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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (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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155 cm
36
147 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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150 cm
33
130 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Stuus! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ovaltrades shoots in but Stuus avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ovaltrades shoots in for a double leg but Stuus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stuus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stuus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ovaltrades manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Ovaltrades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stuus defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stuus looking to pass the guard. Ovaltrades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ovaltrades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stuus is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stuus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovaltrades is keeping the position for now. Stuus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Stuus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ovaltrades works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stuus trying to move into half guard but instead Ovaltrades has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ovaltrades trying to control but Stuus is working from the bottom. Stuus being controlled here, momentarily. Ovaltrades trying to control but Stuus is working from the bottom. Ovaltrades controlling from the top position. Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Stuus keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Ovaltrades. Ovaltrades doesn't manage to clinch there - Stuus circles away.
Ovaltrades pushes Stuus up against the cage in a clinch. Stuus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stuus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Stuus wants to sweep here but Ovaltrades controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stuus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ovaltrades passes into half guard. Ovaltrades looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stuus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Stuus tries to roll over but Ovaltrades keeps him under control. Ovaltrades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stuus is just riding it out for now. Ovaltrades eventually gives up the hold. Stuus wants to get back to full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ovaltrades passes to full mount! Ovaltrades tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Stuus is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ovaltrades controlling his opponent. Ovaltrades tries to control but Stuus wriggling away. Stuus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ovaltrades. Ovaltrades tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Stuus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ovaltrades has control of Stuus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stuus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ovaltrades connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ovaltrades trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ovaltrades looking to secure an arm triangle but Stuus defends it well. Stuus is looking to improve his position but Ovaltrades isn't that keen on the idea. Stuus stops Ovaltrades from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Stuus tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ovaltrades looking to control but Stuus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ovaltrades is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stuus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stuus is looking to improve his position but Ovaltrades isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ovaltrades dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ovaltrades fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stuus avoids it really well and circles away. Ovaltrades shoots in and drives through. Stuus sprawls well. Ovaltrades avoids the body shot from Stuus.
Ovaltrades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stuus as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ovaltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stuus scores with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Ovaltrades. Those never looked like landing. Ovaltrades has a takedown stuffed. Jack Ovaltrades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ovaltrades shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stuus defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Stuus. No joy for Ovaltrades on that attempt. Stuus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ovaltrades. Stuus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuus wants it to stay on the feet. Ovaltrades tries to clinch up and Stuus counters with a low kick, right behind Ovaltrades 's knee. Ovaltrades feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Stuus keeps moving. Stuus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovaltrades is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ovaltrades postures up in Stuus's guard and throws a big left but Stuus blocks it. Stuus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovaltrades is one step ahead there. Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Stuus keeps moving. Ovaltrades is stalling in the full guard. Ovaltrades postures up in Stuus's guard and throws a big left but Stuus blocks it. Ovaltrades looking to pass the guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stuus wants to improve his position but instead Ovaltrades has moved into half guard.
Stuus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stuus is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ovaltrades throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Stuus gets full guard. Ovaltrades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Stuus keeps moving. Stuus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovaltrades is one step ahead there. Stuus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Stuus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ovaltrades manages to get himself to full guard.
Ovaltrades has Stuus pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stuus preventing the sweep. Ovaltrades will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Stuus from controlling successfully. Ovaltrades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stuus slips nicely into half guard. Ovaltrades trying to control here.
Stuus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ovaltrades. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. 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! Ovaltrades is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Ovaltrades is controlling Stuus's position as best he can from this difficult position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stuus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ovaltrades sees it coming and defends easily. Stuus is thwarting Ovaltrades's attempts to control the position. 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 Jack Ovaltrades will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stuus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ovaltrades's sensitive parts. Ovaltrades tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stuus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stuus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ovaltrades paws at him with a jab and circles away. Both fighters circling a little - Stuus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stuus throws a head kick but Ovaltrades moves out of range.
Stuus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ovaltrades trying to control here.
Stuus is keen to just control but Ovaltrades is a slippery customer. Ovaltrades is controlling Stuus's trapped leg to prevent Stuus from advancing to side control. Ovaltrades actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ovaltrades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stuus pulls his head out easily. Ovaltrades is pressing down on Stuus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ovaltrades wants to sweep but no luck. Ovaltrades looking to control.
Stuus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ovaltrades tries to improve position but can't. Stuus is looking to take a break and control but Ovaltrades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stuus working away. Ovaltrades manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stuus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ovaltrades is just riding it out for now. Stuus eventually gives up the hold. Ovaltrades actively working from the bottom here. Stuus is thwarting Ovaltrades's attempts to control the position. Ovaltrades avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stuus. Stuus is thwarting Ovaltrades's attempts to control the position. Ovaltrades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. 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! Ovaltrades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ovaltrades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stuus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ovaltrades striking off his back but it's not causing Stuus any problems. Ovaltrades trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ovaltrades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ovaltrades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ovaltrades keeping full guard, as Stuus tries to pass. Ovaltrades tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ovaltrades is adopting a defensive guard. Ovaltrades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stuus with a flurry of punches that miss. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Stuus trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom. Ovaltrades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stuus postures up and lands a big shot to Ovaltrades's brow. Ovaltrades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stuus manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stuus has his foot on Ovaltrades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ovaltrades works his way back into a safe position though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ovaltrades trying to control but Stuus is working from the bottom. Stuus is trying to control the position but Ovaltrades postures up. Jack Ovaltrades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ovaltrades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Ovaltrades showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ovaltrades, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Jack Ovaltrades! Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jack Ovaltrades! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jack Ovaltrades!
Jack Ovaltrades wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
63% |
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