PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Shumacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Shumacher
vs
Bakreek

180 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Shumacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bakreek does no damage.
Shumacher drops his hands momentarily and Bakreek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bakreek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shumacher on the side of the head.
Bakreek lands with a good body shot.
Bakreek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakreek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shumacher takes one on the button.
Shumacher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakreek jabs at Shumacher's body.
Shumacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakreek connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakreek as he connects with a hook.
Shumacher dives in and grabs Bakreek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakreek pushes down on Shumacher's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumacher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bakreek circles away.

Shumacher shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakreek's guard.
Shumacher throwing strikes but missing.
Bakreek wants to get back to his feet but Shumacher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shumacher postures up in Bakreek's guard and throws a big left but Bakreek blocks it.
Bakreek wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bakreek is on top in guard.
Shumacher keeping moving, preventing Bakreek from controlling successfully.
Bakreek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakreek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shumacher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bakreek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Bakreek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shumacher's half guard.
Bakreek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shumacher keeps working.
Bakreek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shumacher is not content to let Bakreek control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek thows a huge punch but Shumacher dodges it nicely.
Bakreek looks to land a strike but Shumacher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bakreek wants to control from the top but Shumacher keeps moving.
Bakreek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shumacher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakreek's guard.
Shumacher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakreek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shumacher is one step ahead there.
Shumacher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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.
Bakreek is controlling Shumacher's posture.
Shumacher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakreek's head.
Shumacher throwing strikes from guard but Bakreek blocks nicely.
Shumacher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakreek has momentary wrist control but Shumacher slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakreek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shumacher landing with the ground and pound.
Shumacher lands a couple of digs.
Shumacher throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gilbert Shumacher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Bakreek.
Shumacher throws a leg kick
and Bakreek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakreek checks a low kick from Shumacher.
Bakreek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bakreek lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Bakreek there.
Shumacher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakreek lands with a good body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bakreek there.
Shumacher looks for a takedown but Bakreek sprawls well.
Gilbert Shumacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Shumacher is predictable there
and Bakreek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakreek checks a low kick from Shumacher.
Bakreek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shumacher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bakreek to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakreek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shumacher.
Bakreek slaps away a takedown attempt from Shumacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Shumacher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakreek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Shumacher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bakreek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shumacher is in Bakreek's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bakreek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shumacher misses with some punches.
Bakreek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shumacher.
Shumacher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bakreek.
Shumacher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakreek prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shumacher as Bakreek tries to tie him up.
Shumacher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bakreek avoids it.
Shumacher misses with a punch to the body.
Bakreek looking for a takedown.
Bakreek has Shumacher pressed against the cage.
Shumacher gets underhooks to prevent Bakreek's takedown attempt.
Shumacher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakreek.
Bakreek trying to control the position but instead, Shumacher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bakreek into the cage.
Bakreek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bakreek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bakreek wants a takedown but no success here.
Bakreek is breathing heavily.
Shumacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakreek's elbow.
Shumacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakreek is trying to maintain a safe position but Shumacher gets an underhook and turns Bakreek into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shumacher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bakreek misses with a hook. Shumacher ducked under it nicely.
Shumacher throws a leg kick but Bakreek moved away.
A low kick from Shumacher misses
and Bakreek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakreek slaps away a takedown attempt from Shumacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakreek stuffs the takedown.

Bakreek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek throws a strike but Shumacher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bakreek stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Shumacher has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bakreek manages to get his head free but now Shumacher has transitioned to an armbar! Bakreek grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Shumacher! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Shumacher!