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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon's entrance music is Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards. A fine choice. Schmuckatelli has chosen PANTERA COWBOYS FROM HELL as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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268 lbs
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200 cm
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267 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dillon misses with a hook. Schmuckatelli ducked under it nicely. Schmuckatelli loads up on a big right hand but Dillon slips the punch. Dillon digs a good body shot into Schmuckatelli's ribs. Dillon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Schmuckatelli cracks Dillon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Kjell Dillon has been cut. Jab by Dillon. Schmuckatelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Dillon postures up in Schmuckatelli's guard and throws a big left but Schmuckatelli blocks it. Dillon won't allow Schmuckatelli to sweep him here. Dillon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dillon looking to pass the guard. Schmuckatelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillon is controlling him. Dillon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmuckatelli is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dillon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Schmuckatelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillon on the side of the head. A big left from Dillon misses. Dillon ducks under a wild hook from Schmuckatelli. Dillon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dillon lunges at Schmuckatelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmuckatelli's hand. Jab from Schmuckatelli. Dillon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmuckatelli manages to avoid it. Dillon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schmuckatelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Schmuckatelli moves forwards but Dillon connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dillon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schmuckatelli as he jumps to the side. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schmuckatelli misses with a straight right. Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillon throws a head kick but Schmuckatelli moves out of range.
Dillon drives through with a takedown into guard. Dillon being controlled here momentarily. Dillon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dillon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dillon trying to control but Schmuckatelli is working from the bottom. Dillon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Schmuckatelli keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully. Schmuckatelli has Dillon pulled in close to control his posture. Schmuckatelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillon manages to get himself to full guard.
Dillon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schmuckatelli uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillon struggling a bit here. Schmuckatelli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dillon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Schmuckatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillon keeps working. Dillon isn't going anywhere. The strikes coming from Schmuckatelli are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Dillon is looking to regain half guard here but Schmuckatelli keeps moving and retains side control.
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. Schmuckatelli trying to control the position but Dillon is working away. Dillon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Dillon throws a shot to the body.
Dillon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dillon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Schmuckatelli misses with a head kick.
Dillon misses with a head kick.
Schmuckatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dillon moves out of range as Schmuckatelli strikes. Dillon lunges at Schmuckatelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmuckatelli's hand. Dillon takes a swing at Schmuckatelli's ribcage but misses. A big right from Schmuckatelli 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 Kjell Dillon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schmuckatelli misses with an uppercut. Dillon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Schmuckatelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dillon swings around for an armbar but Schmuckatelli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dillon's guard. Dillon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmuckatelli is one step ahead there. Dillon keeping moving, preventing Schmuckatelli from controlling successfully. Schmuckatelli controls from within his opponent's guard. Schmuckatelli trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmuckatelli wants to pass the guard but Dillon is keeping the position. Schmuckatelli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dillon has his hands on Schmuckatelli's head, controlling the position. Dillon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Schmuckatelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dillon wants to control but Schmuckatelli is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dillon manages to get to full guard.
Dillon trying to control the position.
Dillon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmuckatelli controls the pace. Dillon looking for a guillotine here but Schmuckatelli defends easily.
Dillon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmuckatelli's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schmuckatelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Schmuckatelli pulls Dillon in to control the position. Dillon stops Schmuckatelli from standing up. Dillon stays in close to Schmuckatelli's body and controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dillon trying to control but Schmuckatelli is working from the bottom. Dillon lands a couple of digs. Schmuckatelli wants to stand but Dillon is controlling the position. Dillon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dillon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmuckatelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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. Dillon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Schmuckatelli is looking to stand up but Dillon isn't so interested in that idea. Schmuckatelli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Schmuckatelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schmuckatelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillon. Dillon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dillon lands with an uppercut that bounces Schmuckatelli off the cage and back into rage. Schmuckatelli jabs Dillon right on the nose. Dillon blinks but takes it well.
Kjell Dillon's cut is getting worse. Joe Schmuckatelli seems to be getting the better of the standup. A head kick by Schmuckatelli misses and Dillon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Schmuckatelli throws a shot from downtown. Dillon moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kjell Dillon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schmuckatelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillon scores with a hook to the body. Schmuckatelli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dillon throws a hook to the side of Schmuckatelli's head but Schmuckatelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dillon throws a body punch but Schmuckatelli moves out of range. Dillon throws an overhand right that lands on Schmuckatelli's shoulder, as Schmuckatelli tries to avoid the shot. Schmuckatelli misses with a body shot
and Dillon counters with a stiff right hand. Dillon scores with a jab to the jaw. Dillon with a hook. Dillon misses the jab. Dillon lands a body shot.
Schmuckatelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillon. Schmuckatelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillon. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillon, right into the meat.
Schmuckatelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schmuckatelli takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dillon lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillon scores with a shot to the body.
Dillon scores with a jab to the jaw. A shot to de liver by Dillon. Beautiful body shot. Dillon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dillon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schmuckatelli napping and manages to drive through into side control! Dillon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Dillon throwing shots but missing, from side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dillon wants to control but Schmuckatelli is keeping him busy. Dillon is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmuckatelli is defending well. Dillon working away. Schmuckatelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schmuckatelli trying to remain calm as Dillon controls from the top position. Schmuckatelli taking a bit of punishment here - Dillon scoring with strikes. Dillon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmuckatelli has escaped the position, nice work there. Dillon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmuckatelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Schmuckatelli gets back to half guard. Dillon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dillon prevents Schmuckatelli from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillon controlling the action here. Dillon throwing shots but Schmuckatelli is blocking nicely. Dillon tries to pass to full mount but Schmuckatelli defends it. Schmuckatelli controlling the position well. Dillon wants to take a breather but Schmuckatelli is having none of it. Dillon working Schmuckatelli over with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dillon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dillon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dillon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Schmuckatelli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Schmuckatelli gets back to full guard.
Schmuckatelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Dillon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dillon wants to pass the guard but Schmuckatelli is keeping the position. Dillon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmuckatelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kjell Dillon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dillon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dillon slips a jab from Schmuckatelli. Schmuckatelli might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmuckatelli moves away. Dillon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dillon misses with a looping left. Dillon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmuckatelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dillon misses with a body shot
and Schmuckatelli counters with a stiff right hand. Schmuckatelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillon misses with a jab to the body
and Schmuckatelli counters with a nice uppercut. Dillon slips under a jab from Schmuckatelli. Dillon thuds his right hand into Schmuckatelli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Schmuckatelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillon. Schmuckatelli misses with a head kick.
Schmuckatelli tests Dillon's chin there with a solid looking shot. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmuckatelli throws a big shot that misses. Schmuckatelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dillon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dillon slips a straight right by Schmuckatelli. Schmuckatelli throws a shot from downtown. Dillon moves away and avoids it. A decent looking cross lands there for Dillon. Schmuckatelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Schmuckatelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dillon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dillon won't allow Schmuckatelli to sweep him here. Dillon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmuckatelli is keeping the position for now. Dillon wants to control from the top but Schmuckatelli keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillon postures up in Schmuckatelli's guard and throws a big left but Schmuckatelli blocks it. Schmuckatelli tries to land a sweep but no joy. Schmuckatelli keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully. Dillon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmuckatelli is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dillon avoids the head kick by Schmuckatelli.
Dillon lands with a hook. Schmuckatelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Schmuckatelli throws a head kick that misses. Schmuckatelli loads up on a big right hand but Dillon slips the punch. A jab from Dillon does it's job there. Schmuckatelli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schmuckatelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schmuckatelli throws a big shot that misses. Dillon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmuckatelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmuckatelli at a distance.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillon scores with a nice strike. Schmuckatelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillon is just out of range. Schmuckatelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Schmuckatelli loads up on a big right hand but Dillon slips the punch. Schmuckatelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schmuckatelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schmuckatelli jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dillon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A shot to de liver by Dillon. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Dillon. Schmuckatelli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dillon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Dillon misses with a leg kick. Nice shot by Dillon. Dillon getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillon. Dillon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmuckatelli. Dillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmuckatelli at a distance.
Dillon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Schmuckatelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dillon lands a body shot.
Dillon connects with a nice looking jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillon, right into the meat.
Dillon thuds a left hand into Schmuckatelli's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon had his way with Joe Schmuckatelli in that round. The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A cross from Dillon lands. Horrible takedown by Dillon or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmuckatelli which made him look bad. Schmuckatelli throws a jab when Dillon was well out of range. Schmuckatelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillon throws out the jab. Dillon thows a body shot but no joy. A head kick by Schmuckatelli misses and Dillon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Schmuckatelli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dillon fails with a takedown attempt. Schmuckatelli throws a head kick that misses. Schmuckatelli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Dillon punishes Schmuckatelli's body with a nice straight punch. Dillon cracks Schmuckatelli with a right hand to the side of the head. A big right from Dillon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dillon loads up on a big right hand but Schmuckatelli slips the punch. A swing and a miss from Schmuckatelli. Dillon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schmuckatelli's guard. Dillon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmuckatelli is retaining full guard. Dillon slips nicely into half guard. Dillon scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dillon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Schmuckatelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Schmuckatelli wants to stand and escape but Dillon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schmuckatelli keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully. Schmuckatelli wants to sweep but no luck. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmuckatelli is on top in guard.
Dillon has control of Schmuckatelli's left arm, preventing Schmuckatelli from doing any damage. Schmuckatelli stands up over Dillon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dillon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schmuckatelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schmuckatelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Schmuckatelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dillon controls Schmuckatelli momentarily but Schmuckatelli frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schmuckatelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dillon is trying to keep Schmuckatelli in close.
Joe Schmuckatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Schmuckatelli misses with a head kick.
Dillon shoots and misses and Schmuckatelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Schmuckatelli avoids the head kick by Dillon.
That's four 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. Dillon slips a straight right by Schmuckatelli. Kjell Dillon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A big left from Dillon misses. Schmuckatelli misses with a hook. Dillon ducked under it nicely. Schmuckatelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dillon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dillon wants to pass the guard but Schmuckatelli is keeping the position. Schmuckatelli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillon defends well. Dillon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Kjell Dillon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dillon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kjell Dillon!
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