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CFC 45: Chang vs Mann PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the Name-Fort Minor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Bell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Game.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Game shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Game gets the takedown into side control.
Game is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Game is controlling him well.
Bell regains half guard.
Bell controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Game looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Game in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Game trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Game moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Game bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell gets caught flat footed, as Game shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Game controls the pace.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bell has his foot on Game's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Game works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell looks gassed!
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Bell is looking to sweep but instead, Game has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell trying to control here.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Game is working away from the top position though.
Game seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Game works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Game avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Game 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.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Game shoots in and drives through. Bell sprawls well.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Game.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Game jumps into side control!
Game goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Game but great work by Bell.
Bell grinds an elbow into Game's temple.
Bell decides to stand back up.
Bell scores with a one two! Game had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell throws a series of punches but Game avoids them all with ease.
Bell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Game scores with a takedown into Bell's guard.
Game trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully.
Game is looking to stand up but Bell won't let him.
Game trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Game drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Game jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Game wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Game looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Game stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Game passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is pressing down on Game's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Game's guard.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell wants to control from the top but Game keeps moving.
Game working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Game working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Game tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 The Game will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bell tries to bum rush Game with a series of wild strikes but Game uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell throws a series of punches but Game avoids them all with ease.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Game tries to clinch up.
Game shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Game's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Game should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Game looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Game seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell pushes Game off looking to stand but Game dives back in and keeps control.
Bell won't allow Game to pass to mount.
Game is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Game. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Game looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Game is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Game is now in half guard.
Bell missing with punches from the bottom.
Game is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Game is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell kicks off Game and gets to his feet.
Game shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Game ducks down to avoid it.
Bell throws a right and a left that Game avoids nicely.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell looks to land a combination but Game avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Game instigates a clinch.
Game is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Game. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game jumps into guard, dragging Bell to the mat.
Bell has gone for a leg lock! Game slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bell's guard.
Game tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
The Game overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Game doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Game manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Game puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Game showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Game, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Game!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sucou Bomberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Rehel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sucou Bomberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hubert Rehel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomberman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Hubert Rehel has been cut.
Rehel dodges the punch combination from Bomberman.
Bomberman throws a head kick that misses.
Bomberman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bomberman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bomberman.
Bomberman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomberman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bomberman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomberman throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Bomberman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomberman connects with a looping right hand.
Rehel slips a jab and a cross from Bomberman.
Rehel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bomberman is looking for a sweep. Rehel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomberman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rehel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rehel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bomberman is looking for a sweep. Rehel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rehel slows the pace down in half guard.
Bomberman is trying to get back to full guard.
Rehel slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomberman wants to improve his position but Rehel is controlling well.
Rehel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bomberman defends it well.
Bomberman is looking for a sweep. Rehel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rehel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bomberman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bomberman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bomberman is breathing heavily.
Rehel passes Bomberman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Rehel seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomberman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rehel not doing much here.
Rehel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bomberman is looking to improve his position but Rehel isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rehel wants to take Bomberman's back but he can't do it this time.
Bomberman tries to reverse the position but Rehel maintains control.
Rehel controlling his opponent.
Bomberman tries to reverse the position but Rehel maintains control.
Rehel lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rehel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rehel controlling the position easily from mount.
Bomberman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rehel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bomberman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bomberman is working to get back to half guard.
Rehel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hubert Rehel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hubert Rehel's cut.
That's time! Bomberman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rehel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bomberman.
Bomberman misses with the combination.
Bomberman scores with a three punch combo!
Rehel avoids the head kick by Bomberman.
Bomberman doesn't manage to clinch there - Rehel circles away.
Sucou Bomberman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomberman tries for a takedown but Rehel circles away easily
and Rehel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rehel advances to half guard.
Bomberman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rehel breaks from Bomberman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rehel controlling from the full mount.
Bomberman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rehel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bomberman wants to control but Rehel is having none of it.
Bomberman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rehel controlling from the full mount.
Rehel working for a submission but Bomberman is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rehel wants to control the pace but Bomberman is squirming around nicely.
Bomberman tries to reverse the position but Rehel maintains control.
Rehel wants to take Bomberman's back but he can't do it this time.
Rehel controlling his opponent.
Bomberman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bomberman regains half guard.
Rehel is taking a breather. Bomberman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehel wants to take a breather but Bomberman is having none of it.
Bomberman trying to control from the bottom.
Bomberman manages to get to full guard.
Rehel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bomberman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rehel is looking to defend but Bomberman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rehel! Bomberman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rehel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sucou Bomberman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jafar Agrabah has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harrison Moore's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harrison Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Agrabah!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore avoids the head kick by Agrabah.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agrabah.
Agrabah keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore shoots in and bounces Agrabah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agrabah has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agrabah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moore drops back looking for a leg! Agrabah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agrabah manages to kick Moore off! Moore jumps back into Agrabah's guard.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Agrabah is retaining full guard.
Moore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Agrabah blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Agrabah working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Agrabah is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agrabah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Agrabah working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore is posturing up here but Agrabah has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Moore tries to roll out but it's too tight and Moore has to tap! Slick submission there by Agrabah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jafar Agrabah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amade has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Francisco Olivera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Amade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amade is breathing heavily.
Olivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olivera throws a series of punches but Amade avoids them all with ease.
Olivera scores a takedown into full mount!
Olivera working for a guillotine from mount but Amade is in no mood to give up.
Olivera swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Olivera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Harlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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174 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Harlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Harlow pushes him off.
Harlow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harlow looking to pass the guard.
Harlow with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlow 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.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harlow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlow looking to pass the guard.
Harlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harlow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Harlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harlow shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Harlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlow is breathing heavily.
Harlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson clinches up with Harlow and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Harlow in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Harlow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Harlow is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harlow looking for a takedown.
Harlow tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harlow jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Harlow around his waist. Harlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harlow tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Harlow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harlow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlow avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harlow manages to pull guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harlow wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harlow there!
Harlow working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harlow looks a forlorn figure.
Harlow wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Harlow tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jackson 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.
Jackson clinches up with Harlow and pushes him back against the cage.
Harlow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Harlow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harlow tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Harlow is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Harlow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson trying to control but Harlow postures up.
Harlow controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harlow raining down shots from the mount!
Harlow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harlow is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harlow fails to take his opponent's back.
Harlow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harlow goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlow is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Harlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Harlow trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Harlow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harlow is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Harlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Harlow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Harlow closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harlow has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Harlow wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Harlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harlow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harlow is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
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 Cody Harlow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harlow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Harlow trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Harlow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harlow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harlow's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlow wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Harlow is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harlow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlow throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Harlow's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harlow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harlow wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harlow is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlow tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Harlow is trying desperately to improve position.
Harlow regains half guard.
Harlow moves into full guard.
Harlow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harlow is on top in guard.
Harlow wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Harlow forces his way into half guard.
Harlow is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harlow to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Harlow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harlow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Harlow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Antal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think St Pierre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Raining Men. Antal has chosen Fully Alive - Flyleaf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, LeBron St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Antal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antal shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
Antal is rocked!
Antal can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Antal is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
St Pierre works his way into side control.
Antal should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Antal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Antal seems to have recovered his senses.
Antal wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
Antal regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antal wants to get back to full guard.
Antal trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Antal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Antal trying to control from the bottom.
Antal wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Antal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Antal misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Antal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Antal trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Antal trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Antal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Antal!
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Antal counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Antal.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Antal.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Antal counters with a series of strikes. St Pierre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Antal with a poor takedown
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Antal has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Pierre is thwarting Antal's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre works his way into side control.
Antal is looking for a sweep.
Antal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antal trying to control from half guard but St Pierre is working away.
Antal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
Antal tries to stand but can't do so whilst St Pierre controls his leg.
Antal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron St Pierre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Antal circles away easily
and Antal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierre's guard now.
Antal connects with a couple of short punches.
LeBron St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Antal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antal passes St Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antal is tying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Antal is controlling well.
Antal wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Antal lands a nice short elbow.
Antal moves into full mount! St Pierre won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Antal's lack of action.
Antal wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
Antal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Antal is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Antal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antal tries to pass to full mount but St Pierre defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Antal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
St Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St Pierre working for a triangle but Antal defends it easily.
St Pierre keeping busy on the bottom but Antal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Antal is just content to waste time from the top position. St Pierre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Antal trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Antal sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. St Pierre doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Antal paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from St Pierre - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). LeBron St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Woodford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Woodford has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Woodford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Softy McSofterson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodford.
Woodford lands with a right and another and another! McSofterson is in big trouble! Woodford lands again and this time it's lights out for McSofterson! A quality knockout there for Woodford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ash Woodford!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Stryfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kang has chosen Mortal kombat theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Stryfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liu Kang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kang misses.
Stryfe throws a leg kick but Kang moved away.
Stryfe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kang misses with a wild body shot.
Kang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stryfe to score with a decent uppercut.
Stryfe moves out of range of the strikes.
Kang throws a right hand that Stryfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Stryfe also avoids with ease.
Kang swings widly with a right hand
and Stryfe counters by moving into the clinch.
Stryfe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stryfe is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.
Kang prevents Stryfe from breaking the clinch.
Stryfe breaks from the clinch.
Kang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stryfe.
Kang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kang moves out of range as Stryfe strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kang misses with a hook to the body
and Stryfe counters by moving into the clinch.
Kang wants to stall.
Kang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stryfe is keeping busy.
Stryfe manages to break the clinch.
Liu Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stryfe defending well as Kang loads up on a big left hand.
Stryfe stuffs the takedown.
Stryfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stryfe wants to clinch.
Stryfe has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stryfe can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stryfe.
Stryfe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stryfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Kang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kang misses with a double jab
and Stryfe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stryfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Stryfe lands a nice looking body shot.
Stryfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stryfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stryfe counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryfe lands with a shot to the body.
Stryfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kang.
Stryfe throws a leg kick but Kang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stryfe forces Kang back against the cage and clinches.
Kang stalling in the clinch but Stryfe improves position.
Stryfe breaks from the clinch.
Stryfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stryfe thuds a left hand into Kang's body.
Stryfe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stryfe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kang. That did some damage!
Stryfe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stryfe throws the kick towards the body but Kang avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryfe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kang tries to keep at a distance but Stryfe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stryfe is pressed up against the cage. Kang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stryfe down to the mat. Stryfe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nathan Stryfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liu Kang.
Nice sprawl there from Stryfe as Kang shoots in.
Kang looks gassed!
Kang throws a lazy uppercut
and Stryfe counters with a straight right hand.
Kang is rocked!
Stryfe cracks Kang with a left hook right on the temple and Kang goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stryfe lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kang is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Stryfe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phal Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phal Um!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David King!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by King.
Um moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Um walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King misses with a wild combination.
Um scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Um lands a nice short elbow.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Um has managed to pass to side control instead.
Um putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Um looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Um has a good base and remains in mount.
Um controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Um connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Um controlling from the full mount.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Um tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Um punishing his opponent with strikes.
Um is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Um controlling his opponent.
Um seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
King regains half guard.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King wants to sweep here but Um controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Um advances position into side control!
King trying his best to control but Um has mounted him.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Um has a good base and remains in mount.
Um controlling the position easily from mount.
Um lands a heavy elbow.
Um working King over with strikes here.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Um tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Um connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Um sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Um has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Um lands a jab to the nose.
Um clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King swings for the body but Um moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from King.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Um holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Um scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King tries to break the clinch but Um is controlling the position.
Um lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King can't break the clinch.
Um lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King prevents Um from breaking the clinch.
Um manages to break the clinch.
King misses with a double jab.
King misses with a combination
and Um cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King is rocked!
Um digs a good hook to King's body.
King is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Um, as that shot connected.
Um punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Phal Um is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Um shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Um controlling the position easily from mount.
Um lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Um looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Um content just to control the position here.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Um controlling from the full mount.
Um's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee warns King that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Um content just to control the position here.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Um controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Phal Um just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Um scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Um closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Um throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
Um slips under a jab from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to work over Um's front leg with a kick but Um checks it.
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Um connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Um decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.
Um is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King is striking but Um is not phased and passes to half guard.
King manages to get to full guard.
Um pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Um controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phal Um dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a nice looking combination but Um bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Um 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.
Um advances to half guard.
King trying to control here.
Um looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Um passes to full mount!
Um controlling from mount.
King regains half guard.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to hold on to Um's head to control him but Um postures up.
King trying to get back to full guard but Um takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
King can't escape the position.
Um controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King tries to hold on but Um postures up.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Um tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
David King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Um with the ground and pound from mount.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Um content just to control the position here.
Um lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
Um with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
Um controlling the pace for now.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Um controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Um landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
Um tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Um has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Um controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phal Um showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Um has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phal Um!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen F'd up as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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229 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Chang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mann!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Chang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mann. Mann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann prevents Chang from improving his position.
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chang is refusing to be controlled, as Mann sits in half guard.
Chang is trying to stand.
Mann works his way into full mount!
Chang tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Chang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chang is looking to escape.
Chang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is controlling an arm, preventing Mann from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mann scoring with strikes but Chang is staying in there.
Chang tries to reverse the position but Mann maintains control.
Mann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chang is in a horrible position here. Mann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mann dominating with strikes here.
Mann wants to control the pace but Chang is squirming around nicely.
Chang can't escape the position.
Mann lands a big elbow.
Chang is in a horrible position here. Mann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann won't let Chang get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chang regains half guard.
Chang trying to control from the bottom.
Mann wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Chang wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chang manages to get to full guard.
Mann trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Mann looks gassed!
Chang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mann stacks Chang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mann!
Chang is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Chang stops Mann from passing to mount.
Chang is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mann tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chang wants to stall.
Chang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greg Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mann.
Chang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chang.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mann takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick from Chang lands but Mann takes it in his stride.
Chang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greg Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Chang does it's job there.
Chang lands a head kick!
Chang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mann is rocked!
Mann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chang to the mat! Chang manages to get full guard.
Chang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mann is controlling him.
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 Greg Chang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chang tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mann jumps into guard, dragging Chang to the mat.
Chang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann is looking for a triangle but Chang pushes his legs off easily.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mann trying to strike off his back.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chang takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Mann had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mann Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chang's back instead.
The referee is taking a good look at Chang as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mann!
Mann connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chang to escape the position.
Mann is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chang knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chang for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking for the RNC.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Chang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mann wants to control the pace but Chang is squirming around nicely.
Chang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mann connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chang looks a forlorn figure.
Mann with good strikes from the mount here!
Chang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chang slips nicely into half guard.
Mann is staying active underneath Chang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mann had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mann Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chang's back instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mann's guard. Nice work there by Chang.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann trying to strike off his back.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Mann 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.
Mann doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chang trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Mann lands a right hook to the body.
Mann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mike Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chang taking some punishment here, with Mann in his half guard.
Chang looking for submissions off his back.
Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chang gets full guard.
Chang is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Chang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Chang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann has his foot on Chang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chang works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann working for a triangle but Chang defends it easily.
Mann is trying to control the position but Chang postures up.
Chang preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mann is chipping away with strikes.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann cracks Chang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Mann cracks Chang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mann's best efforts.
Mann slips a nice elbow through Chang's hands, connecting with Chang's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mann 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!
Mann avoids the head kick by Chang.
Mann feints and as Chang raises his hands in defense, Mann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chang kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mann tries to reverse the position but Chang maintains control.
Chang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Chang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chang prevents Mann from getting the reversal.
Mann regains half guard.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann has control of Chang's left arm, preventing Chang from doing any damage.
Mann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chang!
Mann landing punches.
Chang is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Mann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chang tries to lock up and control but Mann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chang is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann controlling the position easily from mount.
Mann raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang is trying desperately to improve position.
Chang wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann landing shots from mount.
Mann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mann in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chang has worked his arm free - good work by Chang!
Chang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back!
Mann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chang's guard. Nice work there by Mann.
Mann trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
Chang looking to control.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Chang is keeping the position.
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mann wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is in close to Chang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Mann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mann wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chang's guard.
Chang is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mann really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Mann gets the takedown into side control.
Mann cracks Chang with a big right hand but Chang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mann working the body and head with strikes.
Mann advances to mount.
Mann trying to control but Chang is having none of it.
Mann looking for a guillotine from mount but Chang is having none of it.
Mann is working for a guillotine from mount but Chang frees his head quite easily.
Mann with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chang is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Mann working for a guillotine from mount but Chang is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to control but Chang is having none of it.
Chang can't escape the position.
Mann fails to advance to Chang's back.
Chang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chang wants to escape the position.
Mann scores with punches and elbows.
Mann softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mann landing with strikes.
Mann has good solid back control here.
Chang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mann's guard. Nice work there by Chang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chang stopping the sweep attempt from Mann.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing Chang from standing up.
Chang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mann trying to control the position.
Mann has control of Chang's left arm, preventing Chang from doing any damage.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang preventing the sweep.
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to keep Chang in close.
Mann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Mann.
Mann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chang tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Mann with the ground and pound from mount.
Chang gets back to half guard.
Mann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mann's back!
Chang trying to control momentarily.
Mann looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang tightening his grip on Mann, looking for the choke.
Mann wants to control his opponent's hands but Chang gets his hands free.
Mann can't escape the position.
Will Chang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mann preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chang.
Mann tries to escape the position.
Mann trying to control the position but Chang manages to sink in the hooks.
Mann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chang's guard. Nice work there by Mann.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chang's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mann dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mann's head.
Mann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mann feints and as Chang raises his hands in defense, Mann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chang tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Chang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mann is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mann has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang lands a really nice looking cross but Mann seems unphased.
Chang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chang scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Chang lands with a cross.
Mann throws a right hand that Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Chang also avoids with ease.
Chang scores with a head kick.
Mann 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.
Chang looking to control.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann works over Chang with some ground and pound from guard.
Mann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Chang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Chang is retaining full guard.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mann scores with a three punch combo!
Chang lands a head kick!
Chang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.
Chang throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
Mann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mann off to one side.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chang throws a nice head kick!
Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Mann tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann 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.
Mann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann forces his way into half guard.
Mann working the head and body with strikes.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Chang defends it.
Mann wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Chang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Chang's brow.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chang keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chang throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Mann clinches up with Chang and pushes him back against the cage.
Chang stalling in the clinch but Mann improves position.
Chang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mann has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greg Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chang regains guard immediately.
Chang wants to stand up but Mann is controlling him.
Chang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chang looking for a guillotine from mount but Mann is having none of it.
Chang avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
Chang tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Mann tries to reverse the position but Chang maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann gets back to half guard.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Chang seems to be looking for submissions.
Mann is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Greg Chang.
I think Mann 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mann!
Mike Mann is the new heavyweight champion!
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