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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus O Shaunessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Marchelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchelli has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Sheamus O Shaunessy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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279 lbs
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232 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus O Shaunessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toni Marchelli!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Shaunessy fails with the takedown.
O Shaunessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchelli as he avoids it easily.
Marchelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Shaunessy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marchelli is fending him off so far but O Shaunessy persists. Nope, Marchelli circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheamus O Shaunessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marchelli tries to clinch there but O Shaunessy circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Shaunessy.
O Shaunessy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marchelli tries to avoid it but O Shaunessy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marchelli to the ground. Marchelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marchelli throws a head kick that half lands.
Marchelli clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marchelli.
Marchelli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
O Shaunessy goes for a takedown attempt but Marchelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Shaunessy fails to land the takedown.
O Shaunessy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Shaunessy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marchelli instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marchelli.
Marchelli receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Marchelli lands a body punch.
Marchelli lands a left hand.
Marchelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Shaunessys head.
Marchelli lands a hook that snaps the head of O Shaunessy backwards.
Marchelli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marchelli unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Shaunessy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marchelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Shaunessys head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marchelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marchelli looking to slow down the pace here.
Marchelli pushes O Shaunessy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marchelli swings wildly with an uppercut but O Shaunessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marchelli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marchelli.
Marchelli cracks O Shaunessy with a nice body shot.
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!
Marchelli lands an uppercut.
O Shaunessy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marchelli.
Marchelli lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Marchelli.
Marchelli leaning his opponent against the cage.
O Shaunessy takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Marchelli.
Marchelli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marchelli digs a right hand underneath O Shaunessy's ribcage. O Shaunessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marchelli slowing the pace effectively.
Marchelli lands with a right to the head.
Marchelli digs a right hand into O Shaunessy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Shaunessy's gas tank.
Marchelli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Shaunessy's defenses.
Marchelli trying to control the position but instead, O Shaunessy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marchelli into the cage.
Marchelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marchelli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
O Shaunessy blocks an elbow strike from Marchelli.
Marchelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marchelli.
Marchelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O Shaunessy blocks an elbow strike from Marchelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli scores a nice knee to the body.
Marchelli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marchelli.
Marchelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Shaunessy backwards.
O Shaunessy blocks the elbow strike.
Marchelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marchelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marchelli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marchelli stalling in the clinch but O Shaunessy improves position.
Marchelli connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marchelli lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchelli digs a right hand underneath O Shaunessy's ribcage. O Shaunessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchelli lands a left hand.
Marchelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Shaunessys head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marchelli.
Marchelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Shaunessy backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Marchelli dominated that round.
That's time! O Shaunessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marchelli moves into range and clinches up with O Shaunessy.
Marchelli working aggressively here.
Marchelli stalling.
Marchelli looking to slow down the pace here.
Marchelli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Shaunessy is trying to drag Marchelli to the mat but Marchelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marchelli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Shaunessy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marchelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchelli digs a right hand underneath O Shaunessy's ribcage. O Shaunessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Marchelli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marchelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marchelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Shaunessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marchelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchelli tries to land a knee to the head but O Shaunessy blocks with his arms.
Toni Marchelli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marchelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marchelli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marchelli is trying to stall.
Marchelli stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marchelli.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marchelli. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
O Shaunessy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marchelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheamus O Shaunessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Marchelli lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy fails with the takedown.
Marchelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Shaunessy, pushing him back against the cage.
Marchelli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Shaunessy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marchelli.
O Shaunessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marchelli has O Shaunessy pushed against the cage.
Marchelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sheamus O Shaunessy has been cut.
Marchelli is trying to maintain a safe position but O Shaunessy gets an underhook and turns Marchelli into the cage.
Marchelli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Marchelli - that landed with a thud.
Marchelli gets through O Shaunessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marchelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Shaunessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchelli unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Shaunessy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marchelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marchelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Marchelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marchelli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Marchelli.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marchelli swings wildly with an uppercut but O Shaunessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marchelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marchelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Shaunessy backwards.
Marchelli misses with a knee to the head.
Marchelli crunches a lovely knee into O Shaunessy's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marchelli.
Marchelli pushes O Shaunessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marchelli looking to throw knees to the head but O Shaunessy is blocking nicely.
Marchelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marchelli connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Shaunessy's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchelli is trying to maintain a safe position but O Shaunessy gets an underhook and turns Marchelli into the cage.
Marchelli lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Marchelli.
Marchelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marchelli throws a head punch that misses.
Marchelli scores with a hook to the body.
O Shaunessy letting Marchelli take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Marchelli.
O Shaunessy takes a shot to the head.
Marchelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Shaunessys head.
Marchelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Shaunessy backwards.
Marchelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Shaunessy blocks an uppercut.
Marchelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marchelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
O Shaunessy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Marchelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheamus O Shaunessy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
O Shaunessy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marchelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Shaunessy's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Marchelli as O Shaunessy shoots in.
O Shaunessy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marchelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marchelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marchelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Shaunessy backwards.
Marchelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O Shaunessy letting Marchelli take a breather here.
Marchelli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marchelli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marchelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Shaunessy up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchelli is trying to maintain a safe position but O Shaunessy gets an underhook and turns Marchelli into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toni Marchelli.
Marchelli stuffs the takedown attempt from O Shaunessy. O Shaunessy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheamus O Shaunessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Shaunessy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marchelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Shaunessy's head backwards.
Marchelli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marchelli lands a nice elbow.
Marchelli throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marchelli.
Nice body punch from Marchelli - that landed with a thud.
Marchelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marchelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Shaunessy up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Marchelli.
Marchelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marchelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Shaunessy blocks it with crossed arms.
Marchelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Marchelli.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Marchelli.
Marchelli swings wildly with an uppercut but O Shaunessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy has Marchelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marchelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
O Shaunessy blocking some punches.
Marchelli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Shaunessy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marchelli prevents it.
Marchelli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marchelli lands a body punch.
Marchelli gets through O Shaunessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Marchelli.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for O Shaunessy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marchelli stalling the fight.
Marchelli lands a knee to the body.
Marchelli lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Marchelli.
Marchelli tries to land a knee to the head but O Shaunessy blocks with his arms.
O Shaunessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marchelli landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shaunessy being controlled against the cage.
Marchelli lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marchelli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Shaunessy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marchelli looking to slow down the pace here.
Marchelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marchelli prevents the takedown attempt.
Marchelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheamus O Shaunessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Shaunessy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marchelli prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marchelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Marchelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marchelli 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Marchelli!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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