses with a hook to the body
and Hootenanny counters with a stiff right hand. Rolando Marcellini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Marcellini misses the target. Marcellini misses with a hook to the body
and Hootenanny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marcellini misses the body punch and Hootenanny counters with a lovely straight right hand! Marcellini tries to land a body kick and Marcellini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Marcellini throws a sloppy head kick and Hootenanny counters with a stiff right hand. Marcellini missing with a left hand there. Hootenanny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Marcellini connects with the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marcellini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Marcellini swings widly with a right hand
and Hootenanny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marcellini throws a poor cross that misses
and Hootenanny counters with a stiff right hand. Marcellini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hootenanny was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcellini . Hootenanny throws out a counter right but Marcellini avoids it with no problem. Marcellini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've been told by Marcellini 's head coaches at DK MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Marcellini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hootenanny. #T1# Marcellini misses with a hook. Hootenanny ducked under it nicely. Hootenanny looks like he wants to counter punch here. Marcellini throws a jab when Hootenanny was well out of range. Marcellini misses with a shot to the body and Hootenanny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marcellini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hootenanny 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. Marcellini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hootenanny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marcellini throws a jab but it's blocked by Hootenanny. Marcellini throws a head kick that misses enabling Hootenanny to counter with a crisp jab. A left lands for Marcellini . Marcellini misses with an uppercut. Hootenanny saw that one coming. Hootenanny avoids the head kick by Marcellini .
Marcellini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hootenanny sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marcellini misses with a right hand and Hootenanny counters with a stiff right hand. Hootenanny is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marcellini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marcellini misses with a body shot
and Hootenanny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marcellini delivers a nice body kick.#T2# Marcellini misses with a hook
and Hootenanny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marcellini misses with a lunging right hand
and Hootenanny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Marcellini is rocked! Marcellini throws a right hand that misses
and Hootenanny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oh Marcellini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marcellini thows a left - swing and a miss! Marcellini misses with a lunging right hand
and Hootenanny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marcellini 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hootenanny under the eye. Hootenanny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hootenanny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcellini .
A little jabbing left from Hootenanny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marcellini misses the jab. Marcellini seems to have got his legs back now. Hootenanny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcellini sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marcellini misses with a hook
and Hootenanny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marcellini tried to score with a low kick but Hootenanny checks it. The crowd cheers as Marcellini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hootenanny doesn't seem phased though. Hootenanny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Marcellini misses with a hook. Hootenanny ducked under it nicely. Marcellini misses with a kick to the body and Hootenanny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marcellini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Marcellini swings widly with a right hand
and Hootenanny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hootenanny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hootenanny slips under a jab from Marcellini . Hootenanny throws out a counter right but Marcellini avoids it with no problem. Hootenanny takes one to the side of the head.
Marcellini misses the shot to the body. Marcellini throws an off balance right hand
and Hootenanny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marcellini misses with an uppercut. Hootenanny saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hootenanny! But no joy. Marcellini misses with a lunging right hand
and Hootenanny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marcellini clobbers Hootenanny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Hootenanny is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marcellini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hootenanny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hootenanny is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcellini finish him? Hootenanny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcellini . A little jabbing left from Hootenanny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hootenanny seems to have recovered his senses. A lazy body kick from Marcellini and Hootenanny counters with a nice uppercut. Hootenanny walks into a stiff left hand from Marcellini .#T4# Marcellini misses with a hook. Hootenanny ducked under it nicely. Hootenanny slips a straight right by Marcellini . Marcellini jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marcellini misses with a straight right. #KD# Marcellini drops Hootenanny with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hootenanny looks back up at him and smiles so Marcellini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Ozkar Hootenanny has been cut. Marcellini throws a sloppy head kick and Hootenanny counters with a nice uppercut. Marcellini throws a head kick that misses and Hootenanny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marcellini looks to land a right hand but Hootenanny moved out of range. A swing and a miss from Hootenanny. An attempted straight right counter from Marcellini misses the target. Marcellini drops Hootenanny with a huge uppercut! Hootenanny drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marcellini is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
BFC HALLOWEEN BASH: REVENGE
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marcellini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Marcellini jabs Alcortuno to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice defenses there by Alcortuno. Alcortuno with the counter takedown but Marcellini avoids it easily. Marcellini throws a jab when Alcortuno was well out of range. A slow jab from Marcellini misses its intended target. Marcellini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcellini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcortuno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Marcellini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alcortuno staying out of range there. Alcortuno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Alcortuno doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcellini circles away.
Marcellini tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcellini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Alcortuno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alcortuno tries to clinch but Marcellini moves out of range. Marcellini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcellini misses with a looping right. Marcellini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcellini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcortuno moves away.#T1# A big left from Marcellini misses. Alcortuno throws a right and a left that both miss. Marcellini misses with a hook
enabling Alcortuno to counter with a crisp jab. Marcellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolando Marcellini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Alcortuno misses. Marcellini throws an overhand right that lands on Alcortuno's shoulder, as Alcortuno tries to avoid the shot. Marcellini throws a big shot that misses. We've been informed that Alcortuno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Alcortuno throws a jab when Marcellini was well out of range. Marcellini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Marcellini misses with a body shot
and Alcortuno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marcellini throws a sloppy head kick and Alcortuno moves out of range easily. Marcellini looks to land a left hand but Alcortuno moved out of range nicely. Alcortuno counters with a body kick. Alcortuno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Alcortuno looks to land a combination but Marcellini avoids it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marcellini lands an overhand right. Marcellini missing with a left hand there. Alcortuno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And Alcortuno tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcellini pushes his down on his head and steps out. Alcortuno looks for a takedown but Marcellini sprawls well.#T2# Alcortuno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Marcellini keeps the fight on the outside. Marcellini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Marcellini catches Alcortuno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Alcortuno is rocked! Marcellini closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Alcortuno out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marcellini misses with a left hand and Shebu counters with a thumping low kick. Marcellini misses with a head kick.
Marcellini swings widly with a right hand
and Shebu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marcellini swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu. Shebu blocks a head kick by Marcellini .
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcellini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Marcellini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Marcellini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Marcellini .
Shebu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcellini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shebu tries a body shot but Marcellini blocks it.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Marcellini throws an elbow that misses.
#BC# Marcellini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shebu slips a straight right by Marcellini . Shebu tries to clinch but Marcellini is having none of it. #T1##CL2# Shebu clinches. Shebu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcellini is defending well for now. Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A shot in the inside from Marcellini . A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcellini . Marcellini tries to land a knee to the head but Shebu blocks with his arms.
Marcellini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Shebu is leaning against Marcellini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shebu blocks an elbow strike from Marcellini .
A body shot lands from Shebu.
Marcellini lands with a light punch inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Shebu scores with a nice hook to the head. Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
#BC# Marcellini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcellini swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marcellini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marcellini throws a hook to the side of Shebu's head but Shebu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shebu tries to clinch up but Marcellini circles away and keeps his distance. Marcellini throws a counter high kick but Shebu was just alert enough to avoid it. Shebu slips under a jab. Marcellini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.#T2# Marcellini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Shebu clinches up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Marcellini .
Shebu taking a breather. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcellini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marcellini misses with a knee strike.
Shebu tries to work over Marcellini 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shebu stalling in the clinch but Marcellini improves position. A short right from Shebu. Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcellini avoids it. Shebu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marcellini lands a left hand.
Marcellini lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Marcellini . A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcellini . Marcellini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marcellini misses with an elbow over the top. Shebu can't find room to land a body shot as Marcellini controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Marcellini .
#BC# Marcellini 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shebu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcellini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Marcellini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shebu at a distance.
Marcellini lands a jab to the head.
Shebu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcellini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shebu moves away. Marcellini 's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcellini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Shebu is rocked! Marcellini ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shebu's jaw. Shebu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Marcellini does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marcellini stuffs the takedown attempt from Linga. Linga gets slowly back to his feet. Marcellini misses with a hook. Linga ducked under it nicely. Marcellini throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Linga counters with a takedown into side control. Marcellini wants to get back to his feet but Linga is dominant here and he's now got Marcellini 's back! Linga misses with an elbow to the head. Linga keeps control of the position easily here as Marcellini tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marcellini tries to break free.
#SUB# Marcellini fending off the submission attempt from Linga. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marcellini staying busy and making it hard for Linga to control. #T1# Marcellini trying to get back to his feet but Linga is in full control for now. Marcellini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Linga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Linga controlling well, preventing Marcellini from escaping the position.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Marcellini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Linga.
#SUB# Linga working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Marcellini is doing well to defend. Linga seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Marcellini is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gvido Linga! |
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Event:
BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benavidez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A bone on bone clash there as Benavidez blocks the leg kick.
Marcellini connects with a right hand. Benavidez shakes it off. Marcellini throws the left hand but Benavidez avoids the punch easily. A head kick misses from Marcellini . Marcellini thuds his right hand into Benavidez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Benavidez shoots in for a takedown but Marcellini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nice uppercut lands for Marcellini . That snapped Benavidez's head back.
Marcellini scores with the left hand. Benavidez knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Benavidez is rocked! Marcellini lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Benavidez - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Marcellini !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phillips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phillips is looking for a counter combo. Marcellini misses with a body kick. Marcellini works Phillips's body with a nice hook. Marcellini misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming. Phillips is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Marcellini scores with a nice right hand.
Marcellini tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. Marcellini throws a head kick that misses. Phillips is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Marcellini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcellini was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips. Marcellini throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marcellini throws a head kick that misses. Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Marcellini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Marcellini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Marcellini lands with an overhand left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Phillips moves away from the strike by Marcellini . Phillips appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcellini throws a half hearted mid kick. Marcellini lands a lovely overhand right. Marcellini throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Marcellini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Marcellini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Marcellini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. Marcellini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phillips on the side of the head. Phillips walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Marcellini scores with a punch to the head. A telegraphed right hand from Marcellini misses the target. It looked like Phillips was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcellini . Marcellini throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it. Marcellini throws a low kick but Phillips moves out of range easily. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. Marcellini misses with a straight right. The fighters circling - Marcellini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rolando Marcellini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marcellini connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcellini missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters circling - Marcellini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Marcellini does it's job there. Marcellini throws a big shot that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Phillips misses its target. Marcellini misses with an uppercut. A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marcellini slips under a jab. Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcellini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Marcellini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips. Marcellini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Phillips blocks a jab. Phillips avoids the head kick by Marcellini .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcellini tries to land a leg kick but Phillips saw it coming and moves away.
Marcellini throws a head kick that misses. Phillips was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Marcellini looks winded! Marcellini throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily. Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marcellini lands a nice shot that snaps Phillips's head back.
Marcellini avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcellini misses the target. Phillips moves out of range of the body kick from Marcellini .
It looked like Phillips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Phillips slips under a jab. Phillips appears to be looking for a big counter. A jab from Marcellini finds it's way through Phillips's defenses. Phillips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Marcellini throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Marcellini . Marcellini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big right from Marcellini misses. Phillips appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Marcellini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've been informed that Marcellini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. A head kick by Marcellini misses and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Phillips throws out a loose jab but Marcellini uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Phillips closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Marcellini staying out of range there. Marcellini throws a head kick that misses. Phillips moves out of range as Marcellini strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target. Marcellini throws a body shot but no joy. Phillips looks to land a combination but Marcellini avoids it well. Marcellini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Phillips went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcellini . Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcellini moves away. Phillips slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Marcellini dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marcellini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. Marcellini jabbing away but nothing is landing. Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Marcellini . Marcellini thows a left - swing and a miss! Marcellini misses with a body kick. Phillips is looking for a counter combo. Marcellini tries to score with a low kick but Phillips moves his leg out of the way. An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target. Phillips blocks a jab. Phillips is looking for a counter combo. Marcellini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Marcellini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. Rolando Marcellini seems to be getting the better of the standup. Phillips slips under a jab from Marcellini . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marcellini misses with a wild body shot. Marcellini throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Marcellini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Marcellini is breathing heavily. Phillips takes one to the chin there. Marcellini tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcellini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips. Some bone on bone action there as Phillips checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A quick step to the side and Phillips tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Phillips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phillips there as he acknowledges the shot. Phillips slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Marcellini misses the target. Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Marcellini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Marcellini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips. Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Marcellini misses with a right hand and Phillips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marcellini misses with a straight left. Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Freddie Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Marcellini cracks Phillips with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Marcellini has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good shot there by Marcellini . Marcellini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Phillips slips a straight right by Marcellini . Marcellini moves out of range as Phillips strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Phillips swings for the body but Marcellini moves out of range.
Phillips drops his hands momentarily and Marcellini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Marcellini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A head kick from Marcellini lands but Phillips takes it in his stride. Marcellini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phillips throws a big counter combination but Marcellini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Marcellini throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily. Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Phillips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phillips slips a straight right by Marcellini . Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Marcellini throws a half hearted mid kick. An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target. Marcellini looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phillips staying out of range there. Phillips blocks a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Phillips misses its target. Marcellini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcellini misses the target. Phillips is looking to counter punch. Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcellini . Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
Marcellini throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it. Marcellini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Marcellini throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range. It looked like Phillips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Marcellini throws a big shot that misses. Phillips looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Phillips staying out of range there. Marcellini tries to work over Phillips's front leg with a kick but Phillips checks it. Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marcellini throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily. It looked like Phillips was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcellini . Marcellini misses with a leg kick. Marcellini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips. Phillips blocks a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marcellini . Phillips is looking for a counter combo. Marcellini throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marcellini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Marcellini does a little dance to reset his feet. Marcellini misses with a straight left. Marcellini moves out of range of the strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big right from Phillips misses. Marcellini looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range. It looked like Phillips was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcellini . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Marcellini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Phillips misses. Marcellini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab. Marcellini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily. Phillips takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marcellini misses with a head kick.
It looked like Phillips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Marcellini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Phillips throws a big counter combination but Marcellini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Marcellini misses with a straight left. A counter left hand to the body from Phillips misses its target. Marcellini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phillips. Marcellini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phillips counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marcellini throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it. Marcellini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Marcellini ducks under a wild hook from Phillips. Marcellini misses with a hook. Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marcellini looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range. Marcellini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Phillips misses. Marcellini misses with a body shot.
Marcellini misses with a looping right. Marcellini throws a push kick but Phillips slaps the foot to one side. It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Marcellini throws a half hearted mid kick. Marcellini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcellini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcellini 's hands. Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Marcellini does a little dance to reset his feet. Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Marcellini throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily. Phillips appears to be looking for a big counter. Phillips slips a straight right by Marcellini . Phillips is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good shot there by Marcellini . Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Marcellini . Good exchange - Marcellini coming out on top. Phillips swings for the body but Marcellini moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcellini misses the target. Marcellini misses with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target. Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcellini manages to avoid it. Phillips blocks a low kick nicely. As Marcellini looks to move away, Phillips throws a big counter combo but Marcellini just gets out of the way. Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Marcellini looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Marcellini manages to avoid it. Phillips moves out of range of the body kick. Marcellini feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phillips throws a body punch but Marcellini moves out of range. Marcellini throws a hook but Phillips blocks it. Phillips takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A slow jab from Marcellini misses its intended target. It looked like Phillips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Marcellini tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot. Marcellini throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot. Phillips seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rolando Marcellini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Marcellini throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips. Marcellini throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips. Marcellini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A looping hook to the body misses from Marcellini . Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Phillips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Marcellini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marcellini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcellini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Marcellini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Marcellini ducks down to avoid it. Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Marcellini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fighters circling - Marcellini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Marcellini throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marcellini ducks under a wild hook from Phillips. Marcellini connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Marcellini . Marcellini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phillips. Freddie Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Rolando Marcellini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Marcellini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smertov throws out a powerful jab. Marcellini ducks right into an uppercut from Smertov. Marcellini tries to land a leg kick but Smertov saw it coming and moves away.
Marcellini throws a body punch but Smertov moves out of range. Marcellini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smertov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Marcellini swings for the body but Smertov moves out of range.
Smertov with a hook. Smertov moves out of range of the body kick. Marcellini walks into a straight right hand from Smertov. Smertov lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marcellini throws a shot to the body.
Smertov moves away from the strike by Marcellini . Marcellini looks to throw the jab but Smertov is out of range. A jab from Smertov finds it's way through Marcellini 's defenses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Smertov slips under a jab from Marcellini . Smertov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcellini . Smertov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A shot to the liver by Smertov. Beautiful body shot. Smertov lands a nice shot that snaps Marcellini 's head back.
Marcellini with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice shot by Marcellini . Marcellini tries to land a front kick but Smertov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smertov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcellini circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcellini 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smertov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcellini scrambles back to his feet. Smertov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marcellini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Marcellini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Marcellini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Marcellini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smertov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marcellini slips a jab from Smertov. Marcellini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smertov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Marcellini looks to score with a jab to the body but Smertov is just out of range. Marcellini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Smertov connects with a crisp jab. Marcellini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Smertov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smertov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A decent looking cross lands there for Marcellini .
Smertov is rocked! Marcellini lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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