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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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280 lbs
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259 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Hinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcolini looks to land a right hand but Hinch moved out of range.
Hinch slips a jab from Marcolini.
Hinch ducks under a wild hook from Marcolini.
Hinch shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcolini tries to sprawl out of it but Hinch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcolini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcolini throws a wild body kick that Hinch sees coming a mile off.
Marcolini throws a looping overhand right but Hinch ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Marcolini misses.
Marcolini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marcolini throws out a loose jab but Hinch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcolini throws a right and a left that Hinch avoids nicely.
Hinch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcolini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marcolini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcolini throws a low kick but Hinch avoids it.
Hinch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marcolini swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marcolini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marcolini tries to improve position but can't.
Marcolini is trying to buck Hinch off.
Hinch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hinch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hinch trying to control the position but Marcolini is working away.
Hinch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marcolini's legs.
Marcolini is trying to improve his position.
Hinch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marcolini, who protects the arm well.
Marcolini told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Marcolini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to roll over but Hinch keeps him under control.
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!
Marcolini keeps trying to improve his position.
Hinch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcolini is controlling Hinch's trapped leg to prevent Hinch from advancing to side control.
Marcolini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hinch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hinch's back!
Hinch tries to escape but Marcolini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcolini throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hinch!
Hinch tries to escape the position.
Marcolini tightening his grip on Hinch, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch can't escape the position.
Hinch is working hard here to advance position.
Hinch breaks Marcolini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hinch preventing the sweep.
Marcolini can't keep his opponent in guard - Hinch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep. Hinch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcolini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marcolini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hinch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini keeping moving, preventing Hinch from controlling successfully.
Marcolini wants to sweep here but Hinch controlling him for the moment.
Marcolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Hinch is not content to let Marcolini control the position.
Hinch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcolini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinch is trying to stand back up but Marcolini is controlling him
Hinch has his hands clasped together around Marcolini's back. He's all about the action.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcolini pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Marcolini. No joy for Hinch on that attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marcolini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hinch blocks a jab.
Marcolini connects with a solid leg kick.
Hinch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcolini!
Marcolini tries to buck Hinch off but Hinch is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcolini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hinch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marcolini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcolini.
Marcolini is trying to hold Hinch in close to prevent damage but Hinch has managed to pass into half guard.
Hinch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hinch is looking to pass Marcolini's guard but actually Marcolini recovers to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinch wants to control from the top but Marcolini keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marcolini throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hinch is trying desperately to improve position.
Hinch regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hinch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hinch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcolini is one step ahead there.
Hinch working for a triangle but Marcolini defends it easily.
Marcolini with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to control but Hinch is working from the bottom.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hinch is keeping the position for now.
Marcolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcolini landing some decent shots from guard.
Marco Marcolini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hinch trying to keep a closed guard but Marcolini is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcolini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcolini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hinch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marcolini defends it easily.
Marcolini passes Hinch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hinch is looking for a sweep. Marcolini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hinch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hinch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcolini trying to mount his opponent but Hinch defends it.
Marcolini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
Marcolini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hinch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcolini pulls his head out easily.
Hinch looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Marcolini connects with a nice short shot to Hinch's temple.
Marcolini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hinch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hinch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcolini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcolini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hinch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcolini throws some wild stikes that Hinch manages to avoid easily.
Hinch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marcolini.
Marcolini throwing strikes here but Hinch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hinch dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcolini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hinch is keeping busy.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Hinch pulls guard.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinch can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcolini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hinch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
Marcolini prevents Hinch from improving his position.
Marcolini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hinch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcolini forces his way into half guard.
Hinch moves into full guard.
Marcolini is stalling in the full guard.
Marcolini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcolini trying to control but Hinch is working from the bottom.
Hinch has an active guard here but Marcolini has managed to pass into half guard.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini thows a huge punch but Hinch dodges it nicely.
Marcolini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hinch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marcolini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcolini pulls his head out easily.
Marcolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcolini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcolini's back!
Hinch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marcolini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marcolini for a finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcolini rolls, trying to escape but Hinch keeps control of the position.
Hinch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch not allowing Marcolini to control his hands.
Marcolini tries to escape but Hinch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marcolini fending off the submission attempt from Hinch.
I really don't envy Marcolini right now.
Hinch looking for the choke from the back.
Hinch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marcolini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marcolini can't escape the position.
Hinch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marcolini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marcolini for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinch keeps control of the position as Marcolini tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marcolini is in bad spot here.
Marco Marcolini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hinch is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hinch is persistently looking for the submission but Marcolini is defending it well.
Marcolini preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinch is trying to stick to Marcolini's back but Marcolini is turning into Hinch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hinch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marcolini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Hinch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcolini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Marcolini!
A relieved looking Marco Marcolini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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