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SFC 94 - Zezel vs. Cuschenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Reijasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santeri Reijasalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santeri Reijasalo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reijasalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Reijasalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson stops Reijasalo from getting back to his feet.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reijasalo is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
Wilson stalling.
Reijasalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reijasalo defending well though.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reijasalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but Reijasalo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson is keen to just control but Reijasalo is a slippery customer.
Reijasalo is trying to stand.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson throwing shots but Reijasalo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Reijasalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reijasalo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reijasalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reijasalo is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Wilson throwing shots but Reijasalo is blocking nicely.
Reijasalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reijasalo is trying to stand.
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Reijasalo looks gassed!
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reijasalo is out of range.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Reijasalo sprawls well.
Wilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Reijasalo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Slade Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Jovanovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovanovitch has chosen Just Like You Imagined - Nine Inch Nails as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Jovanovitch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperanza wants to clinch up but Jovanovitch keeps it at a distance.
Esperanza has closed the distance and engaged Jovanovitch in a clinch.
Jovanovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esperanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esperanza is pushing Jovanovitch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jovanovitch avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esperanza as Jovanovitch tries to tie him up.
Jovanovitch misses with a knee strike.
Esperanza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovitch stalling in the clinch but Esperanza improves position.
Jovanovitch looking to throw knees to the head but Esperanza is blocking nicely.
Jovanovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esperanza avoids it.
Jovanovitch crunches a lovely knee into Esperanza's ribcage.
Esperanza misses with a knee strike.
Jovanovitch blocks an elbow strike from Esperanza.
Jovanovitch tries a knee to the head but Esperanza blocks it.
Jovanovitch lands a good knee to the midsection. Esperanza won't want to take too many of those.
Jovanovitch missing with knees to the body.
Jovanovitch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esperanza avoiding damage as Jovanovitch throws knees to the body.
Esperanza jumps guard but Jovanovitch stands there with Esperanza around his waist. Esperanza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jovanovitch.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovitch scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovitch misses with a knee to the head.
Jovanovitch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jovanovitch avoiding damage as Esperanza throws knees to the body.
Esperanza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esperanza is looking to control Jovanovitch's arms but Jovanovitch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esperanza has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jovanovitch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jovanovitch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Jovanovitch.
Esperanza tries a knee to the head but Jovanovitch blocks it.
Esperanza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jovanovitch is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovitch.
Esperanza is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch scores with a knee to the head.
Esperanza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jovanovitch walks away with a smile on his face. Esperanza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Esperanza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jovanovitch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jovanovitch throws a good cross that connects.
Jovanovitch connects with a looping right hand.
Jovanovitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovanovitch thuds a left hand into Esperanza's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch digs a good hook to Esperanza's body.
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!
Jovanovitch lands a body shot.
Jovanovitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stanislav Jovanovitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovanovitch closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovitch controlling the action here for a moment.
Esperanza jumps guard but Jovanovitch stands there with Esperanza around his waist. Esperanza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Esperanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovitch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jovanovitch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esperanza avoiding damage as Jovanovitch throws knees to the body.
Jovanovitch lands a left hand.
Jovanovitch lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esperanza avoids it.
Jovanovitch digs a right hand into Esperanza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esperanza's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Jovanovitch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Esperanza avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esperanza avoids it.
Esperanza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jovanovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esperanza avoids it.
Esperanza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch lands a knee to the head.
Jovanovitch is pushing Esperanza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Esperanza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jovanovitch.
Esperanza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esperanza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jovanovitch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Esperanza jumps guard but Jovanovitch stands there with Esperanza around his waist. Esperanza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jovanovitch.
Esperanza trying to land knees to the body.
Jovanovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esperanza avoids it.
Jovanovitch has Esperanza pressed against the cage.
Esperanza missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovitch is pushing Esperanza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jovanovitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esperanza dodges an elbow strike from Jovanovitch.
Esperanza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jovanovitch is defending well for now.
Esperanza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jovanovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esperanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jovanovitch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esperanza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jovanovitch smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jovanovitch. Esperanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esperanza, right into the meat.
Jovanovitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Esperanza.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esperanza tries to clinch there but Jovanovitch circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Jovanovitch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jovanovitch looks for the body kick but Esperanza saw that one coming.
Esperanza gets a clinch.
Jovanovitch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jovanovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esperanza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esperanza scores a nice knee to the body.
Stanislav Jovanovitch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jovanovitch avoiding damage as Esperanza throws knees to the body.
Esperanza lands a knee to the body.
Esperanza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jovanovitch's defenses.
Esperanza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esperanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jovanovitch is aware though and is defending well.
Esperanza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Esperanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esperanza is trying to keep Jovanovitch in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jovanovitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esperanza is keeping the position for now.
Jovanovitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jovanovitch trying to control but Esperanza is working from the bottom.
Esperanza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jovanovitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esperanza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jovanovitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jovanovitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Esperanza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jovanovitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jovanovitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jovanovitch trying to control but Esperanza is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jovanovitch is aware though and is defending well.
Esperanza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jovanovitch has picked Esperanza up and slammed him! Esperanza can't keep hold of the triangle and Jovanovitch manages to pass to side control!
Esperanza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esperanza gets back to half guard.
Esperanza has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jovanovitch escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jovanovitch!
Jovanovitch controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is looking to reverse the position.
Esperanza throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Esperanza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jovanovitch wants to free his trapped foot but Esperanza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jovanovitch trying to control the action but Esperanza is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Esperanza dominated that second round.
That's time! Esperanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Esperanza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jovanovitch.
Jovanovitch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jovanovitch wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Jovanovitch blocks the low kick.
Esperanza avoids the body shot from Jovanovitch.
Esperanza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jovanovitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jovanovitch with a hook.
Esperanza with a poor takedown
and Jovanovitch counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esperanza drops his hands momentarily and Jovanovitch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jovanovitch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jovanovitch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jovanovitch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esperanza missing with knees to the body.
Esperanza decides to pull guard.
Jovanovitch is stalling in the full guard.
Esperanza working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jovanovitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jovanovitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jovanovitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Esperanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Esperanza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is looking for a triangle here but Jovanovitch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Esperanza tries to control but Jovanovitch manages to take his back.
Esperanza rolls, trying to escape but Jovanovitch keeps control of the position.
Jovanovitch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esperanza doesn't escape.
Esperanza wants to control his opponent's hands but Jovanovitch gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esperanza wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jovanovitch controlling the positon.
Esperanza trying to control the position but Jovanovitch manages to sink in the hooks.
Jovanovitch has good solid back control here.
Esperanza looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Jovanovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jovanovitch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Jovanovitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raja Rockafella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TK Morta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TK Morta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raja Rockafella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TK Morta!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockafella swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockafella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockafella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockafella on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morta cracks Rockafella with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morta is looking to clinch.
Morta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockafella swats away the attempt to clinch by Morta.
Morta moves into the clinch.
Rockafella goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morta prevents it.
Morta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morta is pressed up against the cage. Rockafella has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morta down to the mat. Morta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morta lands a slapping body shot.
Morta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rockafella is rocked!
TK Morta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morta lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TK Morta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Du Pont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubberboot has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Fight Like A Brave as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Du Pont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Pont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jean Du Pont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Pont tries for a takedown but Rubberboot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rubberboot lands with a cross.
It looks like Jean Du Pont has been cut.
Du Pont doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubberboot circles away.
Du Pont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Du Pont takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Rubberboot finds it's way through Du Pont's defenses.
Rubberboot instigates a clinch.
Rubberboot is trying to break free.
Du Pont wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Du Pont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubberboot pushes Du Pont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Rubberboot as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubberboot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Rubberboot.
Du Pont is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Rubberboot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rubberboot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubberboot moves into the clinch successfully.
Du Pont on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Du Pont missing with knees to the body.
Rubberboot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Pont tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rubberboot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Du Pont somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Du Pont or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubberboot which made him look bad.
Rubberboot closes the distance and clinches.
Rubberboot breaks from the clinch.
Du Pont throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubberboot's waist but Rubberboot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Du Pont off to one side.
Rubberboot misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubberboot moves into the clinch.
Rubberboot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Pont darts in trying to clinch
and Rubberboot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Du Pont looking for a takedown.
Du Pont wants to stall.
Rubberboot breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Pont shoots and misses
and Rubberboot counters with a thumping low kick.
Rubberboot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rubberboot rushes Du Pont and presses him up against the cage.
Du Pont throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rubberboot blocks it with crossed arms.
Rubberboot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubberboot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Du Pont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rubberboot counters with a left and a right that stings Du Pont.
Rubberboot clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubberboot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rubberboot digs a right hand into Du Pont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Du Pont's gas tank.
Rubberboot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Pont tries to clinch up
and Rubberboot moves into the clinch.
Rubberboot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubberboot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rubberboot rushes Du Pont and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Pont tries for a takedown but Rubberboot manages to get underhooks.
Rubberboot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Du Pont or not.
Rubberboot stalling the fight.
Rubberboot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Du Pont tries to keep at a distance but Rubberboot has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Du Pont. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rubberboot presses Du Pont against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rubberboot breaks the clinch.
Du Pont tries for a takedown but Rubberboot circles away easily
and Rubberboot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rubberboot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubberboot connects with a high kick.
Rubberboot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rubberboot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Pont, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubberboot working hard to break the clinch.
Rubberboot manages to break the clinch.
Rubberboot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rubberboot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Du Pont tries to clinch
and Rubberboot moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot manages to break the clinch.
Du Pont tries to clinch up
and Rubberboot counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Pont throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rubberboot counters by clinching up.
Du Pont with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rubberboot breaks the clinch.
Du Pont with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rubberboot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rubberboot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubberboot rushes Du Pont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Du Pont on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubberboot lands an elbow just above Du Pont 's eye.
Du Pont wants to break free but Rubberboot has control.
Rubberboot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubberboot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubberboot lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubberboot. That's going to slow Du Pont down.
Du Pont with a poor takedown
and Rubberboot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JeanGuy Rubberboot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Du Pont's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rubberboot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Du Pont has his takedown stuffed
and Rubberboot moves into the clinch.
Du Pont trying to land knees to the body.
Rubberboot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Du Pont is keeping busy.
Rubberboot manages to break the clinch.
Du Pont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubberboot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubberboot has had enough of the clinch but Du Pont keeps him there for the moment.
Rubberboot breaks from the clinch.
Du Pont tries to clinch up
and Rubberboot counters with a good low kick that Du Pont was not able to check.
JeanGuy Rubberboot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Du Pont tries for a takedown but Rubberboot circles away easily
and Rubberboot counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Pont has his takedown stuffed
and Rubberboot counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Du Pont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubberboot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubberboot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubberboot throws a head kick but Du Pont moves out of range.
Rubberboot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rubberboot pushes Du Pont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Du Pont changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rubberboot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rubberboot misses with a head kick.
Rubberboot rushes Du Pont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rubberboot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Rubberboot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Du Pont misses with a takedown
and Rubberboot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rubberboot.
Rubberboot throws a sloppy head kick and Du Pont moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubberboot.
Rubberboot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubberboot misses with the combination.
Du Pont tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubberboot throws a combination. Du Pont tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot misses with a two punch combination.
Rubberboot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Du Pont tries for a takedown but Rubberboot circles away easily
and Rubberboot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rubberboot breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubberboot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot looks to land a combination. Du Pont sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Du Pont darts in trying to clinch
and Rubberboot counters with a thumping low kick.
Rubberboot rushes Du Pont and presses him up against the cage.
Rubberboot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubberboot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Pont shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rubberboot counters with a head kick.
Du Pont shoots and misses
and Rubberboot counters with a one-two to the body.
Rubberboot lands a two punch combo.
Du Pont is rocked!
Rubberboot lands a left and a right that send Du Pont crashing to the mat, dazed. Rubberboot thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Du Pont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jean Du Pont's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubberboot connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Du Pont! He's out on his feet! Rubberboot rushes in and drops Du Pont with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). JeanGuy Rubberboot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and American Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morehead comes to the cage accompanied by The Mystery of Chess Boxing. Craven Morehead is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, American Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spirit misses with a two punch combination.
Spirit swinging wildly here.
Morehead tries to clinch up.
Morehead rushes Spirit and presses him up against the cage.
Morehead pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spirit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morehead's guard.
Morehead is trying to keep Spirit in close.
Spirit preventing the sweep.
Morehead is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Spirit has his hands clasped together but Morehead extends an breaks Spirit's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morehead.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craven Morehead!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahammed Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Kell (ranked 0 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahammed Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Kell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kell lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Mahammed Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kell lands a jab to the head.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Kell looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a hook. Kell ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses with a hook. Kell ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Kell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kell drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kell did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie is keen to just control but Kell is a slippery customer.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Kell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kell is keeping the position.
Kell is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kell is keeping the position.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kell counters with a stiff right hand.
Kell throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie dives in and grabs Kell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kell pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Kell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kell.
Gracie checks a low kick from Kell.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie is rocked!
Kell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kell wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Kell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Kell passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Kell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie won't allow Kell to pass to mount.
Kell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Gracie gets full guard.
Kell won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Kell trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kell slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Kell.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kell.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Kell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kell sneaks back into half guard.
Kell wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kell defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Kell in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques Kell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie moves forwards but Kell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kell shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kell!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Kell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to bench press Kell off him but Kell keeps the position.
Kell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Kell counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kell throws a one two combo.
Kell tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Kell throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kell closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Kell pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacques Kell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kell is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Kell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Kell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Kell is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Kell trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Kell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kell is working from the bottom.
Kell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Kell is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kell is keeping the position.
Kell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahammed Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kell is looking to clinch.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Kell counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Kell both land. Nice combination.
Kell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kell lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Mahammed Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kell counters with a one-two to the body.
Kell misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Kell wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kell.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kell sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kell scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Kell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Kell stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Kell.
No joy there for Kell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kell is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Kell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Kell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kell is holding on for now.
Kell trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Kell is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kell defending well though.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kell tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Kell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kell lands a jab-cross combination.
Kell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Kell misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Kell lands a two punch combo.
Kell lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Kell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Kell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Schmidt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Shield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schmidt fails to pull guard.
Schmidt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmidt.
Shield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shield.
Shield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Shield.
Shield tries a body shot but Schmidt blocks it.
Shield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shield throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Shield lands a shot to the body.
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shield tries to clinch but Schmidt is having none of it.
Shield wants to clinch up but Schmidt keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to clinch
and Shield counters with a nice uppercut.
Shield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt darts in trying to clinch
and Shield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shield clinches with his opponent.
Shield gets through Schmidt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.
Schmidt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.
Schmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shield walks away with a smile on his face. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shield looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield lands a jab to the head.
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!
Shield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Shield.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shield smiles and moves away.
Shield throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Shield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shield.
Schmidt shoots and misses
and Shield moves into the clinch.
Shield is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shield lands with a left to the head.
Schmidt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shield pushes Schmidt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schmidt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matt Shield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Shield.
Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Shield has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shield - that landed with a thud.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Shield is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Shield.
A right handed body shot lands from Shield.
A shot in the inside from Shield.
Schmidt tries to break the clinch but Shield is controlling the position.
Shield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shield.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Shield won't allow it.
Shield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schmidt is rocked!
Shield unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Schmidt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shield is unloading with more strikes now! Schmidt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Shield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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153 lbs
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162 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinty which made him look bad.
McGinty throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
McGinty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from McGinty. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinty avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinty is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control but McGinty is working from the bottom.
McGinty is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinty is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGinty dives on top into guard.
Clark is breathing heavily.
McGinty stands up and waves to Clark to follow him.
McGinty tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGinty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGinty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGinty.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGinty!
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
McGinty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGinty misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by McGinty.
Spoon McGinty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinty fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGinty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGinty throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
McGinty misses with a head kick.
McGinty throws a one two combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGinty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a swing at McGinty's ribcage but misses.
McGinty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGinty.
McGinty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark is rocked!
McGinty throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from McGinty both land. Nice combination.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinty tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGinty lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - McGinty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGinty looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
A punch combination from McGinty misses.
McGinty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spoon McGinty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinty looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGinty.
McGinty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGinty.
McGinty punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGinty misses with a few strikes there.
Clark takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGinty tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark shoots in but McGinty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGinty throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGinty throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a series of punches but McGinty avoids them all with ease.
McGinty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Clark throws the left hand but McGinty avoids the punch easily.
Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGinty but McGinty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from McGinty.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGinty defends it nicely.
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGinty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGinty won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGinty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spoon McGinty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but McGinty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jordan Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGinty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGinty wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGinty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark trying to control the action but McGinty is working from the bottom.
McGinty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clark asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to control but McGinty is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
McGinty fails to land with a series of punches.
McGinty misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGinty's guard now.
McGinty keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinty has his feet on Clark's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGinty sprawls well. McGinty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
McGinty tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGinty tries a head kick but it misses.
Spoon McGinty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGinty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGinty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGinty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGinty throws a series of strikes that have Clark backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGinty.
No joy there for McGinty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGinty did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but McGinty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGinty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGinty pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
McGinty has one foot on Clark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGinty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab lands there for McGinty.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
McGinty throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGinty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from McGinty.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGinty did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Clark stops McGinty from getting back to his feet.
Clark trying to control from half guard but McGinty is working away.
McGinty is trying to stand up here but Clark is controlling him well.
Clark trying to control from McGinty's half guard. McGinty has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Clark dives in and grabs McGinty's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGinty pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
McGinty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGinty!
McGinty is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clark throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGinty because Clark loaded up on that one.
McGinty is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Clark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGinty is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clark looking to secure an arm triangle but McGinty defends it well.
McGinty is trying to stand.
Clark tries to control but McGinty wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is really struggling to control McGinty but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGinty is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clark pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jordan Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGinty is now in Clark's guard. A big mistake from Clark there, giving up the dominant position!
Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGinty defends it easily.
McGinty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGinty wants to stand and escape but instead Clark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McGinty wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
Clark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGinty dives on top into guard.
Clark looking for a guillotine here but McGinty defends easily.
McGinty stands and steps away. Clark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGinty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGinty.
McGinty throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
McGinty misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGinty, as that shot connected.
McGinty throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. McGinty tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGinty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from McGinty.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by McGinty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGinty defends it nicely.
That's four 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.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGinty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clark's head.
Clark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark tries for a takedown but McGinty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGinty scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
McGinty clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGinty tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGinty circles away.
McGinty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGinty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGinty scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGinty misses with a few strikes there.
McGinty misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spoon McGinty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGinty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spoon McGinty!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Cameretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Man. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Cameretti!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameretti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cameretti tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Cameretti looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Cameretti is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Cameretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cameretti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cameretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cameretti is keeping the position for now.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cameretti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stark is controlling him well.
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Cameretti is defending well.
Stark scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cameretti to see if he's OK.
Cameretti tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.
Cameretti bucks up and tries to throw Stark off but instead Stark has got his back!
Cameretti tries to escape but Stark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cameretti trying to control the hands but Stark breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameretti covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cameretti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stark is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cameretti defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
Stark is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Stark gets his hands free as Cameretti looks to control.
Cameretti tries to roll but Stark sticks to his back.
Stark lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cameretti is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cameretti controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cameretti defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stark's arms.
Cameretti wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameretti wants to control his opponent's hands but Stark gets his hands free.
Cameretti tries to escape but Stark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stark is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Cameretti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cameretti just trying to survive but Stark is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stark keeps control of the position as Cameretti tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cameretti scores with a nice strike.
Cameretti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control.
Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cameretti gets back to half guard.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cameretti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cameretti is trying to control but Stark passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cameretti can't do much from the bottom here.
Cameretti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cameretti is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameretti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stark feints and as Cameretti raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Cameretti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cameretti dives on top into guard.
Cameretti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cameretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cameretti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark keeping full guard, as Cameretti tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cameretti misses with a takedown
and Stark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cameretti!
Cameretti is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stark has taken his back!
Cameretti showing good submission defense here.
Stark is not going to allow Cameretti to sit and survive in this position.
Cameretti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cameretti looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameretti wants to get back to his feet.
Cameretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cameretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Cameretti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cameretti wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cameretti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control.
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cameretti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stark advances to full mount.
Cameretti has given up his back here.
Stark not allowing Cameretti to control his hands.
Cameretti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Cameretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cameretti tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Stark is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cameretti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cameretti shrugs it off.
Cameretti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cameretti regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameretti trying to control here.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cameretti missing with punches from the bottom.
Cameretti is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Gino Cameretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cameretti looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko has chosen T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Great low kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Zezel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zezel tries to clinch there but Cuschenko circles away.
Zezel misses the shot to the body.
Cuschenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cuschenko is trying to control. Zezel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zezel has hold of Cuschenko's hands but Cuschenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zezel wants to control but Cuschenko is keeping busy.
Cuschenko is trying to control. Zezel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cuschenko wants to pass the guard but Zezel is defending well.
Cuschenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zezel keeps working.
Cuschenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zezel sees it coming and defends easily.
Cuschenko working the head and body with strikes.
Zezel is trying to maintain the position but Cuschenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Zezel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuschenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Zezel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cuschenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cuschenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zezel is looking for a sweep. Cuschenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zezel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zezel is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cuschenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zezel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zezel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cuschenko's calf.
Cuschenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cuschenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cuschenko works over Zezel with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zezel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zezel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zezel tries to get out of the position.
Zezel trying to control the position.
Cuschenko is fighting to break Zezel's control of his arms but Zezel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cuschenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Cuschenko won't allow Zezel to get back to his feet.
Zezel keeping full guard, as Cuschenko tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuschenko lands a couple of elbows.
Cuschenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cuschenko postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cuschenko is defended easily by Zezel.
Cuschenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cuschenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zezel moves into the clinch.
Cuschenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zezel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cuschenko is trying to break the clinch but Zezel is controlling him.
Zezel landing knees to the head.
It looks like Vlaimir Cuschenko has been cut.
Cuschenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zezel has him pressed against the cage.
Cuschenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Cuschenko avoids the damage to the body.
Cuschenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Zezel has double underhooks.
Zezel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cuschenko looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Zezel.
Zezel has Cuschenko pressed against the cage.
Zezel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zezel landing knees to the body.
Zezel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cuschenko avoiding damage as Zezel throws knees to the body.
Zezel lands a knee to the head.
Cuschenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter Zezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlaimir Cuschenko.
Cuschenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zezel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cuschenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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 pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zezel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cuschenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zezel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zezel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cuschenko looking for a takedown.
Cuschenko avoiding damage as Zezel throws knees to the body.
Zezel lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zezel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlaimir Cuschenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zezel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cuschenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cuschenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zezel trying to hold on to Cuschenko's head to control him but Cuschenko postures up.
Cuschenko with the ground and pound but Zezel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cuschenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zezel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuschenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuschenko wants to pass the guard but Zezel is keeping the position.
Zezel keeping moving, preventing Cuschenko from controlling successfully.
Cuschenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zezel is keeping the position for now.
Cuschenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cuschenko checks a low kick from Zezel.
Zezel moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zezel.
Cuschenko managing to block the knees to the body from Zezel.
Zezel lands a knee to the body.
Zezel crunches a lovely knee into Cuschenko's ribcage.
Zezel lands a knee to the head.
Zezel lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zezel obliges.
Zezel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zezel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cuschenko up against the cage.
Zezel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cuschenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuschenko tries to break the clinch but Zezel is controlling the position.
Cuschenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Zezel has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko has had enough of the clinch but Zezel keeps him there for the moment.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Cuschenko avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zezel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zezel working Cuschenko over with knees to the body.
Zezel crunches a lovely knee into Cuschenko's ribcage.
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!
Zezel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cuschenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zezel working Cuschenko over with knees to the body.
Cuschenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peter Zezel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cuschenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zezel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zezel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cuschenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zezel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zezel lands a good knee to the midsection. Cuschenko won't want to take too many of those.
Zezel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko is trying to break the clinch but Zezel has him pressed against the cage.
Cuschenko is trying to break the clinch but Zezel is controlling him.
Zezel lands a knee to the head.
Zezel missing with knees to the body.
Zezel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zezel stops a takedown attempt from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zezel taking a breather.
Cuschenko working hard to break the clinch.
Cuschenko tries to pull guard but Zezel won't allow it.
Peter Zezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlaimir Cuschenko.
Cuschenko jumps guard and drags Zezel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zezel trying to control but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cuschenko wants to sweep here but Zezel controlling him for the moment.
Zezel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuschenko working a defensive guard but Zezel manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zezel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlaimir Cuschenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zezel tries to clinch but Cuschenko moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Zezel blocks the leg kick.
Cuschenko motions for Zezel to come forward. Cuschenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cuschenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zezel moves into the clinch.
Zezel lands a knee to the body.
Come on Zezel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zezel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cuschenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Zezel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cuschenko wants a takedown.
Cuschenko can't break the clinch.
Zezel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zezel missing with knees to the body.
Zezel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zezel missing with knees to the body.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Cuschenko avoids the damage to the body.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Cuschenko avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Zezel to work.
Zezel working Cuschenko over with knees to the body.
Zezel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zezel tries to land knees in the clinch but Cuschenko avoids the damage to the body.
Zezel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cuschenko is defending well for now.
Cuschenko has Zezel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zezel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Zezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlaimir Cuschenko.
Cuschenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cuschenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zezel prevents it.
Zezel stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Zezel.
Cuschenko throws a leg kick
and Zezel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Zezel.
Zezel landing knees to the head.
Cuschenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Zezel has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Cuschenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zezel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cuschenko up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cuschenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuschenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuschenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zezel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cuschenko is keeping busy.
Zezel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cuschenko is defending well for now.
Cuschenko jumps guard but Zezel stands there with Cuschenko around his waist. Cuschenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cuschenko is trying to break free.
Cuschenko goes for a takedown attempt but Zezel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuschenko throws a leg kick but Zezel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zezel is looking to clinch.
Zezel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuschenko.
Zezel throws a shot from downtown. Cuschenko moves away and avoids it.
Cuschenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cuschenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Zezel controls Cuschenko momentarily but Cuschenko frees himself.
Vlaimir Cuschenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zezel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zezel tries to clinch up but Cuschenko circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko throws a leg kick
and Zezel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Zezel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cuschenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zezel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuschenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zezel stalling in the clinch.
Cuschenko has Zezel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zezel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cuschenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zezel prevents it.
Zezel with a knee to the head.
Cuschenko tries to break the clinch but Zezel is controlling the position.
Zezel stalling against the cage.
Cuschenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Zezel won't allow it.
Zezel stalls.
Cuschenko has had enough of the clinch but Zezel keeps him there for the moment.
Peter Zezel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cuschenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zezel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zezel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zezel!
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