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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 948 p4p, 2449 weight class) and Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 156 p4p, 352 weight class). Marciano 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Marciano 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marciano 3rd leaves Zdravkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marciano 3rd is fending him off so far but Zdravkov persists. Nope, Marciano 3rd circles away and we're back to standing.
Marciano 3rd jabs at Zdravkov's body.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Zdravkov walks into a left hand.
Zdravkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zdravkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd tries to roll over but Zdravkov keeps him under control.
Zdravkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marciano 3rd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zdravkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head.
Marciano 3rd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zdravkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself well to prevent Zdravkov advancing to mount.
Zdravkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Marciano 3rd trying to control but Zdravkov postures up.
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano 3rd keeps working.
Zdravkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zdravkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marciano 3rd is trying to get back to full guard.
Zdravkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head.
Zdravkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Marciano 3rd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zdravkov wants to take a breather but Marciano 3rd is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zdravkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano 3rd is looking to get back to full guard here but Zdravkov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Marciano 3rd can't do much from the bottom here.
Marciano 3rd defending against the ground and pound.
Zdravkov is looking to take a break and control but Marciano 3rd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zdravkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marciano 3rd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zdravkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano 3rd's waist but Marciano 3rd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zdravkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd avoids it really well and circles away.
Zdravkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano 3rd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano 3rd 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 round but I would say that Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zdravkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano 3rd's waist but Marciano 3rd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.
Marciano 3rd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zdravkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano 3rd defends well and Zdravkov ends up having to push Marciano 3rd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zdravkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marciano 3rd - the referee stops the clock and Zdravkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marciano 3rd. Zdravkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Marciano 3rd.
Nice takedown defense from Marciano 3rd. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Zdravkov's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zdravkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano 3rd, which made it look bad.
Zdravkov has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano 3rd cracks Zdravkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov takes one on the button.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Zdravkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zdravkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marciano 3rd with a nice cross.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zdravkov on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano 3rd.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano 3rd. That snapped Zdravkov's head back.
Marciano 3rd lands an overhand right.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zdravkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marciano 3rd as he avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zdravkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marciano 3rd is controlling Zdravkov's posture.
Marciano 3rd keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zdravko Zdravkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zdravkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marciano 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zdravkov wants to pass the guard but Marciano 3rd is keeping the position.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Marciano 3rd keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marciano 3rd looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Marciano 3rd. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Zdravkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zdravkov needs to keep his hands up - Marciano 3rd had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot that snaps Zdravkov's head back.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano 3rd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marciano 3rd slaps away a takedown attempt from Zdravkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marciano 3rd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Marciano 3rd slams his shin into Zdravkov's torso.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano 3rd defends it nicely.
Marciano 3rd's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano 3rd.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano 3rd.
Nice sprawl there from Marciano 3rd as Zdravkov shoots in.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marciano 3rd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zdravkov doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano 3rd. Zdravkov shrugs it off though.
Marciano 3rd works the jab nicely.
Zdravkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano 3rd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zdravkov will feel that in the morning.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano 3rd sprawls well. Marciano 3rd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano 3rd throws a shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab to the body.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zdravkov. Zdravkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Marciano 3rd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd throws a good cross that connects.
Marciano 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zdravkov dives in and grabs Marciano 3rd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes down on Zdravkov's head and hops out.
Marciano 3rd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Zdravkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Marciano 3rd.
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!
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano 3rd stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marciano 3rd swivels and escapes.
Zdravkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano 3rd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Zdravkov's defenses.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zdravkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. That's going to slow Zdravkov down.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice right hand.
Frank Marciano 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marciano 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Marciano 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marciano 3rd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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