PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Ghuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attila Ghuta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sloan
vs
Ghuta

154 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Ezequiel Sloan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Attila Ghuta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloan really is a fat lump.
Sloan is looking to chop away at Ghuta's legs.

Sloan gets tackled into the cage by Ghuta. Ghuta maintains the clinch.
Sloan can't break the clinch.

Sloan pulls guard effortlessly.

Ghuta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sloan, up you get!
Sloan digs a good body shot into Ghuta's ribs.
Ghuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloan shoots in for a takedown but Ghuta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghuta swats away the attempt to clinch by Sloan.
Ghuta wants to clinch.
Sloan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghuta, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghuta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sloan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghuta wants to clinch.

Sloan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghuta, pushing him back against the cage.
Sloan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ghuta landing knees to the head.
Sloan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ghuta.
Sloan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sloan stops a takedown attempt from Ghuta.
Ghuta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sloan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Sloan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ghuta to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Sloan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghuta has Sloan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sloan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sloan jumps guard but Ghuta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sloan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ghuta walks away with a smile on his face. Sloan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghuta lands a jab to the head.
Ghuta tries to clinch but Sloan is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Ghuta or perhaps it was just good defense by Sloan which made him look bad.
Ghuta looks winded!

Sloan moves into the clinch.
Ghuta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sloan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sloan blocks an elbow strike.
Sloan is trying to pull guard but Ghuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloan is trying to pull guard but Ghuta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghuta.
Ghuta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Ghuta is trying to pull guard but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Sloan fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Ghuta pulls guard effortlessly.
Sloan won't allow Ghuta to get back to his feet.
Sloan throws a big right hand that misses.
Sloan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Ghuta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloan prevents Ghuta from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta has a closed guard, preventing Sloan from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sloan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Ezequiel Sloan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sloan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghuta.

Ghuta tries to keep at a distance but Sloan has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloan avoiding damage as Ghuta throws knees to the body.
Ghuta jumps guard but Sloan stands there with Ghuta around his waist. Ghuta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Attila Ghuta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ghuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghuta shoots in and drives through. Sloan sprawls well.
Ghuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghuta wants to clinch up but Sloan keeps it at a distance.
Ghuta blocks a head kick by Sloan.
Ghuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Ezequiel Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attila Ghuta.

Sloan closes the distance and clinches.
Ghuta is breathing heavily.
Sloan is pressed up against the cage. Ghuta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sloan down to the mat. Sloan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sloan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ghuta avoids it really well and circles away.

Sloan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sloan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sloan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghuta won't allow it.
Sloan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ghuta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sloan.
Ghuta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sloan.
Ghuta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sloan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta tries to clinch up.
Ghuta loads up on a big right hand but Sloan slips the punch.
Attila Ghuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghuta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ghuta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghuta throws a sloppy head kick and Sloan moves out of range easily.
Sloan misses with a wild combination.

Sloan has closed the distance and engaged Ghuta in a clinch.

Sloan manages to pull guard.

Ghuta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sloan drives through and clinches with Ghuta against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghuta.
Sloan is pushing Ghuta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ghuta is pressed up against the cage. Sloan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ghuta down to the mat. Ghuta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ghuta tries to clinch there but Sloan circles away.
Ghuta tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghuta.
Ghuta moves out of range of the body kick.

Sloan closes the distance and pushes Ghuta back into the cage.

Sloan pulls guard effortlessly.

Sloan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghuta is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Sloan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sloan is working an open guard so Ghuta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sloan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghuta.
Sloan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghuta defends it nicely.
Sloan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghuta moves to clinch but Sloan breaks away

and Sloan counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Sloan dominated that second round.
That's time! Sloan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ghuta looks to clinch

and Sloan counters by clinching up.
Ghuta prevents the takedown attempt.
Sloan lands a shot to the body.
Ghuta fails to pull guard.
Sloan avoiding damage as Ghuta throws knees to the body.
Sloan fails to pull guard.
Ghuta tries for a takedown. No joy.

Ghuta gets control of Sloan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ghuta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sloan advances to half guard.
Ghuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloan controlling the pace.
Ghuta is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sloan looking for a submission but Ghuta manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sloan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sloan prevents Ghuta from getting back to his feet.
Sloan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ghuta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sloan.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ezequiel Sloan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghuta on the side of the head.
Sloan throws a sloppy head kick and Ghuta moves out of range easily.
Ghuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sloan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghuta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghuta somewhat.
Ezequiel Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attila Ghuta.
Ghuta fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sloan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghuta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sloan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghuta won't allow it.
Ghuta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghuta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sloan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ghuta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Sloan pulls guard.
Sloan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sloan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sloan has a closed guard, preventing Ghuta from standing up.
Sloan wants to stand but Ghuta is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan has control of Ghuta's left arm, preventing Ghuta from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ghuta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sloan's guard.

Ezequiel Sloan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghuta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ghuta. No joy for Sloan on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghuta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sloan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sloan is defended easily by Ghuta.

Sloan clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Sloan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sloan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Sloan!