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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Favaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Falichov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Falichov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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199 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Favaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Falichov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favaro checks a low kick from Falichov.
Falichov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falichov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falichov looking to score a takedown here. Favaro is defending well but Falichov drives through and ends up in Favaro's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Favaro controls Falichov momentarily but Falichov frees himself.
Falichov throws a strike but Favaro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Favaro looking to pass the guard.
Falichov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Favaro stays in close to Falichov's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov has his foot on Favaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Favaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Favaro wants to control from the top but Falichov keeps moving.
Favaro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Favaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Favaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falichov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Favaro throwing strikes but missing.
Favaro throwing strikes but missing.
Falichov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Favaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favaro wants to pass the guard but Falichov is keeping the position.
Falichov wants to get back to his feet but Favaro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Favaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Falichov is retaining full guard.
Falichov controls Favaro momentarily but Favaro frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Falichov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Favaro shoots in for a takedown but Falichov shows good takedown defense.
Falichov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Favaro did well to prevent Falichov getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov wants to control but Favaro is keeping him busy.
Falichov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Favaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falichov.
Falichov wants to stand up but Favaro manages to regain full guard.
Favaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falichov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falichov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falichov wants to stand but Favaro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Falichov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Favaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Falichov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Falichov tries to clinch up.
Falichov tries to clinch up
and Favaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Falichov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Favaro keeps control of Falichov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falichov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Favaro wants a takedown.
Favaro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falichov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Favaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falichov looking to slow down the pace here.
Favaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falichov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falichov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Favaro to keep the fight standing.
Favaro goes for a takedown attempt but Falichov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Favaro slips a jab and a cross from Falichov.
Falichov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falichov somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falichov dives in and grabs Favaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Favaro pushes down on Falichov's head and hops out.
Falichov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Favaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falichov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falichov tries to clinch there but Favaro circles away.
Favaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Falichov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falichov fails with the takedown
and Favaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Falichov's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Favaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Falichov is breathing heavily.
Favaro dives in and grabs Falichov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falichov pushes down on Favaro's head and hops out.
Favaro misses with a left hand
and Falichov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Falichov is trying to work for a kimura but Favaro is defending well.
Favaro wants to control but Falichov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favaro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Falichov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Falichov's back!
Favaro is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Favaro gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Favaro gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Favaro apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falichov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Falichov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Favaro has Falichov pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Favaro looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Falichov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Favaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Falichov fails with a takedown attempt.
Falichov is looking to clinch but Favaro is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Favaro is defended easily by Falichov.
Falichov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Favaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falichov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falichov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Favaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Falichov wants to stand and escape but instead Favaro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falichov can't keep his opponent in guard - Favaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falichov is refusing to be controlled, as Favaro sits in half guard.
Favaro trying to mount his opponent but Falichov defends it.
Falichov gets back to full guard.
Favaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falichov wants to sweep but no luck.
Favaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Falichov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favaro looking to sit in guard and control but Falichov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falichov stands up and waves to Favaro to follow him.
Favaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Favaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Favaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falichov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falichov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Favaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favaro leaves Falichov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falichov tries to clinch up.
Falichov tries for a takedown but Favaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Falichov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Favaro clinches.
Falichov jumps guard but Favaro stands there with Falichov around his waist. Falichov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Favaro has picked Falichov up - he's going for a ride! Favaro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falichov manages to get to full guard.
Favaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Falichov looking for a guillotine here but Favaro defends easily.
Martin Falichov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Favaro looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Favaro trying to control but Falichov is working from the bottom.
Alex Favaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Falichov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Favaro throwing strikes from guard but Falichov blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Falichov.
I've got Falichov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Falichov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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