MMM 81 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Moneyshot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Moneyshot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moneyshot
vs
Bridges

180 cm
20
202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Moneyshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Bridges.
Moneyshot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moneyshot shoots in for a double leg but Bridges sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moneyshot shoots in for a double leg but Bridges sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bridges keeps the fight on the outside.
Bridges lands a nice shot that snaps Moneyshot's head back.
Moneyshot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moneyshot throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges moves away from the strike by Moneyshot.
Bridges thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Bridges. Beautiful body shot.
Bridges misses the shot to the body.
Moneyshot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bridges counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Johnny Moneyshot has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moneyshot manages to avoid it.
Bridges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moneyshot.
Bridges wants to land a leg kick but Moneyshot is out of range.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Moneyshot fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Moneyshot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneyshot fails with the takedown
and Bridges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moneyshot is breathing heavily.
Bridges lands with a hook. Moneyshot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Moneyshot is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneyshot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bridges counters with a huge left! Moneyshot is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bridges isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Moneyshot from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bridges!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bridges!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chekhemani
vs
Rua

170 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhemani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Rua looking to score a takedown here. Chekhemani is defending well but Rua drives through and ends up in Chekhemani's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Chekhemani looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhemani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekhemani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chekhemani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chekhemani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Chekhemani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhemani keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chekhemani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chekhemani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Chekhemani working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Chekhemani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chekhemani wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.

Chekhemani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chekhemani wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chekhemani controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.

Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rua wants to stand but Chekhemani has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhemani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhemani working a defensive guard but Rua manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rua trying to control the position but Chekhemani is working away.
You can see the frustration on Chekhemani's face as Rua controls the position.
Chekhemani tries to improve position but can't.
Rua working away.
Chekhemani sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chekhemani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chekhemani's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Rua wants to stand but Chekhemani has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chekhemani throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rua escapes and throws Chekhemani's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rua trying to control the action but Chekhemani is working from the bottom.
Chekhemani tries to improve position but can't.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Chekhemani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Rua crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chekhemani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renzo Rua will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rua looking to score a takedown here. Chekhemani is defending well but Rua drives through and ends up in Chekhemani's guard.
Chekhemani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua wants to control from the top but Chekhemani keeps moving.

Chekhemani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Chekhemani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua wants to control from the top but Chekhemani keeps moving.
Chekhemani trying to control the position.
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua wants to control from the top but Chekhemani keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chekhemani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Chekhemani's legs - danger averted.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Renzo Rua wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rua misses with a kick to the body.
Renzo Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chekhemani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chekhemani trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chekhemani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chekhemani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Chekhemani looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua drops back looking for a leg! Chekhemani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chekhemani manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Chekhemani's guard.

Chekhemani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rua is aware though and is defending well.

Chekhemani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chekhemani is keeping the position for now.
Chekhemani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua tries to stand but Chekhemani is controlling from the bottom.

Chekhemani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekhemani is retaining full guard.
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Chekhemani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rua wants to control from the top but Chekhemani keeps moving.

Chekhemani looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chekhemani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Chekhemani.
Rua misses with a shot to the body

so Chekhemani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rua controlling the position.
Chekhemani content to stall in guard here.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chekhemani stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rua trying to control the position here.

Renzo Rua has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Rua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to stall here but Chekhemani recovers full guard.

Chekhemani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chekhemani is tightening it up a little... Rua has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rua reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rua taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chekhemani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nawal Chekhemani!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Monferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Monferrand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adams
vs
Monferrand

190 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Monferrand!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a low kick, looking for Monferrand's leg but Monferrand calmly moves out of range.

Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adams drops an elbow to the side of Monferrand's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Monferrand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monferrand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!

Adams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monferrand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monferrand lands punches and elbows.

Monferrand is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Monferrand looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monferrand is throwing shots to the body but Adams manages to wriggle free. Monferrand pounces on him again and ends up in Adams's guard.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Monferrand advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Monferrand is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Monferrand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monferrand seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monferrand on the ground.
Monferrand missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Monferrand is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Monferrand seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monferrand is trying for a kimura here. Adams looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Monferrand wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Monferrand!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Primo Carnera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mswati Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnera comes into the arena with DMX - one more road to cross blaring out of the sound system. Zuma has chosen Swaziland National Anthem as his entrance music. Mswati Zuma acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Carnera
vs
Zuma

200 cm
23
284 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
28
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Primo Carnera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mswati Zuma!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carnera works Zuma's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma throws a body kick that misses.
Carnera wants to land a leg kick but Zuma is out of range.
Good exchange - Carnera coming out on top.
Zuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carnera throws a shot from downtown. Zuma moves away and avoids it.
Carnera walks into a straight right hand from Zuma.
Carnera throws a right and a left that Zuma avoids nicely.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Carnera moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Carnera as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Zuma.
Zuma misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera moves out of range of the body kick from Zuma.
Carnera blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Carnera blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Zuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuma throws a front kick that sends Carnera stumbling back into the cage.
Zuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carnera.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carnera moves out of range of the body kick from Zuma.
Zuma blocks a jab.
Zuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuma throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Primo Carnera has been cut.
Carnera throws a hook but Zuma avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma ducks right into an uppercut from Carnera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuma throws a head kick that Carnera semi-blocks.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Zuma.
Zuma lands a head kick!
Zuma looks gassed!
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuma with a hook.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zuma is looking to slow Carnera down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Zuma lands but Carnera takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carnera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera looks to land a left hand but Zuma moved out of range nicely.
Zuma misses with a low kick.
Carnera misses with a hook.
Zuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carnera throws a chopping leg kick but Zuma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zuma looks to land a body kick but Carnera moved away.
Zuma throws a hook to the side of Carnera's head but Carnera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zuma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zuma.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zuma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma throws a body punch but Carnera moves out of range.
Carnera slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuma throws a solid leg kick but Carnera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zuma.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carnera.
Carnera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuma connects with a high kick.
Zuma avoids the head kick by Carnera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zuma tries to land a front kick but Carnera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carnera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carnera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 Primo Carnera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Primo Carnera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Carnera connects with a single shot there.
Carnera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zuma delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zuma.
Zuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Zuma lands a brutal head kick. Carnera looks out on his feet and Zuma throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mswati Zuma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Vass Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vass Jr comes into the arena with Highway to Hell (AC/DC) blaring out of the sound system. Boss Castro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Vass Jr
vs
Castro

181 cm
19
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
214 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Vass Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass Jr looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Castro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Vass Jr moves into the clinch.
Castro is struggling to control the position.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Nick Vass Jr has been cut.
Castro works on Vass Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Vass Jr takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Vass Jr is breathing heavily.
Come on Castro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castro lands a shoulder strike.
Castro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castro lands a right hand.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Castro.
Castro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castro stalling against the cage.
Castro has Vass Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Vass Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro works on Vass Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Castro lands a right hand.

Vass Jr is rocked!
The referee calls for Castro to work.
Oh Vass Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castro misses with some punches.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Castro working aggressively here.
Vass Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Vass Jr takes a shot to the head.
Castro is leaning against Vass Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vass Jr backwards.
Castro lands a big right hand that drops Vass Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Castro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Castro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boss Castro!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iron Chancellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chancellor comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Tobin / El Cargo. Turk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deeper and Down. Iron Chancellor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braden Turk's chin.

Chancellor
vs
Turk

176 cm
23
146 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

168 cm
22
146 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Chancellor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chancellor blocks a jab.
Braden Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chancellor throws a chopping leg kick but Turk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Turk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chancellor as he jumps to the side.
Turk loads up on a big right hand but Chancellor slips the punch.
Turk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chancellor throws a leg kick but Turk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chancellor at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chancellor misses with a head kick.

Chancellor clinches with his opponent.

Turk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chancellor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turk moves out of range of the strikes.
Turk looks to score with a jab to the body but Chancellor is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws a body punch but Chancellor moves out of range.
Turk throws an off balance right hand
and Chancellor counters with a thumping low kick.
Chancellor avoids the body shot from Turk.
Iron Chancellor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chancellor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chancellor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chancellor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chancellor.
Turk throws a right hand that Chancellor ducks under and follows up with a left that Chancellor also avoids with ease.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turk misses with a straight left.
Chancellor tries to close the distance and clinch but Turk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chancellor rather than just go for the knockout.
Turk throws a body punch but Chancellor moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Turk there.
Nice defenses there by Chancellor.
Turk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chancellor throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Turk gets a takedown into half guard.
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 Iron Chancellor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chancellor misses with a head kick.
Turk lands a jab to Chancellor's midsection.
Turk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chancellor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chancellor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor misses with a body shot.
Chancellor misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Chancellor misses.
Chancellor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Turk drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turk postures up and lands a big shot to Chancellor's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turk won't allow Chancellor to get back to his feet.
Turk preventing the sweep.
Turk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chancellor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turk throws a strike but Chancellor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iron Chancellor.
Turk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chancellor's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chancellor tries to move into range but Turk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Turk misses.
Chancellor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chancellor moves out of range of the leg kick from Turk.
Turk misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braden Turk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chancellor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chancellor connects with a solid leg kick.
Turk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chancellor avoids it really well and circles away.
Chancellor moves to clinch but Turk breaks away

and Turk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chancellor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turk throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chancellor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Turk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancellor is just riding it out for now. Turk eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk works his way into side control.
Turk cracks Chancellor with a big elbow.
Braden Turk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turk working the ground and pound but Chancellor is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk working the head with strikes.
Chancellor parries the strikes from Turk easily there. Turk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chancellor to escape.
Turk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turk trying to control the action but Chancellor is working from the bottom.
Turk throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chancellor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chancellor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chancellor's head.
Turk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turk is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chancellor reverses the position - he's now on top in Turk's guard.
Turk controlling Chancellor's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braden Turk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turk 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braden Turk!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ghambaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghambaryan's entrance music is Right Said Fred - I`m Too Sexy. A fine choice. Roman Ghambaryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rory Markman's chin.

Ghambaryan
vs
Markman

188 cm
22
199 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
186 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Ghambaryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markman shoots in but Ghambaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ghambaryan has managed to clinch.
Ghambaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Markman.
Ghambaryan missing with knees to the body.
Markman is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghambaryan has double underhooks.
Ghambaryan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Markman up against the cage.
Ghambaryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghambaryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Markman goes for a takedown attempt but Ghambaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ghambaryan misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markman tries to keep at a distance but Ghambaryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ghambaryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Markman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ghambaryan has Markman pushed against the cage.
Markman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ghambaryan looking to throw knees to the head but Markman is blocking nicely.
Ghambaryan stalling in the clinch.
Markman avoiding damage as Ghambaryan throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ghambaryan walks away with a smile on his face. Markman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ghambaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markman moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghambaryan.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghambaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Markman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghambaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roman Ghambaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghambaryan at a distance.
Markman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambaryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Ghambaryan rushes Markman and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Markman drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ghambaryan passes Markman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markman is pressing down on Ghambaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Markman trying to control the position.
Ghambaryan wants to control from the top but Markman keeps moving.
Markman seems keen to control Ghambaryan's posture.
Markman keeping full guard, as Ghambaryan tries to pass.
Ghambaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Markman.
Ghambaryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghambaryan circles away.

Markman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ghambaryan's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ghambaryan holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghambaryan is retaining full guard.
Ghambaryan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Ghambaryan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Markman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghambaryan tries to avoid it but Markman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghambaryan to the ground. Ghambaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghambaryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markman.

Markman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Roman Ghambaryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ghambaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ghambaryan thumps Markman with a low kick.
Markman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghambaryan scores with a hook to the body. Markman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markman misses the shot to the body.
Ghambaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Markman tries to keep at a distance but Ghambaryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghambaryan prevents it.
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the head but Markman blocks with his arms.
Markman takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan scores with a shot to the side of Markman's head.
Ghambaryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Markman pulls guard.
Markman has Ghambaryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Markman wants to sweep here but Ghambaryan controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ghambaryan looking to pass the guard.
Ghambaryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman keeping moving, preventing Ghambaryan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghambaryan.
Markman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghambaryan's waist but Ghambaryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markman off to one side.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghambaryan as he jumps to the side.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghambaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Markman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghambaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markman connects with a body shot that sends Ghambaryan's belly button to the back.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ghambaryan delivers a nice body kick.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghambaryan cracks a nice hook into Markman's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman tries to bum rush Ghambaryan with a series of wild strikes but Ghambaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markman misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Markman.
Markman throws a body punch but Ghambaryan moves out of range.
Ghambaryan throws a leg kick but Markman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ghambaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghambaryan stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markman. Ghambaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghambaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markman is breathing heavily.
Ghambaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghambaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghambaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markman checks it well.
Ghambaryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Markman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ghambaryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghambaryan duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghambaryan tries to clinch up but Markman circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghambaryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghambaryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ghambaryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markman's head backwards.
A slow jab from Ghambaryan misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ghambaryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Markman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ghambaryan working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ghambaryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
That's time! Ghambaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markman is defended easily by Ghambaryan.
Markman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ghambaryan rather than just go for the knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markman checks a leg kick.
Ghambaryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ghambaryan.
Markman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghambaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Ghambaryan misses.
Markman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Ghambaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markman checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghambaryan but Ghambaryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghambaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markman misses with a takedown attempt - Ghambaryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ghambaryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghambaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghambaryan as he jumps to the side.
Roman Ghambaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghambaryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghambaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghambaryan circles away.
Ghambaryan jabs at Markman's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan throws a chopping leg kick but Markman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markman throws a body punch but Ghambaryan moves out of range.
Ghambaryan tries to work over Markman's front leg with a kick but Markman checks it.
Markman misses with a wild body shot.
Ghambaryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roman Ghambaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markman moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan throws a head kick that Markman semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghambaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghambaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horrible takedown by Markman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghambaryan which made him look bad.
Markman shoots in but Ghambaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markman shoots in but Ghambaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ghambaryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ghambaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghambaryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ghambaryan misses with a leg kick.
Ghambaryan wants to clinch.
Ghambaryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghambaryan cracks the inside of Markman's front leg.
Ghambaryan misses with a low kick as Markman jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghambaryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Markman circles away.
Ghambaryan thumps Markman with a low kick.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ghambaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghambaryan throws a head kick but Markman moves out of range.
Ghambaryan leaves Markman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ghambaryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ghambaryan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Markman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ghambaryan sprawls well. Ghambaryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markman gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markman.

Ghambaryan has closed the distance and engaged Markman in a clinch.
Markman fails to pull guard.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Ghambaryan looking to throw knees to the head but Markman is blocking nicely.
Ghambaryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Markman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghambaryan prevents it.
Ghambaryan has Markman pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghambaryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Markman jumps guard but Ghambaryan stands there with Markman around his waist. Markman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ghambaryan misses with a knee to the head.
Ghambaryan misses with a knee to the head.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markman prevents a body shot from Ghambaryan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan trying to land knees to the body.
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghambaryan just leaning against Markman, taking a breather.
Ghambaryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghambaryan tries to stall but Markman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghambaryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghambaryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roman Ghambaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghambaryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghambaryan leaning against his opponent.
Markman tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan crunches a lovely knee into Markman's ribcage.
Ghambaryan stalling in the clinch but Markman improves position.

Markman has clasped his hands together around Ghambaryan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ghambaryan wants to control but Markman postures up.
Markman lands some shots froms side control.
Markman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Markman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghambaryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Ghambaryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Markman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ghambaryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghambaryan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Markman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghambaryan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Markman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Markman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ghambaryan is not content to let Markman control the position.
Ghambaryan tries to buck Markman off but Markman is having none of it.
Markman landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghambaryan defending against the ground and pound.
Ghambaryan is trying to control Markman's posture but Markman avoids it.
Markman working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rory Markman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Markman blocks a leg kick.
Ghambaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghambaryan.
Markman looks for a takedown but Ghambaryan sprawls well.
Ghambaryan throws a shot to the body.
Ghambaryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghambaryan as he jumps to the side.

Ghambaryan closes the distance and pushes Markman back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan is looking to control Markman's arms but Markman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ghambaryan has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambaryan lands a knee to the head.
Markman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ghambaryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roman Ghambaryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Ghambaryan stalling in the clinch.
Ghambaryan is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Ghambaryan to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roman Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ghambaryan throws out a loose jab but Markman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Ghambaryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markman has a takedown stuffed.
Markman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ghambaryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Markman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Markman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghambaryan's waist but Ghambaryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markman off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambaryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markman.
Good work by Markman as he checks the leg kick.
Markman avoids the head kick by Ghambaryan.
Markman thows a body shot but no joy.
Markman throws a series of punches but Ghambaryan avoids them all with ease.
Markman loads up on a big right hand but Ghambaryan slips the punch.
A low kick from Ghambaryan misses

and Markman counters with a shoot takedown. Ghambaryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Markman postures up in Ghambaryan's guard and throws a big left but Ghambaryan blocks it.
Markman pushing down on Ghambaryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ghambaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Markman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghambaryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markman wants to pass the guard but Ghambaryan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghambaryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ghambaryan is trying to maintain the position but Markman is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Markman defending well as Ghambaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Markman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghambaryan.
Markman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghambaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghambaryan.
Ghambaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghambaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Markman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghambaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghambaryan fails in his attempt to clinch.

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 Roman Ghambaryan.
I think Ghambaryan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rory Markman!
Rory Markman is the new middleweight champion!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Macale
vs
Wilson

173 cm
30
177 lbs
25 - 9 - 1

180 cm
25
138 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Macale counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
Macale avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.

Macale drops Wilson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilson looks back up at him and smiles so Macale waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Billy Wilson has been cut.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Macale counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson tries to get into range but Macale steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Wilson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Macale scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiao Macale!