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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become . Itula Maafala acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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285 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug dives in and grabs Maafala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maafala pushes down on Hug's head and hops out.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maafala.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Maafala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maafala defends well and Hug ends up having to push Maafala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hug swats away the attempt to clinch by Maafala.
Hug throws a big counter combination but Maafala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maafala darts in and clinches Hug up against the cage.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maafala defends well and Hug ends up having to push Maafala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hades Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maafala drives through and clinches with Hug against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hug.
Maafala controlling the action here for a moment.
Hug tries to break free but Maafala pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug swinging wildly here.
Maafala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maafala has Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
Hug is trying to break free.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
Maafala has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maafala has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maafala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Maafala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hug gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Maafala has him pressed against the cage.
Hug avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Maafala looking to throw knees to the head but Hug is blocking nicely.
Hug breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hug's efforts to push away.
Maafala stalling.
Maafala gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hug haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maafala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maafala throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Maafala throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hug keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hug.
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Hug tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maafala defends well and Hug ends up having to push Maafala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hug gets tackled into the cage by Maafala. Maafala maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maafala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hug closes the distance and clinches up with Maafala, looking for a takedown. Hug pushes Maafala against the cage but Maafala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hug tries to keep at a distance but Maafala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug prevents a body shot from Maafala.
Hug cracks Maafala with a nice body shot.
Maafala has Hug pushed against the cage.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Hug both land. Nice combination.
Hug closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hug lands in his opponent's guard.
Hug stands up from Maafala's guard - Hug perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Itula Maafala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hug goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hug paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hug is looking for a counter combo.
Maafala blocks a head kick by Hug.
Maafala moves into range and clinches up with Hug.
Maafala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maafala rushes Hug and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maafala has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Hug working hard to break the clinch.
Maafala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hug's efforts to push away.
Maafala struggles to land a body shot inside as Hug controls his hands.
Hug has had enough of the clinch but Maafala keeps him there for the moment.
Hug wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug breaks the clinch.
Maafala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Maafala blocks a head kick by Hug.
Hug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maafala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hug somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maafala clinches with his opponent.
Itula Maafala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hug gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maafala.
Maafala scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maafala.
Hug is trying to break free.
Maafala wants the takedown. Hug is fighting it off but Maafala persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hug's guard against the cage.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hug tries to keep at a distance but Maafala has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hug wants to break free but Maafala has control.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maafala trying to stall but Hug improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Maafala.
Hug tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.
A short right from Hug.
Maafala prevents Hug from breaking the clinch.
Maafala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maafala is trying to stall.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Maafala won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hug's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maafala has Hug pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maafala pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hug tumbling to the mat - Maafala dives into Hug's guard.
Itula Maafala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hug utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Maafala trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Maafala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itula Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maafala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hug manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hug went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maafala tries to clinch up.
Maafala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maafala.
Hug tries to roll over but Maafala keeps him under control.
Maafala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maafala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maafala is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maafala in particular looking to stall.
Maafala trying to control from half guard but Hug is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala stalling away here and it's allowed Hug to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maafala chips away with some ground and pound.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug has control of Maafala's left arm, preventing Maafala from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maafala trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Hug misses.
Maafala clinches.
Hug is trying to break free.
Maafala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hug gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling him.
Hug tries to circle away but Maafala has him pinned against the cage.
Hug pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maafala closes the distance and clinches.
Maafala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Hug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maafala slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Hug sets himself, and Maafala steps forward looking for the clinch! Hug avoids it this time.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maafala dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Maafala tries to counter with a clinch but Hug shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hug keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maafala tries to clinch but Hug is having none of it.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hades Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug looks to land a combination but Maafala avoids it well.
Hug throws a series of punches but Maafala avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing.
Maafala shoots in but no luck this time.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug fails to land with a series of punches.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maafala.
Maafala wants to counter the offense by Hug and move into the clinch position.
Maafala rushes Hug and presses him up against the cage.
Maafala avoiding damage.
Maafala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hug is defending well for now.
Maafala is working for takedown but Hug is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hades Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala.
Maafala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Maafala wants to counter the offense by Hug and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maafala circles away quickly and effectively.
Maafala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Maafala drives through with a takedown into Hug's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maafala tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Hug wants to stand and escape but Maafala is having none of it.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Hug utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maafala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Hug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Hug clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hug shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maafala but Maafala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hug will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala landing some decent shots from guard.
Maafala throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug is looking to stand up but Maafala isn't so interested in that idea.
Hug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hug throws a series of punches but Maafala moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maafala working aggressively here.
Maafala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maafala throws a head punch that misses.
Maafala is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hug can't fight it off and eventually Maafala manages to take the fight to the floor. Hug looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Maafala throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maafala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maafala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Maafala postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug fails to land the takedown.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hug.
Hug has had enough of the clinch but Maafala keeps him there for the moment.
Maafala stalling in the clinch but Hug improves position.
Maafala is struggling to control the position.
Maafala stalls.
Hug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maafala swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hades Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maafala scores with a shot to the body.
Hug tries to bum rush Maafala with a series of wild strikes but Maafala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hug circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maafala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hades Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Maafala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maafala lands a right hand.
Maafala is trying to stall.
Hug can't find room to land a body shot as Maafala controls the action.
Maafala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maafala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hug blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maafala crunches a lovely knee into Hug's ribcage.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
Hug breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maafala counters by clinching up.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Maafala won't allow it.
Maafala throws a punch but it's blocked by Hug.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itula Maafala dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hug lands a head kick. Maafala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maafala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hug shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maafala pinned against the cage. Maafala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maafala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maafala in side control, throwing shots but Hug defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hug taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maafala throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maafala tries to score with some ground and pound. Hug controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala misses with the ground and pound.
Maafala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hug sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maafala wants to take a breather but Hug is having none of it.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maafala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maafala stalling.
Maafala thows a huge punch but Hug dodges it nicely.
Hug is not content to let Maafala control the position.
Maafala throws a strike but Hug avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hades Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hug throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maafala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maafala wants it to stay on the feet.
Maafala pushes Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
Maafala tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Maafala throws an elbow but it misses.
Hug breaks from the clinch.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Maafala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hug.
Maafala slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Hug takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maafala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maafala working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
Hug on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maafala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maafala throwing shots but Hug is blocking nicely.
Maafala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Itula Maafala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hug is staying active underneath Maafala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maafala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hug is refusing to be controlled, as Maafala sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hug misses with a double jab.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maafala takes the fight into the clinch.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Maafala won't allow it.
Maafala misses with a knee strike.
Maafala throws an elbow but it misses.
Hug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hades Hug.
I think Maafala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Hades Hug retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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