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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Farrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Ciccazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farrah comes to the cage accompanied by Work In Progress. Joe Farrah has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Farrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Ciccazzo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrah scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Farrah.
Farrah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farrah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciccazzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciccazzo throws a lazy head kick
and Farrah counters with a low kick, right behind Ciccazzo 's knee.
Ciccazzo looks gassed!
Farrah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farrah wants to control but Ciccazzo is keeping him busy.
Ciccazzo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Farrah decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah counters with a single leg into guard. Ciccazzo didn't expect that.
Ciccazzo is looking to stand up but Farrah isn't so interested in that idea.
Ciccazzo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with an inside leg kick.
Farrah tries to clinch but Ciccazzo moves out of range.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Farrah.
Farrah tries to pull guard but Ciccazzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Farrah drops back down to his feet.
Ciccazzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Farrah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farrah manages to break the clinch.
Ciccazzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ciccazzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Farrah gets the takedown into side control.
Ciccazzo pushes Farrah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farrah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ciccazzo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Farrah blocks a head kick by Ciccazzo.
Farrah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccazzo wants to get back to his feet.
Ciccazzo has one foot on Farrah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Farrah blocks a head kick by Ciccazzo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Farrah - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrah closes the distance and clinches.
Ciccazzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ciccazzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciccazzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Farrah with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Farrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Farrah - that will leave a mark!
Farrah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick and Farrah moves out of range easily.
Farrah scores with a one two! Ciccazzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ciccazzo throws a lazy head kick
and Ciccazzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with a solid body kick.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ciccazzo is trying to stand up here but Farrah is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrah decides to return to a standing position.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah counters with a single leg into guard. Ciccazzo didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Farrah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccazzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciccazzo wants to get back to his feet but Farrah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farrah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farrah is standing up over Ciccazzo. Ciccazzo looks to escape but Farrah dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciccazzo wants to get back to his feet.
Farrah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ciccazzo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farrah decides to stand back up. Farrah steps back and let's Ciccazzo get back to his feet.
Pierre Ciccazzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Ciccazzo misses
and Farrah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Farrah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with a big head kick but Ciccazzo shrugs it off.
Joe Farrah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farrah shoots in but no luck this time.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with a takedown into side control.
Ciccazzo bucks up and tries to throw Farrah off but instead Farrah has got his back!
Ciccazzo trying to get back to his feet but Farrah is in full control for now.
Farrah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ciccazzo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ciccazzo is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccazzo is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Ciccazzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciccazzo's waist but Ciccazzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farrah off to one side.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
so Farrah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Farrah stands and steps away. Ciccazzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ciccazzo throws a lazy head kick
and Farrah counters with a head kick. That will keep Ciccazzo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Farrah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ciccazzo will feel that in the morning.
Farrah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farrah tries for a takedown but Ciccazzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Farrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciccazzo throws a lazy head kick
and Farrah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrah landing with the ground and pound.
Ciccazzo wants to stand and escape but Farrah is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrah stands up from Ciccazzo's guard - Farrah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Farrah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciccazzo can do to turn this around?
A head kick by Ciccazzo misses
and Farrah counters with a stiff right hand.
Ciccazzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farrah content to control rather than advance.
Ciccazzo is trying to stand.
Farrah decides to stand up.
A head kick misses from Ciccazzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccazzo throws a lazy head kick
and Farrah counters with a thumping low kick.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses.
Farrah has closed the distance and engaged Ciccazzo in a clinch.
Farrah stalling in the clinch.
Ciccazzo breaks from the clinch.
Farrah shoots in for a double leg but Ciccazzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farrah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah counters with a body kick that stops Ciccazzo in his tracks momentarily.
Ciccazzo lands a high kick!
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah counters with a big head kick but Ciccazzo shrugs it off.
A head kick by Ciccazzo misses
and Farrah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farrah wants to pass the guard but Ciccazzo is defending well.
Farrah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joe Farrah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciccazzo is trying to stand up here but Farrah is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrah not doing much here.
Ciccazzo is refusing to be controlled, as Farrah sits in half guard.
Ciccazzo is trying to stand back up but Farrah is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Ciccazzo misses
and Farrah counters with a big head kick but Ciccazzo shrugs it off.
Farrah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farrah shoots in for a takedown but Ciccazzo shows good takedown defense.
Ciccazzo throws a lazy head kick
and Farrah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Farrah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccazzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farrah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Farrah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Farrah.
Farrah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ciccazzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Farrah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciccazzo's waist but Ciccazzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farrah off to one side.
Farrah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ciccazzo tries to break the clinch but Farrah is controlling the position.
Ciccazzo wants to break free but Farrah has control.
Ciccazzo has had enough of the clinch but Farrah keeps him there for the moment.
Farrah with a knee to the head.
Farrah tries to land knees in the clinch but Ciccazzo avoids the damage to the body.
Farrah jumps into guard, dragging Ciccazzo to the mat.
Ciccazzo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ciccazzo won't be happy with that.
Ciccazzo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farrah stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrah lands with a nice body punch.
Farrah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ciccazzo is trying to stand back up but Farrah is controlling him
Ciccazzo kicks off Farrah and gets to his feet.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah counters with a shoot takedown. Ciccazzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ciccazzo wants to get back to his feet but Farrah passes into half guard.
Ciccazzo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Farrah manages to move to mount!
Farrah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccazzo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Farrah has taken his back!
Farrah is looking for the choke from the back position but Ciccazzo is controlling his hands well.
Farrah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Farrah's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Farrah landing with strikes.
Ciccazzo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ciccazzo prevents Farrah from getting a body triangle.
Ciccazzo is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farrah stops Ciccazzo from getting back to his feet.
Farrah decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Farrah fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Farrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farrah throws a head kick that half lands.
Farrah fails to land the takedown.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ciccazzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Farrah.
Ciccazzo manages to break the clinch.
Farrah tries to clinch but Ciccazzo moves out of range.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick but Farrah moves out of range.
Ciccazzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farrah rushes Ciccazzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciccazzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farrah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierre Ciccazzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters with a leg kick.
Farrah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ciccazzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Ciccazzo misses
and Farrah counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ciccazzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Farrah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Ciccazzo misses
and Farrah counters by moving into the clinch.
Farrah looking to stall.
Ciccazzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierre Ciccazzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciccazzo throws a head kick that misses
and Farrah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Farrah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciccazzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Farrah blocks the elbow strike.
Ciccazzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ciccazzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Farrah won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciccazzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Farrah won't allow it.
Ciccazzo is trying to break free.
Farrah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farrah cracks Ciccazzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farrah doesn't manage to clinch there - Ciccazzo circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Farrah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farrah 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Farrah!
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