MLC 14: New Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aoki
vs
Hossein

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hayato Aoki!
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, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hossein jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hossein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hossein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hossein lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.

Aoki is rocked!
Hossein scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossein throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Hossein lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Hossein.
Hossein lands a nice shot to the body.
Hossein's corner calls for a 1-2. Hossein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hossein clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hossein drops Aoki with a naaaaasty hook - Aoki is in real trouble here! Hossein dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sadiq Hossein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Machedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winkler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat. Jack Machedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Winkler's chin.

Machedo
vs
Winkler

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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, Jack Machedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Winkler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desi Venetiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Devin Murphy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Murphy
vs
Venetiaan

195 cm
20
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devin Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desi Venetiaan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Venetiaan is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Venetiaan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murphy tries to work over Venetiaan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Venetiaan tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.

Murphy decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Venetiaan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venetiaan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Desi Venetiaan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice shot by Venetiaan.

It looks like Devin Murphy has been cut.

Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Venetiaan on his heels. He'll look to pass Venetiaan's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venetiaan trying to control the position here.

Venetiaan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Venetiaan keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venetiaan tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venetiaan finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Venetiaan circles away.
Venetiaan looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy is aggressively charging in as Venetiaan backs up avoiding any damage. Venetiaan tosses out a jab and Murphy runs right into it face first! Murphy is out cold! Venetiaan dropped down on all fours and is barking in Murphy's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Venetiaan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Calvante
vs
Pentangeli

185 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

195 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Calvante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Pentangeli!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pentangeli.
Pentangeli throws a right hand that misses

and Calvante counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Calvante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentangeli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentangeli regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pentangeli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Calvante working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pentangeli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calvante manages to get himself to full guard.
Pentangeli throwing strikes from guard but Calvante blocks nicely.
Calvante could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pentangeli trying to control but Calvante is working from the bottom.
Pentangeli is looking to work some ground and pound but Calvante has wrist control.
Calvante keeping moving, preventing Pentangeli from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentangeli preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pentangeli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pentangeli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pentangeli is pushing down on Calvante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Calvante is fighting to maintain full guard but Pentangeli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Calvante trying to control from the bottom.
Pentangeli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Calvante wants to control but Pentangeli is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pentangeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calvante counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentangeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calvante tests Pentangeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Calvante tries to sprawl but Pentangeli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Calvante is trying to get back to full guard.
Calvante is looking to control Pentangeli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calvante avoid being mounted?
Calvante is pressing down on Pentangeli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentangeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Calvante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentangeli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvante keeping moving, preventing Pentangeli from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calvante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pentangeli is not content to let Calvante control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Calvante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentangeli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentangeli is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli keeping control of the position.
Calvante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pentangeli tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Calvante has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pentangeli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calvante looking to ground and pound but Pentangeli is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Pentangeli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pentangeli throws a hook but Calvante blocks it.
Pentangeli tries to close the distance and clinch but Calvante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pentangeli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calvante to the mat! Calvante manages to get full guard.
Calvante is trying to control the position but Pentangeli postures up.
Pentangeli throwing strikes but missing.
Calvante trying to control the position.
Calvante pulls Pentangeli in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pentangeli trying to control but Calvante is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luigi Calvante wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pentangeli loads up on a big right hand but Calvante slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentangeli throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Calvante decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pentangeli's guard.
Calvante postures up in Pentangeli's guard and throws a big left but Pentangeli blocks it.
Calvante throwing strikes from guard but Pentangeli blocks nicely.
Calvante stays in close to Pentangeli's body and controls the position.
Pentangeli is trying to keep Calvante in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pentangeli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calvante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvante throwing strikes from guard but Pentangeli blocks nicely.
Calvante with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calvante loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calvante throws a big right hand that misses.

Pentangeli working for submissions but it's allowed Calvante to get to half guard.
Calvante prevents Pentangeli from improving his position.
Calvante wants to pass to mount but Pentangeli is defending the position.
Calvante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pentangeli defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calvante seems to be looking for submissions.
Calvante wants to take a breather but Pentangeli is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pentangeli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pentangeli wants to sweep here but Calvante controlling him for the moment.
Pentangeli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calvante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pentangeli wants to sweep here but Calvante controlling him for the moment.
Calvante throwing strikes from guard but Pentangeli blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvante throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pentangeli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pentangeli is trying to keep Calvante in close.
Pentangeli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calvante.
Pentangeli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calvante preventing the sweep.

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

Calvante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Calvante has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calvante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Calvante dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pentangeli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calvante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calvante moves out of range as Pentangeli strikes.
Calvante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentangeli.

Calvante shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pentangeli is trying to defend but Calvante finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pentangeli gets full guard.
Pentangeli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calvante is one step ahead there.
Calvante is looking to work some ground and pound but Pentangeli has wrist control.
Calvante is looking to work some ground and pound but Pentangeli has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentangeli wants to stand up but Calvante is controlling him.
Calvante throws a big right hand that misses.

Calvante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calvante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pentangeli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calvante manages to get himself to full guard.
Pentangeli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calvante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calvante is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pentangeli postures up.
Pentangeli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calvante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calvante being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Calvante being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luigi Calvante wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pentangeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentangeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calvante throws a sloppy head kick and Pentangeli moves out of range easily.
Pentangeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calvante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentangeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calvante counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frank Pentangeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentangeli misses with a right hand
and Calvante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calvante misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pentangeli counter with a right hand.
Calvante tries for a takedown but Pentangeli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pentangeli misses with a hook. Calvante ducked under it nicely.

Pentangeli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Calvante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pentangeli works over Calvante with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pentangeli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luigi Calvante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvante wants to sweep here but Pentangeli controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calvante trying to control the position.
Calvante being controlled here, momentarily.
Pentangeli trying to control but Calvante is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Pentangeli was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pentangeli tries to clinch but Calvante is having none of it.
Pentangeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calvante but Calvante pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pentangeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pentangeli 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pentangeli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radel Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix). Chuck Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perry
vs
Skywalker

177 cm
28
177 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Radel Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Beauvais has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Beauvais
vs
Morrison

175 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beauvais was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Beauvais holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Morrison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morrison wants to stand but Beauvais has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beauvais gets full guard.

Morrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Morrison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Morrison working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison throwing strikes but Beauvais manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Morrison struggling a bit here.

Beauvais is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beauvais fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morrison tries to bench press Beauvais off him but Beauvais keeps the position.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison is not content to let Beauvais control the position.

Beauvais thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Beauvais flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Beauvais keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.
Beauvais gets his hands free as Morrison looks to control.
Beauvais lands punches and elbows.
Morrison trying to control but not successfully.
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morrison tries to hold on but Beauvais postures up.
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Beauvais has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Beauvais working for a choke but Morrison is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.
Morrison looking very determined here, making life difficult for Beauvais.
Beauvais controlling well, preventing Morrison from escaping the position.
Beauvais thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Beauvais is not going to allow Morrison to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is trying to stick to Morrison's back but Morrison is turning into Beauvais. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beauvais's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauvais trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beauvais swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beauvais manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morrison reaches up to try and control the position but Beauvais seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Morrison rolls and tries to escape and now Beauvais has his back!

Beauvais looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zack Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Morrison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beauvais back to the cage. Morrison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Beauvais. Beauvais gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Beauvais sprawls well.
Morrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Beauvais. Beauvais gets slowly back to his feet.
Beauvais fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauvais shoots and misses

and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison trying to control from Beauvais's half guard. Beauvais has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beauvais preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison trying to control but Beauvais is working from the bottom.
Zack Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Beauvais is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beauvais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison passes into half guard.
Beauvais regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morrison.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison wants to stand and escape but instead Beauvais has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Morrison is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morrison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauvais looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beauvais is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beauvais is on top in guard.
Beauvais tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Beauvais is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beauvais manages to pass to side control.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beauvais tries to stand but can't do so whilst Morrison controls his leg.

Beauvais is looking for a kimura but Morrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beauvais to get the leverage.
Beauvais throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beauvais stops Morrison from getting back to his feet.
Beauvais perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison tries to roll over but Beauvais keeps him under control.
Beauvais is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrison can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beauvais not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrison is controlling Beauvais's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Beauvais just wasn't active enough.
Morrison fails to land the takedown.
Beauvais fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Beauvais, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beauvais shoots and misses
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beauvais circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison lands an overhand right.
Morrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Beauvais sprawls well. He's pushed Morrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beauvais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morrison circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beauvais tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Beauvais tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beauvais stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Beauvais fails to land the takedown.
Zack Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauvais leaves Morrison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott Beauvais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Morrison.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Beauvais, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Beauvais against the cage but Beauvais circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beauvais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrison defends it nicely.
Beauvais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beauvais somewhat.
Morrison fails to land the takedown.

Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beauvais on his heels. He'll look to pass Beauvais's guard now, I'm sure.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beauvais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison wanted to stand there but Beauvais had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beauvais is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beauvais bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but Beauvais passes into half guard.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beauvais is working away from the top position though.

Beauvais is trying to work for a kimura but Morrison is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beauvais works his way into side control.
Beauvais tries to stand but Morrison is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Beauvais gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Beauvais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beauvais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Morrison clinches.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike.
Morrison is pressed up against the cage. Beauvais has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morrison down to the mat. Morrison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Beauvais saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beauvais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zack Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Beauvais misses.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Beauvais jabs Morrison right on the nose. Morrison blinks but takes it well.
Beauvais shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Morrison closes the distance and pushes Beauvais back into the cage.
Beauvais wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Morrison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scott Beauvais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Beauvais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Morrison.
Well Morrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Morrison!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosco Mankins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

James
vs
Mankins

188 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
268 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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, John James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosco Mankins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James checks a low kick from Mankins.
James misses with a low kick.
Mankins scores with a head kick.

It looks like John James has been cut.
Mankins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mankins connects with a solid leg kick.
James throws a body punch but Mankins moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mankins.
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!
A head kick from Mankins lands but James takes it in his stride.
Mankins misses with a head kick.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mankins tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mankins to the ground. Mankins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mankins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Mankins does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mankins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mankins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mankins fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mankins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Mankins throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
Mankins throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Mankins.
Mankins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mankins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mankins! James is out on his feet! Mankins rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - James is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! James is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosco Mankins!