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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Assis Civita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Goodnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodnight has chosen Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 cm
28
269 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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213 cm
22
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Assis Civita! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Goodnight! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Civita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Civita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goodnight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Civita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodnight keeps working. Civita working the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Goodnight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Civita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Civita wants to control but Goodnight is keeping him busy. Goodnight is trying to get back to half guard. Civita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Civita is looking to take a break and control but Goodnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Goodnight trying to remain calm as Civita controls from the top position. Goodnight tries to improve position but can't. Civita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goodnight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Civita moves into full mount! Civita avoids the attempt from Goodnight to control. Civita wants to control the pace but Goodnight is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Civita raining down shots from the mount! Goodnight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Civita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Civita thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Civita controlling from the full mount. Civita thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Civita goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodnight is on top in guard.
Goodnight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goodnight throws and elbow that misses. Civita uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodnight's guard. Nice move by Civita! Goodnight looking to control.
Civita advances position into side control! Civita is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodnight is defending well. Civita lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goodnight tries to bench press Civita off him but Civita keeps the position. Goodnight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Civita is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Goodnight is trying to escape and Civita transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Goodnight is forced to tap! Nice work there by Civita! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Assis Civita!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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