PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). North has chosen No Joke as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Samcjez
vs
North

182 cm
29
170 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

181 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Camillo Samcjez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshua North!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samcjez defends it nicely.
Samcjez throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Joshua North has been cut.

North shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samcjez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samcjez is looking to stand up but North isn't so interested in that idea.
North wants to control from the top but Samcjez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samcjez wants to get back to his feet but North is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

North drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samcjez dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samcjez postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North wants to improve his position but instead Samcjez has moved into half guard.
It looks like Samcjez is going to stand back up.
North wants to control but Samcjez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
North is looking for a sweep. Samcjez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
North trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joshua North was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Samcjez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
North misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
North misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Samcjez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.

Samcjez closes the distance and clinches.
North tries to circle away but Samcjez has him pinned against the cage.

Samcjez breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for North, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Samcjez.
Camillo Samcjez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch up but North swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samcjez lands with a slapping head kick.
North closes the distance and clinches up with Samcjez, looking for a takedown. North pushes Samcjez against the cage but Samcjez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samcjez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but North moves away.
North keeps the fight on the outside.

Samcjez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
North jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samcjez walks away with a smile on his face. North gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua North.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samcjez forces North back against the cage and clinches.
North is trying to push Samcjez away but Samcjez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
North can't get the takedown.

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.
North tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samcjez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samcjez moves in looking to clinch but North pushes him off.

Samcjez instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Samcjez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samcjez misses with a wild combination.
Samcjez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on North if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camillo Samcjez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua North's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Samcjez moves into the clinch.

Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from North misses its intended target.
North misses with a series of wild punches.
North misses with a jab, cross combination.

Samcjez clinches with his opponent.
North tries to pull guard but Samcjez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Samcjez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camillo Samcjez is winning the standup battle so far.

Samcjez drives through and clinches with North against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samcjez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for North with that takedown attempt.
North swats away the attempt to clinch by Samcjez.
North looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samcjez is fending him off so far but North persists. Nope, Samcjez circles away and we're back to standing.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua North.
Nice sprawl there from Samcjez as North shoots in.
Samcjez lands a head kick. North smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samcjez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Samcjez instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez prevents a takedown attempt there.

Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for North with that takedown attempt.
Samcjez moves to clinch but North breaks away

and North counters with a single leg into guard. Samcjez didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samcjez wants to get back to his feet but North is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

North drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samcjez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samcjez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samcjez!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samcjez decides to stand back up. Samcjez steps back and let's North get back to his feet.
North misses with a looping left.
Samcjez tries to clinch there but North circles away.
North circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samcjez tries to clinch but North is having none of it.
Samcjez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez lands with a nice body kick.

Samcjez clinches.

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.
North throws a lazy body kick
and Samcjez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samcjez stuffs the takedown attempt from North. North gets slowly back to his feet.
Samcjez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from North.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Samcjez. No joy for North on that attempt.
Samcjez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camillo Samcjez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua North's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

North shoots and misses
and Samcjez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samcjez scores with a body shot.
North tries to clinch there but Samcjez circles away.
Samcjez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samcjez wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
North takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for North with that takedown attempt.
North takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
North shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samcjez sprawls well. Samcjez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. North gets slowly back to his feet.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua North.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North fails with the takedown.
Samcjez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
North fails with a takedown attempt.
North tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samcjez swivels and escapes.

Samcjez rushes North and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Samcjez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samcjez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Samcjez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
North fails to pull guard.
Samcjez has North pressed against the cage, preventing North from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
North throws a leg kick but Samcjez moved away.
Samcjez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Samcjez jabs at North's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Samcjez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samcjez throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samcjez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Samcjez clinches with his opponent.

Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samcjez keeps North at a distance using the push kick.
Samcjez thuds a left hand into North's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
North takes a head kick and keeps coming.
North tries to clinch there but Samcjez circles away.

Samcjez closes the distance and clinches.
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!

Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
North with a poor takedown
letting Samcjez counter with a right hand.
Samcjez throws a sloppy head kick and North moves out of range easily.
Joshua North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
North shoots for a takedown but Samcjez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
North takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camillo Samcjez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
North misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camillo Samcjez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samcjez, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camillo Samcjez!