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Event:
SFL 001 Bang Bang SFL !!!
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Lockwood scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Lockwood finds it's target.#CL#
Lockwood clinches up with Makaronelli and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Lockwood on the inside.
Lockwood keeps control of Makaronelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lockwood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lockwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaronelli backwards.
Lockwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lockwood.
Makaronelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Lockwood on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lockwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaronelli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lockwood is defending well.#BC#
Lockwood manages to break the clinch.
Makaronelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lockwood stuffs the takedown attempt from Makaronelli. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockwood is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Lockwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Makaronelli is rocked!
OH! Makaronelli has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Lockwood smells blood and charges in for the finish! Lockwood unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Makaronelli sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dean Lockwood!
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Event:
CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaronelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaronelli is looking for the big counter here.
Raquel Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Juarez decides to pull guard.
Juarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makaronelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Makaronelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Juarez working for a triangle but Makaronelli defends it easily.
Makaronelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makaronelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Makaronelli might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Makaronelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaronelli defends well.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makaronelli tries to stand but Juarez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Juarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Makaronelli escapes and throws Juarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Juarez is looking for a sweep.
Makaronelli taking a breather here.
Makaronelli working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Juarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB#
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Makaronelli is staying active underneath Juarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Juarez is working for a kimura but Makaronelli is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Makaronelli wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juarez trying to control from half guard but Makaronelli is working away.
Makaronelli gets back to full guard.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaronelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makaronelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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 Raquel Juarez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Makaronelli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Juarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Makaronelli finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Juarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaronelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makaronelli stays in close to Juarez's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Makaronelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Makaronelli is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makaronelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juarez is trying to maintain the position but Makaronelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Makaronelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Juarez wants to control but Makaronelli is keeping busy.
Juarez is looking for a sweep. Makaronelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enzo Makaronelli has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Makaronelli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Juarez is looking to clinch but Makaronelli is avoiding it.
And Makaronelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Juarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Makaronelli gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Juarez manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Juarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makaronelli passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Makaronelli decides to return to a standing position.
Makaronelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Juarez. Juarez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Makaronelli gets a clinch. #T3#
Juarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Makaronelli.
Juarez jumps guard but Makaronelli stands there with Juarez around his waist. Juarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raquel Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Makaronelli manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Makaronelli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Makaronelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juarez is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makaronelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juarez avoids it.#T4##TD2#
Makaronelli successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Makaronelli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Juarez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Juarez has Makaronelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makaronelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Makaronelli pulls Juarez into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaronelli managing to control the position.
Makaronelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Makaronelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juarez trying to control but Makaronelli is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.#TD2#
Juarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Juarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makaronelli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaronelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaronelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
Makaronelli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Juarez is looking to clinch but Makaronelli is avoiding it.
Juarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Raquel Juarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Juarez. Juarez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raquel Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaronelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Juarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaronelli's waist but Makaronelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juarez off to one side. #T2##CL2#
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Juarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makaronelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juarez has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Makaronelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makaronelli is trying to push Juarez away but Juarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juarez tries to pull guard but Makaronelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Juarez drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Juarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Makaronelli throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Makaronelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Juarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaronelli is aware though and is defending well.
Juarez is trying to hold Makaronelli in close to prevent damage but Makaronelli has managed to pass into half guard.
Makaronelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juarez wants to improve his position but Makaronelli is controlling well.
Juarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makaronelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makaronelli's back!#T4#
Juarez not allowing Makaronelli to control his hands.
Juarez is looking to control Makaronelli but Makaronelli is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Makaronelli fending off the submission attempt from Juarez.
Makaronelli tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You can see the frustration on Makaronelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaronelli 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Event:
CSW 023 K1 Time
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaronelli tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McCormick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCormick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makaronellis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makaronelli throws a lazy body kick
enabling McCormick to counter with a crisp jab.
McCormick is looking to slow Makaronelli down with leg kicks.
McCormick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makaronelli is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCormick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaronelli was well out of range. Poor timing from McCormick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli staying out of range there.
Makaronelli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makaronelli closes the distance but McCormick moves to the side
and McCormick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makaronelli closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McCormick to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch but McCormick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCormick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makaronelli misses with a double jab
and McCormick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Makaronelli is rocked!
McCormick circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Makaronelli tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! McCormick wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny McCormick!
Kenny McCormick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CSW 015 Fiddler vs Bravie
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaronelli fails with the takedown
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaronelli darts in trying to clinch
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli misses with a straight right.
Lang tried to counter with a leg kick but Makaronelli avoided it.
Makaronelli misses with the combination.
#T1#
Makaronelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Makaronelli.
Makaronelli throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaronelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makaronelli shoots and misses
and Lang counters with a good low kick that Makaronelli was not able to check.
Makaronelli throws a combination that misses
and Makaronelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli looks winded!
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Makaronelli wants to clinch but Lang slips to the side
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaronelli shoots in but Lang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makaronelli misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a body kick.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Makaronelli is rocked!
Enzo Makaronelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Makaronelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lang steps in with a hook that catches Makaronelli right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lang follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Makaronelli looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clubber Lang!
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Event:
CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usaym Tahan goes for a double leg but Makaronelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaronelli continues to drive forward.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usaym Tahan looks for a takedown but Makaronelli sprawls well.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makaronelli tries to avoid it but Usaym Tahan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makaronelli to the ground. Makaronelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaronelli throws a series of punches but Usaym Tahan avoids them all with ease.
Usaym Tahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usaym Tahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Usaym Tahan shoots for a takedown but Makaronelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Usaym Tahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Makaronelli, which made it look bad.
Usaym Tahan shoots for a takedown but Makaronelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Usaym Tahan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaronelli counters with a straight right hand.
Usaym Tahan looks winded!
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.#T1#
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.
Makaronelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usaym Tahan as he avoids it easily.
Usaym Tahan looks for a takedown but Makaronelli sprawls well.
Makaronelli lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Makaronelli has closed the distance and engaged Usaym Tahan in a clinch.
Makaronelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makaronelli looking to throw knees to the head but Usaym Tahan is blocking nicely.
Makaronelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Usaym Tahan has Makaronelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makaronelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makaronelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaronelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Usaym Tahan goes for a takedown attempt but Makaronelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Makaronelli clinches up with Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli is trying to force a seperation but Usaym Tahan has the dominant position.
Makaronelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usaym Tahan prevents it.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makaronelli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makaronelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usaym Tahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Makaronelli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3##CL#
Makaronelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Usaym Tahan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaronelli fails to pull guard.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Makaronelli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usaym Tahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
Usaym Tahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Usaym Tahan rushes Makaronelli and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Makaronelli gets control of Usaym Tahan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makaronelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Makaronelli looking to control.
#ES#
Makaronelli pushes Usaym Tahan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Usaym Tahan fails with the takedown#CL#
and Makaronelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaronelli.
Usaym Tahan is trying to force a seperation but Makaronelli has the dominant position.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan is controlling him.
Makaronelli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makaronelli is trying to push Usaym Tahan away but Usaym Tahan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Usaym Tahan gets underhooks to prevent Makaronelli's takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makaronelli to keep the fight standing.
Makaronelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usaym Tahan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Usaym Tahan pushes Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Usaym Tahan is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makaronelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usaym Tahan tries to counter with a clinch but Makaronelli shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makaronelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Usaym Tahan circles away.
Usaym Tahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usaym Tahan is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Usaym Tahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaronelli throws a counter high kick but Usaym Tahan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Usaym Tahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a right hand that Makaronelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaronelli also avoids with ease.
Usaym Tahan misses with a hook to the body
and Makaronelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Usaym Tahan. Makaronelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli checks a leg kick.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown but Makaronelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Usaym Tahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makaronelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Usaym Tahan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch
and Makaronelli counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Usaym Tahan rushes Makaronelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makaronelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Usaym Tahan as Makaronelli shoots in.
Makaronelli darts in looking for a takedown but Usaym Tahan gets double underhooks and turns Makaronelli into the cage.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usaym Tahan is fending him off so far but Makaronelli persists. Nope, Usaym Tahan circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaronelli with a nice cross.
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!#CL#
Makaronelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaronelli is looking for a takedown.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Usaym Tahan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan is controlling him.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Usaym Tahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Usaym Tahan stalls. #BC2#
Usaym Tahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up.
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Usaym Tahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaronelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Usaym Tahan avoids the head kick by Makaronelli.
And Usaym Tahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaronelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Usaym Tahan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Usaym Tahan has closed the distance and engaged Makaronelli in a clinch.
#BC2#
Usaym Tahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Makaronelli shoots for a takedown but Usaym Tahan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Usaym Tahan wants to counter with a clinch but Makaronelli pushes him away.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli tries to work over Usaym Tahan's front leg with a kick but Usaym Tahan checks it.
Usaym Tahan dives in and grabs Makaronelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaronelli pushes down on Usaym Tahan's head and hops out.
Usaym Tahan throws a nice head kick!
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Usaym Tahan but Usaym Tahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Makaronelli clinches up with Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaronelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Usaym Tahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaronelli blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Usaym Tahan moves in looking to clinch but Makaronelli pushes him off.
Makaronelli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usaym Tahan has his takedown stuffed
and Makaronelli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makaronelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usaym Tahan defends well and Makaronelli ends up having to push Usaym Tahan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makaronelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Makaronelli rushes Usaym Tahan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Usaym Tahan jumps into guard, dragging Makaronelli to the mat.
Usaym Tahan wants to stand but Makaronelli is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli controlling from the top position.
Usaym Tahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Usaym Tahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaronelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaronelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usaym Tahan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Usaym Tahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaronelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaronelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaronelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usaym Tahan throws a hook to the side of Makaronelli's head but Makaronelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usaym Tahan has a takedown stuffed.
Usaym Tahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Makaronelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaronelli swinging wildly here.
Makaronelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Usaym Tahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Makaronelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Usaym Tahan has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli effectively controlling the action here.
Usaym Tahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makaronelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Usaym Tahan up against the cage.
Makaronelli wants to break free but Usaym Tahan has control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Come on Makaronelli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makaronelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Usaym Tahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makaronelli's efforts to push away.
Makaronelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaronelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makaronelli has Usaym Tahan pushed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaronelli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Event:
CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaronelli circles away.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up.
Makaronelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Makaronelli moves out of range.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Makaronelli moves out of range. #CL2#
Jigsawz moves into the clinch.
Makaronelli is pushing Jigsawz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Makaronelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Jigsawz has double underhooks. #BC#
Makaronelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Jigsawz has managed to clinch.
Makaronelli avoiding damage.
#T1#
Makaronelli tries for a takedown but Jigsawz manages to get underhooks.
Makaronelli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makaronelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jigsawz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up but Makaronelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Jigsawz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makaronelli fails to pull guard.
Jigsawz is looking for a takedown.
Makaronelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Makaronelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jigsawz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jigsawz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makaronelli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaronelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jigsawz clinches up against the cage.
Jigsawz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makaronelli prevents it.
Makaronelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jigsawz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makaronelli is trying to force a seperation but Jigsawz has the dominant position.
Jigsawz prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Jigsawz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaronelli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makaronelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards. #TD#
Makaronelli pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaronelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Jigsawz wants to stand but Makaronelli has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Makaronelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jigsawz is one step ahead there.
Makaronelli is working hard here to advance position.
Jigsawz wants to get up but he can't break Makaronelli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaronelli trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Makaronelli moves out of range. #CL#
Makaronelli gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Makaronelli is having none of it.
Makaronelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaronelli connects with a right hand. Jigsawz shakes it off.
Jigsawz wants to clinch.
Makaronelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaronelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaronelli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaronelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Makaronelli drives through and clinches with Jigsawz against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Makaronelli ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makaronelli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Makaronelli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jigsawz is now in half guard. #T1#
Jigsawz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Makaronelli keeping hold of Jigsawz's head, controlling as best he can.
Makaronelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jigsawz is thwarting Makaronelli's attempts to control the position.
Jigsawz tries to stand and escape but Makaronelli is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makaronelli tries to get to full guard but Jigsawz has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaronelli flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jigsawz has Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Jigsawz tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaronelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makaronelli misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC#
Makaronelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Jigsawz tries to sprawl but Makaronelli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makaronelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaronelli throwing shots but Jigsawz is blocking nicely.
Makaronelli is trying to control the action in half guard but Jigsawz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jigsawz is trying to stand back up but Makaronelli is controlling him
Makaronelli misses with a head shot. Jigsawz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Makaronelli wants to stand and escape but instead Jigsawz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Makaronelli throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Makaronelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jigsawz is controlling him.
Jigsawz wants to stand but Makaronelli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jigsawz won't allow Makaronelli to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Makaronelli looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jigsawz has picked Makaronelli up and slammed him! Makaronelli can't keep hold of the triangle and Jigsawz manages to pass to side control!
Jigsawz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Makaronelli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Makaronelli is having none of it. #CL2#
Jigsawz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Makaronelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown but Jigsawz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaronelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Jigsawz has Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaronelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jigsawz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jigsawz tries for a takedown but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Jigsawz is pressed up against the cage. Makaronelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jigsawz down to the mat. Jigsawz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jigsawz moves into range and clinches up with Makaronelli.
Jigsawz wants a takedown but no success here.
Jigsawz can't get the takedown.
Makaronelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jigsawz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jigsawz wants a takedown.
Makaronelli tries to pull guard but Jigsawz won't allow it.
Makaronelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jigsawz wants a takedown.
#T2#
Makaronelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jigsawz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makaronelli prevents it.
Makaronelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jigsawz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jigsawz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makaronelli slows down the pace here.
Jigsawz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Makaronelli jumps guard but Jigsawz stands there with Makaronelli around his waist. Makaronelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makaronelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jigsawz tries for a takedown but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks.
Makaronelli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jigsawz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jigsawz moves in looking to clinch but Makaronelli pushes him off.
Jigsawz stuffs the takedown.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jigsawz closes the distance and pushes Makaronelli back into the cage.
Makaronelli tries to break the clinch but Jigsawz is controlling the position. #T4#
Jigsawz prevents the takedown attempt.
Makaronelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jigsawz tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaronelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makaronelli tries to pull guard but Jigsawz holds him up against the cage and eventually Makaronelli drops back down to his feet.
Jigsawz has Makaronelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makaronelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jigsawz wants a takedown but no success here.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enzo Makaronelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jigsawz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaronelli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzzard Jigsawz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaronelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Event:
CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
De Noteboom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Noteboom wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaronelli. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Makaronelli wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
Makaronelli misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Makaronelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Makaronelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom postures up in Makaronelli's guard and throws a big left but Makaronelli blocks it.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
De Noteboom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom distracts Makaronelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
De Noteboom looking to pass the guard.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Makaronelli's brow.
De Noteboom landing with the ground and pound.
De Noteboom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom stands up over Makaronelli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
De Noteboom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makaronelli can't keep his opponent in guard - De Noteboom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaronelli wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
De Noteboom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Noteboom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there. #ROC2#
Makaronelli is rocked!
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Makaronelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makaronelli has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Noteboom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Makaronelli quite badly. Makaronelli pulls De Noteboom in close trying to recover. De Noteboom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Makaronelli on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Makaronelli doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert De Noteboom!
Our winner, Robert De Noteboom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Usaym Tahan has managed to clinch.
Usaym Tahan stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.#CL#
Makaronelli clinches with his opponent.
Usaym Tahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Usaym Tahan jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan 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.
Usaym Tahan controls Makaronelli momentarily but Makaronelli frees himself.
Usaym Tahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makaronelli is one step ahead there. #T1#
Makaronelli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makaronelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Makaronelli stands up and waves to Usaym Tahan to follow him.
Makaronelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan darts in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli gets double underhooks and turns Usaym Tahan into the cage.
Makaronelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Usaym Tahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usaym Tahan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Makaronelli both land. Nice combination.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usaym Tahan somewhat.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.#CL#
Makaronelli clinches up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Makaronelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan has had enough of the clinch but Makaronelli keeps him there for the moment.
Makaronelli has Usaym Tahan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usaym Tahan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks.
Makaronelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Usaym Tahan smiles and moves away.
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan shoots in but Makaronelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Usaym Tahan forces Makaronelli back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Usaym Tahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaronelli's waist but Makaronelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usaym Tahan off to one side.
And Makaronelli counters with a quick kick to the body but Usaym Tahan blocks it.
Usaym Tahan looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makaronelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Usaym Tahan counters with a one-two to the body.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usaym Tahan tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usaym Tahan to the ground. Usaym Tahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usaym Tahan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Makaronelli counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usaym Tahan is defending well for now.#TD2#
Usaym Tahan jumps into guard, dragging Makaronelli to the mat.
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 Enzo Makaronelli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Usaym Tahan misses with a head kick.
Makaronelli slips a jab and a cross from Usaym Tahan.
Enzo Makaronelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Usaym Tahan throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls and moves away.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makaronelli tries to avoid it but Usaym Tahan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makaronelli to the ground. Makaronelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaronelli tries to clinch up but Usaym Tahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaronelli shoots and misses #CL2#
and Usaym Tahan counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Usaym Tahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch but Makaronelli is having none of it.
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan is breathing heavily.
Usaym Tahan checks a leg kick.#T1#
Usaym Tahan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usaym Tahan wants to clinch up but Makaronelli keeps it at a distance.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usaym Tahan somewhat.#CL2#
Makaronelli tries to keep at a distance but Usaym Tahan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaronelli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makaronelli'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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Usaym Tahan won't allow it.
Usaym Tahan wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan wants a takedown but no success here.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
Makaronelli dives in and grabs Usaym Tahan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Usaym Tahan pushes down on Makaronelli's head and hops out.
Usaym Tahan fails to land the takedown.
Usaym Tahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usaym Tahan as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Makaronelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Usaym Tahan is out of range and Makaronelli settles back down.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usaym Tahan tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usaym Tahan to the ground. Usaym Tahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usaym Tahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaronelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makaronelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usaym Tahan avoids it really well and circles away.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight on the outside.
Usaym Tahan throws a nice looking combination but Makaronelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Makaronelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaronelli walks away with a smile on his face. Usaym Tahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls well.#T4##CL#
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Makaronelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Usaym Tahan walks away with a smile on his face. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usaym Tahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaronelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaronelli misses with a wild combination.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters with a series of strikes. Makaronelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan 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!
#R3#
Makaronelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaronelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaronelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Usaym Tahan sprawls well. Usaym Tahan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Usaym Tahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaronelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaronelli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Usaym Tahan as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Usaym Tahan, which made it look bad. #T1#
Makaronelli misses with a head kick.
Makaronelli avoids a kick to the body.
Makaronelli throws a head kick but Usaym Tahan moves out of range.
Usaym Tahan throws out a counter right but Makaronelli avoids it with no problem.
Makaronelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaronelli takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Usaym Tahan, which made it look bad.
Usaym Tahan goes for a double leg but Makaronelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaronelli continues to drive forward.
Makaronelli throws a big counter combination but Usaym Tahan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Usaym Tahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaronelli attempts a counter takedown but Usaym Tahan avoids it well and moves away.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Makaronelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaronelli.
Usaym Tahan with a poor takedown #CL#
and Makaronelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Usaym Tahan won't allow it.
Makaronelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaronelli is working for takedown but Usaym Tahan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body.
Usaym Tahan is pressed up against the cage. Makaronelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usaym Tahan down to the mat. Usaym Tahan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Usaym Tahan avoids a kick to the body.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Makaronelli shoots in for a double leg but Usaym Tahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Usaym Tahan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makaronelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Usaym Tahan counters by moving into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaronelli walks away with a smile on his face. Usaym Tahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaronelli as he avoids it easily.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Usaym Tahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usaym Tahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enzo Makaronelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Usaym Tahan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makaronelli up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Makaronelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Usaym Tahan drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Makaronelli jumps guard and drags Usaym Tahan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaronelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hacie shoots in for a double leg but Makaronelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hacie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaronelli as he avoids it easily.
Makaronelli scores with a hook.#TD2#
Makaronelli gets a double leg takedown into Hacie's guard.
Makaronelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hacie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hacie has an active guard here but Makaronelli has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Makaronelli stalling.
Hacie manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hacie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaronelli is aware though and is defending well.
Makaronelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Hacie is retaining full guard. #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.
Makaronelli stands and throws Hacie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Makaronelli prevents Hacie from escaping the position.
Hacie wants to control but Makaronelli postures up.
Hacie regains half guard.
Makaronelli trying to control the action but Hacie is working from the bottom.
Hacie has a hand on Makaronelli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Makaronelli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Makaronelli looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Makaronelli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Makaronelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hacie is looking to escape.
Makaronelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hacie tries to lock up and control but Makaronelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hacie is working to get back to half guard.
Makaronelli is landing with some decent strikes but Hacie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hacie is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Makaronelli misses with a head shot.
Makaronelli throws some wild stikes that Hacie manages to avoid easily.
Hacie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makaronelli throwing strikes here but Hacie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaronelli prevents Hacie from getting the reversal.
Makaronelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that round.
That's time! Hacie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hacie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hacie shoots in looking for a takedown. Makaronelli tries to sprawl out of it but Hacie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Makaronelli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hacie was covering up waiting for the punch and Makaronelli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makaronelli is pushing down on Hacie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hacie is fighting to maintain full guard but Makaronelli has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hacie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makaronelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hacie looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli is looking to advance position but Hacie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Makaronelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hacie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makaronelli wants to take a breather but Hacie is having none of it.
Hacie is positioning himself well to prevent Makaronelli advancing to mount.
Hacie is trying to get back to full guard.
Makaronelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makaronelli seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3#
Hacie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makaronelli is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaronelli throws a head kick but Hacie moves out of range.
#TD#
Hacie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hacie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Makaronelli is looking to reverse the position.
Hacie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hacie trying to control the action but Makaronelli is working from the bottom.
Makaronelli holds on to Hacie's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hacie wants to control for a moment but Makaronelli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli wants to control but Hacie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Makaronelli is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hacie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makaronelli defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hacie is looking to take a break and control but Makaronelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaronelli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hacie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaronelli as he avoids it easily.
Makaronelli tries to counter with a clinch but Hacie shakes him off and moves away.
Makaronelli throws a push kick but Hacie slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Makaronelli looking to score a takedown here. Hacie is defending well but Makaronelli drives through and ends up in Hacie's guard.
Hacie is looking to stand back up but Makaronelli counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hacie. #REVR#
Hacie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli trying to control from half guard but Hacie is working away.
Enzo Makaronelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hacie is trying to maintain the position but Makaronelli is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Hacie tries to roll over but Makaronelli keeps him under control.
Hacie is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Makaronelli seems content to control.
Makaronelli moves into full mount! Hacie won't be happy about that!
Hacie wants to control but Makaronelli is having none of it.
Makaronelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hacie is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makaronelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hacie tries to hold on but Makaronelli pushes him away.
Hacie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Makaronelli throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hacie because Makaronelli loaded up on that one.
Makaronelli thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hacie working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hacie has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Makaronelli tightening his grip on Hacie, looking for the choke.
Makaronelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hacie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makaronelli misses with punches from the back.
Hacie avoids the strikes from Makaronelli. #SUB2#
Hacie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makaronelli's arms. #T4#
Hacie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makaronelli.
Hacie trying to control the hands but Makaronelli won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaronelli wants to control but Hacie is keeping busy.
Henzo Hacie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enzo Makaronelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makaronelli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hacie doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaronelli 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaronelli throws a head kick but Nunez moves out of range.
Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches up with Nunez, looking for a takedown. Makaronelli pushes Nunez against the cage but Nunez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Makaronelli keeps it at a distance.
Nunez throws a nice looking combination but Makaronelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makaronelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaronelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Makaronelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makaronelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makaronelli stalls.
Nunez prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez keeps control of Makaronelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nunez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makaronelli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunez is breathing heavily.
Nunez jumps guard but Makaronelli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Nunez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Nunez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunez is defending well.#TD2#
Makaronelli drags the fight down to the ground.
Makaronelli has Nunez pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makaronelli is continuing to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nunez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaronelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nunez tries to clinch but Makaronelli is having none of it.
Makaronelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Nunez as Makaronelli shoots in.
It looked like Nunez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown.
Makaronelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Makaronelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nunez connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Makaronelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nunez wants a takedown.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Makaronelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad.
Makaronelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Nunez. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Makaronelli has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Makaronelli pulls guard.
Nunez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaronelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Makaronelli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Makaronelli drives through and clinches with Nunez against the cage.
Makaronelli avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Makaronelli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nunez throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nunez passes Makaronelli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makaronelli wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makaronelli tries to get to full guard but Nunez has control of the leg. #T1#
Makaronelli has his hands clasped together around Nunez's back. He's all about the action.
Nunez stops Makaronelli from getting back to his feet.
Nunez tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makaronelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makaronelli with the counter takedown but Nunez avoids it easily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Makaronelli clinches up with Nunez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Makaronelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown but Nunez sprawls well.
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Makaronelli rushes Nunez and presses him up against the cage.
Makaronelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makaronelli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nunez up against the cage.#TD2#
Makaronelli decides to pull guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaronelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaronelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makaronelli seems keen to control Nunez's posture.#SUB2#
Makaronelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Makaronelli pushes Nunez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nunez but Nunez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orlando Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Makaronelli.
Nunez checks a low kick from Makaronelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nunez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makaronelli defends well and Nunez ends up having to push Makaronelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Makaronelli clinches with his opponent.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling him.
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunez won't allow it.
Makaronelli wants a takedown.
Nunez avoiding damage as Makaronelli throws knees to the body.
Makaronelli taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Makaronelli ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makaronelli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Makaronelli keeps moving. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Makaronelli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Makaronelli pulls guard successfully.
Makaronelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makaronelli pulls Nunez in close to prevent any damage.
Makaronelli wants to sweep here but Nunez controlling him for the moment.
Makaronelli is pulling down on Nunez's head to control his posture.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaronelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaronelli holds on and takes a little breather.
The adventures of Makaronelli the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nunez stuffs the takedown.
Makaronelli shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl out of it but Makaronelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlando Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Makaronelli.
Makaronelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaronelli wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Makaronelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nunez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makaronelli to keep the fight standing.
Nunez stops a takedown attempt from Makaronelli.
#TD2#
Makaronelli pulls guard.
Nunez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaronelli pulls Nunez in close to prevent any damage.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Makaronelli keeps moving. #T4#
Makaronelli is pulling down on Nunez's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Nunez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Makaronelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nunez, into his guard. #REVB#
Makaronelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nunez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makaronelli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
Orlando Nunez spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a title shot!'.
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Event:
IFL 3-
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Makaronelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Makaronelli throws a head kick that misses.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaronelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaronelli connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gracie to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Makaronelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Makaronelli!
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Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Daley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daley moves out of range of the body kick.
Daley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Makaronelli gets a clinch.
Daley scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daley scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches.
Daley lands a nice elbow.
Daley keeps control of Makaronelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Daley is controlling him.
Daley lands a good knee to the midsection. Makaronelli won't want to take too many of those.
Daley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Makaronelli prevents a body shot from Daley.
Daley missing with knees to the body.
Makaronelli dodges an elbow strike from Daley.
Makaronelli takes a knee to the side of 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!
Makaronelli blocks the elbow strike.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body. #T1##BC2#
Daley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morris Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Daley has closed the distance and engaged Makaronelli in a clinch.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaronelli is defending well for now.
Daley is struggling to control the position.
Makaronelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Daley has double underhooks.
Daley with a knee to the head.
Daley landing knees to the body.
Daley misses with the head strike.
Daley stops a takedown attempt from Makaronelli.
Daley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daley keeps control of Makaronelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makaronelli misses with a knee strike.
Makaronelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daley landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Makaronelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daley avoids it.
Daley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daley landing knees to the body.
Daley lands a good knee to the midsection. Makaronelli won't want to take too many of those.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body.
Daley tries to work over Makaronelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Daley trying to land knees to the body.
Makaronelli prevents a body shot from Daley.
Daley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Daley has him pressed against the cage.
Daley can't find room to land a body shot as Makaronelli controls the action.
Daley misses with some punches.
Makaronelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daley pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli has his takedown stuffed
and Daley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makaronelli's knee momentarily.#T3#
Daley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makaronelli if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Daley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daley pushes off an throws an elbow but Makaronelli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Daley jumps into guard, dragging Makaronelli to the mat.
Makaronelli throws a strike but Daley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Daley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makaronelli's head.
Daley throws a strike but Makaronelli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daley keeping moving, preventing Makaronelli from controlling successfully.
Daley can't keep his opponent in guard - Makaronelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Daley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Makaronelli manages to mount him!
Daley regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley tries to kick Makaronelli off but Makaronelli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Makaronelli is working for a submission of some sort.
Makaronelli stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Daley dominated that 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.
#R2#
Makaronelli looks for a takedown but Daley sprawls well.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daley tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daley to the ground. Daley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaronelli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makaronelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daley backs up against the cage.
Makaronelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daley's waist but Daley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makaronelli off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli throws a head kick that misses
and Daley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaronelli throws a head kick but Daley moves out of range.
#CL2#
Daley closes the distance and clinches.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaronelli is defending well for now.
Morris Daley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaronelli avoids the elbow strike from Daley, against the cage.
Makaronelli blocks a body shot from Daley.
Makaronelli tries to pull guard but Daley holds him up against the cage and eventually Makaronelli drops back down to his feet.
Daley scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Daley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daley lands an elbow inside that Makaronelli shrugs off.
Makaronelli is trying to pull guard but Daley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daley'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.
Daley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daley wants a takedown but no success here.
Makaronelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daley tries to throw a body punch but Makaronelli avoids it by throwing Daley back against the cage.
Makaronelli gets underhooks to prevent Daley's takedown attempt.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaronelli avoids it.
Daley wants a takedown but no success here.
Makaronelli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daley lands an elbow just above Makaronelli 's eye. #TD2#
Daley tightens his grip and picks Makaronelli up, before dumping him to the ground. Makaronelli manages to land in guard. #T2#
Makaronelli is controlling Daley's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makaronelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makaronelli pulls Daley in close to his closed guard and prevents Daley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makaronelli keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
Daley landing some decent shots from guard.
Daley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Daley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makaronelli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makaronelli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makaronelli! #REVR##T3#
Makaronelli trying to control the action but Daley is working from the bottom.
Daley is trying to buck Makaronelli off.
Daley is trying to improve his position.
Daley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Makaronelli is controlling him well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Makaronelli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makaronelli prevents Daley from escaping the position.
Daley is letting Makaronelli control him for a moment.
Makaronelli in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli takes a little break here. Daley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Daley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Makaronelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaronelli is trying to pull guard but Daley has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli can't break the clinch.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body.
Makaronelli looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daley obliges.
Daley landing knees to the body.
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makaronelli's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley tries a knee to the head but Makaronelli blocks it.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaronelli is defending well for now.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaronelli is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley misses with some punches.
Makaronelli stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Makaronelli tries to pull guard but Daley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daley tries a body shot but Makaronelli blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daley obliges.
Daley tries a body shot but Makaronelli blocks it.
Daley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaronelli is defending well for now.
Daley swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaronelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Daley stands there with Makaronelli around his waist. Makaronelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daley lands an elbow just above Makaronelli 's eye.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Daley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daley effectively controlling the action here.
Daley cracks Makaronelli with a nice body shot.
Makaronelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daley throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daley. Makaronelli shrugs it off though. #CL#
Makaronelli drives through and clinches with Daley against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaronelli is trying to break free.
Daley can't find room to land a body shot as Makaronelli controls the action.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaronelli.
#T3#
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaronelli avoids it.
Daley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Makaronelli as the two fighters clinch.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daley working aggressively here.
Daley swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaronelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris Daley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Daley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daley is fending him off so far but Makaronelli persists. Nope, Daley circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daley tries to clinch up.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daley throws the kick towards the body but Makaronelli avoids it.
Daley is looking to clinch.
Makaronelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Daley connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daley.
Makaronelli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daley scores with a head kick.
Daley misses with a kick to the body.
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaronelli manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaronelli checks a leg kick.
Daley tries for a takedown but Makaronelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makaronelli throws a counter high kick but Daley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Daley misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Daley takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley tries a body shot but Makaronelli blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris Daley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daley 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Daley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Makaronelli 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.
Makaronelli content to stall in guard here.
Makaronelli throws a strike but Wahgwan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wahgwan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wahgwan wants to pass the guard but Makaronelli is keeping the position.
Wahgwan wants to control from the top but Makaronelli keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahgwan controlling from the top position.
Wahgwan wants to pass the guard but Makaronelli is keeping the position.#T1#
Makaronelli being controlled here, momentarily.
Wahgwan passes Makaronelli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makaronelli is staying active underneath Wahgwan , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wahgwan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makaronelli is looking to improve his position.
Wahgwan tries to pass to full mount but Makaronelli defends it.
Wahgwan passes to side control. #T2#
Wahgwan wants to stand but Makaronelli has his arm trapped.
The referee asks Wahgwan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wahgwan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wahgwan is looking to take a break and control but Makaronelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wahgwan working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makaronelli is not content to let Wahgwan control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wahgwan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Makaronelli counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Makaronelli gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wahgwan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wahgwan is adopting a defensive guard.
Makaronelli wants to stand but Wahgwan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Makaronelli is fighting to break Wahgwan 's control of his arms but Wahgwan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wahgwan looking for a sweep. Not yet Wahgwan , not yet.
Wahgwan is trying to keep Makaronelli in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wahgwan 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Makaronelli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wahgwan to the mat! Wahgwan manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Wahgwan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makaronelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wahgwan .
Makaronelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wahgwan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wahgwan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makaronelli counters with a three punch combo that has Wahgwan backing up. Wahgwan nods at Makaronelli to acknowledge the strikes.
Makaronelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaronelli wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Wahgwan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wahgwan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Makaronelli throws Wahgwan to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahgwan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makaronelli sprawls well. Makaronelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wahgwan gets slowly back to his feet.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Wahgwan .
Wahgwan fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##TD#
Makaronelli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wahgwan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makaronelli is in Wahgwan 's guard.
Makaronelli content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaronelli is looking to advance position but Wahgwan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wahgwan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahgwan controlling his opponent. #T2#
Wahgwan trying to control but Makaronelli is having none of it.
Makaronelli wants to control but Wahgwan is having none of it.
Makaronelli is trying to escape the mount.
Wahgwan tries to control but Makaronelli wriggling away. #T3#
Wahgwan is looking to stand but Makaronelli has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Makaronelli is squirming around, avoiding Wahgwan 's attempts to control the action.
Makaronelli is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makaronelli wants to control but Wahgwan is having none of it.
Makaronelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wahgwan wants to control the pace but Makaronelli is squirming around nicely.
Wahgwan controlling from the full mount.
Wahgwan fails to advance to Makaronelli's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wahgwan is stalling here but it's allowed Makaronelli to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Makaronelli will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaronelli tries to clinch but Wahgwan moves out of range. #TD#
Makaronelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wahgwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Wahgwan 's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaronelli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wahgwan looking for a sweep. Not yet Wahgwan , not yet.
Wahgwan is still trying to improve position.
Makaronelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahgwan is keeping the position for now.
Wahgwan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Makaronelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wahgwan is looking to clinch.
Wahgwan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makaronelli as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Makaronelli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makaronelli showed some decent athleticism there.
Wahgwan pushes Makaronelli off but Makaronelli dives into side control.
Makaronelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahgwan keeps working. #T2#
Wahgwan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wahgwan can't do much from the bottom here.
Wahgwan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Makaronelli.
Wahgwan is trying to control Makaronelli's posture but Makaronelli avoids it. #T3#
Wahgwan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makaronelli tries to get to full guard but Wahgwan has control of the leg.
Makaronelli is working hard here to advance position.
Wahgwan wants to control but Makaronelli is keeping him busy.
Wahgwan is looking to advance position but Makaronelli won't allow it.
Wahgwan not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Wahgwan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makaronelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahgwan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Wahgwan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makaronelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wahgwan prevents Makaronelli from standing back up.
Wahgwan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makaronelli is staying active underneath Wahgwan , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahgwan has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enzo Makaronelli.
I think Makaronelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
RFL 010 Kjolby vs Stackhouse
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
LaBrie scores with a shot to the body.
Makaronelli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaronelli shoots and misses
and LaBrie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt
and LaBrie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Enzo Makaronelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaronelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaBrie counters with a stiff right hand.
James LaBrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Makaronelli.
Makaronelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and LaBrie counters with a crisp one two that drops Makaronelli! LaBrie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Makaronelli to his feet! Makaronelli is in big trouble!#ROC#
Makaronelli is rocked!
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!
Are you kidding me?! LaBrie ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Makaronelli clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James LaBrie!
During a confident post fight interview, James LaBrie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFL 005 Browne vs Killer
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt - Lockwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaronelli misses with a head kick.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown but Lockwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dean Lockwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Makaronelli.
Lockwood stuffs the takedown.
Lockwood lands a nice hook to Makaronelli's body. Makaronelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Lockwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lockwood lands with a straight right. Makaronelli didn't see that one coming.
Lockwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaronelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Lockwood has Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Lockwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaronelli looks winded!
Lockwood gets through Makaronelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaronelli takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Lockwood lands a left hand.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Lockwood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lockwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaronelli takes a shot to the head.
Makaronelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makaronelli takes a shot to the head.
Makaronelli takes a shot to the head.
Lockwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaronellis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lockwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lockwood lands a body punch.
Lockwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Lockwood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Lockwood.
Lockwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Makaronelli is rocked!
Lockwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lockwood throws a big uppercut that drops Makaronelli! More strikes from Lockwood and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Makaronelli lies dazed against the cage as Lockwood celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Lockwood!
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Event:
AMC 009 Templar vs Gatsby
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaronelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossengiar defends well and Makaronelli ends up having to push Rossengiar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossengiar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Makaronelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossengiar is out of range and Makaronelli settles back down. #CL2#
Rossengiar drives through and clinches with Makaronelli against the cage.
Makaronelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rossengiar lands a good knee to the midsection. Makaronelli won't want to take too many of those.
Rossengiar goes for a takedown attempt but Makaronelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makaronelli dodges the punch combination from Rossengiar.
Rossengiar blocks a head kick by Makaronelli.
#CL#
Makaronelli darts in and clinches Rossengiar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Makaronelli pulls guard.
Makaronelli seems keen to control Rossengiar's posture.#SUB#
Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makaronelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makaronelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Makaronelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaronelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Rossengiar wants to control from the top but Makaronelli keeps moving.
Makaronelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Rossengiar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rossengiar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaronelli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rossengiar counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaronelli is defended easily by Rossengiar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown but Rossengiar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rossengiar scores with a punch to the head.
Rossengiar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makaronelli circles away.
Makaronelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaronelli has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Makaronelli is looking to clinch.
Rossengiar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makaronelli but Makaronelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Rossengiar lands but Makaronelli takes it in his stride.
Rossengiar tried to score with a low kick but Makaronelli checks it.#CL#
Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches.
Makaronelli can't break the clinch.
Makaronelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossengiar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makaronelli is trying to push Rossengiar away but Rossengiar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Rossengiar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rossengiar tries to pull guard but Makaronelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Rossengiar drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Rossengiar breaks the clinch.
Rossengiar checks a low kick from Makaronelli.
Rossengiar dives in and grabs Makaronelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaronelli pushes down on Rossengiar's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Rossengiar. No joy for Makaronelli on that attempt.
Rossengiar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaronelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rossengiar sprawls and moves away.
Rossengiar stuffs the takedown attempt from Makaronelli. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Rossengiar dominated that 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.
#R2#
Rossengiar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossengiar throws a head kick that misses.
Rossengiar swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Makaronelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rossengiar manages to break the clinch.
Rossengiar tries to clinch up but Makaronelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaronelli throws a quick counter head kick but Rossengiar was just out of range.
Makaronelli misses with a takedown attempt - Rossengiar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Makaronelli tries to clinch but Rossengiar is having none of it.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown but Rossengiar sprawls well.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Makaronelli has managed to clinch.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Rossengiar stands there with Makaronelli around his waist. Makaronelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makaronelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossengiar is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rossengiar has picked Makaronelli up - he's going for a ride! Rossengiar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Makaronelli pushes Rossengiar off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Makaronelli lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossengiar dives in for a single leg takedown but Makaronelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Makaronelli moves in looking to clinch but Rossengiar pushes him off.
Rossengiar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rossengiar is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Makaronelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Makaronelli uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossengiar as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Makaronelli drives through and clinches with Rossengiar against the cage.
Rossengiar gets underhooks to prevent Makaronelli's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Rossengiar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Makaronelli goes for a double leg but Rossengiar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossengiar continues to drive forward.
Rossengiar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaronelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaronelli throws a head kick that misses.
Rossengiar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Makaronelli shoots in but Rossengiar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makaronelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossengiar counters with a big head kick but Makaronelli shrugs it off. #CL2#
Rossengiar moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossengiar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rossengiar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Rossengiar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Rossengiar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaronelli is fending him off so far but Rossengiar persists. Nope, Makaronelli circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaronelli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makaronelli connects with a body shot.#CL#
Makaronelli darts in and clinches Rossengiar up against the cage.
Makaronelli wants to break free but Rossengiar has control.
Makaronelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rossengiar.
Makaronelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossengiar walks away with a smile on his face. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Makaronelli.
Rossengiar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makaronelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossengiar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rossengiar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaronelli darts in looking for a takedown but Rossengiar gets double underhooks and turns Makaronelli into the cage. #CL#
Makaronelli gets a clinch.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Makaronelli avoiding damage.
Makaronelli is trying to pull guard but Rossengiar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Makaronelli manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli trying to control the position here.
Makaronelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Makaronelli keeping moving, preventing Rossengiar from controlling successfully.
Rossengiar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Makaronelli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Makaronelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makaronelli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rossengiar's guard.
Makaronelli is taking a breather. Rossengiar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Makaronelli decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Makaronelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makaronelli is trying to break the clinch but Rossengiar has him pressed against the cage. #T2##TD#
Makaronelli drags the fight down to the ground.
Makaronelli has Rossengiar pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Makaronelli is looking for a triangle here but Rossengiar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rossengiar working away.
Makaronelli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rossengiar working Makaronelli over with strikes.
Makaronelli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rossengiar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Rossengiar wants to control from the top but Makaronelli keeps moving.
Makaronelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makaronelli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Makaronelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makaronelli with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makaronelli throwing strikes but missing.
Rossengiar looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossengiar, not yet.
Rossengiar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaronelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makaronelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makaronelli 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.
Enzo Makaronelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Makaronelli decides to return to a standing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossengiar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaronelli moves away.
Makaronelli attempts a counter takedown but Rossengiar avoids it well and moves away.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossengiar is fending him off so far but Makaronelli persists. Nope, Rossengiar circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaronelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Event:
AMC 004 Villamora vs Weston
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Makaronelli with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches.
Makaronelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makaronelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rossengiar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossengiar is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Makaronelli is trying to force a seperation but Rossengiar has the dominant position.
Rossengiar tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaronelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rossengiar prevents Makaronelli from breaking the clinch.
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossengiar won't allow it.
Rossengiar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makaronelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Rossengiar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Rossengiar breaks the clinch.
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Makaronelli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Makaronelli decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Makaronelli shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossengiar sprawls well. He's pushed Makaronelli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rossengiar. No joy for Makaronelli on that attempt. #CL2#
Rossengiar rushes Makaronelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rossengiar is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Rossengiar breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Makaronelli misses. #CL2#
Rossengiar pushes Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaronelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Makaronelli slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Rossengiar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rossengiar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makaronelli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaronelli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rossengiar wants a takedown.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Rossengiar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Rossengiar jumps guard and drags Makaronelli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3##SU#
Makaronelli stands and steps away. Rossengiar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossengiar is fending him off so far but Makaronelli persists. Nope, Rossengiar circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossengiar misses with a takedown attempt
and Makaronelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Makaronelli has closed the distance and engaged Rossengiar in a clinch.
Makaronelli effectively controlling the action here.
Rossengiar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Makaronelli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Rossengiar won't allow Makaronelli to sweep him here. #SUB#
Makaronelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rossengiar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaronelli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rossengiar's guard. #REVR##SU#
Makaronelli stands and steps away. Rossengiar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossengiar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rossengiar slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Makaronelli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossengiar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rossengiar pushes Makaronelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossengiar is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rossengiar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makaronelli is defending well.
Rossengiar is looking to break free of the clinch but Makaronelli has double underhooks. #TD#
Makaronelli manages to pull guard.
Makaronelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rossengiar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Makaronelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Makaronelli gets to his feet. Rossengiar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Makaronelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossengiar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Rossengiar.
Makaronelli punishes Rossengiar's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaronelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossengiar defends it nicely.
Rossengiar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaronelli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rossengiar wants to clinch.
Makaronelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossengiar can do to turn this around?#T2##TD#
Makaronelli closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rossengiar is breathing heavily.#SU#
Makaronelli stands up and beckons Rossengiar to his feet.
Makaronelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossengiar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaronelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rossengiar.
Rossengiar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaronelli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Makaronelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rossengiar prevents it.
Rossengiar is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Makaronelli pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Makaronelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Makaronelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enzo Makaronelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makaronelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rossengiar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Makaronelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makaronelli stays in close to Rossengiar's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossengiar tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossengiar to the ground. Rossengiar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaronelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaronelli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Makaronelli.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossengiar slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaronelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Makaronelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rossengiar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makaronelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makaronelli has a closed guard, preventing Rossengiar from standing up.
Makaronelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makaronelli is striking from the bottom but Rossengiar uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Makaronelli is looking for a sweep. Rossengiar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Makaronelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rossengiar pulls his head out easily.
Rossengiar wants to control but Makaronelli is keeping him busy. #ES#
Makaronelli kicks off Rossengiar and gets to his feet.
Makaronelli throws a sloppy head kick and Rossengiar moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Rossengiar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Makaronelli!#ES#
Makaronelli throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossengiar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossengiar unleashes a big counter combination but Makaronelli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rossengiar wants to clinch but Makaronelli slips to the side
and Makaronelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Rossengiar leaves Makaronelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossengiar shoots in for a takedown but Makaronelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Rossengiar moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaronelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makaronelli just leaning against Rossengiar, taking a breather. #BC2#
Rossengiar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossengiar as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Makaronelli tries to keep at a distance but Rossengiar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossengiar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makaronelli stops a takedown attempt from Rossengiar.
#T4#
Makaronelli blocks the elbow strike.
Makaronelli is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makaronelli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makaronelli jumps guard but Rossengiar stands there with Makaronelli around his waist. Makaronelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rossengiar is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli is trying to pull guard but Rossengiar has him pressed against the cage.
Rossengiar can't get the takedown.
Rossengiar wants a takedown but no success here.
Damian Rossengiar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enzo Makaronelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makaronelli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enzo Makaronelli.
Well Makaronelli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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