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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutters has chosen Hand of Doom as his entrance music. Jason Spezza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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164 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mutters!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spezza up against the cage.
Mutters is trying to push Spezza away but Spezza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spezza blocking some punches.
Mutters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mutters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spezza.
Mutters taking a breather.
Spezza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mutters scores with a shoulder strike.
Spezza tries to score a body lock takedown but Mutters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mutters misses with some punches.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spezza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutters as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spezza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutters clinches up with Spezza and pushes him back against the cage.
Mutters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mutters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutters working aggressively here.
Mutters misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutters looking to throw knees to the head but Spezza is blocking nicely.
Mutters wants to get back to striking at distance but Spezza won't allow it.
Mutters landing knees to the head.
Mutters tries to circle away but Spezza has him pinned against the cage.
Mutters lands a right hand.
Spezza trying to control the position but instead, Mutters has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spezza into the cage.
Spezza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mutters misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mutters.
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!
Mutters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spezza leaning against his opponent.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spezza tries to keep at a distance but Mutters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Spezza misses the target.
Spezza misses with an uppercut. Mutters saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mutters can't break the clinch.
Spezza blocking some punches.
Mutters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spezza tries to keep at a distance but Mutters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spezza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mutters manages to break the clinch.
Mutters has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spezza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mutters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mutters clinches.
Mutters breaks the clinch.
Mutters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mutters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutters forces Spezza back against the cage and clinches.
Mutters is trying to break free.
Mutters lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spezza.
Spezza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutters backwards.
Spezza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spezza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mutters's efforts to push away.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutters moves into range and clinches up with Spezza.
Mutters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mutters tries to break the clinch but Spezza is controlling the position.
Spezza wants the takedown. Mutters is fighting it off but Spezza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mutters's guard against the cage.
Mutters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezza trying to control but Mutters is working from the bottom.
Spezza won't allow Mutters to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mutters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mutters clinches up against the cage.
Mutters can't find room to land a body shot as Spezza controls the action.
Spezza is working for takedown but Mutters is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mutters lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spezza.
Mutters swings wildly with an uppercut but Spezza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spezza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutters has time to react.
Mutters misses with a wild combination.
Mutters forces Spezza back against the cage and clinches.
Spezza can't find room to land a body shot as Mutters controls the action.
Spezza lands a shoulder strike.
Mick Mutters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mutters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spezza.
Mutters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mutters lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mutters fails to land.
Spezza wants to stall.
Spezza stalling.
Spezza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mutters dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mutters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutters is trying to push Spezza away but Spezza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spezza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spezza.
Mutters wants to break free but Spezza has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutters manages to break the clinch.
Mutters drives through and clinches with Spezza against the cage.
Mutters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mutters lands with a left to the head.
Mutters misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutters manages to break the clinch.
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!
Mutters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutters has managed to clinch.
Spezza blocks an uppercut.
Mutters throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mutters.
Mutters throws a head punch that misses.
Spezza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spezza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mutters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spezza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mutters looking to stall.
Mutters working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spezza misses with a punch on the inside.
Spezza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Spezza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spezza is looking for a takedown.
Spezza being controlled against the cage.
Mutters wants to break free but Spezza has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spezza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spezza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spezza lands with a short shot to the head.
Mutters lands with a left to the head.
Spezza has Mutters pressed against the cage.
Mutters content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spezza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spezza is trying to maintain a safe position but Mutters gets an underhook and turns Spezza into the cage.
Mutters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutters has a couple of punches blocked by Spezza.
Spezza blocks an uppercut.
Mutters working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mutters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mutters has closed the distance and engaged Spezza in a clinch.
Mutters misses with some punches.
Mutters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutters breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mutters.
Mutters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spezza. Spezza obviously looking to wear him down.
Spezza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Spezza.
Mutters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spezza, pushing him back against the cage.
Mutters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spezza backwards.
Spezza keeps control of Mutters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spezza goes for a takedown attempt but Mutters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mutters moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutters looking to throw knees to the head but Spezza is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spezza.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spezza throws a looping overhand right but Mutters ducks down to avoid it.
Mutters rushes Spezza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mutters swings wildly with an uppercut but Spezza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutters misses with the head strike.
Mutters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Spezza.
Spezza looking to slow down the pace here.
Mutters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spezza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutters misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mutters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spezza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spezza throws an overhand right that lands on Mutters's shoulder, as Mutters tries to avoid the shot.
Mick Mutters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutters closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutters blocks an uppercut.
Spezza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spezza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spezza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spezza taking a breather.
Spezza tries to throw a body punch but Mutters avoids it by throwing Spezza back against the cage.
Spezza gets control of Mutters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spezza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spezza is on top in guard.
Spezza has gone for a leg lock! Mutters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spezza's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mutters wants to stand but Spezza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mutters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spezza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spezza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mutters wants to get up but he can't break Spezza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza looking for a guillotine here but Mutters defends easily.
Mutters wants to get up but he can't break Spezza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mick Mutters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spezza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutters is one step ahead there.
Mutters wants to control from the top but Spezza keeps moving.
Jason Spezza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spezza looking for a guillotine here but Mutters defends easily.
Mutters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Spezza.
I think Mutters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Mutters!
Mick Mutters was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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