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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by lets dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sun Ra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocky Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Ra's head.
Ra motions for Marciano to come forward. Ra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Ra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano lands with a hook. Ra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marciano has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Ra off balance momentarily.
Marciano cracks Ra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ra misses the jab.
Ra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ra.
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ra is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Marciano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Ra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ra walks into a jab.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Ra checks it
and Ra counters with a nice body shot.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Ra avoids it.
Marciano lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ra misses with a wild combination.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ra as he avoids it easily.
Ra moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Ra cracks Marciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Ra.
Ra slips a jab from Marciano.
Ra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ra is trying to defend but Marciano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Ra is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marciano stalling away here and it's allowed Ra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marciano advances to half guard.
Marciano tries to pass to full mount but Ra defends it.
Marciano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marciano passes to full mount!
Ra is looking to improve his position but Marciano isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano scoring with strikes but Ra is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marciano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ra hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano breaks from Ra's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marciano unloads with some shots from mount but Ra bucks and avoids them well.
Ra tries to lock up and control but Marciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ra hang on?
Ra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marciano sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marciano.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Ra misses with a low kick.
Ra throws a solid leg kick but Marciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ra.
Marciano throws the left hand but Ra avoids the punch easily.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Ra counters with a thumping low kick.
Ra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marciano lands a really nice looking cross but Ra seems unphased.
Ra moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Ra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra rushes Marciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Ra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano cracks Ra with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ra throws an elbow but it misses.
Ra scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
Ra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ra.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marciano's defenses.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano is trying to push Ra away but Ra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Ra.
Ra blocking some punches.
Ra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Ra avoids it well.
Ra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Ra's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ra.
Ra wants to slow Marciano down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Marciano as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ra. That's going to slow Marciano down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ra to score with a decent uppercut.
Marciano throws a body punch but Ra moves out of range.
Ra throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
Marciano misses with a leg kick.
Ra is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Ra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marciano scores with a jab to the head.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Ra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tests Ra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Ra counters with a straight right hand.
Ra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ra moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Ra moves his leg out of the way.
Ra stuffs the takedown.
Marciano has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra misses with a kick to the body
and Marciano counters with a head kick.
Marciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Ra should have avoided that one.
Ra takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sun Ra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ra staying out of range there.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Ra checks it.
Sun Ra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ra at a distance.
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Ra shows good takedown defense.
A bone on bone clash there as Ra blocks the leg kick.
Ra moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Ra's head but Ra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano misses with a takedown attempt
and Ra counters with a solid body kick.
Ra misses with a body shot
and Ra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Ra shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ra digs a right hand into Marciano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marciano's gas tank.
Ra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Good work by Ra as he checks the leg kick.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Ra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ra checks a leg kick.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Ra cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Ra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sun Ra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ra.
Marciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Ra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to work over Ra's front leg with a kick but Ra checks it.
Ra wants to slow Marciano down by chopping away at his legs.
Ra lands with a good body shot.
Ra tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano misses with a right hand
and Ra counters with a nice uppercut.
Ra misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ra as Marciano shoots in.
Marciano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ra is trying to defend but Marciano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marciano connects with a nice short shot to Ra's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra is pressing down on Marciano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ra looking to control.
Marciano stopping the sweep attempt from Ra.
Marciano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marciano, into his guard.
Ra advances to half guard.
Marciano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra is trying to control. Marciano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ra tries to stand and escape but Marciano is controlling the position.
Marciano gets full guard.
Marciano looking for a guillotine here but Ra defends easily.
Marciano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ra defends well.
Ra trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sun Ra just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marciano lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Ra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Ra is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Ra slips a jab from Marciano.
Ra throws a solid leg kick but Marciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ra.
Ra clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marciano avoids it.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ra tries a knee to the head but Marciano blocks it.
Ra landing knees to the body.
Marciano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Ra.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ra tries to land knees in the clinch but Marciano avoids the damage to the body.
Ra tries a knee to the head but Marciano blocks it.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marciano is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Ra as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ra walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Ra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Ra tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Ra misses.
Ra lands with a right hand.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra gets caught flat footed, as Marciano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rocky Marciano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ra is keeping the position for now.
Marciano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marciano is looking to advance position but Ra has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Marciano tries to reverse the position but Ra maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to lock up and control but Ra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ra controlling from mount.
Marciano is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sun Ra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Good exchange - Marciano coming out on top.
Marciano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ra.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Ra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marciano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marciano is thwarting Ra's attempts to control the position.
Marciano wants to control but Ra is keeping him busy.
Marciano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ra!
Ra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marciano.
Ra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marciano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ra working to try and regain half guard.
Marciano throwing strikes but Ra recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ground and pound from Marciano.
Marciano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marciano throwing shots but Ra is blocking nicely.
Marciano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marciano thows a huge punch but Ra dodges it nicely.
Marciano is keen to just control but Ra is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marciano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Marciano there.
Marciano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ra is trying to control but can't.
Marciano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marciano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marciano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marciano working the head and body with strikes.
Marciano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ra is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marciano stopping the sweep attempt from Ra.
Marciano throws a strike but Ra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ra preventing the sweep.
Ra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ra has managed to get both his arms back between Marciano's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra is stalling in the full guard.
Ra wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Ra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marciano working for a triangle but Ra defends it easily.
Ra trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ra defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Ra!
Sun Ra is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Sun Ra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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