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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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190 cm
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280 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maafala is thwarting Uvol's attempts to control the position.
Maafala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uvol defending well though.
Maafala wants to pass to mount but Uvol is defending the position.
Uvol gets back to full guard.
Maafala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uvol's head.
Maafala postures up in Uvol's guard and throws a big left but Uvol blocks it.
Maafala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala throwing strikes from guard but Uvol blocks nicely.
Uvol looking for a guillotine here but Maafala defends easily.
Uvol keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Uvol seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uvol managing to control the position.
Maafala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maafala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maafala throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maafala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maafala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uvol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uvol looking for a sweep. Not yet Uvol, not yet.
Maafala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maafala pushes down on Uvol's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maafala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maafala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uvol trying to control from the bottom.
Maafala thows a huge punch but Uvol dodges it nicely.
Maafala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uvol's head.
Uvol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uvol is trying to maintain the position but Maafala is very close to passing his half guard.
Maafala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maafala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maafala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maafala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uvol is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maafala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uvol controlling the position well.
Maafala is taking a breather. Uvol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maafala slips a nice elbow through Uvol's hands, connecting with Uvol's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvol tries to get to full guard but Maafala has control of the leg.
Maafala lands with a punch from half guard.
Maafala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Uvol is trying to control but can't.
Maafala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uvol is looking for a sweep. Maafala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maafala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maafala wants to control but Uvol is keeping him busy.
Uvol is trying to maintain the position but Maafala is very close to passing his half guard.
Maafala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maafala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala winds up and cracks Uvol with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uvol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maafala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uvol's head.
Maafala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uvol is rocked!
Maafala sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Uvol! Oh, Uvol is in big trouble! Maafala lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Itula Maafala!
Paul Uvol was interviewed post fight and said 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.
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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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