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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kefka Polazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kefka Polazzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kefka Polazzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivera scores with a takedown into Polazzo's guard.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but Polazzo is keeping the position.
Polazzo trying to control the position.
Polazzo keeping full guard, as Olivera tries to pass.
Olivera wants to control from the top but Polazzo keeps moving.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but Polazzo is keeping the position.
Olivera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Polazzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Polazzo has escaped and now he's on top!
Olivera had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Polazzo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Olivera Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Polazzo's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polazzo turns into Olivera and is now in his guard.
Olivera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polazzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Olivera looks gassed!
Polazzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olivera manages to get himself to full guard.
Olivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Polazzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polazzo forces his way into half guard.
Polazzo is keen to just control but Olivera is a slippery customer.
Olivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olivera actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polazzo trying to control the action but Olivera is working from the bottom.
Olivera is trying to maintain the position but Polazzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Olivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olivera scores with a takedown into Polazzo's guard.
Polazzo keeping full guard, as Olivera tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivera trying to control but Polazzo is working from the bottom.
Olivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but Polazzo is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polazzo is trying to keep Olivera in close.
Olivera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polazzo wants to hit a switch here but Olivera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Polazzo there!
Polazzo is trying to escape the mount but Olivera keeps good control and instead manages to take Polazzo's back.
Polazzo breaks Olivera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Olivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olivera trying to control the position.
Polazzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olivera is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Polazzo being controlled here momentarily.
Polazzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Olivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polazzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polazzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polazzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Olivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olivera is trying to control the position but Polazzo postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Polazzo shoots in for a double leg but Olivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polazzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olivera.
Polazzo shoots and misses
and Olivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Polazzo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Olivera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olivera throws the left hand but Polazzo avoids the punch easily.
Polazzo misses with a takedown attempt - Olivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Polazzo misses with a takedown
and Olivera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olivera.
Olivera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polazzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olivera trying to control but Polazzo is working from the bottom.
Olivera pushes down on Polazzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Polazzo tries to roll over but Olivera keeps him under control.
Polazzo won't allow Olivera to pass to mount.
Polazzo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Olivera stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polazzo trying to control here.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but Polazzo is defending well.
Olivera wants to take a breather but Polazzo is having none of it.
Polazzo is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Olivera shoots in and bounces Polazzo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Olivera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polazzo is trying to control the position but Olivera postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivera is stalling in the full guard.
Olivera drops back looking for a leg! Polazzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polazzo manages to kick Olivera off! Olivera jumps back into Polazzo's guard.
Olivera is breathing heavily.
Polazzo trying to control the position.
Olivera looking to sit in guard and control but Polazzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polazzo passes into half guard.
Polazzo works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivera tries to reverse the position but Polazzo maintains control.
Olivera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polazzo is working for a guillotine from mount but Olivera frees his head quite easily.
Polazzo looking to control but Olivera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Olivera is trying to escape the mount.
Polazzo trying to control but Olivera is having none of it.
Olivera is trying desperately to improve position.
Olivera wants to hold on but Polazzo pushes him away.
Francisco Olivera has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olivera is trying desperately to improve position.
Olivera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Olivera actively working from the bottom here.
Olivera wants to improve his position but Polazzo is controlling well.
Polazzo is pressing down on Olivera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olivera is holding on for now.
Olivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olivera.
Polazzo trying to control but Olivera is working from the bottom.
Polazzo won't allow Olivera to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Olivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Olivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polazzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Polazzo slips a jab and a cross from Olivera.
Olivera misses with an uppercut
and Polazzo counters with a single leg into guard. Olivera didn't expect that.
Olivera is trying to control the position but Polazzo postures up.
Polazzo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Olivera pushes a forearm under Polazzo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Polazzo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Olivera!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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