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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonz Novak (ranked 2880 p4p, 3587 weight class) and Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 367 p4p, 432 weight class). Saqqaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak takes the fight into the clinch.
Saqqaf tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf has Novak pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saqqaf is leaning against Novak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak tries to land knees in the clinch but Saqqaf avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Novak improves his position.
Novak stalling in the clinch.
Novak looking to throw knees to the head but Saqqaf is blocking nicely.
Novak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saqqaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak is trying to drag Saqqaf to the mat but Saqqaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saqqaf as Novak tries to tie him up.
Novak has clasped his hands together around Saqqaf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Novak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saqqaf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Novak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Novak controlling the pace.
Saqqaf wants to get back to full guard.
Novak working Saqqaf over with strikes.
Saqqaf taking some punishment here, with Novak in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Novak.
Saqqaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Novak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Novak's back!
Novak showing good submission defense here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novak rolls, trying to escape but Saqqaf keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saqqaf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Novak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Novak shrugs it off.
Novak regains half guard.
Novak wants to improve his position but Saqqaf is controlling well.
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saqqaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak wants to hit a sweep here but Saqqaf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Novak there!
Novak is desperately trying to improve his position but Saqqaf has a good base and remains in mount.
Saqqaf looking for a guillotine from mount but Novak is having none of it.
Saqqaf tries to control but Novak wriggling away.
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Novak is looking to improve his position.
Saqqaf trying to mount his opponent but Novak defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak looking for submissions off his back.
Saqqaf seems to be working for a kimura but Novak defends the submission attempt.
Novak keeping hold of Saqqaf's head, controlling as best he can.
Novak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saqqaf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Novak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Novak has escaped and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Novak throws a jab when Saqqaf was well out of range.
Saqqaf throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak is looking to clinch but Saqqaf is avoiding it.
Novak avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
Novak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novak is pressing down on Saqqaf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saqqaf is holding on for now.
Saqqaf is looking to improve his position.
Novak trying to control the action but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saqqaf gets back to full guard.
Novak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saqqaf is keeping the position for now.
Novak preventing the sweep.
Novak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saqqaf working for a triangle but Novak defends it easily.
Novak wants to pass the guard but Saqqaf is keeping the position.
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Alfonz Novak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saqqaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Novak's guard.
Novak keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
Novak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saqqaf's guard.
Novak won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Novak sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novak defends it easily.
Novak wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Novak landing with the ground and pound.
Novak trying to control but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Novak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novak is one step ahead there.
Novak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
Novak won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak stays in close to Saqqaf's body and controls the position.
Saqqaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that second round.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Novak misses with a body shot.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saqqaf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novak smiles and moves away.
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Novak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Novak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novak has Saqqaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Saqqaf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf managing to block the knees to the body from Novak.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak tries to score a body lock takedown but Saqqaf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saqqaf has his back to the cage.
Saqqaf is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saqqaf has his back to the cage.
Novak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Novak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Novak landing a few strikes.
Saqqaf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novak is trying to control. Saqqaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Novak working the head and body with strikes.
Novak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saqqaf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard.
Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Can Novak finish him?
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Novak manages to get himself to full guard.
Saqqaf seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novak is on top in guard.
Novak is stalling in the full guard.
Saqqaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Saqqaf is retaining full guard.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Novak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Novak stands up over Saqqaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novak lands a couple of elbows.
Novak throws a strike but Saqqaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saqqaf slips nicely into half guard.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
Novak is defending against the submission attempts here by Saqqaf.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfonz Novak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonz Novak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonz Novak!
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