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Did the judges get it right? Could Marcelo have won if he’d committed to wrestling earlier? Drop your thoughts below. 👇
For the final 45 seconds, Daisy worked for the choke, but Marcelo defended tenaciously – hand fighting, rolling, refusing to tap. The horn sounded with Daisy on top, raining down punches. evolvedfights 24 01 19 daisy ducati vs marcelo best
Tactical analysis
Despite the loss, Marcelo Best showed that he is a formidable opponent. His grappling skills and aggressive fighting style posed significant challenges to Ducati. Best will likely look to improve his striking defense and strategy adjustment in future fights. Did the judges get it right
And somewhere in the echo of the cheering crowd, a faint hiss of a viper and the steady clang of a forge can still be heard—forever intertwined, forever evolving. 👇 For the final 45 seconds, Daisy worked
of specific submissions used in that match, or were you more interested in the career histories of Ducati and Best?
The promotion had long avoided the gimmicky nature of intergender matches, instead treating them as serious athletic contests. That philosophy reached its peak with the booking of Daisy Ducati vs. Marcelo. Ducati, a 15-year veteran with a background in catch wrestling and jiu-jitsu, was known for breaking opponents with limb work. Marcelo, a younger, quicker luchador-inspired athlete, had never faced someone with Ducati’s ground game. The contrast in styles was deliberate.