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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between STEFANO SARAI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezequiel Laoghaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, STEFANO SARAI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezequiel Laoghaire !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SARAI shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laoghaire sprawls well. Laoghaire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. SARAI gets slowly back to his feet.
SARAI shoots for a double leg takedown but Laoghaire sprawls well. He's pushed SARAI's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laoghaire scores a takedown into full mount!
SARAI wants to hold on but Laoghaire pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SARAI manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laoghaire wants to pass to mount but SARAI is defending the position.
SARAI preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoghaire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
SARAI is trying to maintain the position but Laoghaire is very close to passing his half guard.
Laoghaire wants to take a breather but SARAI is having none of it.
SARAI is trying to stand up here but Laoghaire is controlling him well.
SARAI is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Laoghaire .
Laoghaire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SARAI. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laoghaire is trying to control. SARAI wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laoghaire is stalling here. SARAI is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laoghaire seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and SARAI has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SARAI working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
SARAI working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
SARAI working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
SARAI working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SARAI trying to control the action but Laoghaire is working from the bottom.
SARAI connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laoghaire some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SARAI creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laoghaire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Laoghaire 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
SARAI cracks Laoghaire with a big right hand but Laoghaire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
SARAI cracks Laoghaire with a big right hand but Laoghaire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
SARAI taking a breather here.
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.
SARAI connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laoghaire some visible discomfort.
SARAI in side control, just content to control the action for now.
SARAI working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezequiel Laoghaire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Laoghaire .
SARAI gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laoghaire counters with a shoot takedown. SARAI fights it but they end up in guard.
SARAI has his feet on Laoghaire 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
SARAI drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
SARAI in side control lands a decent elbow.
SARAI is working Laoghaire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Laoghaire is looking for a sweep.
Laoghaire struggling a bit here.
SARAI thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laoghaire can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SARAI in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Laoghaire is breathing heavily.
SARAI working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laoghaire wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
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.
SARAI in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laoghaire takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Laoghaire 's face as SARAI controls the position.
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.
SARAI cracks Laoghaire with a big right hand but Laoghaire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
SARAI working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
SARAI taking a breather here.
SARAI seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laoghaire for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SARAI working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
SARAI controls the position.
Laoghaire can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
SARAI controls the position.
STEFANO SARAI has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Laoghaire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and SARAI counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laoghaire !
SARAI sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
SARAI in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
STEFANO SARAI dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
SARAI closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laoghaire to the mat! Laoghaire manages to get full guard.
SARAI is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
SARAI has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
SARAI content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laoghaire wants to control but SARAI passes easily into half guard.
SARAI looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
SARAI looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laoghaire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laoghaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SARAI landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoghaire tries to roll over but SARAI keeps him under control.
SARAI perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because STEFANO SARAI just wasn't active enough.
Laoghaire tries to sprawl but SARAI drives through with a takedown into half guard.
SARAI controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from SARAI.
SARAI will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
SARAI winds up and cracks Laoghaire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laoghaire wants to improve his position but SARAI is controlling well.
Laoghaire is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute SARAI jumps into side control!
SARAI tries for a kimura but Laoghaire is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SARAI taking a breather here.
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.
Laoghaire struggling a bit here.
SARAI taking a breather here.
Laoghaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but SARAI wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. STEFANO SARAI wasn't doing enough on the ground.
SARAI shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than SARAI was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laoghaire taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
STEFANO SARAI showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SARAI 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... STEFANO SARAI!
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