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Iron sharpens iron PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paixao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Death by Blonde" by Devotchka. Persvako comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Flames - Crawl through knives kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pekko Persvako is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Octavio Paixao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekko Persvako!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paixao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Persvako fails with the takedown
and Paixao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Persvako drives through and clinches with Paixao against the cage.
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Persvako avoids the elbow strike from Paixao, against the cage.
Paixao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paixao landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paixao.
Paixao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paixao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Persvako pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Persvako.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paixao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Persvako's brow.
Persvako on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paixao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Persvako's brow.
Paixao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paixao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paixao lands a damaging elbow.
Persvako takes an elbow to the temple.
Persvako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paixao backwards.
Paixao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao stops a takedown attempt from Persvako.
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paixao lands an elbow inside.
Paixao lands an elbow inside that Persvako shrugs off.
Persvako dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
Persvako misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Persvako.
Paixao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Persvako dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
Persvako on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paixao tries to land knees in the clinch but Persvako avoids the damage to the body.
Paixao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Persvako is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paixao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Octavio Paixao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Nice elbow from Paixao.
Paixao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Persvako cracks Paixao with a nice body shot.
Persvako tries to score a body lock takedown but Paixao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Persvako blocks an elbow strike.
Persvako dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Persvako.
Paixao is breathing heavily.
Paixao looking to throw knees to the head but Persvako is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Persvako.
Paixao misses with an elbow strike.
Persvako lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persvako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paixao trying to land knees to the body.
Persvako lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Persvako.
Persvako managing to block the knees to the body from Paixao.
Persvako blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paixao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Persvako's brow.
Persvako lands a hook that snaps the head of Paixao backwards.
Persvako tries to score a body lock takedown but Paixao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Persvako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Persvako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Persvako avoids the elbow strike from Paixao, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
Paixao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Persvako is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paixao to the mat. Paixao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Persvako postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Persvako throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paixao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Persvako trying to control but Paixao is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persvako postures up in Paixao's guard and throws a big left but Paixao blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako with a flurry of punches that miss.
Persvako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Paixao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Persvako is in close to Paixao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Persvako 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.
Paixao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Persvako with a flurry of punches that miss.
Persvako won't allow Paixao to get back to his feet.
Persvako sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paixao's guard.
Persvako is thwarting Paixao's attempts to control the position.
Paixao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Persvako throwing shots but Paixao is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako 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.
Persvako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paixao.
Persvako throws an off balance right hand
and Paixao counters with a thumping low kick.
Persvako moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paixao.
Persvako avoiding damage as Paixao throws knees to the body.
Paixao tries to land knees in the clinch but Persvako avoids the damage to the body.
Persvako blocks an elbow strike from Paixao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persvako.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
Persvako lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paixao is looking to control Persvako's arms but Persvako gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paixao has his back to the cage.
Paixao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Persvako.
Persvako blocks the elbow strike.
Paixao throws an elbow but it misses.
Persvako dodges an elbow strike from Paixao.
Persvako is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Persvako blocks the elbow strike.
Persvako gets through Paixao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Persvako.
Persvako takes an elbow to the forehead.
Persvako tries to score a body lock takedown but Paixao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paixao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Persvako is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Persvako.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paixao connects with a knee to the head.
Persvako gets through Paixao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Persvako wants a takedown.
Octavio Paixao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekko Persvako.
Good body shot from Persvako.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paixao throws an elbow but misses.
Paixao tries to land a knee to the head but Persvako blocks with his arms.
Persvako gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Persvako seems content to control.
Persvako throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Persvako working the head and body with strikes.
Persvako wants to pass the guard but Paixao is defending well.
Persvako seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paixao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Persvako.
Paixao has hold of Persvako's hands but Persvako slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Persvako has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Persvako landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paixao is trying desperately to improve position.
Persvako jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paixao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paixao and Persvako has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako trying to control the position but Paixao is working away.
Persvako working the head and body with strikes.
Paixao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Persvako with the ground and pound but Paixao regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ground and pound from Persvako.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao is looking to control Persvako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paixao avoid being mounted?
Paixao taking some punishment here, with Persvako in his half guard.
Paixao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Persvako is keen to just control but Paixao is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persvako moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Persvako rushes Paixao and presses him up against the cage.
Persvako works on Paixao's body with a couple of short punches.
Paixao misses with an elbow strike.
Persvako digs a right hand into Paixao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paixao's gas tank.
Persvako has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paixao clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paixao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Persvako's arms.
Paixao looking to control the position.
Persvako lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Persvako is looking to take a break and control but Paixao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paixao wants to control but Persvako is keeping busy.
Persvako looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Persvako is thwarting Paixao's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Persvako is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Persvako is trying to control. Paixao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paixao is looking to improve his position.
Persvako thows a huge punch but Paixao dodges it nicely.
Persvako is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paixao trying to control but Persvako postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paixao is refusing to be controlled, as Persvako sits in half guard.
Persvako not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Persvako throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paixao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paixao.
Persvako trying to control but Paixao is working from the bottom.
Pekko Persvako is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Persvako with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paixao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Persvako is looking to work some ground and pound but Paixao has wrist control.
Persvako sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paixao's guard.
Paixao is not content to let Persvako control the position.
Octavio Paixao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persvako missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekko Persvako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Persvako 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekko Persvako!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Leloup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Leloup has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Leloup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maguire misses with a takedown
and Maguire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maguire dodges the punch combination from Leloup.
Leloup misses with a low kick.
Leloup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maguire misses with a shot to the body
and Leloup counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leloup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maguire.
Leloup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Leloup.
Maguire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maguire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leloup counters with a crisp one two that drops Maguire! Leloup thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maguire to his feet! Maguire is in big trouble!
Maguire is rocked!
Crack! Leloup connects with the perfect overhand right and Maguire falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Leloup!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Leloup!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Dragonfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Dragonfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonfly misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Dragonfly didn't expect that.
Kimura is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragonfly has wrist control.
Dragonfly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kimura.
Dragonfly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is nestled in close to Dragonfly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kimura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragonfly's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragonfly's head.
Kimura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragonfly defending well though.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dragonfly is breathing heavily.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura tries to control but Dragonfly wriggling away.
Kimura landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is landing with some decent strikes but Dragonfly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dragonfly is rocked!
It looks like Baby Dragonfly has been cut.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Oh Dragonfly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimura drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dragonfly! More shots from Kimura and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masahiko Kimura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Scala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Scala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Scala!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Scala.
Scala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Antonio counters with a single leg into guard. Scala didn't expect that.
Antonio is looking to work some ground and pound but Scala has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scala wants to get back to his feet but Antonio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scala is adopting a defensive guard.
Antonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antonio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Antonio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scala, up you get!
Scala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scala misses with a lunging right hand
and Antonio counters with a shoot takedown. Scala fights it but they end up in guard.
Antonio passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Scala tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Antonio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Le Grand Antonio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sini Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sini Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastien Roy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star throws a nice looking combination but Roy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Star fails to land with a series of punches.
Star tests Roy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Star connects with a body shot that sends Roy's belly button to the back.
Star lands with a hook. Roy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Sebastien Roy has been cut.
Star throws a one two combo.
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Star.
Roy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Star's waist but Star gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roy off to one side.
Star looks to land a combination. Roy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roy dodges the punch combination from Star.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Star getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roy on the side of the head.
Star lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roy fails with a takedown attempt.
Star lands with a nice body punch.
Star scores with a shot to the body.
Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Star.
Star fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Star uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Star tries to bum rush Roy with a series of wild strikes but Roy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Star misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Star is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roy looks gassed!
Star dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Star scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Star.
Star cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
Star connects with a single shot there.
Star scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Star dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Star jabs Roy right on the nose. Roy blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy drops his hands momentarily and Star takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Star is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Star's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Star duly obliges.
Sini Star is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Star with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Star tries to bum rush Roy with a series of wild strikes but Roy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Star misses with a few strikes there.
Star connects with a nice looking jab.
Star misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Star. Those never looked like landing.
Star lands a nice hook to Roy's body. Roy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Star scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roy on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star lands with a cross.
That has opened up Sebastien Roy's cut even more.
Star scores with a punch to the head.
Star scores with a one two! Roy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Star fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Star scores with a body shot.
Star misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Star lands a right hook to the body.
Star throws a series of punches but Roy moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Star connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Star scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sini Star dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastien Roy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Star lands a jab to Roy's midsection.
Star connects with a body shot that sends Roy's belly button to the back.
Roy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Star darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Star with a nice cross.
Star pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roy back to the cage. Star follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Star lands a slapping body shot.
Star throws a combination. Roy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Star is working the combinations to good effect here.
Roy is breathing heavily.
Star throws a right and a left that both miss.
Star misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Star connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Sebastien Roy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Star cracks a nice hook into Roy's ribs.
Star's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Star duly obliges.
Star rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Star to score with a decent uppercut.
Sini Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star scores with a hook to the body. Roy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Star throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Star misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Star's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Star duly obliges.
Sebastien Roy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Star scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Star does no damage.
Star throws a right and a left that Roy avoids nicely.
Star looks to land a combination. Roy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Star stalks Roy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roy's face. Roy staggers backwards, shaken.
Star misses with a few strikes there.
Roy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star lands with a nice combination. Roy backs away looking to recover.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebastien Roy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sini Star!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dado Hennessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Gabriel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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277 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dado Hennessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gabriel throws a combination that misses
and Hennessy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Juan Gabriel has been cut.
Gabriel misses with a combination
and Hennessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hennessy avoids a kick to the body.
Hennessy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gabriel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hennessy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hennessy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gabriel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hennessy but great work by Gabriel.
Hennessy is trying to improve his position.
Hennessy is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gabriel tries to stand and escape but Hennessy is controlling the position.
Gabriel wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hennessy uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Hennessy wants to sweep but no luck.
Gabriel wants to get up but he can't break Hennessy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hennessy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hennessy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gabriel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gabriel wants to get up but he can't break Hennessy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hennessy working for a triangle but Gabriel defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hennessy is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is keeping the position.
Hennessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hennessy is controlling him.
Hennessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabriel is retaining full guard.
Hennessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hennessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hennessy sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dado Hennessy.
Hennessy moves out of range as Gabriel strikes.
Hennessy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hennessy blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
Hennessy blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
Hennessy blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut. Hennessy saw that one coming.
Gabriel throws a shot from downtown. Hennessy moves away and avoids it.
Gabriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Hennessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Gabriel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gabriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gabriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hennessy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gabriel's guard now.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Hennessy from controlling successfully.
Hennessy stops Gabriel from standing up.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Hennessy from controlling successfully.
Gabriel is looking to stand up but Hennessy isn't so interested in that idea.
Hennessy looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hennessy dives into side control.
Hennessy moves into full mount!
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessy controlling from the full mount.
Hennessy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gabriel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gabriel!
Hennessy working for a triangle but Gabriel defends it easily.
Hennessy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to stand but Hennessy is controlling from the bottom.
Hennessy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabriel gets to his feet - Hennessy follows without any prompting.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Hennessy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel misses with an uppercut.
Gabriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hennessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hennessy counter with a right hand.
Dado Hennessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hennessy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hennessy counters with a left and a right that stings Gabriel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel walks into a stiff left hand from Hennessy.
Hennessy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hennessy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hennessy is working for a guillotine from mount but Gabriel frees his head quite easily.
Hennessy looking to control but Gabriel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dado Hennessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hennessy controlling the position easily from mount.
Hennessy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gabriel has worked his arm free - good work by Gabriel!
Hennessy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel tries to escape but Hennessy is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Hennessy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Gabriel's cut.
That's time! Hennessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gabriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hennessy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hennessy is pressing down on Gabriel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gabriel is holding on for now.
Gabriel is refusing to be controlled, as Hennessy sits in half guard.
Hennessy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabriel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hennessy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gabriel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hennessy.
Hennessy prevents Gabriel from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hennessy is looking for a kimura here.
Hennessy wants to control but Gabriel is keeping him busy.
Gabriel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hennessy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gabriel won't allow Hennessy to pass to mount.
Gabriel is trying to stand back up but Hennessy is controlling him
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hennessy wants to free his trapped foot but Gabriel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juan Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Hennessy is looking to take a break and control but Gabriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hennessy wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is defending well.
Hennessy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hennessy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hennessy wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is defending well.
Hennessy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gabriel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabriel turns into him and now he's in Hennessy's guard.
Gabriel throwing strikes from guard but Hennessy blocks nicely.
Gabriel tries to stand but Hennessy is controlling from the bottom.
Hennessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gabriel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hennessy's guard.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Hennessy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hennessy is looking for a triangle here but Gabriel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Hennessy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hennessy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Hennessy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Somers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stronger by K.West. Eric Somers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
284 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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24
267 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Somers!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somers shoots and misses
and Lisser counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Somers's guard now.
Lisser is in close to Somers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lisser passes Somers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lisser drops an elbow to the side of Somers's head.
Lisser seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisser working Somers over with strikes.
Somers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lisser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lisser lands with a punch from half guard.
Somers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lisser seems content to control.
Somers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lisser scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lisser looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Somers actively working from the bottom here.
Somers looks gassed!
Lisser content to control rather than advance.
Lisser lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lisser looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Somers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lisser is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Somers is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lisser fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Somers from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lisser! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lisser!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George st piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roberts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to alestorm- wenches n' mead. st piere comes into a darkened arena with his song building. metalica nothing else.. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George st piere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
st piere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
st piere takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like George st piere has been cut.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
st piere tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
st piere with a poor takedown
and Roberts counters with a one-two to the body.
Justin Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George st piere.
st piere bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
st piere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
st piere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
st piere prevents Roberts from escaping the position.
st piere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
st piere tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
st piere looks gassed!
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for st piere on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control but st piere postures up.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberts tries to escape but st piere is in control.
st piere is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Roberts looks calm but he's in trouble here. st piere gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Roberts is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! st piere lets go of the hold and Roberts can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George st piere!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Assis Civita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
269 lbs
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288 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Assis Civita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viko Maafala!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maafala tries to clinch
and Civita counters with a stiff right hand.
Civita connects with a jab.
Civita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maafala was well out of range. Poor timing from Civita.
Civita circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Civita to counter with a crisp jab.
Civita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maafala but Maafala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maafala wants to clinch
and Civita counters with a one-two to the body.
Maafala leaves Civita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maafala tries to clinch up
and Maafala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita shoots and misses
and Maafala counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assis Civita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Maafala.
Maafala lands a good knee to the midsection. Civita won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Maafala.
It looks like Assis Civita has been cut.
Maafala crunches a lovely knee into Civita's ribcage.
Civita is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maafala comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Civita tries for a takedown but Maafala manages to get underhooks.
Maafala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maafala connects with a knee to the head.
Maafala lands a knee to the head.
Maafala pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maafala.
Civita is trying to drag Maafala to the mat but Maafala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Civita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Maafala.
A right handed body shot lands from Maafala.
Maafala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Civita up against the cage.
Maafala lands an elbow inside that Civita shrugs off.
Maafala lands an elbow that stopped Civita in his tracks for a moment.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Civita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maafala working Civita over with knees to the body.
Maafala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maafala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maafala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maafala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Civita's face.
Maafala landing knees to the body.
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.
Maafala misses with a knee strike.
Maafala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Civita.
Civita looking to slow down the pace here.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Civita is defending well for now.
Civita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maafala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maafala lands a damaging elbow.
Maafala is pressed up against the cage. Civita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maafala down to the mat. Maafala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maafala is looking to clinch but Civita is avoiding it.
Maafala tries to clinch
and Civita counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Civita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Civita misses with a wild combination.
Civita has his takedown stuffed
and Maafala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Civita has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maafala regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Civita tries to free his leg and advance position but Maafala is retaining full guard.
Civita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maafala is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maafala has escaped and now he's on top!
Maafala is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Civita wants to sweep here but Maafala controlling him for the moment.
Civita working a defensive guard here.
Civita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maafala is one step ahead there.
Viko Maafala has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maafala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maafala stalls.
Maafala gets underhooks to prevent Civita's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Assis Civita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Civita goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Civita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maafala sprawls well initially but Civita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Civita is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maafala is refusing to be controlled, as Civita sits in half guard.
Civita tries to pass to full mount but Maafala defends it.
Civita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maafala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Civita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Civita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maafala trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Civita trying to control from half guard but Maafala is working away.
Civita is working for a kimura but Maafala is defending it quite comfortably.
Civita moves nicely into side control.
Civita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maafala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Civita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maafala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Civita but great work by Maafala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Civita taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Civita!
Maafala tries to control but Civita wriggling away.
Maafala lands a big elbow.
Maafala lands a nice shot to the head.
Maafala with a couple of short strikes.
Civita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maafala lands a nice shot to the head.
Civita wants to control but Maafala is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maafala in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Assis Civita's cut is getting worse.
Civita regains half guard.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Civita defending well though.
Maafala tries to stand and escape but Civita is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Civita trying to control but Maafala postures up.
Civita tries to get to full guard but Maafala has control of the leg.
Civita is looking to control Maafala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Civita avoid being mounted?
Maafala is looking to advance position but Civita won't allow it.
Maafala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Civita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Civita controlling the position for now.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Civita defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Civita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maafala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Civita avoids a wild elbow strike from Maafala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viko Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Assis Civita's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maafala instigates a clinch.
Civita tries a body shot but Maafala blocks it.
Civita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maafala up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maafala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Civita's brow.
Civita managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
Maafala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maafala landing knees to the head.
Assis Civita's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Civita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maafala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maafala tries to land knees in the clinch but Civita avoids the damage to the body.
Maafala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Civita.
Civita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maafala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maafala is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Civita turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Civita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Civita has hold of Maafala's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maafala tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Civita cranks the arm and Maafala screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maafala, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Assis Civita!
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