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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schultz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Proven (Hatebreed). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rubberboot's choice of entrance music: Anticipateurs - G.S.P. . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rubberboot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schultz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schultz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubberboot, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubberboot lands with a left to the head.
Rubberboot fails to pull guard.
Rubberboot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanGuy Rubberboot.
Schultz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubberboot or not.
Schultz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schultz gets through Rubberboot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubberboot lands a nice shot to the body.
Schultz lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubberboot, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubberboot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rubberboot lands a nice uppercut.
Rubberboot wants a takedown.
Rubberboot gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schultz regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Rubberboot from controlling successfully.
Rubberboot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schultz's head.
Rubberboot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rubberboot landing some decent shots from guard.
Rubberboot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Rubberboot tries to pass.
Rubberboot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubberboot wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubberboot on the ground.
Rubberboot being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. JeanGuy Rubberboot hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schultz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubberboot, pushing him back against the cage.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rubberboot is struggling to control the position.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schultz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot tries to score a body lock takedown but Schultz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Rubberboot blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Schultz.
Rubberboot tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubberboot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schultz.
Rubberboot taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schultz.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Rubberboot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schultz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubberboot pulls guard effortlessly.
Rubberboot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Rubberboot keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schultz has passed into half guard!
Rubberboot wants to get back to his feet.
Rubberboot trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Rubberboot is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubberboot pushes Schultz off looking to stand but Schultz dives back in and keeps control.
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 Dave Schultz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Rubberboot.
Schultz scores with a shot to the side of Rubberboot's head.
A short right from Schultz.
Rubberboot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schultz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rubberboot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schultz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanGuy Rubberboot.
Schultz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dave Schultz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubberboot looks for a takedown but Schultz sprawls well.
Rubberboot takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubberboot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schultz smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schultz stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schultz smiles and moves away.
Schultz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schultz wants it to stay on the feet.
Dave Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz rushes Rubberboot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but Schultz won't allow it.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz tries a body shot but Rubberboot blocks it.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Rubberboot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubberboot fails to pull guard.
Rubberboot wants a takedown.
Schultz wants to stall.
Rubberboot takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pushes Rubberboot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schultz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Rubberboot drops back down to his feet.
Rubberboot pulls Schultz into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubberboot is on top in guard.
Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rubberboot wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rubberboot won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by JeanGuy Rubberboot.
Schultz has closed the distance and engaged Rubberboot in a clinch.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rubberboot backwards.
Rubberboot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubberboot jumps into guard, dragging Schultz to the mat.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Rubberboot.
Schultz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz 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.
Rubberboot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rubberboot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Schultz trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubberboot looking to pass the guard.
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 Dave Schultz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rubberboot shoots in looking for a takedown but Schultz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubberboot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rubberboot shoots in but no luck this time.
Rubberboot tries for a takedown but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dave Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanGuy Rubberboot.
Schultz clinches up with Rubberboot and pushes him back against the cage.
Schultz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rubberboot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schultz walks away with a smile on his face. Rubberboot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rubberboot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schultz's calf.
Rubberboot shoots in but no luck this time.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
Rubberboot looks for a takedown but Schultz sprawls well.
Rubberboot shoots and misses
and Schultz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schultz lands a left hand.
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!
Rubberboot tries to land knees in the clinch but Schultz avoids the damage to the body.
Schultz manages to break the clinch.
Rubberboot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but Schultz won't allow it.
Rubberboot tries to pull guard but Schultz won't allow it.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubberboot backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schultz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schultz.
Schultz lands a left hand.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Rubberboot back into the cage.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schultz drives through and clinches with Rubberboot against the cage.
Rubberboot jumps guard but Schultz stands there with Rubberboot around his waist. Rubberboot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schultz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubberboot backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubberboot backwards.
Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
JeanGuy Rubberboot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot throws a solid leg kick but Schultz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rubberboot.
Schultz has Rubberboot up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubberboot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schultz walks away with a smile on his face. Rubberboot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rubberboot closes the distance and pushes Schultz back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
Schultz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubberboot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz lands a left hand.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Rubberboot controls the action.
Rubberboot successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz is in close to Rubberboot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schultz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rubberboot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz passes Rubberboot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rubberboot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Rubberboot defends it.
Schultz slips a nice elbow through Rubberboot's hands, connecting with Rubberboot's forehead.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubberboot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rubberboot wants to get back to full guard but Schultz has mounted him!
Rubberboot is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot working to try and regain half guard.
JeanGuy Rubberboot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rubberboot is in a horrible position here. Schultz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dave Schultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubberboot working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rubberboot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rubberboot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubberboot is looking to improve his position but Schultz isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schultz, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Schultz!
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