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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cashel Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. The key to victory for Cashel Clayton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cashel Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Mazzuca!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzuca has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clayton.
Mazzuca misses with a takedown attempt - Clayton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mazzuca shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mazzuca is nestled in close to Clayton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clayton's coaches at Synergy Fight Team (ACME) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Clayton is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzuca sits in half guard.
Mazzuca is looking to advance position but Clayton won't allow it.
Mazzuca wants to control but Clayton is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton is controlling Mazzuca's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mazzuca thows a huge punch but Clayton dodges it nicely.
Mazzuca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazzuca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mazzuca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mazzuca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazzuca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clayton has hold of Mazzuca's hands but Mazzuca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mazzuca looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clayton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clayton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzuca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Mazzuca landing some decent shots from guard.
Clayton working a defensive guard here.
Clayton is looking for a triangle but Mazzuca pushes his legs off easily.
Clayton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazzuca trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mazzuca with a nice head shot there.
Clayton trying to control the position.
Clayton has momentary wrist control but Mazzuca slips an elbow through the middle.
Mazzuca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazzuca is looking to work some ground and pound but Clayton has wrist control.
Mazzuca lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazzuca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mazzuca landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzuca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazzuca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mazzuca lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzuca postures up in Clayton's guard and throws a big left but Clayton blocks it.
Clayton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzuca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazzuca wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Mazzuca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mazzuca throws a jab when Clayton was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Clayton.
Clayton throws a head kick but Mazzuca moves out of range.
Mazzuca dives in and scores a takedown into Clayton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton is trying to keep Mazzuca in close.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Mazzuca from controlling successfully.
Mazzuca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman Mazzuca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazzuca stands up over Clayton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazzuca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazzuca working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mazzuca cracks Clayton with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzuca throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazzuca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clayton working a defensive guard here.
Mazzuca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clayton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mazzuca wants to get up but he can't break Clayton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzuca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clayton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzuca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzuca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzuca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clayton wants to sweep here but Mazzuca controlling him for the moment.
Mazzuca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mazzuca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzuca scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca controlling from the top position.
Mazzuca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mazzuca wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Mazzuca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mazzuca cracks Clayton with a solid left hand.
Mazzuca throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca chips away with some ground and pound.
Clayton pulls Mazzuca in to control the position.
Clayton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazzuca defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzuca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzuca 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.
Mazzuca postures up and lands a big shot to Clayton's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Mazzuca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Clayton as Mazzuca shoots in.
Mazzuca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Clayton misses
and Mazzuca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzuca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Mazzuca from controlling successfully.
Mazzuca postures up in Clayton's guard and throws a big left but Clayton blocks it.
Mazzuca throwing strikes but missing.
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzuca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton looking for a guillotine here but Mazzuca defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzuca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mazzuca distracts Clayton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clayton has his foot on Mazzuca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazzuca works his way back into a safe position though.
Mazzuca trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Mazzuca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazzuca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clayton, not yet.
Mazzuca stands up over Clayton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazzuca landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Mazzuca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mazzuca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mazzuca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Mazzuca from controlling successfully.
Mazzuca is looking to work some ground and pound but Clayton has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands a couple of elbows.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Mazzuca from controlling successfully.
Clayton controls Mazzuca momentarily but Mazzuca frees himself.
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman Mazzuca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clayton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clayton has his foot on Mazzuca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazzuca works his way back into a safe position though.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Mazzuca from controlling successfully.
Mazzuca sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mazzuca lands a couple of digs.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Mazzuca from controlling successfully.
Mazzuca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mazzuca has managed to get both his arms back between Clayton's legs - danger averted.
Mazzuca trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazzuca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clayton's head.
Cashel Clayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzuca trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Mazzuca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzuca has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Mazzuca!
Roman Mazzuca decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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