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QFC Tournament 952 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Coles (ranked 4733 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Donegal (ranked 4732 p4p, 414 weight class). Danny Donegal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Coles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Donegal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Donegal did well to prevent Coles getting side control.
Donegal trying to control from the bottom.
Coles is keen to just control but Donegal is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donegal is concentrating on defense, preventing Coles from advancing position.
Coles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donegal on the ground.
Donegal tries to kick Coles off but Coles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coles wants to pass the guard but Donegal is defending well.
Coles is working for a submission of some sort.
Donegal is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles controlling the action here.
Donegal is looking for a sweep. Coles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donegal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coles trying to control the position from guard on top but Donegal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coles postures up.
Donegal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coles is one step ahead there.
Donegal keeping moving, preventing Coles from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Donegal with a poor takedown
and Coles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coles scores with a shot to the body.
Donegal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Donegal!
Donegal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Coles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coles stuffs the takedown attempt from Donegal. Donegal gets slowly back to his feet.
Donegal tries to clinch but Coles moves away
and Coles counters with a series of strikes. Donegal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donegal to the mat! Donegal manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Donegal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles working hard to break the clinch.
Coles pulls guard successfully.
Donegal wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Donegal stands and throws Coles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Donegal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working.
Coles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Donegal's best efforts.
Donegal trying to control the action but Coles is working from the bottom.
Donegal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Donegal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coles is trying to get back to full guard.
Coles is breathing heavily.
Donegal is trying to control the action in half guard but Coles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coles is trying to maintain the position but Donegal is very close to passing his half guard.
Donegal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donegal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coles's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Coles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Donegal looks to clinch
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Coles as he checks the leg kick.
Donegal fails with the takedown.
Coles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Donegal explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Donegal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coles defends well and Donegal ends up having to push Coles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coles feints and as Donegal raises his hands in defense, Coles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coles looking to pass the guard.
Donegal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles won't allow Donegal to pass to mount.
Coles tries to get to full guard but Donegal has control of the leg.
Donegal is taking a breather. Coles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Donegal tries to pass to full mount but Coles defends it.
Donegal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working.
Donegal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donegal wants to stand up but Coles has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donegal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coles defending well though.
Donegal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donegal wants to pass the guard but Coles is defending well.
Coles is looking for a sweep. Donegal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coles is defending against the submission attempts here by Donegal.
Donegal is looking to take a break and control but Coles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donegal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Donegal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donegal tries to pass to full mount but Coles defends it.
Donegal trying to control the action but Coles is working from the bottom.
Donegal works his way into side control.
Donegal scoring with punches from side control.
Donegal wants to control but Coles is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coles is trying to improve his position.
Coles dodges the ground and pound from Donegal.
Coles throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Donegal is working Coles over with some ground and pound from side control.
Donegal decides to stand back up.
Billy Coles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Donegal kicks Coles off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Donegal dives in and grabs Coles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coles pushes down on Donegal's head and hops out.
Billy Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Donegal.
Donegal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coles tries to avoid it but Donegal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coles to the ground. Coles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Donegal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Coles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donegal wants a takedown.
Donegal wants a takedown but no success here.
Coles is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Donegal can't fight it off and eventually Coles manages to take the fight to the floor. Donegal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donegal controls Coles momentarily but Coles frees himself.
Danny Donegal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donegal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles stands up from Donegal's guard - Coles perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donegal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Billy Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Donegal.
Donegal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donegal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donegal.
Donegal avoids the head kick by Coles.
Coles misses with a low kick.
Coles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donegal's half guard.
Coles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles throwing shots but Donegal is blocking nicely.
Donegal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coles.
Coles stops Donegal from getting back to his feet.
Coles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donegal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donegal is looking to improve his position.
Coles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donegal defending well though.
Donegal is doing well to control the position and prevent Coles from advancing to side control.
Coles content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donegal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coles but Coles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Donegal quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom.
Coles looks to land a strike but Donegal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Donegal has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coles doesn't defend quickly enough and Donegal has managed to lock this one up! Can Coles escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Donegal on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Donegal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greatness Mahmood (ranked 4487 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cumming Back (ranked 4477 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greatness Mahmood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cumming Back!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mahmood was covering up waiting for the punch and Back finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mahmood is pulling down on Back's head. It's preventing any offense from Back, at least for the moment.
Back missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Back postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Back working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Back postures up in Mahmood's guard and throws a big left but Mahmood blocks it.
Back is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmood has wrist control.
Back working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Back is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mahmood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mahmood has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Back is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahmood is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmood trying to control but Back is working from the bottom.
Back is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Back blocks the strikes from Mahmood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmood striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mahmood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Back.
Mahmood wants to get back to full guard.
Mahmood keeping control of the position.
Back throwing shots but Mahmood is blocking nicely.
Mahmood is trying to control but can't.
Back blocks the strikes from Mahmood.
Back is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahmood sees it coming and defends easily.
Mahmood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Back thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mahmood tries to roll over but Back keeps him under control.
Back sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahmood defending well though.
Back is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahmood has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back is thwarting Mahmood's attempts to control the position.
Back is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mahmood gets full guard.
Mahmood has control of Back's left arm, preventing Back from doing any damage.
Mahmood doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mahmood is trying to control the position but Back postures up.
Mahmood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mahmood lands an upkick as Back stands over him.
Back loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahmood has control of Back's left arm, preventing Back from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahmood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahmood looking to control.
Mahmood trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Back drops back looking for a leg! Mahmood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahmood manages to kick Back off! Back jumps back into Mahmood's guard.
Back has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahmood controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Back darts in looking for a takedown but Mahmood gets double underhooks and turns Back into the cage.
Back shoots in but no luck this time.
Mahmood gets a takedown into half guard.
Back is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Back looks winded!
Back is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mahmood scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mahmood there.
Mahmood is nestled in close to Back, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mahmood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Back wants to improve his position but Mahmood is controlling well.
Mahmood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Back with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mahmood lands a nice short elbow.
Back on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mahmood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Mahmood there.
Back is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Back can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahmood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Back looking for submissions off his back.
Mahmood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greatness Mahmood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mahmood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mahmood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Back is trying to defend but Mahmood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Back wants to improve his position but Mahmood is controlling well.
Back is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahmood pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mahmood lands a nice short elbow.
Back is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back is not content to let Mahmood control the position.
Mahmood prevents Back from improving his position.
Back moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mahmood trying to control the position from guard on top but Back is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahmood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahmood with a nice head shot there.
Mahmood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahmood connects with a couple of short punches.
Mahmood distracts Back with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Back working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greatness Mahmood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Back is breathing heavily.
Mahmood connects with a couple of short punches.
Mahmood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahmood landing with the ground and pound.
Mahmood chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahmood lands a couple of elbows.
Back is rocked!
Mahmood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Back's head.
Back is still in real trouble! Can Mahmood finish him?
Mahmood loads up on a big left hand. Back felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mahmood looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Back can't hide his disappointment, as Mahmood celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greatness Mahmood!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Momo Badawi (ranked 4762 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Richie (ranked 4485 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Richie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Momo Badawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Richie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badawi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badawi staying out of range there.
Richie scores with a shot to the body.
Badawi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richie is looking for a sweep. Badawi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badawi trying to control the pace.
Badawi drops an elbow to the side of Richie's head.
Richie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Badawi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Badawi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Badawi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badawi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Richie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Badawi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Badawi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Richie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Badawi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Momo Badawi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bonjour Arrivederci (ranked 4488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hola Aloha (ranked 4483 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonjour Arrivederci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hola Aloha!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloha darts in looking for a takedown but Arrivederci gets double underhooks and turns Aloha into the cage.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aloha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arrivederci.
Aloha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arrivederci defends it well.
Aloha moves in looking to clinch but Arrivederci pushes him off.
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Arrivederci backs off Aloha throws a huge counter combo but Arrivederci manages to avoid it all.
Arrivederci tries for a takedown but Aloha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloha moves into the clinch.
Arrivederci tries to stall but Aloha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arrivederci working hard to break the clinch.
Aloha misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arrivederci.
Aloha tries to pull guard but Arrivederci holds him up against the cage and eventually Aloha drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloha is looking for a takedown.
Aloha controlling the action here for a moment.
Aloha is pushing Arrivederci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aloha pulls guard effortlessly.
Arrivederci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aloha's head.
Arrivederci slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Aloha.
Arrivederci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aloha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Further stalling from Arrivederci.
Arrivederci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arrivederci is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aloha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount.
Arrivederci looking to secure an arm triangle but Aloha defends it well.
Aloha is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aloha throwing hammer fists to the chest of Arrivederci. What's that going to do exactly?
Arrivederci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arrivederci goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aloha turns into him and now he's in Arrivederci's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci is pulling down on Aloha's head. It's preventing any offense from Aloha, at least for the moment.
Aloha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arrivederci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aloha manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrivederci postures up and lands a big shot to Aloha's brow.
Arrivederci has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aloha is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aloha throws a head kick but Arrivederci moves out of range.
Aloha takes the fight into the clinch.
Arrivederci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aloha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aloha manages to break the clinch.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arrivederci pinned against the cage. Arrivederci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aloha but Aloha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aloha tries to counter with a clinch but Arrivederci shakes him off and moves away.
Arrivederci shoots for a takedown but Aloha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aloha throws a sloppy head kick and Arrivederci moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloha rushes Arrivederci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arrivederci wants a takedown but no success here.
Arrivederci can't break the clinch.
Arrivederci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aloha smiles and moves away.
Bonjour Arrivederci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aloha cracks the inside of Arrivederci's front leg.
Aloha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arrivederci gets back to half guard.
Aloha stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arrivederci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci is trying to keep Aloha in close.
Arrivederci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aloha's guard.
Arrivederci wants to control from the top but Aloha keeps moving.
Arrivederci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aloha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci is stalling in the full guard.
Arrivederci throws a big elbow that misses.
Aloha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arrivederci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Aloha with that takedown attempt.
Aloha fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloha closes the distance and clinches up with Arrivederci, looking for a takedown. Aloha pushes Arrivederci against the cage but Arrivederci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arrivederci gets a takedown into half guard.
Aloha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arrivederci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arrivederci slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hola Aloha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Arrivederci throws a body punch but Aloha moves out of range.
Arrivederci has closed the distance and engaged Aloha in a clinch.
Aloha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aloha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arrivederci jumps guard but Aloha stands there with Arrivederci around his waist. Arrivederci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arrivederci wants to get back to striking at distance but Aloha won't allow it.
Arrivederci is trying to push Aloha away but Aloha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci taking a breather.
Aloha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrivederci swinging wildly here.
Aloha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arrivederci lands in his opponent's guard.
Arrivederci is standing up over Aloha. Aloha looks to escape but Arrivederci dives into side control.
Arrivederci decides to stand back up.
Arrivederci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aloha avoids it really well and circles away.
Aloha wants to counter the offense by Arrivederci and move into the clinch position.
Arrivederci rushes Aloha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aloha smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aloha as he jumps to the side.
Aloha tries to close the distance and clinch but Arrivederci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aloha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arrivederci circles away.
Arrivederci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aloha.
Arrivederci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arrivederci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arrivederci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aloha is fending him off so far but Arrivederci persists. Nope, Aloha circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrivederci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aloha tries to avoid it but Arrivederci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aloha to the ground. Aloha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aloha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha tries to clinch up but Arrivederci circles away and keeps his distance.
Aloha moves into the clinch.
Aloha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arrivederci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arrivederci stalling in the clinch but Aloha improves position.
Aloha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arrivederci is keeping busy.
Arrivederci tries to pull guard but Aloha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aloha effectively controlling the action here.
Arrivederci goes for a takedown attempt but Aloha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aloha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aloha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arrivederci's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloha being controlled here momentarily.
Aloha postures up.
Arrivederci working for a triangle but Aloha defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrivederci is on top in guard.
Hola Aloha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arrivederci is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bonjour Arrivederci.
I think Arrivederci has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Bonjour Arrivederci!
Bonjour Arrivederci wins by unanimous decision!
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