Don Marciano

[Rambo]

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January 15th, 2011 - At the soldout Hard Knocks arena in New York, MMM Elite Pro hosted MMM 24: Marciano vs. Andazola in front of 3000 crazy MMA fans. The main event featured a battle between "The Godfather" Don Marciano 11-0 (10 KO's) and "The Mechanic" Wayde Andazola 7-0 (6 KO's, 1 Submission), two undefeated Heavyweights. Don's face is most recognizable because of his ability to finish fights and he's starting to establish a growing fan base all over the globe. He was heavily favored coming into this fight and rightfully so. Wayde Andazola was 7-0 finishing all of his fights in the first round, but Marciano was by far his toughest test yet. This was a chance for him to step up and upset one of the top up and coming heavyweights in the world. A win would put him on the map, and he had nothing to lose. Don on the hand had the fame, the hype, the media, all the distractions you could ask for in the world, this was a fight he was expected to win. A loss would knock him off the map. Both of these fighters were undefeated, so somebody's 0 had to go and fireworks were expected. The fans weren't let down, and what they got was an exciting fight that ended the card with a fantastic finish. Here's an exclusive link to the whole fight. We'll show you the highlight below, taking you 1 minute into round one.


That's one minute gone in the round... A good leg kick by Marciano. Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jab from Marciano. Marciano lands a big head kick that sends Andazola tumbling to the mat! Marciano takes a step backwards and waves Andazola back to his feet - he wants the finish! Andazola is rocked! Andazola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him. Andazola is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marciano throws a monster overhand right that drops Andazola! Marciano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!


FIGHT RECAP
"The Godfather" Don Marciano came out to the musical genius of Bob Marley,

, which really set the mood for his calm, cool, let's get down to business demeanor. When the bell finally rang, both fighters came out moving forward met in the middle of the cage and went to war. Wayde Andazola looked like the more aggressive fighter and landed the first punch but Don immediately fired back. Don was trying to put some combo's together working over Andazola's body any time he got close and cut him up early about 30 seconds into the fight. It seemed obvious that Don's reach advantage played a huge role as he began to pick him apart with shot after shot. It looked like "The Mechanic" couldn't find the right tools to stop "The Godfather" in his tracks and the 3000 drunk fans in the crowd erupted when he hit Andazola with a huge head kick that dropped him to the canvas. Don waved him to his feet, and even though Andazola was on wobbly legs and all over the place, like the heart of a true champion he rose to his feet and continued to withstand the onslaught. The crowd was going ballistic and a little after a minute in round one Don Marciano threw a huge overhand right that landed right on the button, flooring his opponent. He didn't hesitate to pounce on him and land a few more strikes before the referee stopped the Idaho native from taking any more punishment. Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Marciano! The Hard Knocks arena was shaking, and we're almost positive that the vibrations coming from the building scheduled as a category 1 or 2 earthquake on the Richter Scale. The people of New York got their money's worth for this show and the fans owed org owner Myron Monroe a huge thank you for putting this event together.


WHAT'S NEXT?
Don Marciano came out and did what all of his fans and experts expected him to do, overwhelm his opponent, put on a stand up clinic, and finish the fight early. Nobody expected him to land such a beautiful head kick, but that's the beauty of the sport and that's why he has gained so many fans in such a short period of time. He was awarded 'KO of the Night' and received $2000 for his performance. His next opponent is a Syn & DFC veteran, a legendary fighter from Tokyo with a legendary name, The Great Tonying. We were recently rejected by Don Marciano (12-0, 11 KO's) after his TKO victory over Wayde Andazola when we asked to do an interview with him, declaring that "Made men ain't supposed to make statements." - amen brother and we understand. Needless to say we didn't dare to ask him twice. It wasn't the first time we were declined and it probably won't be the last, but one day we plan on our persistence paying off.

[Rambo]

The Marciano's

The Godfather

Episode 1

 

 

Chris Karter: "You know what you're getting into?"

 

Reporter Timothy Parker: "I have a pretty good idea."

 

Chris Karter: "Where you from?"

 

Reporter: "This is my first assignment in LA, I transferred from Georgia."

 

Chris Karter: "How long you been doin' this?"

 

Reporter: "Few years. Use to interview boxers and nascar drivers but nobody cares about them anymore so I requested a transfer - sent me out here."

 

Chris Karter: "Do you know who you're interviewing?"

 

Reporter: "Fella named Donatello Marciano... did a little research on him. Apparently this guy is connected -"

 

Chris Karter: "Don't say that."

 

Reporter: "Huh?"

 

Chris Karter: "You can't say that when you're in there. Just because his nickname is "The Godfather" doesn't mean he's a gangster or related to the Mafia."

 

Reporter: "Well if you check right here on google you can see that ---" I stopped him from looking through his iPhone and shook my head at him. Small talk was pointless but might be the only way to get him to shut up...

 

Chris Karter: "As his manager I'm warning you that you're not allowed to mention anything you may or may not have read on google relating to any organized crime syndicate, or the interview will most likely come to an early end. You're a professional reporter, not a paparazzi... Where did you say you were from again?"

 

I initiated small talk to change the subject. It was gonna be a semi-long ride from the L.A. international airport. After years of declining any contact with the media outside of the occasional post-fight interviews and press conferences, I have finally been bribed enough money to convince Don into sitting down with a reporter for some Q&A. I had to give the Family a cut but I had a good amount of change left over. "The Godfather" Don Marciano refused to do the interview anywhere else other than one of his estates in local Los Angeles and unfortunately for me and the reporter, had no choice but to accept the invitation. I have a bad feeling about the whole thing since reporters tend to ask too many questions and the Marciano's aren't exactly the type that like answering questions. Before I knew it we were pulling up to the gate and hopping out the car. I tried to run the most important basics with the reporter as we approached the front door.

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Chris Karter: "Don't ask him no Cosa Nostra shit. Keep it clean, respect their tradition, stick to MMA. Got it? There's a reason they don't do interviews with reporters, try not to remind them why."

 

Reporter: "Got it."

 

Chris Karter: "Good. The less you talk the better. Good luck in there." I watched him get pat down by the doorman and I could tell he was nervous as hell, he was sweating bullets. That was a good sign, the more scared he was the less likely he was to fuck things up. The doorman went inside and I waited outside with the reporter... "What's wrong?"

 

Reporter: "He has security?"

 

Chris Karter: "Yeah of course, but that was his butler."

 

Reporter: "I've never met a butler with a gun before..."

 

Chris Karter: "You've never met the Marciano's haha."

 

I laughed but the reporter didn't find it so funny. The 'butler' returned and I motioned for him to follow along. I closed the door behind him and chose to stay outside. I had plenty of weed and I knew if something were to go wrong, this was Don's house. I didn't want to be in the room if shit hit the fan, hopefully this retard can keep it together and if he can't, we already got paid in advance...

To the reporters surprise there was a small crowd spread out down stairs consisting of men adorned in suits and ties. Armani, Gucci, those were some high quality suits. A very secured but professional looking atmosphere. The butler guided the reporter to the elevator on the first floor, "third floor, on the right" he said and sent him on up. The elevator door opens and the reporter found himself face to face with the grimace of Billy Batts...

 

Billy Batts: "To the right, second door."

 

Reporter: "Thanks." he thanked the man and was directed to the second door. When he walked into the room Don Marciano was sitting in a chair near a desk but he was holding an active conversation with other men in suits. The reporter stood there remaining silent and invisible until Billy Batts pointed to a chair and told him to sit...

 

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Billy Batts: "Sit... ay Don, reporter here. Just lettin' you know." Don toasted his glass up to Batts as he left the room and closed the door behind him... All the attention turned to the reporter so he introduced himself...

 

Reporter: "I'm Tim Parker with Showtime Sports, I'm a huge fan I just wa ---"

 

Michael Marciano: "Timothy Ronald Parker from Little Rock, Arkansas. Moved to Alabama when he was young and went to Hoover H.S. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA, attended the University of Georgia..." he continued to read from a paper that was in his hand... "Yadda yadda yadda, blah blah blah blah... yadda yadda yadda... Transferred to Los Angeles last month.. A wife, two kids, boy and girl - Trinity and little Timmy Jr. Aw aint that sum'thin'."

 

Reporter: "Wow!? How did you find all that out?"

 

Michael Marciano: "Calm down, jeeze. Your myspace was quite descriptive."

 

Raph Marciano: "This fuckin' guy."

 

Don Marciano: "These are my brothers; Leo, Raph, and Mikey." pours some cognac into a wine glass, offers some to the reporter and he accepts... "Hope you don't mind their company."

 

Reporter: "Not at all... I don't know where to start have so many questions I'd like to ask. Um..." looks through his notes... "I have so many questions I wrote down. I know we're on a limited time frame but I was really intrigued with your lifestyle, just wanted to ask some questions to get to know you personally, give your fans a better perspective of who you are."

 

Raph Marciano: "So Donnie why don't you tell curious george where you were a couple weeks ago."

 

Don Marciano: "Forget about it." The reporter looked at him expecting more... "Don't wanna talk about it."

 

 

Raph Marciano: "C'mon tell the fancy pants reporter where you disappeared to after your last fight." evil little laugh... "Hey Mikey! Put that song back on. Y'know, the one that turns Don into a big baby." Leo, Raph, and Michael shared a laugh, and Mike went up to an iPod tower in the corner of the room, browsed through the iPod, selected, and turned up the volume, the reporter tried to ask a question but was silenced when the volume was cranked...

 

Theeere she goooes, with the pieces from my heart

theeere she goooes, and now my tear drops start

and here I go, once again, through these lonely heart aches and pain,

let's all remain... all remain... now I know...

love is a guessing gaaaame... she goes... with the pieces from my heart...

theeeeere she goooes, and now my tear drops start...

 

Don Marciano: "Who's gonna put back.. the pieces... to my broken heart... once again... once again... now I know... this could be the end... and she gone... with the pieces from my heart..." Don was singing along quietly with his eyes closed, sitting behind the desk in the center of the room, his drinking consumption noticeably increased as he was downing them, refilling them, and trying to sing the words as quietly as he could under his breath. Soon the song came to an end...

 

Reporter: "So who was she?"

 

Don Marciano: "Some Longoria broad, but damn that was a fine piece of ass."

 

Leo Marciano: "Yea she was. It was a Kardashian though."

 

Reporter: "Did you say Karda--- ?"

 

Don Marciano: "Normally I'm a tit guy y'know? Forget about it - this girl had both but that was one of the prettiest things I've ever seen."

 

Raph Marciano: "Ay Don I never got to ask ya, where'd you meet that girl?"

 

Don Marciano: "I was eating lunch at the Biffi Caffè." The reporter was looking at him with a blank empty stare... "At the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan."

 

Leo Marciano: "It's a mall in Italy." Leo whispered to the reporter... "World famous shopping centre.."

 

Don Marciano: "Anyway as I'm biting into my chicken parmesian something bumps into my suitcase and as I go to pull my... Hand out my coat, I look up and this goddess is in the middle of sayin' something but she instantly notices the rolex and compliments the watch," Don holds up the watch...

 

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Don Marciano: "I told her thank you and I says to her 'nice dress' and I wasn't lyin' about the dress that woman had some really exquisite taste, classy gal... Soon as she seen the Gucci she said nice suit so I told her she had a nice rack and boom it was on."

 

Reporter: "Did I hear this right? You said Kardashian?"

 

Leo Marciano: "I know it sounds too good to be true, I wouldn't believe it either but I seen this babe with my own eyes."

 

Don Marciano: "She did a lot of talking, I did some replying, but we ended up back at her room. Check it out..." Don went through his cell phone and found a picture, then showed it to everybody else... "I'm not gonna tell ya the things we did in every corner of that room and I still couldn't get enough of that."

 

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Reporter: "Top notch."

 

Raph Marciano: "That's my big brother Donnie for ya."

 

Don Marciano: "Like I was sayin', this broad was classy. I could tell from the moment I seen her. She was complimenting my watch but what that really meant was check out my million dollar wardrobe."

 

Michael Marciano: "Must of been one helluva dress."

 

Don Marciano: "Prolly 20k? 50k earrings. 5k heels. I'm gonna go ahead and say the necklace she was wearing was worth a quarter mil plus all the baggage she was carrying around... and you shoulda seen the rock on her finger."

 

Reporter: "Was she married?"

 

Don Marciano: "...after breakfast we fly out to my villa Casa d'Eraclea in Sicily, enjoyed the view overlooking the Mediterranean." his mind drifts to the peaceful view..

 

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Don Marciano: He reached into one of the drawers to the desk he was sitting behind, pulling out a massive pre-rolled joint... "Popped some famous Pernod-Ricard Perrier-Jouet..."

 

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Raph Marciano: "You were really wearing it. No wonder you got pussy you sly mother fucker you, you pulled out the big guns. Gira diment with you and your fuckin' goomahs."

 

Michael Marciano: "That stuff is almost 5 grand a bottle."

 

Don Marciano: "Va fa napole. That ass was worth every dollar." he held up a lighter to some hemp wick, setting it a fire, he then used it to light that huge joint he pulled out of the drawer, puffing away... "Started off with some Frank Sinatra, some Bob Marley, little bit of Marvin Gaye..." Don let out a big deep sigh exhaling a large amount of smoke... "I had some of the best two weeks of my life..."

 

Reporter: "What happened?"

 

Don Marciano: "When we got to the villa in Sicily it didn't take her long before she mentioned she was engaged, or married.. fiance, husband.. We were doing a lot of drinking, can't really remember because I was so distracted by that.. beautiful.. curvacious..." took a few big pulls from that doob and the big Italian started drooling... "God gave that girl a gift and she knows how to work it. She's not the sharpest tool in the shed but she certainly is the best looking."

 

Leo Marciano: "Amen. I can toast to that." lifts his glass in the air and chugs what's left...

 

Don Marciano: "She couldn't stop talking about a divorce or breaking off some engagement. She started asking a lot of questions instead of rambling with things I didn't care too much about. You can only dodge them for so long, she was really forcing me to pay attention by day 14. I finally broke down told her what I did for a living and that I wasn't interested in marriage and she left..." sigh... "Watching tears stream down that beautiful face and that ass storm off like that..." looks around at his brothers, puffin on that j... "I'm hurtin' inside."

 

Raph Marciano: "C'mon Don you big softy. I know you better than that."

 

Don Marciano: "Forget about it. You just don't get over an ass like that over night."

 

Leo Marciano: "F'getta 'bout it."

 

Michael Marciano: "It's been weeks."

 

Don Marciano: "I know. But every time I hear that song I can't stop thinkin' about her..."

 

Raph Marciano: "Ah grow up you can't stop thinkin' about her pussy you big pervert."

 

Don Marciano: "I can't get it out of my head.."

 

Michael Marciano: "You know it wasn't meant to be. Did you love her?"

 

Don Marciano: "I loved parts of her."

 

Michael Marciano: "Would you of married her?"

 

Don Marciano: "Forget about it. That chick's one high maintenance jamook, and she's a mooley lover."

 

Raph Marciano: "What a pucchiacha! Mulignans? How you find that one out?"

 

Don Marciano: "Somebody named Reggie kept calling her phone and I've never met a white man named Reggie." he re-lit the joint that went out.. "It doesn't matter I can only handle that for about a month or two out of the year."

 

Leo Marciano: "Don likes to eat alone, I remember her talking about some sisters and Don couldn't even throw me a bone. Hook a brother up, put em on. I'd retire for that kinda girl."

 

Don Marciano: "If I retired for every materialistic artificial puttana I met at lunch where do you think we'd be with this thing of ours?"

 

Reporter: "Thing of ours?"

 

Raph Marciano: "Guy's a fuckin' mortadella. What's with all the questions?"

 

Leo Marciano: "He's a reporter. He interviews people Raph, it's his fuckin' job y'know? Sorry bout that Tim, Raph here likes to go from zero to sixty."

 

Don Marciano: "Waste management business. Little bit of pumping and dumping here or there. 100% environmental friendly."

 

Reporter: "Yeah it just sounds a lot like.. well you know.."

 

Raph Marciano: "No I don't know! I think he's a chiacchierone. If he's wearing I swear on Uncle Vinny's grave I'm gonna clip 'em."

 

Michael Marciano: "I know what this might look like to you reporter, but we're legitimate business men. This aint the Golden Age no more, they got this thing called the RICO act..."

 

Raph Marciano: "C'mon, let me give this jamook a mock execution? Can I at least shake him down? Uncle Vinny would of cut off a finger!"

 

Leo & Mike Marciano: "Can it Raph."

 

Reporter: "So how would you describe your fighting style?" All he heard was the words execution, cutting off fingers, and that was frightening enough for him to change the subject immediately, but it received expressions of concern...

 

Raph Marciano: "What was that?"

 

Reporter: "I just feel it'd be best if we changed the subject, stick to what's important, Don Marciano's fighting career? Right guys? Right? So if you don't mind me asking, how would you describe your fighting style?" He noticed Marciano shake his head no and it concerned him, feeling somebody behind him he turned his head and noticed Raphael standing there with a look on his face which quickly changed into a sheepish smile. Once "The Godfather" started talking he gulped and turned his attention to the HW fighter and tried not to think about what the smallest Marciano was doing standing behind him as concerning as it was...

 

Don Marciano: "I come heavy. A wise man once said you shouldn't have lunch with a Russian drug dealer unless you come heavy and I go into a fight with the same mentality."

 

Reporter: "You've put together an incredible run, you haven't lost in almost 4 years. Do you feel unbeatable right now?"

 

Don Marciano: "Col tempo la foglia di gelso diventa seta."

 

Reporter: "What's that mean?"

 

Don Marciano: "Doesn't matter. Losing is inevitable. I've lost before and I know it's gonna happen. I'm only getting older, lazier, and richer. Bad combination for motivation."

 

Reporter: "You're widely regarded as one of the most entertaining heavyweights of the modern era, how do you feel about that?"

 

Don Marciano: "Entertainment aint really my thing unless it involves a titty bar, Red Light district, or the Mile High club. Capeesh?"

 

Reporter: "I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend you..."

 

Don Marciano: "None taken. I was just sayin' I'm not fighting to really entertain anybody. Don't get me wrong, I have love for all my fans, but that's not what I'm fighting for."

 

Reporter: "So what are you fighting for?"

 

Don Marciano: "Money, respect, and if you wanna get sentimental my family's honor."

 

Reporter: "Well you've certainly earned it all don't you think?"

 

Don Marciano: "There's never enough. Just depends on what perspective you're looking at it from."

 

Reporter: "Care to elaborate?"

 

Don Marciano: "I'd rather not."

 

Reporter: "So what's next for Don Marciano?"

 

Don Marciano: "I'm gonna call a friend of mine who owes me a favor, try to get that Longoria chicks phone number."

 

Leo Marciano: "Kardashian."

 

Don Marciano: "I keep getting the two confused."

 

Leo Marciano: "Longoria's that broad you were in Syracuse with. Remember? Y'know, the married one."

 

Reporter: "I meant what's next for your fighting career?"

 

Don Marciano: "Defending the title."

 

Reporter: "After your most recent victory over Cedric Myton I think it's safe to say you've cleaned house on Sauna's HW contenders."

 

Don Marciano: "That's the scariest man I've ever fought."

 

Reporter: "Who?"

 

Don Marciano: "Cedric Myton. That's one bad mother fuckin' Rasta."

 

Reporter: "But you finished him in the first round on two different occasions?"

 

Don Marciano: "You ever watch tape on him?" the reporter shook his head... "Didn't think so. I'm not the type that concerns himself with his physical well being before or after a fight, but I was definitely concerned going into our first fight. I wasn't exactly on a hotstreak going into that one. I've never fought harder in my life. Both times we fought he went toe to toe with me and both times he came out got in my face and really went for it. He wasn't scared, he was fearless. Right?" Don turned to his brothers who all agreed, and Raph spit out 'tough son of a bitch' before Don continued speaking... "He didn't run away, he came out and put the pressure on. As somebody who really appreciates a good stand up fight, I enjoyed watching him tear through the competition to earn his rematch. He brought out the best in me twice. I have nothing but respect for Cedric Myton and it would be an honor to fight him again - win or lose."

 

Reporter: "Seeing how you have two first round wins over him, I just don't think that matchup is gonna happen anytime soon. What about Son Goku? You both have a win over each other, when will we see a trilogy?"

 

Don Marciano: "I don't think he wants to get hit by me again any time soon."

 

Reporter: "That might be KO of the year. Would you consider him the toughest opponent you've faced?"

 

Don Marciano: "Not the toughest but definitely the fastest. I underestimated him both times we fought cuz I'm twice his size. I really underestimated his speed, that little fucker is fast."

 

Reporter: "So who would you consider the toughest opponent?"

 

Don Marciano: "It all depends what you mean by that. I've fought some pretty tough guys. Qing Nan Lee was a warrior. He went toe to toe with me for 5 rounds. I broke my hands on The Great Tonying's face and he barely budged, that dude has a head full of bricks. Then there's Vik Baeng. No matter how hard I hit that guy, even when he fell, he'd get back to his feet. If the ref didn't step in I could of hit that guy for 10 more minutes and he prolly would of kept getting up. Don't forget Cedric Myton. He might be the toughest guy I've ever fought."

 

Reporter: "Son Goku's the only fighter to hold a win over you, is he not on your list for tough guys?"

 

Don Marciano: "Don't get me wrong he might be a great fighter, but he don't seem like a tough guy to me. Like I said, I really underestimated him both times we fought. I knew he don't like to be hit but he's so fast I just couldn't get my hands on him. But when I did, he went down. You ever watch film on him?"

 

Reporter: "I seen both of his fights with you..."

 

Don Marciano: "You ever see a tough guy tap out due to strikes?" Don pulled up a clip (http://mmatycoon.com/fightcommentary.php?FTID=332039) of the fight on his computer, then turned his laptop around in time for the reporter to see Son Goku tapping out due to strikes vs Hawk Seibold... "Not exactly what I'd call a tough guy."

 

Reporter: "Would you like to fight him again?"

 

Don Marciano: "Absolutely."

 

Reporter: "Anybody else you have fought before that you would like a rematch with?"

 

Don Marciano: "Rip James. He and his manager had some things to say after I won, so I would like to fight him again and not leave it in the hands of the judges."

 

Reporter: "Any fighters out there that you would like to call out?"

 

Don Marciano: "No. Not really my thing."

 

Reporter: "Anybody you want to fight?"

 

Don Marciano: "I would of liked to fight Golden Glory before he started losing, and Abayo Bokhari is considered one of the best in the world too. Then there's this crazy fuckin' Russian out there, Maxim Dragonuv. I'd like to get in there and trade with that guy. Whoever he's fighting next is prolly shitting their pants right now."

 

Reporter: "Some people can say the same thing about the next person fighting you... any idea who that will be?"

 

Don Marciano: Looking at something on his laptop... "Emeka Shakur vs Pertti Rauta is a number one contender fight, that means I get the winner."

 

Reporter: "You rooting for a particular fighter?"

 

Don Marciano: "No, not really. I've already fought Rauta, so I wouldn't mind fighting Shakur next if I had to choose."

 

Reporter: "When you go into fights, what's your approach - how do you approach it?"

 

Don Marciano: "Business as usual..." Don looked down at his laptop and noticed the time... "Speaking of business, I have to get ready now. I gotta cut this interview a little short, I'm running low on time but it's been a pleasure. Raph will you kindly escort Mr. Parker to the door, please."

 

Reporter: "Oh.. but of course. Thank you for your time. I had so many things I wanted to ask, hopefully we can schedule another meeting in the future."

 

Don Marciano: "When you leave the room, take the stairs. Check out the canvas, you can't miss it." the reporter was escorted out of the room...

 

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Reporter: "Is that what I think it is?"

 

Batts: "Depends what you think it is."

 

Raph Marciano: "Put your woody away. Just a picture capturing the moment Don knocked Son Goku's ass out. Goku was gettin away from Don all night and then POW - right to the kisser. Lights out! Crowd goes wild and then..... silence. It was a damn funeral in there. You would of thought the Japanese Prime Minister got assassinated."

 

Reporter: "That's amazing... did he paint that himself?"

 

Raph Marciano: "Don look like Picasso to you?"

 

Reporter: "Well actually he looks like a Made Man out of a gangster movie." Raph and Billy looked at eachother with disbelief, was he really gonna go there..? "Like a real Godfather... I wanted to ask if the rumors were true, this article I read on google said -" Batts and Raph were even more shocked he kept going and going... "- and I read he was connected to the mafia but I was told n--- " a mili-second and a clack and boom later the reporters sentence was cut short and his body hit the floor... and tumbled down the stairs...

 

 

 

BOOM! I was standing outside, enjoying the peace and quiet, minding my own business, when I heard the bang from inside and a loud thump behind the front door. I was startled and started coughing my brains out. I already knew the answer to what was behind mystery door #1 and mid-cough I decided to open the door and see for myself anyway. First thing I seen, and I wasn't that surprised, was the reporter at the bottom of the staircase, head laying in an expanding pool of red. At the top of the staircase I seen Billy Batts and Raphael Marciano standing there shrugging their shoulders like nothing happened...

 

Chris Karter: "Don't just stand there. Call a cleaner. Clean this mess up!" I noticed the gun in Raph's hand and the smoke streaming from the barrel... "What the fuck Raph?! Man, what the hell did he do?"

 

Raph Marciano: "I swear to god I didn't shoot him Chris, he started talkin' too much. It was an accident." The rest of the Marciano brothers came down to the scene from the third floor... "I swear I didn't shoot him Don. He was asking for it." Don looked at Raph, the gun, the body, the blood, and back to Raph... "Look it was an accident. He fuckin' said it - not me - I just tapped him in the head a lil and it went off." all of the Marciano brothers started arguing in Italian and I couldn't understand a damn thing they were saying, but after a minute or so they turned to Billy Batts.

 

Billy Batts: "Hey Don, he asked some specifics about the Family, was runnin' his flapper, and Raph here was just tryin to shut him up. He cold clocked him upside the head and he went tumbling. Nothin' we can do bud."

 

Don Marciano: "We can clean the mess up. I'm not gonna let this little thing of yours ruin our grandmother's carpet. It's an antique. That rug was a gift from Grandma Lisa and I expect it to be spotless when I get back." Don laughed... "Raph I can't believe you whacked the fuckin' reporter. Hahaha, now that's a classic. I bet Uncle Vinny's rollin' in his grave right now laughing at you. Haha I can see the look on his face."

 

Leo Marciano: "I knew it was a bad idea to leave you two alone..."

 

Raph Marciano: "Leo I know what it looks like but that's not how it went down. I swear."

 

Michael Marciano: "We're supposed to believe that? You've been inchin' at the chance to off him since he got here! Let's just clean this mess up and be done with it. I'll call MZ, he'll clean it." Michael walked down the stairs and checked his pulse.. "Holy shit this guy - he's still breathin'!"

 

Raph Marciano: "If you want me to whack the guy, I'll fuckin' whack the guy." Raph aimed his gun down the stairs at the body of the reporter and began walking down the stairs but Don and Leo stopped him...

 

Everybody: "No!"

 

Don Marciano: "Put the gun away Raph nobody's offin' anybody. Call the doc in here and take him to the hospital. He slipped or something, y'know? Clumsy little fella drank too much."

 

Leo Marciano: "F'getta about it. Consider it done."

 

Chris Karter: "Seriously Leo, get him to the emergency room ASAP and keep Raph way from him. I don't wanna read about a reporter last assigned to interview Don Marciano washing up on the beach somewhere. Very bad publicity. Not good for my company, our business, and not good for your family. So make sure he makes it to the hospital in one piece. Please!" well, I was raising my voice in their house, so I thought it was important to reiterate how nicely I was asking... "C'mon Don, we're on a real tight schedule man. We got a flight to catch."

 

Raph Marciano: "Fuck off. It's all your fault you know. If it wasn't for you curious george would of never of been here in the first place."

 

Leo Marciano: "Don where you going?"

 

Don Marciano: "Rio de Jeniero."

 

Chris Karter: "Moses Diggs wants him in his corner."

 

Billy Batts: "Rio? You lucky bastard. I thought you were going to Helsinki to corner that chinese..?"

 

Raph Marciano: "Y'know Bill loves Rio you sick son of a bitch." Billy Batts gave him a twisted wicked smile, then Raph went back up the stairs... "

 

Chris Karter: "Ming Xin - but I sent Qing Kong with Kenichi Homura out there instead."

 

Don Marciano: "I can't understand a thing that China man says."

 

Billy Batts: "Yeah me neither."

 

"UGHHHH......." the reporter let out a disgruntled groan and his leg twitched a bit. I couldn't help but shake my head. I looked around, ten to fifteen grown men downstairs and none of them were even slightly concerned. I understand this might be business as usual for them, but they weren't even paying attention to the situation. This wasn't some average joe who could disappear off the face of the earth and nobody notice, this was a MMA reporter that's company paid me off to have access to interviewing Don Marciano. Fuck, whatever, I had to make sure we made it to Rio on time, didn't have time to baby sit a reporter that might never wake up. Fuckin Raphael Marciano and his inferior short man complex. This really doesn't surprise me. I went outside and sat in the limo and once Don got in we were on our way. He reassured me that the reporter would be taken care of and I hope that he meant he'd receive medical attention not that he'd be swimming with the fishes by the end of the day. Off to Rio we go... and I found out that I was wishing good luck to myself.

[Rambo]

Where the hell is Don Marciano 5 hours before his title fight with Emeka Shakur? His flight said he arrived in Amsterdam, but he's nowhere to be found.

 

 

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One of Don Marciano's henchmen were seen surveying the entrance to Moulin Rouge in The Redlight District, it really wasn't a surprise to find The Godfather at a place like this in Amsterdam, but what exactly was Don Marciano doing in there before his fight? Or was he really in there at all? This is the mysterious question what the people want to know!

 

Don Marciano was out looking for a good time when he ran into "Big Sexy" Kenric Kyle looking for a good time. They were spotted at the local coffee shop shortly after.

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Apparently neither man could hold their space cake. That stuff was way stronger than back in the states. What happened next should not leave Amsterdam.

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For all those who were watching Kenric Kyle & Don Marciano through the window, this is an example of what they were doing:

 

(First one is Don's dance, the second one obviously Big Sexy's dance)

 

Dispite being higher than the clouds he thought he was walking on, the Sauna Fights HW champion showed up on time to his fight with Emeka Shakur. Here's the video of the fight but below's the highlight of the finish.

 

Marciano lands a left and a right that send Shakur crashing to the mat, dazed. Marciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Shakur is rocked! A solid body kick from Marciano. Shakur is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?

Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakur is just out of range.

Shakur seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round. Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.

Marciano sends Shakur crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marciano is motioning to the referee to let Shakur up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

That has opened up Emeka Shakur's cut even more.We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Marciano throws a monster overhand right that drops Shakur! Marciano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

 

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Marciano!

Don Marciano retains his heavyweight title!

 

As Don Marciano got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Campionato!" Don Marciano shouted & held the championship belt in the air. "It's been an honor fightin in Amsterdam & I wanna thank everybody I train with on a day to day at Convicted Fight Club." His brothers Mike, Leo, & Raph Marciano joined Don in the cage & the entourage posed for the flashing cameras.

After his first round finish over Emeka Shakuer there were rumors circulating the world of MMA.

I bet he paid of the officials to pass the piss test.

...and to make matters worse, Marciano failed to show up to the post fight press conference:

Marciano? Last seen at Myton's place, doin some original Cedric's

; furthermore celebrating last event. Don hasn't recovered quite yet and remains nowhere to be seen.

 

 

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Don Marciano

 

Knockout of the Year 2011:

 

2011 KOTY Nomination #1

 

2011 KOTY Nomination #2

 

2011 KOTY Nomination #3

 

Comeback of the Year:

2011 Epic Comeback KO - KOTY canidate

[LanceTempleton]

Haha, this is awesome!

[soyster89]

Completely awesome!

[Rambo]

Maxim "Drago" Dragunov (18-2) vs. Don "The Godfather" Marciano (23-1-1)

 

Two of the baddest Heavyweights & most feared strikers in the Tycoon Universe square off at SF91: EAT, SLEEP, MMA PPV! in one week at The Red Light district in Amsterdam. Tickets to the arena sold out within 30 minutes of being available, so if you didn't secure a ticket and can't make it to Amsterdam, just turn on your TV, order the event on PPV, & enjoy the damn show!

 

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Don Marciano is coming off a first round technical knockout victory over Emeka Shakur, from start to finish it was clear The Nigerian Nightmare was no match for Marciano that night. It was the Main Event on the most successful event in Amsterdam history; SF 90: Marciano Vs. Skakur PPV!. As memorable as it was, SF91 is expected to shatter the bar that SF90 set. 23,346 PPV buyers more than got their money's worth when Marciano squared off against Shakur, but this match against Dragunov elevates the level of competition & hype to a whole other level never before seen in the European Cannabis capital, and the record setting ratings that SF90 previously set, are expected to get shattered this Saturday.

 

 

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Maxim Dragunov is coming off a first round finish from the CFC's second highest rated event ever, beating his opponents face in so badly that the ref stepped in and mercifully spared his opponent from further brutality. Fighters do have family to go home to and the damage that "Drago" was doing was becoming irreversible. Perhaps the most feared striker in the world, not only does he have first round knockout wins over legends like Cee Digits and Abayo Bokhari, he finished them in devastating fashion, head kicking them into oblivion. A one time Sauna Fight champion, Maxim comes back to his old org with the intentions of going back to CFC with another HW title around his waist.

 

 

FIGHT FACTS:

Don Marciano #1 ranked fighter from Italy

Maxim Dragunov #1 ranked fighter from Russia

Combined record of 41-3-2

Combined 35 wins by (T)KO

Combined 37 fights ended in the 1st round

Both fighters on a 6 fight win streak

Both fighters finished their last 6 fights by (T)KO

 

 

 

 

Sauna Fights owner Aaron Andersson requested that Don Marciano fly in from Los Angeles to attend the press conference that he arranged for the event to hype the upcoming title fight against Maxim Dragunov. On paper the two seemed very similar, but in person they weren't so a like. The intensity of the staredown the people in attendance witnessed was incomparable. It was like watching something out of a movie and at one point I think they even metaphysically morphed into different forms. Maxim Dragunov towering over a much shorter, stockier, Don Marciano.

 

 

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The reach advantage obviously going to Maxim Dragunov, the questions were pouring in faster than Don could answer.

 

"Do you think this is your toughest fight of your career?"

"Are you in the best shape of your life?"

"How healthy are you?"

"Have you ever fought anybody as tall as Maxim?"

"How are you going to deal with the height advantage?"

"Don what's your gameplan going into the cage?"

"Do you see any holes in his game?"

"How's training camp?"

"Where's Kim?"

"Can you win? Will you win?"

 

 

Don yawned. Drank some water. Tried to listen to the questions Maxim Dragunov was asked but his translator's voice annoyed him so he didn't pay attention. The questions were heard but went in one ear and out the other until one reporter got his attention.

 

Reporter: "Hey Don - nice suit!'

 

Don Marciano: "Thank you. It's a $5,000 tailor-made suit from Caraceni in Milan, 'bout time somebody noticed."

 

Reporter: "Are you gonna wear it going into your fight with Maxim?"

 

Don Marciano: "Forget about it. Can't wear the same suit in the same week."

 

Reporter: "I meant when you walked out to the cage. You gonna wear a suit?"

 

Don Marciano: "Ha I don't think so. I'm all about business and this fight is business as usual, and I don't handle the cage business in no suit. I'll be coming in the traditional black and white trunks. I'll put on a suit after I hit the shower, for the after party."

 

Reporter: "Assuming you can still walk after the fight, you're planning on the after party? The fans are expecting a war."

 

Don Marciano: "The fans will get a battle. Wars last longer than a few minutes. I'm overtrained & I love it out here in Amsterdam. After the fight this big fella is goin' out to party."

 

Reporter: " Do you see yourself still being champ at the end of the night? Do you envision having the belt at the party?"

 

Don Marciano: "You wanna know what I envision eh? You really wanna know?" The reporter nodded yes, and Don Marciano chuckled and said, "I envision taking one of those half naked ring girls, y'know the ones walkin' around in the bikinis? - takin' one of those broads home and let her wear my championship belt as I fuck her doggy style haha."

 

Reporter: "Ah sick gross! Visual!? That's a sick thought man!"

 

Don Marciano: "Ha don't think it aint been done before."

 

Reporter: "With the belt on!? - that belt?"

 

Don Marciano: "I wear the belt, she wears the belt, take turns wearing it - doesn't matter who wears it I'm still the champ, what's important is that I have it, and I'll do what I want with it whenever I want." The disgust on the reporters face was obvious, clearly he couldn't shake away the visual so he tried to change the subject..

 

Reporter: "Maxim said that an Italian can't beat a Russian in a fight, what's your response?"

 

Don Marciano: "He didn't say that." Don looked to the other side of the podium stage at Maxim who was accompanied by his translator, busy answering the questions of the crowd gathered around him, "When did he say that?"

 

Reporter: "Just now, 'No Italian could beat a Russian in a fight' I heard it..." Don looked over at Maxim again with an agitated look but couldn't understand anything Maxim was saying because he speaks in Russian.. "Maxim Dragunov has a significant height advantage going into this fight and because of this you're going into the fight the underdog, do you think this could pose a problem for you? How do you plan on countering the reach advantage?"

 

Don Marciano: Marciano raised his voice a little higher so people would hear him, he was having trouble finding motivation for this fight so he decided to ignite the fire for the cameras, maybe sell some PPV tickets in the process.."By punching him in the face and knocking his ass down. I think that should neutralize the height advantage effectively."

 

Reporter: "This fights being described as a David vs. Goliath match up, what do you think of that?"

 

Don Marciano: "David was a little guy who needed a rock and a slingshot. I'm gonna hit him with my fist and put him to sleep... and then I might hit him some more."

 

Reporter: "So you're gonna come out swinging like usual?"

 

Don Marciano: "You know the old saying, 'Don't do a deal with a Russian without a gun' well I'm bringing two." The Godfather flexed his biceps to the crowd, showing them the gun show.. he noticed he got the attention of the crowd, women got wet, men felt small, & even Maxim was now observing his 'Gun Show'.

 

Reporter: "How long do you think this fight will last, the experts don't think it'll last longer than a few minutes... what's your opinion?"

 

Don Marciano: "The experts are right. He's getting knocked out in the first." Don looked over to Maxim, who was sitting there expressionless. He didn't seem to acknowledge anything Marciano was saying because he prolly didn't understand a word of English.. he needed to get a reaction out of him.. "Can he understand anything I'm saying? Where's the translator? Somebody tell him what I'm saying."

 

Don motioned for a translator and pushed him over towards the Russian and the translator started speaking Russian gibberish. Don stood up, looking at Maxim Dragunov, making eye contact and speaking directly to him..

 

Don Marciano: "You hear that? You're gettin' knocked out cold on Saturday. I throw bombs with my right & bury bodies with my left."

 

 

The translator translated and you could feel the tension in the room lift as Maxim Dragunov stood up, towering over everybody else there. The two fighters locked in a staring contest, they began to walk towards one another til they were face to chest. Maxim staring down, Don staring up...

 

Maxim Dragunov: "Я не могу быть побежден!"

 

Translator: "I cannot be defeated!"

 

Don Marciano: "We'll see about that."

 

Maxim Dragunov: "Я должен разорвать вас."

 

Translator: "I must break you."

 

Don Marciano: "If you keep talking that Russian nonsense you'll need reconstructive surgery on your jaw after I break it."

 

Maxim Dragunov: "Если он умрет, он умрет."

 

Don Marciano: "I'm sending your ugly Russian ass back to your motherland in a casket."

 

Marciano and Dragunov butted heads for the last time and Maxim Dragunov shoved him away. The two fighters went at it and a mosh pit of security intervened immediately and as a chair went flying through the air, some how security managed to get the two away from each other. After another chair went flying through the air the cameras cut off, and staff tried to neutralize the chaotic situation that was about to break out.

 

 

 

After John Hetfield predicted Marciano vs Dragunov would go to a decision, Don was interviewed.....

 

Don Marciano was coming back to his hotel after leaving a nearby coffee shop, when was approached by some reporters asking questions working with Sauna Fights for this huge PPV card. He agreed to answer a few.

 

 

Reporter: "How are you dealing with the jet lag with the flight from Los Angeles?"

 

Don Marciano: "Staying higher than ever."

 

Reporter: "Do you think it's necessary?"

 

Don Marciano: "I think it's essential."

 

Reporter: "We're less than 48 hours away from the biggest fight of your career. Are you prepared to face Russia's best fighter?"

 

Don Marciano: "I'm prepared to cash my big fat paycheck."

 

Reporter: "What do you think of John Hetfield's prediction for this fight?"

 

Don Marciano: "What's he smokin' crank? Aint no way this fight's gonna make it out the first round. One of us are getting knocked out."

 

Reporter: "I think he's the only one expecting it to last longer than that. What do you think of the event name?"

 

Don Marciano: "I think it'll help them explain what's going on when he wakes up. He don't know english so they had to keep it simple so he understood. He'll prolly be suffering from amnesia after he wakes up from his a coma and they're just gonna hand him an event flyer to hope rejuvinate his memory."

 

Reporter: "What?"

 

Don Marciano: "Eating through a ventilation tube cuz he got put to Sleep in an MMA fight and it was all on PPV... Maxim I would send your family my condolences but I fuckin hate Russians. Just let them know to pull the plug so you don't have to wake up and deal with the embarrassment of being featured on the Knockout of the Year hahaha."

 

Reporter: "Is there anything you want to say to your opponent?"

 

Don Marciano: "Not like he would understand it."

 

Reporter: "We have translators."

 

Don Marciano: "I'll bet you $50,000 that I knock you out."

[aaronp]

There`s a leaked prediction about Don`s next, and probably biggest fight ever. Here is the material what we picked up from Russian satellite:

 

 

HARASOOOO!!!

 

- Максим Драгунов V Дону Марчиано - SF 265 фунтов титул В главном событии этой карты мы будем видеть "Крестный отец" Дон Марчиано в действии против Максима "Драго" Драгунова. Марчиано является текущим Сауна боев в супертяжелом весе и взял 5 оборону после победы на ремень на SF 72. Драгунова является текущим ХФУ в супертяжелом весе, и в этом матче чемпион против чемпиона, мы можем быть уверены в чем-то особенным, что произойдет в Сауна Бои клетке. Драгунова является № 4 фунт за фунт боец в мире и № 1 в своей весовой категории. Марчиано является # 11 фунт за фунт в мире и № 6 в своей весовой категории.

 

Это означает, что, когда эти люди происходят в клетке, и пойти на это, болельщики увидят шедевр матча. В обоих мужчин, большинство из их многочисленных побед (Т) КО, мы можем быть уверены в этом время встать войны. Их набор навыков в значительной степени идентичны, когда дело доходит до ярких и борьба, только большой-иш разница бразильского джиу-джитсу, были Драгунов занимает коричневый пояс и Марчиано фиолетовый пояс. ЕСЛИ, и это большое если, борьба продолжается вплоть до мата, Драгунова имеет преимущество по сравнению с SF Чемпион, Марчиано. Но во всех его карьеры, Марчиано никогда не были представлены, и единственное поражение он видел пришедший решение, в то время как Драгунова была закончена дважды (Т) КО.Победа для Марчиано действительно цемент его наследие как один из великих, и то же самое относится и к Драгунова. Прогноз: Это близко совпадают, но я собираюсь с Драгунов с конца 4-го тура (Т) КО победу.

 

Максим Драгунов! Максим Драгунов! Максим Драгунов!

 

And our Russian Chief-Of-Pimp`s translate it to us, and this is how it is in English:

 

Maxim Dragunov v Don Marciano - SF 265 lbs title In the main event of this card we will be seeing “The Godfather” Don Marciano in action against Maxim “Drago” Dragunov. Marciano is the current Sauna Fights Heavyweight Champion and has picked up 5 defenses since winning the strap on SF 72. Dragunov is the current CFC Heavyweight champion, and in this champion vs champion match, we can be sure of something special going to happen in the Sauna Fights cage. Dragunov is the #4 pound for pound fighter in the world, and the #1 in his weight class. Marciano is the #11 pound for pound in the world and the #6 in his weight class. That means when these men take place in the cage, and go at it, the fans will see a masterpiece of a match. With both men having the majority of their many victories by (T)KO, we can be sure of this being a stand up war.

 

Their skill set is pretty much identical when it comes down to the striking and wrestling, the only big-ish difference is the BJJ, were Dragunov holds a Brown Belt and Marciano a Purple belt. IF, and that’s a big IF, the fight goes down to the mat, Dragunov has the advantage over the SF Champion, Marciano. But in all of his career, Marciano has never been submitted, and the only loss he has seen came by decision, while Dragunov has been finished twice by (T)KO. A win for Marciano would really cement his legacy as one of the greats, and the same goes for Dragunov. Prediction: It’s a close match, but I’m going with Dragunov with a late 4th round (T)KO victory. 265 lbs Division

[aaronp]

So scary man. Cant say more. Does anybody know where he came from?

[Rambo]

That is the question The Godfather presents to the people.

 

 

Don Marcano has organized a small work force to go on strike outside of a hospital, the group chants all day and night "Pull-The-Plug". Maxim Dragunov has been in critical condition since their fight, surviving only through a ventilation tube. A living vegetable, Don Marciano sympathisizes for his defeated opponent, and is lobbying that his family & manager pull the plug and let him drift into eternal space. Cold, dark, lonely, but free from the pain and damage that Marciano inflicted on the Russian who was once king of the HW division.

 

 

There were things said before his fight with Maxim Dragunov. Some consider it trash talking. Some consider it hyping the fight for the huge PPV. Others consider it revealing Marciano's psychic potential. Russian authorities have threatened to press charges against Marciano if the plug is pulled, claiming premeditated murder & also stated they'd file charges against his manager, Chris Karter, for being an accessory to said crime.

 

 

 

Is it just the fighter? Or is it the manager? The evidence reveals a combo of both. The following statements were recorded before the Don Marciano vs Maxim Dragunov fight:

 

Full Press Conference

Don Marciano: "David was a little guy who needed a rock and a slingshot. I'm gonna hit him with my fist and put him to sleep... and then I might hit him some more."

 

Don Marciano: "He's getting knocked out in the first."

 

Don Marciano: "You're gettin' knocked out cold on Saturday. I throw bombs with my right & bury bodies with my left."

 

Don Marciano: "He'll prolly be suffering from amnesia after he wakes up from his a coma and they're just gonna hand him an event flyer to hope rejuvinate his memory."

 

Don Marciano: "Eating through a ventilation tube cuz he got put to Sleep in an MMA fight and it was all on PPV -"

 

Don Marciano: "Maxim I would send your family my condolences but I fuckin hate Russians. Just let them know to pull the plug so you don't have to wake up and deal with the embarrassment of being featured on the Knockout of the Year hahaha."

 

There's no doubt that Don's maniac laugh echoes constantly through Maxim's hollow head during his vegitative state. Marciano's manager was quoted:

 

Go check out Maxim Dragunov's finishes. That fighter is a brutal beast set on a path of destruction... of course if he does win this award, he won't wake up in time to receive it, cuz Marciano is putting him in hibernation after Saturday.

 

 

Over a month (4 months in game time) later, Maxim Dragunov didn't wake up in time to make it to his fight in Montreal, causing a NC on the main event of CFC's 3rd Year Aniversary event. Nobody surprised however, since Dragunov has been living on life support in critical condition for an extended period of time. His injuries include severe brain trauma, fractured skull, and a broken jaw shattered in several places.

 

 

 

So scary man. Cant say more. Does anybody know where he came from?

 

 

From the streets of Sicily. Some say Palermo, some say Messina, others Syracuse. Truth is, Don Marciano kicked ass all across that island before becoming a professional fighter.

 

 

 

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with your favorite hostess April Watson, & special guest Tony Harris!

featuring our fighter of the day:

"The Godfather" Don Marciano 24-1-1 (20 KO's) #1 ranked Heavyweight in the world

 

 

April Watson: "Welcome to your favorite broadcast, this is Convicted TV and were featuring our fighter of the day, the #1 P4P Heavyweight in the world, known as The Godfather, Don Marciano! I'm here with special guest and Convicted Inc manager Tony Harris. We're glad you could make it."

 

Tony Harris: "Happy to be here & hello fight fans. Haha I always wanted to say that."

 

April Watson: "Let's get straight to the point, our topic: Don Marciano. What's next for the Sauna Fights Heavyweight champion?"

 

Tony Harris: "I'm sure you've already heard this but Don Marciano is calling out War Machine if he wins the Syn' Euro Million Dollar Tournament."

 

April Watson: "So the rumors are true?"

 

Tony Harris: "The rumors are very true, and he feels disrespected."

 

April Watson: "How so?"

 

Tony Harris: "Well first off John Farson's manager, Barnabas Sackett (thanks for the weed, man...) spread some malicious rumors and included Don Marciano in his fabrications. This was really disrespectful to the Marciano family."

 

April Watson: "Those rumors really caused an uproar across MMA forums all over."

 

Tony Harris: "Totally false, but clever. Anyway, not only that, but Don Marciano feels like he should be one of the highest paid athletes in the sport for his performances in the cage."

 

April Watson: "Widely recognized as one of the most exciting fighters of all time, he's owner of 6 Fight of the night awards & 9 KO of the night awards. Not to mention his come from behind knockout victory over Son Goku was a KO of the Year canidate."

 

Marciano closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Goku out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

 

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Marciano!

Post fight, Don Marciano took to the microphone: "Made Men aint suppose to make statements but this win felt damn good." Don Marciano flexed his guns to the ring girls before grabbing the mic. "I know I had to beat down one of your favorite fighters but I owed it to the crowd.. I love all you little Japanese fuckers! Drinks on me tonight!"

 

April Watson: "Now the moment you've been waiting for, I'd like to introduce our featured fighter of the day, Don Marciano!"

 

 

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Tony Harris: "Welcome to the show big guy."

 

Don Marciano: "Hey Tony, April, thanks for having me."

 

April Watson: "You're coming off the biggest win of your career, with a first round Knockout over Russia's most feared striker, Maxim Dragunov."

 

The TV faded to a clip of Don Marciano's entrance when he came out to the cage at SF91: EAT, SLEEP, MMA PPV!

 

Marciano has chosen REDEMPTION SONG as his entrance music and he's coming out to the cage with a Soviet Union flag in his hand. Don took the center of the cage standing in front of Maxim Dragunov and ripped the flag in half. He throws the remnants of the flag into the crowd and the fans started chanting "GOD-FATH-ER! GOD-FATH-ER! GOD-FATH-ER!"

 

Tony Harris: "Crazy bastard." Tony laughed at the cut scene.

 

April Watson: "Don I gotta ask you - what the hell was going through you head?"

 

Don Marciano: "I know how to sell tickets and entertain the fans. I was throwing fuel on the fire. I wanted to put hate in his heart. I wanted to fight and beat Maxim Dragunov at his very best and that's what I did."

 

Tony Harris: "You really kicked his ass man."

 

April Watson: "Not only did you kick his ass, you added another highlight reel KO to the list."

 

cut scene faded to the replay of the fight

Marciano sends Dragunov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marciano is motioning to the referee to let Dragunov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet. Dragunov is rocked! Marciano is stalking Dragunov. Dragunov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Marciano, and it's lights out! Dragunov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Marciano! Don Marciano retains his heavyweight title!

Don Marciano took some time post fight to say the following; "I was unmotivated, over trained, under paid, but still tough enough to kick his Russian ass!" Don puts a ring girl on his shoulders, gives her his Championship belt to hold in the air, & walks around the lifeless body of Maxim Dragunov flexing for the flashing cameras, the crowd chanting his name.

 

April Watson: "You really had the crowd going with that spectacular finish."

 

Tony Harris: "The crowd was going absolutely nuts. That was definitely one of the highlights of your career."

 

Don Marciano: "I agree. He was a very dangerous opponent and had a significant reach advantage. I was very happy to walk away with the victory."

 

April Watson: "You were going into the fight as the underdog and there was a lot of hostility & anomosity that was building up til the fight. You were very vocal and a lot of people want to know if you really believed in yourself the whole entire time? Were you reall that confident you were going to win?"

 

Don Marciano: "I'm a fighter. I've been fighting my whole life. This is what I do. You have to be confident in what you do, and if you're not you're gonna fail and come up short. Nobody is unbeatable. Nobody. Just like american football, it's any given sunday. All it takes is reacting a fraction of a second late and you could be waking up with your back on the canvas and your opponents hand being raised in the air."

 

Tony Harris: "I remember you saying Cedric Myton was the scariest fighter you've ever faced. You didn't feel the same way about Maxim Dragunov?"

 

Don Marciano: "Not at all. The Russian tries to strike fear in the heart of his opponents. The Godfather aint no bitch. When I first got to Amsterdam, I just couldn't get it together. It's real easy to get distracted over here y'know? I think that really showed in my first few fights here. Cedric Myton motivated me to train harder than I ever have and that really got my career on track. Now we maintain a mutural respect for one another; he's a true warrior and the rasta has some high quality ganja."

 

April Watson: "You said that you were unmotivated; why did you feel that way?"

 

Don Marciano: "All that pre-fight hoorah was to keep my head in the fight. After awhile you approach it like a business, it becomes a job, it's no longer fun, a constant burden and weight on your shoulders, and I was just really burnt out from all the training. I just wanted to rest and relax at Myton's place and burn some of his homegrown."

 

April Watson: "Why did you feel underpaid?"

 

Don Marciano: "I was recovering from a hard day of training at my suite, flipping through some channels and I seen a commercial advertising Syn' Euro's million dollar tournament. Somebody was gonna win a million and it wasn't me? So I asked around, and Chris faxed me a broucheur and I seen the bracket. I couldn't believe it. War Machine vs Budo Rei was the finale to determine the million dollar winner. No disrespect to either fighter, but I've fought just as much as both of them combined."

 

Don Marciano shook his head in disappointment.

 

"I've been the main event on three PPV's & the main event on the card that shattered the highest ticket revenue record, an event that generated over $1,000,000. Love me or hate me, the people tune in to watch me. I fought in the Tokyo Bowl in front of 38,222 fans. I've been fighting professionally since I was 18 years old. According to the experts I'm the #1 ranked HW in the world, if any heavyweight should be making a million dollars for winning a fight - it's me."

 

Tony Harris: "Don I totally agree man. You should kick the winner of the million dollar tournaments ass and take their money."

 

Don Marciano: "I'm not interested in Budo Rei unless he wants to put that money up. I don't know if you checked out that tournament bracket, but unlike this Broken Halo character, Rei had a much tougher road to the finale. He entered the tournament 2-1, very inexperienced. If this underdog wins he deserves to keep the fuckin' money. Win or lose, for as young as he is, he has a lot of potential and has beat some top competition. If Budo Rei loses however, I'll beat this so-called War Machine so bad that he'll change his name back to John Farson."

 

Apri Watson: "There's rumors that there'd be a lot of money on the line?"

 

Don Marciano: "That's right. I know he'll see this. War Machine - if you win that tournament I challenge you to come to Sauna Fights and put that money up against my million. Winner walks away with $2 million. If you don't got the balls to put up the million, than I'll settle for $420,000."

 

April Watson: "That's a lot of dough!"

 

Don Marciano: "If you can make it past Budo Rei, don't be a coward. Let's make history. May the better man win."

[Rambo]

The scene opens up with multiple highlights & spectacular finishes from "The Godfather" Don Marciano's career, ending with his most recent highlight reel Knock Out over the former #1 ranked Heavyweight Maxim Dragunov.

Marciano is stalking Dragunov. Dragunov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Marciano, and it's lights out! Dragunov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

 

Don Marciano: "Never gets old."

 

Host: "It sure doesn't, it'll be featured on highlight reels for years to come."

 

Don Marciano: "Brings a smile to a mans face."

 

Host: "I bet haha, thanks for stopping by."

 

Don Marciano: "Anytime."

 

Host: "I know we don't have a lot of time so we'll get straight to the questions. Chris Karter was quoted that Fidel Puno is a huge contribution to your success. Do you agree?"

 

Don Marciano: "I've been training with Puno for 6 almost 7 years now & it's definitely helped me as a fighter. Ya know, being in Amsterdam, kinda weird not seeing him in the gym for training camp. Used to beatin the hell out of eachother up til fight time. I decided I would stay in Amsterdam til after my fight with Farson."

 

Host: "Why did you make the decision to stay in Amsterdam?"

 

Don Marciano: "I've had 10 fights in Amsterdam. I have a lot of fans out here. It helps that it's closer to home than the U.S. and Jason has a state of the art facility set up over here."

 

Host: "Here's an interesting statistic for you, in your fights you've waved a knocked down opponent up 11 times & the only one time in your career a fighter has been able to get back up after you knocking them down without you waving them to their feet."

 

Don Marciano: "Yeah Cedric Myton sprung right up in our second fight, I didn't think he would. I hit him with a big right hand."

 

Host: "Let's take a look.

 

Marciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Myton sprawling to the canvas! Myton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marciano finish him?!

Cedric Myton's cut is getting worse. Marciano stuns Myton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Myton walks straight into a right hand from Marciano - that's dropped him! Marciano jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Myton from any more punishment! Myton complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

 

Don Marciano: "I might of hurt my hand more than I hurt him. I still can't believe he got up from that. That's why I jumped on him when he dropped again, I just swung away til the ref stepped in. Cedric Myton is a really tough guy, when you're making money like me you can't afford to make any mistakes & gamble it too much."

 

Host: "This is coming from the guy who was ready to bet a million dollars on his upcoming fight with War Machine."

 

Don Marciano: "There was a lot more to it than that."

 

Host: "Like what?"

 

Don Marciano: "I just want to kick his ass."

 

Host: "Any reason?"

 

Don Marciano: "Do you have to have reason to wanna kick somebody's ass?"

 

Host: "Well, no... I guess not."

 

Don Marciano: "I was happy to see a great fight between Budo Rei & John Farson, but at the same time I was a bit demotivated because he lost & it took away a lot of the hype around our fight."

 

Host: "Had he won his last fight..."

 

Don Marciano: "He didn't."

 

Host: "But if he won he would of been considered one of the best HW's in the world, you said so yourself, what changes now?"

 

Don Marciano: "The pay check."

 

Host: "War Machine's got to be training harder than ever after that loss, are you taking him lightly?"

 

Don Marciano: "Not at all, but if Budo Rei can beat John Farson I don't think I have that much to worry about."

 

Host: "Why don't you address him as War Machine?"

 

Don Marciano: "Why don't he address me as El Presidente? Cuz I'm not the President. He's not a War Machine."

 

Host: "Whether he is or isn't a Machine made for War, legally that's his registed name."

 

Don Marciano: "I'm legally gonna beat him so bad that's he going to change it back. It's gonna look like Hurricane Katrina hit his ugly mug. I'm gonna dismantle him. I'll prove he's nothin but a broken toy."

 

Host: "Is it true that you requested that the title be up for grabs? Why did you request for this fight to be for the belt?"

 

Don Marciano: "Yeah it's true. If I can't put the belt on the line & defend it, I don't deserve to wear it. Capeesh?"

 

Host: "Yeah I can understand that. Well we're running out of time, thanks for being a great guest, we really appreciate it."

 

Don Marciano: "No problem. Stay high Amsterdam."

 

Host: "Ladies & Gentlemen, there you have it. That was The Godfather himself, Don Marciano. Blessing us with his time to answer our questions."

 

 

 

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). War Machine!

 

20 feet from the cage at the Red Light Arena in Amsterdam the local reporter Bud Chronic stands with a blank look on his face and his mouth slightly agape staring at the cage. His mind is a million miles away.

 

Bud thinks to himself. I have been covering fighting in Amsterdam and around the world for near 30 years, since before it was called MMA, and I have seen it all; but I am stunned. Don Marciano..The Godfather...the baddest bare knuckle brawler to come out of sicily....this man who single handedly took over the weed distribution in Amsterdam AND owned the Sauna HW title......he was 24-1 with 20 KO's going against a man whose career I thought was over......maybe it was a fluke KO by Budo?......Cant believe they are putting that belt around War Machine’s waist.......Damn that’s a nice belt.......there seems to be some kind of glow around the Machine?....Almost a God like aura.......I wonder if that has something to do with being a Broken Halo fighter?...WOW!..What the fuck was that shit Barnabas smoked me out with before the fight?......Oh shit..I have an interview to do..I didnt think the fight was gonna end so soon..50 seconds of the second round!..I was lucky it didnt end in the first..deeeeeep...brreeaaathhh...The first round was 5 minutes of Marciano being almost surgically beat... 1 minute in between rounds and 15 minutes before the fight....That’s about 25 minutes....Fuckin creeper....no wonder....I'm peaking.....pull it together man.

 

War Machine is on the mic thanking his sponsor Convicted trap house for their amazing product and customer service. Barnabas Sackett is to his right flipping double birds at Karter with a grin on his face. The Diaz Brothers are seen laughing in the front row. Karter is trying to give Barnabas the stink eye but he cant open his eyes wide enough to make it convincing.

 

Bud is no rookie reporter and shocking him is no easy feat so him being in this condition is really a testament to the devastating display of calculated violence inflicted on the Godfather by the War Machine. But, Bud started his career as a taster and review writer for what was a little start up Magazine back then, now known as High Times. It is quite a compliment to Barnabas’ growing ability to have produced a crop that can put Bud Chronic off his game.

 

Being the veteran he is Bud immediately snaps himself into focus as War Machine exits the cage. The crowd is still standing as one clapping, stomping their feet, and screaming praises for an amazing performance from two absolutely bad-ass ruthless warriors. War Machine reaches the bottom of the stairs with his new belt on and that glow still emanating from him……I wonder if he’s Greek…(Bud shakes his head. What the fuck? Damn Sackett).

 

Like a pro, Bud turns and begins to walk in stride next to War Machine as he passes down the aisle toward the locker room.

 

Bud: It goes without say that was a big win for you tonight War Machine. After losing to Budo for a million dollars many people had written you off. They said you cant win the big one and you lack confidence. What do you say?

 

War Machine: I may have lost some confidence after the loss to Budo. I had that fight won but I just couldn’t put the guy away. He has a huge heart but I don’t know what was wrong that night. I don’t know if there was something wrong with my body or what. It just seemed like the body shots were killing me and I shut down. After the fight I just felt like my body couldn’t take shots for some reason. I just lost energy so quickly. I felt like each fight was a crapshoot. I didn’t want to fight if that’s the way things were going to be and I lost confidence.

 

Bud: Yeah, I heard that was the most upset Barnabas Sackett has been since he began managing. Even more upset than the night he lost it and whipped Chris Keppelrun’s whole crew at a bar in Florida. Now, that was a fun read!. I cant imagine the hell he must have unleashed on you guys when you got into the gym after that weekend

 

War Machine: Bud..you have no idea. Fire and Brimstone don’t come close to his wrath that day. Don’t forget that Falcon, Jubal, Orlando, and Yance had all lost fights recently. Barnabas came into the gym and cleaned house. He sacked all the coaches first. But it was the way he did it that was frightening, yet educational at the same time. He came into the gym and walked past us all, straight into the cage. It was wraithlike the way he moved without even a footstep making a sound, yet his walk was at the speed of a run. Fuckin creepy. He called the coaches out 1 by 1 and fought each of them using only their discipline of expertise. Each coach was thoroughly beaten in under a minute and none of them left the cage without bruises AND an injury that would leave a lasting scar. He wanted them all to know who the true master was and for them to be reminded of that for the rest of their lives.

 

Bud: How did he expect you all to train without any coaches?

 

War Machine: He said he didn’t care if we didn’t have enough pride to consistently put on a better show in the ring he wasn’t going to waste the time on us. He said he wanted to get away from the way the industry was being run and wasn’t coming back until it changed. Some guys left to find training elsewhere and four of us stayed.

 

Bud: But Barnabas didn’t leave?

 

War Machine: That guy is a true fighter, its in his soul. He decided to stay and train the last of us as long as we kept dedicated and focused. I have never been as focused as I was for this fight.

 

Bud: Well it certainly showed tonight. That may have been the best performance we have seen from you so far in your career. Utter destruction of a man who has been ranked as high as number 2 P4P in the tycooniverse.

 

War Machine: Don is a legend Bud. He just didn’t have it tonight. He is a true competitior. After the Budo loss I was going to quit the game but Kep and Don talked me into taking this fight for bragging rights over Amsterdam. After a lot of weed and a lot of listening to Kep talk and talk and talk one night at the Prieure, I said I would take the fight. But, my heart wasn’t in it and they knew it. They didn’t want it that way. They didn’t want other people to know Don won, they wanted me to KNOW Don was better. Kep said “don’t come in here unless you are 100% ready to try to take that belt.” Don said “don’t come into my cage unless you are 100% ready for me to try to take your life.” Live by the sword or die by it. That’s the way it goes between Halo and those Convicted boys. One thing you can always count on is someone is gonna get knocked the fuck out quick! I’m just glad it wasn’t me tonight.

 

As they near the tunnel War Machine reaches in his shorts and pulls out his sack which he hands to Bud. Bud recognizes the strong pungent smell coming from the sack immediately. There was no mistaking the unique scent of the weed Barnabas had smoked with him before the fight and Bud begins to smile.  Bud stops as War Machine enters the tunnel and turns making eye contact with Barnabas as he walks by with Yance, Orlando and Tyrel (I thought he kicked those guys out. I guess the legendary Sackett bond remains intact)

 

Barnabas seeing the sack exchange smiles at Bud and winks.

Bud seizing another opportunity sidles up to Barnabas for an interview.

 

Bud: Great win for your fighter Barnabas. We know there was some trouble in your camp but things look to have worked out tonight. Who’s next?

 

Barnabas: Well Bud, times got a little crazy after the Budo fight. All my guys were under some pressure. I don’t know what was going on in my camp but things were really out of control. Parties were getting really wild. Mardi Gras wild. Where am I going with this?.... I’ll just have to put it out there…. It turns out during one of our more wild evenings at the Shaolin training facility War Machine sold his soul to The Shiv AKA Baron De Shiv. Conspiracy theorists call him LuciShiv but that’s crazy talk. In any case, it turns out War Machine is a superstitious guy and all the other guys who were there seem to believe The Shiv owns it too. Anybody who wants to fight the War Machine is going talk have to talk to The Shiv.

 

Barnabas begins to walk away as Bud quietly asks him, “what was that shit we smoked?”

 

Barnabas: It’s kinda like MILF weed. My own special cultivar that I haven’t named yet. Like it?

 

Bud: “Best I ever had”

 

Barnabas Sackett looks at the huge crowd and says “Theres a new Sherrif in town!” then turns and walks into the tunnel singing something about little boxes.

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with reporter April Watson featuring "The Godfather" Don Marciano (25-2-1)

 

 

April Watson: "I'm standing next to "The Godfather" Don Marciano who's coming off a highlight reel finish over rival Shogun Silva. How do you feel right now?"

 

Don Marciano: "If I had to estimate, I'd say I have 92.57% of my energy left. I'm gonna stop by The Greenhouse for a few hits & go train tonight with coach Denver Wilson's saturday PM session at Convicted Nemesis."

 

April Watson: "You hardly broke a sweat out there."

 

Don Marciano: "Yeah it would of been more fun to go out there & exchange for a bit. First off I'd like to thank Shogun Silva for taking this fight & I'm sorry we couldn't make it happen on schedule & good luck in the future."

 

 

April Watson: "Shocking. You & Shogun Silva have a history of exchanging words, do you think you were humbled by the loss to War Machine?"

 

Don Marciano: "Pissed? Yes. Humbled? No. It's no secret that I aint happy with that ref. There's no reason he should of stopped that fight."

 

April Watson: "You looked like you were in a bad spot, you were really taking a beating. I didn't argue with the stoppage."

 

Don Marciano: "I was hurt, y'know, he was takin it to me that's for sure, but it's gonna take more than 21 punches & 8 kicks to keep me down. I was in a bad spot but I was far from being out cold. Should of kept lettin me get my ass kicked. That cocksucker cost some friends of mine a lot of money."

 

April Watson: "I don't know about that, refs job is to protect the fighter but I have a feeling somebody should be protecting that ref instead. Your manager Chris Karter wasn't in your corner for the first time in your 26 fight career. How did that impact the outcome of the fight?"

 

Don Marciano: "Not a bit. Pre-fight ritual was just about the same just got to the event a little later than usual. I went out there, I fought, I lost, it is what it is."

 

April Watson: "Describe how your day went before your fight with War Machine?"

 

Don Marciano: "I woke up in Hunter's Café, went over to The Grasshopper for brunch, stopped by The Greenhouse for awhile, got lost in De Rokerij, & ended up back at The Grasshopper by the time the sun started setting. I got to The Red Light District around the Myton/Yamada fight."

 

April Watson: "Wow, that's a little late. Do you think that & the lack of preparation effected your performance?"

 

Don Marciano: "Forget about it. Not a chance. I had months to prepare. That night he kicked my ass. Mentally I just didn't show up to fight. Don't worry Godfather fans, I plan on getting my belt back real soon. Real fuckin soon."

 

April Watson: "Don, now do you think promotionally, it's time for a rematch? He's coming off a loss at Ascension & you just rebounded off your loss to him?"

 

Don Marciano: "Sauna is under new management for the first time, he's in cahoots with the boys at Ascension, & Sauna needs to put on the big fights to keep the fans in the stands. This Paul guy has big shoes to fill. So I think it would benefit the organization if War Machine came back to Sauna to defend the belt."

 

Marciano has a really serious look on his face...

 

Don Marciano: "I would like to take this moment to apologize to my fans, the Convicted Inc Alliance - my family, & most importantly: Aaron Andersson & the Sauna organization for allowing John Farson to take the belt with him to Los Angeles. I am sorry for disappointing everybody & letting all of you down. I am even more sorry to everybody that bet on me to win. If you contact me with proof of purchase, I'll remunerate you of your losses. Aaron Andersson was a great business man, one of the best damn men in the business. I haven't enjoyed working with an owner this much since Myron Monroe back in MMM Elite Pro & to see him step down was one of the saddest moments of my career. I owe it to Aaron & the stoner fans of Amsterdam to beat the hell out of Farson & bring the title back to Sauna."

 

April Watson: "That was touching to all of us Don. Really deep stuff. Anything else you would like to add?"

 

Don Marciano: "I aint done yet. I am willing to bet War Machine & his manager $1,000,000 that I knock him out & an additional 420k that I do it in the first 4 minutes & 20 seconds of the 1st round. You can run, you can hide, but I'm gonna find your ass in that cage & kick it so bad, that they're gonna need all the kings horses & all the kings men to put the broken toy back together again."

 

April Watson: "You've said similar stuff before, do you think you can back it up this time?"

 

Don Marciano: "April I'm only gonna say this one time. I'm not afraid to slap a lady ---"

 

B r o a d c a s t T e r m i n a t e d

 

 

 

 

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The Convicted Mile High Express safely made it across the Atlantic ocean to New York City on it's journey from Amsterdam. One reporter was lucky enough to catch "The Godfather" Don Marciano as he departed the private 10 seater Jin Cruiser jet with his manager Chris Karter and their entourage of trouble makers.

 

Reporter: "Don Marciano you just arrived to the Big Apple from Amsterdam, you're one of the first passengers of the Convicted Mile High Express. How was it?"

 

Don Marciano: "I really enjoyed my flight today and I look forward to flying in luxury again soon."

 

Reporter: "This is the first time you're stepping foot in America in 3 years, since you moved from Los Angeles to Amsterdam and started training at Convicted Nemesis. What do you plan on doing now that you're in New York City?"

 

Don Marciano: "It's been awhile but I've been here a few times since I moved to Amsterdam. I went to Raph Marciano's fights in Konflikt (TIP). I can tell ya one thing though, the smell of pollution never changes. Me and the fellas are gonna take a drive, enjoy the scenery, and pay Lance Templeton a visit."

 

Reporter: "We'd expect The Godfather to be spending an expensive and luxurious night out on the town, what do you intend to do at his place?"

 

Don Marciano: "Y'know, the usual. Have a few drinks, get loose... Then we like to make some racket, wake up the kids, piss off the wife, call it a night and head back to the hotel - leave Lance in the trenches takin' grenades."

 

Reporter: "Why would you do that? Why would a human being interrupt another human being and his family in the middle of the night?"

 

Don Marciano: "We getta kick outta it.. I don't know, do I look like a fuckin' shrink to you Doc?"

 

Reporter: "Okay, okay, they say do whatever makes you happy. On to our next question. You haven't fought in MMM Elite Pro, New York City, or America in almost 6 years. You have a lot of fans in the United States. How amped up are you for this fight?"

 

Don Marciano: "You stole the words right outta my mouth - I'm real amped up. I have a big fan base in America, a lot of support out here, I'm ready to go. In the morning I will be at ELITE GYM for a seminar with boxing coach Alvin Hunter. My opponent doesn't stand a chance."

 

Reporter: "Speaking of opponents, yours is Lucas 'Superfoot' Dylan, a Kick Boxer from Princeton who has established himself as a knockout specialist with 11 KO's in his 14 victories. His most recent knockout performance coming over one of your rivals, Shogun Silva where he earned KOTN."

 

Don Marciano: "Good for him. I watched that fight recently, Shogun looked like shit. I have two Knockout Of The Night awards against Shogun Silva, hell come to think of it.. Silva's the last fighter I knocked out at MMM. In my book Johnny Wonnut is a stand up guy, so I'm sure he informed his fighter that he was about to get his ass kicked by a big mean badass Italian fella."

 

Reporter: "You appear to be really confident. In the past, over confidence has been your Achilles heal, is there any reason for this over confidence?"

 

Don Marciano: "I'm always confident and I always have been. I've never fought an opponent I couldn't knockout - I've got more Knockouts than this guy has fights," Don Marciano holds up two fingers in his right hand, three fingers in his left - combines them to represent the numeral 23 "but who's counting? Unfortunately I don't have time for anymore of your reporting, I have an uninvited arrival I have to attend to."

 

Don Marciano, Chris Karter, and their entourage laughed and proceeded to their stretch hummer as the reporter mumbled under his breath about how bad he felt for the man they were about to disturb in the middle of the night...

[Rambo]

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"Welcome back to HWP 335, LIVE on PPV brought to you by BRUTE. Now for our Main Event of the evening... Coming up we have a heavyweight bout between Afro Samurai and Don Marciano. A rivalry a long time in the making, a fight that nobody thought would ever happen. There's been a lot of smack talk through the history of their careers, most recently here. Now we'll finally get to see these guys throw down. We asked the fans at home who they thought would win this one, and 73.81% sided with The Godfather."

 

Samurai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sad memory. Afro Samurai is walking out with his eccentric and most likely mentally challenged manager, Quacky Can. He looks fresh as a daisy as he makes his way towards the cage.

 

"With a record of 40-4 Afro Samurai is considered one of the top ranked HW's by a select few with questionable observation skills, currently riding a 27 fight winning streak, there's no doubt he's one of the most talked about HW's in the game. Mostly for being criticized - not only for the lack of competition, but the repetitive competition. Seriously, Mother Arlovski must have his fighters at HWP under contract like hookers in a Thailand brothel. In his last 13 fights he's beaten the same 3 opponents 11 times. In his last 30 fights he's had 15 different opponents. Don Marciano is no doubt the toughest test of Afro's career and we can't wait to see if he's up for the challenge."

 

The arena fades to black as the lights are dimmed down. Marciano has chosen THE GOOD DIE YOUNG as his entrance music. The 17,000 fans erupt in approval, hailing The Syndicate champion. When Don Marciano descended to the arena he entered in his traditional tailor made suit of the day, and two voluptuous ring girls around his arms. They helped remove his suit, which received a huge round of applause.

 

"With a record of 33-6-2, here comes 'The Godfather' himself, an Italian stallion who's got two fist full of dynamite and a rock hard package - Don Marcianoooo!!! Even though he's as smooth as a baby's bottom, this is one of the scariest heavyweights of all time. He's fought some of the top fighters in the world. He put Maxim Dragunov in a coma at the peak of his career. He was the last man to knockout former NFC HW champion Emeka Shakur. He's avenged every loss of his career via knockout. He's one of the best in the business. Oh wait... what's that!? It looks like his manager Chris Karter has entered the cage with a French flag - oh I've seen this before - he hands it to Marciano and The Godfather rips it in half. He throws the remnants into the crowd and they go nuts. I think some old guy just got sucker punched for one of the souvenirs, poor fella, I hope he's okay cuz that chick threw one hell of a punch."

 

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"Well Marciano 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

 

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Marciano!"

Don Marciano made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying

"Game engine screwy? Ticker break game? Mike Tycoon fix fight? Cry me a river. Go cry to Mother AA to rebuild your lost hype & pad your record. Afro Samurai vs some guy... that wasn't a can, and you lost. Aint that a kick in the head."

 

Interviewer:

"Congratulations on an excellent performance, dominating the fight for 15 minutes earning the Unaminous Decision. It was pretty one-sided the whole time."

 

Don Marciano:

"Yeah I did what needed to be done."

 

Interviewer:

"Yesterday at the weigh-ins he was really trying to get under your skin, but you remained calm, cool, collected, and didn't appear phased by his smack talk - which was a surprise to a lot of us. We expected you to give him a verbal thrashing all the way up to the fight. Were you at all worried? Some even asked if you were nervous?"

 

Don Marciano:

"Not at all, I was never concerned. There was never any doubt coming out of my camp, I was gonna win this fight. I've fought guys that were twice the fighter he is."

 

Interviewer:

"You haven't won a decision victory since capturing the Sauna HW title against John Matrix 7 years ago, and this is only the 9th decision of your career out of your 42 professional fights. Was he tougher than you expected?"

 

Don Marciano:

"It aint no secret that I'm getting old. I've got a lot of miles on this engine, been fighting for 12 years now. I've delivered some beatings, I've taken some beatings. I knew I wouldn't be taking one tonight. I wasn't surprised by anything. I know he's got a solid chin but I went in there and showed him what talent really looks like."

 

Interviewer:

"You don't seem as happy about this victory as I thought you'd be? You seemed much more excited after the Cedric Myton fight."

 

Don Marciano:

"Cedric Myton is a respectable guy, good friend of mine - better fighter, and has fought some of the best in the world. He's a dangerous opponent. All I did tonight was deflate one of the most overrated cans in the history of tycoon."

 

Interviewer:

"Let's check out some of the highlights of the fight..."

 

Round 1

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Samurai misses with a left hand and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.

 

Marciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

 

Marciano throws a front kick that sends Samurai stumbling back into the cage.

 

Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

 

A low kick from Samurai misses and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

 

Samurai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

 

Samurai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

 

Don Marciano:

"I cracked him early. Let him know how the fight was gonna go down. I know I'm the better fighter. Talent, physically, technically, there's isn't an aspect of MMA where I'm not the better fighter. He caught me with a solid shot at the end of the round, but I ate it for dinner and went back to business."

 

Round2

Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

 

Samurai throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

 

Marciano lands a head kick!

 

Samurai throws a right hand that misses and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.

Marciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

 

Marciano digs a right hand into Samurai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samurai's gas tank.

 

Samurai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

 

Don Marciano:

"I felt like I had pretty good head movement tonight. Most people consider me a slugger, just come in there and throw wild shots and take guys out, but I just displayed that I've got the technique and tools to compete with anybody. After making him miss a few times and catching him with a straight right hand I decided to give him the classic open hand slap that his daddy never gave him you know, he's got a mouth on him, figured a firm right palm to the mouth might slap some sense into him, teach him some respect."

 

Round 3

Samurai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samurai scrambles back to his feet.

 

Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samurai backwards.

Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.

 

Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marciano obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samurai backwards.

Marciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking distance.

Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samurai.

Marciano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Marciano lands a front kick.

Samurai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Samurai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano. Marciano obviously looking to wear him down.

Marciano cracks the inside of Samurai's front leg.

Samurai blocks a head kick by Marciano.

The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Samurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.

Samurai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Samurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch and Marciano counters by moving into the clinch

 

Don Marciano:

"After I caught him early in the last round I could see the fear in his eyes. He knew he was gettin knocked out, but that wasn't my plan for him. If the knockout came to me I'd take it, but I wanted to bully him. I wanted to punch this guy as many times as I could before that bell rang. That last minute I had to establish dominance. I opened up a lot more when my corner called it out. He really didn't have an answer for anything I did tonight."

 

Interviewer:

"He really didn't have an answer. You landed 47 more significant strikes tonight. You were extremely efficient from range, landing 51 out of 67 strikes from the outside. You landed 14/14 leg kicks to his 4/18. "

 

Don Marciano:

"I knew his style, he's the type that wants to come in Kid Torres over-hyped athlete style and try to land a bunch of leg kicks and score points, I was prepared for that. I think it's pretty obvious after tonight that he isn't up to my level. There's a reason why he's been hiding in this org fighting the same damn guys over and over, and it isn't because he's talented. I can knock him out, I chose to show case the difference in our ability. If we fight again I'll put him away."

 

Interviewer:

"What's next for you? Where do you go from here?"

 

Don Marciano:

"I'll keep fighting the best of the best. I hear there's a Heavyweight championship belt waiting for me at EMPIRE, and I'd love to get in there with The Dos Equis Guy and avenge some of my teammate's losses. Like I said, I'm gettin old. Don't got a lot left in the tank, so I want to go out with a bang and keep cashing these big checks. I'd like to get in there with some of the best strikers in the world and see who's the better man come fight night."

 

 

Marciano does some one handed push-ups, salutes the crowd, and exits the building with the ring girls via helicopter.

[Rambo]

Empire 38 Marciano vs Ryan Primetime Special

 

Our reporter Killerbunny recently spent time with both competitors for the main event of this fantastic event and today we are delighted to bring you an indepth Primetime special showcasing the main event.

 

Primetime Special: Marciano vs Ryan

 

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Born on Sicily, Don Marciano was always scrapping for his own respect and to show people, why he is someone you really shouldn’t mess with. But his MMA Career wasn’t the first proof of that; as a youngster he was a part of a Sicilian underground bareknuckle fighting circuit, simply conquering it.

 

DM: “It was fun for me. Break some bones, crack some skulls. A lot of ugly mugs got hurt but I didn’t feel bad about it. I didn’t give a damn about them, they didn't give a damn about me. If I had given them the opportunity they would of bashed in my skull and threw me in the river. My Uncle was a professional boxer and he introduced me to Chris Karter. We spent a lot of time talking about his idea to put me into this MMA thing. It was a legit way to utilize my talents. I made the family proud.”

 

The Sicilian Bareknuckle Champion of the streets made an impact in Italy’s MMA circuit and after he passed that test, he moved to Los Angeles, with his brothers Raphael and Leonardo Marciano, to train at Convicted Fight Club. Since that he put together a legendary career. He doesn’t love the media, but on a few occasions we had a chance to hear from him. The calm and cold-blooded Italian is as scary as you can imagine, but even a man like that has some heart for his family.

 

DM: “I have a wife, a mistress, and a couple girlfriends, but I won’t talk about my family, it’s one of the things. It has nothin to do with the fight business, and for that, it's nobody's business. My kids are growing, they know who their dad is and what he does, I don't need the paparazzi putting cameras in their face and asking them questions. Both of my brothers are fighters, Leonardo's an Olympic Silver medalist, Raph's the best LW in the world, and that’s more than enough media on the Marciano family in my honest opinion.”

 

31 wins by (T)KO with 14 awards for knockout of the night and 7 for fight of the night. As of late on 6 fights winning streak, including wins over The Dos Equis Guy and twice stopping Cedric Myton. He went on record, saying that Cedric Myton and The Dos Equis Guy are on the list of guys that he treats with the utmost respect and that’s why he put such brutal beatings on them, because he fought his heart out when he stepped into the cage with them. Don is a guy you want to watch if you are looking for an entertaining fight. But he isn’t fighting with desire of being entertaining though.

 

DM: “Entertaining fans aint my thing, but when it comes to hyping up a fight I've been one of the best in the business. People pay to watch my fights cuz I put on a show, but the bottom line is I'm getting paid to fight. A win is a win and winning is most important aspect in this business - but there's nothin' better than a brutal highlight reel KO.”

 

Besides of fighting , Don and his brothers spend a lot of times in clubs, VIP sections only. It’s rare to see Don without a custom-made suit, or in a normal car. His cars are just like he is – Special. He never wore anything casual and didn’t drive the casual car, it’s just not his style. In his eyes, if he wants something he can – and he will – take it. As he did with EMPIRE Heavyweight Title. The Dos Equis Guy thought he has Don’s number…but he was wrong. He was sooooo wrong. When they finally woke him up, it took him a few moments to realize what happened.

 

DM: “Knocking The Dos Equis Guy out was a 2-in-1 thing. I won EMPIRE title and knocked out one of the most respectable faces in MMA. But it wasn't only the title that was important. He had wins over a lot of my training partners, a lot of guys I'd call friends, that made it personal for me. I think that's what ultimately gave me the edge. That extra motivational boost to kick his ass. The next guy that thinks he can stand up and fight with me is Jake Ryan. Just another little fella that thinks he can jump a weight class, just because he wasn’t good enough at where he was.

If he thinks he is Top Heavyweight, I will kick his head off and throw it alongside his body bag. Jake Ryan's just another LHW taking advantage of heavier fighters because he couldn't cut it in his weight class. Fighters like him take advantage of the physics and flawed mechanics of the tycoon universe to exploit to their advantage, because they weren't good enough to compete with athletes in the same physical barrier. When we enter that cage and go toe-to-toe I'm there to make a statement. I'm gonna break his jaw and send him back down a weight class. I'm gonna shatter my fist over his face, and if that fails, I'm going to kick his fucking head off his shoulders. Hell if I get the chance - I'll do both.

 

I fought bigger guys, I fought stronger guys, I fought smarter guys – and I came out victorious. This time, at EMPIRE 38, it won’t be any different. I will add one more Knockout Of The Night and I will enjoy it. Jake, get ready, because you are coming to EMPIRE not for the title, not for a win – but to get your ass royally kicked by one of the best heavyweights on this planet.”

After winning European Premier League Season 4, Jake Ryan decided to stay at higher weight and try his luck there. 11-0-5 in his last 16 bouts, he has ad a pretty impressive run lately and now he wants to test himself against the Heavyweight’s best. EMPIRE gave him that chance, signing him as next contender for Don Marciano’s Championship belt.

 

JR: “My life could very well be a movie scenario…and to be honest I wouldn’t mind that (laughs). I went through a lot of shit to get where I am, I did that because of my passion and dedication. Don was pretty much handed the opportunity to fight. I had to fight to be able to fight, that’s something he doesn’t know a damn thing about. I’m much more tougher than anyone he fought before, I WILL show that, no matter what he wants to do to me.”

 

In his last fight in EPL, when he won the tournament, he fought James Bomb – someone who is a legend of EPL and probably the most heavy handed fighter in EPL history. Jake was able to stop him quickly and take EPL Championship home with him, but it wasn’t that easy. Months of hard trainings and sacrifices paid off, as he won the biggest fight in his career thus far – and now he plans to top that with a win over Marciano

 

JR: “EPL was great experience for me, a lot of fights in a really short period of time. It was completely different thing than I had to face thus far. 15 fights – and I never lost in that tournament. I think that shows how tough I am. And that’s nowhere near to the level of his other opponents. EMPIRE is an amazing organization and a win over their champion without a shadow of a doubt will put me where I should be – amongst the best fighters on the planet.”

 

Jake’s attitude didn’t change much in these years – even facing death itself changed him only a little bit. Even now he party a lot, meet a lot of girls – but he keeps his head straight, trains as he should and fights as hard as he can and even more. He balanced his life and he wants to bring his career to a whole new level.

 

JR: “I feel…No, I know that I deserve better things and Don is my gate to it. And I plan to smash through that gate. He has no right to beat me and he won’t. EMPIRE will have a new champ soon. I changed everything in my life in order to become someone better, I can’t let this work go for nothing.”

 

Besides of the cage he finally found someone who may be his second – maybe better? – half. He still shocks people around him, flirting with girls – but he stays loyal to his new fiancé. For this fight he trains in London with Kurokawa Kenji – former Asencion Light Heavyweight Champion and one of best 205 pounders and someone who has experience with Marciano’s camp.

JR: “I know it will be tough one, so I asked Kurokawa for help. We spar a lot and he shows me a lot of awesome things, I’m sure that with his help I just can’t lose. He has tons of experience, he is an elite striker and knows how to beat Convicted guys, besides of him I have best coaches that know me and other sparring partners that can emulate Marciano’s style. I just can’t lose.”

 

Jake did everything he could and now it will be a big test for him – can he keep up with the best Heavyweight in the world? Or shouldn’t he go up. For him it’s even more.

 

JR: “Don…Don has everything that I ever wanted and now I have a chance to take it. Everything. Fame. Money. Hype. Media. Everything. I heard what he thinks about me and Im planning to change that – once and for all. I will beat respect into him, no matter what. Like I said before the Bomb fight – It’s just something I has to do. I won EPL to prove that I'm tough and a legit fighter. Now I have to prove that I’m also skilled.

 

It won’t be easy, I know. But he isn’t unbeatable, I saw how to beat him, I have the best coaches and sparring partners – I’m doing everything to win this. He went on record saying that he doesn’t have the best motivation, that he’s getting old and he started to have enough of it – I’m planning to beat him into retirement. I fought guys like him – big, powerful, skilled, scary. and I’ve beat them.

 

My life changed a lot since I started my career, but now…Now it’s time for the biggest change. And Im ready for it. I will do this, for me, for my family, for my fans. Don…you said I don’t deserve it? That I don’t belong here? I will prove you wrong. And you will admit it. After the ref will finally wake you up.”

 

 

This fight will headline one of the biggest cards and this fight is perfect for it – two big, bad, powerful guys…Yeah, it will be awesome ending for this amazing card. It’s definitely worth of your money, so…what are you waiting for? Order it now!

As the arena darkened and the walk out music began, there were over 90,000 fans roaring in anticipation of The Godfather's arrival. Don Marciano stood atop of the ramp staring into the massive crowd - endless waves of fans screaming, cheering, booing, drinking - he took a deep breath and some time to bask in the moment, the cage felt like it was miles away, his mind felt like it was even further, polluted with self doubt; he was getting old, on the verge of retirement. He was too old too compete at the level he used to and suffered too many injuries throughout his career, too many surgeries, too many self-inflicted wounds. His body has absorbed and dished out an absurd amount of punishment over the years, he could feel it when he woke up, he felt like an old man at 30 years old, and nothing he could do would rewind the hands of time and give him back his youth. Why keep fighting? He made millions of dollars legally through his fighting career. He accomplished everything you could accomplish as a fighter. He won world titles in multiple organizations. The dedication he once had, the fire in his belly, that burning desire to get in the gym, the aspirations to be the best damn fighter on the planet, all gone. Faded away with his youth. There he stood - alone on this planet - a man broken down with conflicted emotions. Bathing in self-doubt during a moment that could potentially be his last, he was too proud to quit, too stuborn to walk away, or maybe just too stupid to hang the gloves up... but he would find his motivation in music.

 

 

Your hands upon

A dead man's gun and you're

Looking down the sights..

Your heart is worn,

And the seams are torn

And they've given you reason to fight..

And you're not gonna take what they've got to give

And you're not gonna let them take your will to live

Because they've taken enough and you've given them all you can give..

And luck won't save them tonight

They've given you reason to fight

 

 

He stood up there for what seemed like an eternity and after shedding a man-tear that he would deny on his death bed, he descended through the fog and into the arena, as a colorful array of lasers decorated the darkness, pyromatics shooting off like it was the 4th of July, he walked down his path to glory as the EMPIRE champion with the belt over his shoulder, accompanied by his little brother (and badass brawler) Raph Marciano and his entourage of coaches and misfits that included the likes of his manager Chris Karter, Kane Williams, and Hall of Fame fighter, friend, and coach at Convicted Fight Club, Fidel Puno. As the referee outside of the cage inspected his body for any foulplay and ensured he was wearing a cup and mouthpiece, Cedric Myton greeted him sporting a black eye and a stitched up cut from his earlier bout which he emerged victorious in a hard fought decision against EMPIRE's former HW champion. As the two shook hands and showed mutual respect, it was hard to make out what Cedric said to him, but Don laughed and nodded his head before stepping into the cage. This was his sanctuary. He would kill a hundred men to get this feeling in his gut. It was time to shine.

 

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world

Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.

With a record of 36 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!

And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.

With a record of 38 wins, 15 losses and 5 draws, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!

 

The two would meet face to face as the ref repeated himself for the 45th time of Don's career, and then he and Jake Ryan touched gloves, and returned to their corners.

 

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

 

Both fighters came out aggressive, meeting in the center of the cage and getting in each other's faces. Don scored first landing with a nice jab and leg kick. For the first 30 seconds of the fight the two men were swinging away in a very technical and aggressive striking match. Just when you were expecting one of them to land with a fight ending punch, the pace was derailed by a kick to the nads.

 

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano has 5 minutes to recover.

 

Chris Karter: "Damn! Breath Don, breath. Take your time and recover."

 

Don Marciano: "He's fast."

 

Fidel Puno: "You're faster. Work your jab and continue mixing up your strikes."

 

Don Marciano: "I'm better than he is."

 

Raph Marciano: "So go kick his ass already."

 

He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Marciano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Marciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marciano scrambles back to his feet.

 

 

What appeared to be off to a bad start after recovering from the kick to the groin, the rest of the round would go by in a blur as Marciano put on a technical clinic for display. Landing powerful shots, slowing the pace of his opponent down considerably with leg and body kicks, but still working his jab and utilizing his reach advantage efficiently. A dominant round in the eyes of the judges for the champ.

 

Chris Karter: "Great round champ. Keep doing what you're doing."

 

Kane Williams: "He knows he can't win, you can see it in his eyes, you can't be beaten."

 

Fidel Puno: "He will break. Finish him."

 

Raph Marciano: "Go break his fuckin jaw."

 

After words of supportive encouragement Round 2 was underway, and the fighters began to pick up where they left off before the low blow in Round 1. Firing shots back n' forth for 60 seconds before...

 

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That's one minute gone in the round.

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Marciano lands a big head kick that sends Ryan tumbling to the mat! Marciano takes a step backwards and waves Ryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

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Ryan is rocked!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Marciano! Ryan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

 

 

After landing a perfect head kick that sent Ryan tumbling to the floor, Marciano followed it up with a massive right hand with the force to knock down a brick wall that dropped Ryan like a sack of potatoes and that was all the ref needed to see. Don stood there holding his fist towards the sky, a huge weight lifted off his heavy shoulders, all the hard work paid off, the clouds of doubt blown away in the wind, the fear conquered once again, as he defended his title. Every fan in the arena cheering in approval of the finish he provided them, as Chuck returned his championship belt to him, he stood in the cage a champion, and he remembered - this is what I fight for. It was pride, it was honor, it was respect, and all the glory that came with it.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Marciano!

Don Marciano retains his heavyweight title!

A relieved looking Don Marciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

There was no pre-determined post-fight celebration this time around. No jazzy lines to rub his victory in the face of his opponent. No hype to promote his next fight. He did the only thing he wanted to, he thanked the fans.

[Rambo]

[ TOP 10 ranked Heavyweights ]

#1 Don Marciano (1045-478-22)

#2 Dustin Douglas (524-307-3)

#3 Fidel Duberry (392-177-2)

#4 Njord Freyr (467-274-5)

#5 Victor Creed (525-225-6)

#6 Carl Creel (754-356-9)

#7 John Staal (790-397-11)

#8 David Abbott (763-301-10)

#9 Cedric Myton (905-401-14)

#10 Alistair Overoid (665-320-7)

 

[ Honorable Mentions ]

Simon Williams (610-312-6)

Kane Williams (434-226-5)

Jan Paulsen (1151-529-14)

Conquer This (1070-516-11)

Congo Ashanti (697-345-3)

Emeka Shakur (846-359-8)

The Dos Equis Guy (639-329-8)

Anton Chigurh (1104-480-12)

Kupke De Vries (746-292-14)

 

[ CAN CRUSHER ALERT ]

Afro Samurai (1413-837-18)

 

 

[ Heavyweight HALL OF FAME ]

Fidel Puno (923-464-7)

Bubba KillsInWater (1081-524-5)

Golden Glory (596-249-7)

Aloha Hoi (1106-542-8)

Abayo Bokhari (570-209-5)

Merrimac Mjolner (775-348-5)

Maxim Dragunov (549-265-10)

 

 

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"The Godfather" Don Marciano

37-6-2 (32 KO's 5 Dec)

Current EMPIRE Heavyweight Champion

Former The SyndicateHeavyweight Champion

Former Sauna Fights Heavyweight Champion

Former MMA Gods Fight League Heavyweight Champion

 

 

Immortals Playground founder, former KONFLIKT owner, and Convicted Inc manager Paul Bradley sat down for a Q&A with the #1 ranked Heavyweight and #2 P4P fighter in the world "The Godfather" Don Marciano.

 

 

 

 

PB: You're coming off another successful title defense with a KOTN performance against EPL "Iron Man" winner Jake Ryan. How does it feel and do you have any idea who your next opponent will be?

DM: It feels great to add another knockout to my resume. My next opponent will be whoever Chuck and the EMPIRE staff offer me.

 

PB: Do you consider yourself one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time?

DM: MMA? No. I don't consider myself one of the best mixed martial artist, not by a long shot. I'm one of the best strikers on this planet though. I can stand with anybody and I can finish anybody. I've proven that time and time again.

 

PB: Are there any fighters out there that you would like to get in the cage with?

DM: Fidel Duberry. Kyle Carlton. David Abbott.

 

PB: Is it true that you recently declined a fight offer against Convicted Inc fighter Dustin Douglas?

DM: My manager shot down the idea but I would gladly fight Dustin. He's a great fighter, a true warrior and champion, and it would be an honor to fight him.

 

PB: When did you first realize you'd be rich man making a living through MMA?

DM: I was wealthy before I started fighting but MMA gave me a legitimate outlet so I ceased the opportunity to do what I'm best at for a living.

 

PB: What did you spend your first big pay check on?

DM: After the Maxim Dragunov fight I lived in the brothels in Amsterdam for a little more than 6 months.

 

PB: How do you feel about the United States current economic crisis?

DM: Over population and piss poor decision makers will have that affect.

 

PB: What where your thoughts when that sex tape with Kim Kardashian was released 2 years ago? And what tempted you to appear in America's favourite housewifes magazine "the whole 9 inches"?

DM: It surprised me at first cuz I'm the first white guy she's ever been seen with, but at the end of the day she's an attention whore so it was to be expected. As for the magazine - when the public sees an Italian stallion packin' a foot long cannon they know there's a million ladies that will pay to see it. I did it for women everywhere, who needed to pleasure themselves to me in order to get through the day. As a man I was obligated to do the public this service and I would of did it free of charge if they didn't offer to pay me first.

 

PB: You're featured on the cover of EMPIRE's new MMA game, what can we expect from it?

DM: It's an honor to be on the cover after such a short period of time with the company. It's going to be a great game. I got a sneak peak at it a couple nights ago, the graphics are amazing, the mechanics are life-like, and it's as realistic as it gets; I'm the best looking and highest rated fighter in the game.

 

PB: We hear that you've been offered a major role in the movie "The Expendables III". Have you signed on the dotted line and if so what can we expect?

DM: The rumors are true. I've already been a Grammy nominee for a few of the cameo roles I've done, so if I take the part expect nothing less than an Oscar awarding performance.

 

PB: Will you be making more films and can we expect to see you fighting again or is movies where you see yourself now?

DM: I'll always be a fighter at heart, and every time somebody tells me or I tell myself that I don't have much left in the tank I'm determined to prove it wrong, but there's a lot of money in acting. There's nothing left for me to prove in the fighting business. I've avenged every loss. Won and defended multiple titles. You can't fight forever, no matter how much you want to, it's physically impossible. It's fortunate that I already live and train in Los Angeles so the Hollywood scene will be an easy transition for me after my MMA career is over.

 

PB: Is there anything in this world that you love more than MMA?

DM: Family, women, food, money, fighting, and friends. In that order.

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