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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assis Civita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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288 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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195 cm
29
269 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Assis Civita!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Civita looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Cross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Civita counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cross!
Civita scoring with strikes but Cross is staying in there.
Civita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
Cross can't escape the position.
Civita scoring with strikes but Cross is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cross is rocked!
Civita has control of Cross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cross regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Civita avoids the attempt from Cross to control.
Civita prevents Cross from getting the reversal.
Civita moves to take his opponent's back.
Civita working for a choke but Cross is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cross is defending well though. Civita let's go of the attempt for now.
Civita not allowing Cross to control his hands.
Cross is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Civita throwing sloppy strikes.
Cross defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Civita's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Civita working for the choke.
Civita is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cross with him. Cross is trying to defend but Civita has an arm under the chin now! Cross grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Assis Civita!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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