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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (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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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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, Matt Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson misses with a hook. Shield ducked under it nicely.
Shield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson tries to bum rush Shield with a series of wild strikes but Shield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shield wants to clinch.
Shield avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Shield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Shield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Shield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Shield controls the action.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shield lands a body punch.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson tries a body shot but Shield blocks it.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Shield.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Shield.
Shield scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Shield.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shield.
Shield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson looks gassed!
Shield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
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 lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Shield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shield presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Matt Shield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Shield has Wilson pushed against the cage.
Shield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shield.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shield.
Shield lands a body shot.
Shield digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shield lands with a right to the head.
Shield digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shield.
A hook to the body from Shield.
Shield cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Shield.
Shield effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Shield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shield.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shield's elbow.
A short right from Shield on the inside.
Shield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilson defending well as Shield loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Shield scores with a hook.
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shield moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shield lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson tries to work over Shield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Shield taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Shield.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shield as Wilson tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shield lands with a right to the head.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Shield avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Shield cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Shield doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson throws a right hand that Shield ducks under and follows up with a left that Shield also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Shield shakes it off.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shield.
A big right from Wilson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shield.
Slade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shield throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Shield.
Shield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Shield.
Shield scores with a hook.
Shield closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
Shield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shield up against the cage.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Shield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
Shield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Shield as the two fighters clinch.
Shield gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilson tries a body shot but Shield blocks it.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Shield blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shield presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shield just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shield's elbow.
Nice body punch from Shield - that landed with a thud.
Shield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Shield lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shield digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Shield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shield.
Shield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shield lands an uppercut.
Shield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Shield.
Shield digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Shield on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shield - that landed with a thud.
Shield just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Shield lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shield is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Shield - that landed with a thud.
Shield scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Shield.
Still in the clinch, Shield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Shield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson tries to stall but Shield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shield scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Shield is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shield lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Shield stalling in the clinch.
Matt Shield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson tries a body shot but Shield blocks it.
Wilson tries a body shot but Shield blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shield.
Shield gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Shield on the inside.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson is looking to control Shield's arms but Shield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilson has his back to the cage.
Shield digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Matt Shield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Shield lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Shield.
Shield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Shield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
A short right from Shield on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shield wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shield counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shield.
Shield lands a shoulder strike.
Shield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shield tries to stall but Wilson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shield stalls.
Shield lands a shot to the body.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shield lands a body shot.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Shield lands a shoulder strike.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Shield.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Shield avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Shield misses with the head strike.
Shield stalling in the clinch.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shield just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shield uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson has clasped his hands together around Shield's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shield being controlled for a moment.
Wilson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilson tries to move to full mount but Shield actually manages to regain half guard.
Shield regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pushing down on Shield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson is trying to control. Shield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Shield dodges it nicely.
Shield is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Shield as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shield dives on top into guard.
Shield tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shield passes into side control.
Shield avoids the strikes from the bottom by Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Shield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shield, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Shield!
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FIGHT
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