MLC 8: Breaking Point PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjaya Mendis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Brunson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brunson
vs
Mendis

188 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sanjaya Mendis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendis tries to land a front kick but Brunson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Brunson counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brunson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brunson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendis is trying to stall.
Brunson lands a left hand.
Mendis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brunson blocks it with crossed arms.
Brunson lands a body shot.

Mendis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brunson counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Brunson.
Brunson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brunson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brunson duly obliges.

Mendis is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Brunson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mendis. Brunson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Brunson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pumola Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Joo (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.

Chang
vs
Joo

182 cm
20
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pumola Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Joo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joo is looking to chop away at Chang's legs.
Joo scoring well with a low kick there.
Joo throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Joo misses.

Chang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chang lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joo pushes Chang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Joo 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joo is trying to escape the position but Chang is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chang connects with a decent elbow.

Joo is rocked!
Chang scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Joo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Chang can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pumola Chang!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenyon Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Freeman
vs
Star

190 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenyon Star!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star darts in trying to clinch

and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freeman leaning his opponent against the cage.

Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star wants to clinch but Freeman slips to the side
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Freeman. No joy for Star on that attempt.
Star fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Freeman moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Star - that landed with a thud.
Star cracks Freeman with a nice body shot.
Star lands a shot to the body.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Star.
Freeman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freeman tries to stall but Star uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Freeman can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Freeman seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Star is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Star has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenyon Star.
Star tries to clinch

and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Star holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Star.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman taking a breather.
Freeman just leaning against Star, taking a breather.
Freeman is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Star shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense.
Kenyon Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Star moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Star looking to slow down the pace here.
Star lands with a short shot to the head.
Star lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Star is working Freeman over against the cage.
Star is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Freeman looking to stall.

Star has clasped his hands together around Freeman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Star stands up and beckons Freeman to his feet.
Star moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Freeman counters with a left to the body.
Star darts in trying to clinch
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Star looks to clinch

and Freeman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freeman as Star tries to tie him up.
Freeman working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Star dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Star is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freeman stalling.
Star goes for a takedown in the clinch but Freeman prevents it.
Knees to the body from Freeman.
Star managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Star tries for a takedown. No joy.
Star misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
Freeman tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman wants to break free but Star has control.
Freeman avoiding damage.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Gordon Freeman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Star darts in trying to clinch

and Freeman counters by clinching up.
Freeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freeman trying to stall but Star improves his position.
Freeman stops a takedown attempt from Star.
Star lands a hook to the side of the head.
Star lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Freeman tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star lands a hook to the side of the head.
Star gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Star.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freeman tries to circle away but Star has him pinned against the cage.
Star holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freeman slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Star stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Freeman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Star lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freeman or not.
Nice body punch from Star - that landed with a thud.
Star presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Star is struggling to control the position.
Star lands a nice shot to the body.
Star lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Star as the two fighters clinch.
Star is trying to drag Freeman to the mat but Freeman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Freeman is looking to control Star's arms but Star gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freeman has his back to the cage.

Star manages to break the clinch.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Star somewhat.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenyon Star.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to clinch
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Star tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Star wants to clinch.
Freeman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freeman wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Star shoots in.
Star wants to clinch.
Star closes the distance looking to clinch
and Freeman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Star is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Star moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Star takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman misses with a shot to the body

and Star counters with a single leg into guard. Freeman didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Star trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Star decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenyon Star showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Star moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Freeman counters with a series of strikes. Star will be more careful next time no doubt.
Star closes the distance looking to clinch

and Freeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Freeman tries to stall but Star uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Star is trying to maintain a safe position but Freeman gets an underhook and turns Star into the cage.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Star improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses.
Freeman looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.

Star shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Star wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
Freeman wants to stand but Star is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Star decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Star counters by moving into the clinch.
Freeman is trying to push Star away but Star has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Star lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Star gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Star lands a body punch in the clinch.
Star lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Star is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Star.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Star.
Star throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Star manages to break the clinch.
Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Star tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Freeman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Star fails with the takedown.
Star darts in trying to clinch
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman circles away.

Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenyon Star comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Star 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenyon Star!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mcdonel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Troxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mcdonel
vs
Troxx

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

LHK Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Mcdonel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Troxx!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troxx tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcdonel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Troxx somewhat.
Troxx avoids a punch combination nicely.
Troxx is looking to clinch but Mcdonel is avoiding it.
Troxx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcdonel swivels and escapes.

Mcdonel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Troxx to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Troxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Troxx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcdonel wants to hit a switch here but Troxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcdonel there!
Troxx wants to get back to his feet but Mcdonel is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Troxx throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Troxx prevents Mcdonel from getting the reversal.

Troxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Troxx fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Troxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troxx punching from mount but Mcdonel doing a good job of avoiding damage.

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.
Mcdonel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Troxx unloads with some shots from mount but Mcdonel bucks and avoids them well.
Mcdonel regains half guard.
Mcdonel won't allow Troxx to pass to mount.
Troxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcdonel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcdonel tries to roll over but Troxx keeps him under control.
Troxx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcdonel !
Mcdonel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mcdonel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcdonel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Troxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Troxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mcdonel has his feet on Troxx's thighs here. He's pushed Troxx off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Troxx screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Mcdonel !

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Poe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Poe Jr
vs
Santos

168 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Poe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots and misses

and Poe Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Poe Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Santos is looking to sinch up a triangle. Poe Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Santos's body to avoid the submission. Santos has instead reached around Poe Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Santos!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Wallace

195 cm
19
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 - $77

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses the body punch

and Wallace counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Wallace advances to half guard.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wallace drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Wallace in his half guard.
Wallace passes to full mount!
Wallace with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Wallace cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jackson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wallace around the waist but Wallace pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wallace is the winner by TKO! Wallace jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deshawn Wallace!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Mashkow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Ray Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mashkow
vs
Ray Jackson

182 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Mashkow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mashkow.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Mashkow shakes it off.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mashkow takes one on the button.
Mashkow fails to land the takedown.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mashkow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mashkow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashkow has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Mashkow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mashkow.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Mashkow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson cracks Mashkow with an open hand slap.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Warren Mashkow has been cut.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mashkow moves away.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Mashkow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mashkow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mashkow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mashkow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mashkow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mashkow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mashkow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mashkow, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mashkow is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashkow has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Mashkow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Mashkow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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.
Mashkow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson is working an open guard so Mashkow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mashkow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Mashkow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mashkow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mashkow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ray Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Warren Mashkow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson works Mashkow's body with a nice hook.
Jackson cracks Mashkow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mashkow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Mashkow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mashkow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Mashkow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a jab. Mashkow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Mashkow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a hook but Mashkow blocks it.
Ray Ray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mashkow misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mashkow fails with the takedown.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Mashkow with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mashkow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Mashkow's ribs.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mashkow.
Mashkow gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a combination. Mashkow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Mashkow's ribs.
Ray Ray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Mashkow seems unphased.
Mashkow avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mashkow under the eye.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson stalks Mashkow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mashkow's face. Mashkow staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Mashkow's body. Mashkow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.

Mashkow is rocked!
Jackson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mashkow colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jackson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mashkow is left battered and dazed whilst Jackson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Ray Jackson!