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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17 - 12 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marijo Palavra!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palavra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahal swivels and escapes.
Palavra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahal to the ground. Palavra is now in Mahal's guard.
Mahal working for a triangle but Palavra defends it easily.
Palavra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palavra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palavra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palavra cracks Mahal with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
Mahal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palavra working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra landing with the ground and pound.
Palavra lands a couple of digs.
Mahal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palavra looking to pass the guard.
Mahal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palavra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palavra has managed to get both his arms back between Mahal's legs - danger averted.
Palavra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palavra's guard.
Palavra looking to control.
Palavra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahal gets to his feet - Palavra follows without any prompting.
Palavra misses with a straight left.
Palavra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahal throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Palavra blocks the low kick.
Mahal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palavra.
A solid body kick from Palavra.
Palavra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taj Mahal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Palavra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mahal tries to avoid it but Palavra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mahal to the ground. Mahal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palavra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahal is fending him off so far but Palavra persists. Nope, Mahal circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahal throws a hook to the side of Palavra's head but Palavra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Mahal as Palavra shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taj Mahal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahal stuffs the takedown.
Palavra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahal.
A big left from Palavra misses.
Palavra darts in looking for a takedown but Mahal gets double underhooks and turns Palavra into the cage.
Mahal wants to stall.
Mahal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palavra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahal.
Palavra tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Palavra blocks a body shot from Mahal.
Palavra jumps guard but Mahal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal tries to stall but Palavra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palavra jumps into guard, dragging Mahal to the mat.
Palavra working a defensive guard here.
Mahal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahal stands and throws Palavra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahal advances to mount.
Palavra tries to lock up and control but Mahal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Mahal'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.
Palavra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mahal.
Mahal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palavra wants to control but Mahal is having none of it.
Palavra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Palavra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Palavra tries to hold on but Mahal pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marijo Palavra will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mahal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palavra checks a low kick from Mahal.
Palavra shoots in but Mahal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palavra connects with a leg kick. Mahal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Palavra checks a low kick from Mahal.
Mahal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palavra.
Mahal jabs Palavra right on the nose. Palavra blinks but takes it well.
Mahal is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Mahal misses.
Palavra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahal.
Palavra checks the leg kick.
Mahal swings widly with a right hand
and Palavra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palavra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palavra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palavra has managed to get both his arms back between Mahal's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palavra stands up over Mahal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palavra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mahal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palavra is one step ahead there.
Mahal keeping full guard, as Palavra tries to pass.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
Palavra stands and throws Mahal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Palavra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mahal is not content to let Palavra control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahal, who protects the arm well.
Mahal wants to control but Palavra postures up.
Palavra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Palavra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahal, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahal tries to bench press Palavra off him but Palavra keeps the position.
Palavra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mahal is looking to reverse the position.
Mahal is working hard here to advance position.
Palavra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Palavra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palavra working away.
Mahal is looking for a sweep.
Mahal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Palavra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palavra tries to move to mount but Mahal blocks the move with his legs.
Palavra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palavra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal wants to control but Palavra postures up.
Mahal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palavra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mahal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Mahal is looking for a sweep.
Palavra lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palavra tries for a kimura but Mahal is defending well.
Palavra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marijo Palavra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Mahal. Those never looked like landing.
Palavra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahal's guard.
Mahal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palavra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palavra.
Palavra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palavra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra pushes down on Mahal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Palavra trying to control from half guard but Mahal is working away.
Mahal wants to get back to full guard.
Palavra working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra tries to pass to full mount but Mahal defends it.
Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Mahal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palavra pulls his head out easily.
Palavra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Palavra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahal is just riding it out for now. Palavra eventually gives up the hold.
Palavra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palavra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Palavra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahal taking some punishment here, with Palavra in his half guard.
Palavra is working for a kimura but Mahal is defending it quite comfortably.
Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Mahal pushes Palavra off looking to stand but Palavra dives back in and keeps control.
Palavra is trying to work for a kimura but Mahal is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palavra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahal sees it coming and defends easily.
Marijo Palavra has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taj Mahal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palavra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahal tries to get to full guard but Palavra has control of the leg.
Palavra working Mahal over with strikes.
Palavra is looking for a kimura but Mahal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palavra to get the leverage.
Palavra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahal is just riding it out for now. Palavra eventually gives up the hold.
Mahal is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahal trying to control here.
Mahal is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal controlling the position for now.
Palavra seems to be working for a kimura but Mahal defends the submission attempt.
Palavra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palavra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palavra is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahal wants to get back to his feet.
Palavra stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marijo Palavra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palavra winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Marijo Palavra!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Marijo Palavra!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Marijo Palavra!
Marijo Palavra wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marijo Palavra thanked Resistance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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FIGHT
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