PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arm Ageddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ageddon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bring the pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ageddon
vs
Maafala

190 cm
22
229 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
29
280 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arm Ageddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Ageddon counters with a quick kick to the body but Maafala blocks it.
Ageddon's corner calls for a 1-2. Ageddon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ageddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maafala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ageddon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
A good leg kick by Ageddon.
Ageddon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Ageddon's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ageddon lands the left hand.
Ageddon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ageddon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ageddon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maafala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Ageddon tries to keep at a distance but Maafala has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ageddon misses with some punches.
A short right from Maafala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ageddon.
Ageddon throws a head punch that misses.

Ageddon manages to break the clinch.

Maafala has closed the distance and engaged Ageddon in a clinch.
Ageddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ageddon throws a head punch that misses.
Maafala is looking to control Ageddon's arms but Ageddon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maafala has his back to the cage.

Ageddon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ageddon connects with a leg kick. Maafala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Maafala blocks the low kick.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maafala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ageddon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ageddon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Maafala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ageddon, pushing him back against the cage.
Maafala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ageddon misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala misses with some punches.
Maafala told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ageddon working aggressively here.
Ageddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maafala.
Ageddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maafala's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ageddon working hard to break the clinch.
Maafala working Ageddon over with knees to the body.
Ageddon misses with some punches.
Maafala blocks an uppercut.
Ageddon prevents a body shot from Maafala.
Ageddon misses with the head strike.
Ageddon is looking to break free of the clinch but Maafala has double underhooks.
Maafala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ageddon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maafala has him pressed against the cage.
Ageddon tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.
Ageddon takes a shot to the head.
Maafala lands with a short shot to the head.
Ageddon working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala controlling the action here for a moment.
Ageddon tries to work over Maafala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ageddon avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Maafala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ageddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ageddon.
Ageddon tries to circle away but Maafala has him pinned against the cage.
Ageddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maafala.
Maafala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ageddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ageddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ageddon is defending well for now.
Ageddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Maafala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ageddon lands a shoulder strike.
Maafala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ageddon's face.
Ageddon is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ageddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maafala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maafala taking a breather.
Maafala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maafala.
Ageddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ageddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maafala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ageddon working aggressively here.
Ageddon lands with a short shot to the head.
Maafala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ageddon manages to break the clinch.
Ageddon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ageddon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maafala under the eye.
Ageddon looks to land a right hand but Maafala moved out of range.
Ageddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Maafala has closed the distance and engaged Ageddon in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arm Ageddon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Maafala fails to land.

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

Maafala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maafala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ageddon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maafala.
An elbow from Maafala crashes against the mat.
Maafala working away.
Ageddon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Maafala.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ageddon is looking for a sweep. Maafala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maafala is keen to just control but Ageddon is a slippery customer.
Maafala is controlling the pace.
Ageddon trying to control but Maafala postures up.
Maafala stops Ageddon from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maafala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maafala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maafala lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ageddon! More strikes land and this one is all over! Maafala jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itula Maafala!
Arm Ageddon was interviewed post fight and said 'Fear THIS,..I will NOT go away to never return. You will answer to me for this, someday ! Good fight '.