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MLC 39: Garcia v. Prime PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James wants to clinch.
James closes the distance but Mandragoran moves to the side
and Mandragoran counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Mandragoran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandragoran scoring well with a low kick there.
Mandragoran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandragoran pushes James away with a front kick.
Mandragoran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mandragoran looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Mandragoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James moves in looking to clinch but Mandragoran pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to clinch but Mandragoran is avoiding it.
Mandragoran lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Mandragoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Mandragoran lands with a kick to the ribs.
James tries to clinch
and Mandragoran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mandragoran thows a body shot but no joy.
Lan Mandragoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mandragoran is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James missing with knees to the body.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mandragoran avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Mandragoran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mandragoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mandragoran throws an elbow but misses.
Mandragoran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mandragoran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mandragoran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Mandragoran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mandragoran avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandragoran avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Mandragoran managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Mandragoran has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James is breathing heavily.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Mandragoran has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Mandragoran dodges an elbow strike from James.
Mandragoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran lands with a nice body kick.
Mandragoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandragoran.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mandragoran is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Mandragoran throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Mandragoran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandragoran. That's going to slow James down.
Mandragoran connects with a solid leg kick.
James wants to clinch up but Mandragoran keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandragoran. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandragoran throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Mandragoran tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandragoran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mandragoran lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
Mandragoran scoring well with a low kick there.
Mandragoran scores with a leg kick.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran scores with a spinning back kick!
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandragoran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James blocks a head kick by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandragoran scores with a leg kick.
Mandragoran throws a nice head kick!
Mandragoran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lan Mandragoran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mandragoran scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandragoran connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandragoran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Dylan James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mandragoran!
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mandragoran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James blocks a leg kick.
Mandragoran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James tries to clinch
and Mandragoran counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandragoran can pounce on him.
James moves in looking to clinch but Mandragoran pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandragoran.
Nice body kick there by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran thumps James with a low kick.
Mandragoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Mandragoran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mandragoran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mandragoran is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandragoran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mandragoran throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Mandragoran thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mandragoran delivers a nice body kick.
Mandragoran feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James avoids the head kick by Mandragoran.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandragoran.
Both fighters circling a little - Mandragoran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mandragoran throws a nice head kick!
Lan Mandragoran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James tries to clinch up
and Mandragoran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandragoran.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandragoran.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mandragoran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mandragoran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandragoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Mandragoran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mandragoran misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Mandragoran tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandragoran throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandragoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandragoran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mandragoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands with a nice body kick.
Mandragoran keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Mandragoran throws a head kick that misses.
Mandragoran thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Mandragoran scores with a nice body kick.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran misses with a head kick.
James closes the distance but Mandragoran moves to the side
and Mandragoran counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lan Mandragoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandragoran. That's going to slow James down.
James tries to clinch but Mandragoran is having none of it.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mandragoran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mandragoran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James wants to clinch.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Mandragoran connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandragoran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandragoran throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandragoran can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up but Mandragoran circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries to clinch but Mandragoran moves away
and Mandragoran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mandragoran tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Mandragoran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick from Mandragoran misses.
Mandragoran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mandragoran swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James moves in looking to clinch but Mandragoran pushes him off.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandragoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James tries to clinch but Mandragoran moves out of range.
Mandragoran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mandragoran swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Mandragoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mandragoran. James shrugs it off though.
Mandragoran lands a nice looking body kick.
Mandragoran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandragoran connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James tries to clinch there but Mandragoran circles away.
Mandragoran throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Mandragoran.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandragoran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch there but Mandragoran circles away.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mandragoran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James avoids the head kick by Mandragoran.
James tries to clinch there but Mandragoran circles away.
Mandragoran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mandragoran counters with an outside leg kick.
Lan Mandragoran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mandragoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandragoran misses with a body kick.
Mandragoran lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
Mandragoran scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandragoran.
James tries to clinch up but Mandragoran circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mandragoran. That's going to slow James down.
Mandragoran lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Mandragoran tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandragoran lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandragoran.
Nice body kick there by Mandragoran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandragoran throws a nice inside leg kick.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandragoran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandragoran.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lan Mandragoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandragoran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lan Mandragoran!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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201 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Conlon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon's corner calls for a 1-2. Conlon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Conlon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conlon lands a really nice looking cross but Tucker seems unphased.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Conlon connects with a nice looking jab.
Conlon connects with a crisp jab.
Conlon throws a body kick that misses.
Conlon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conlon feints a jab promting Tucker to slip. Conlon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tucker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Orlando Tucker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Conlon as he connects with a hook.
Conlon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conlon closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the cage.
Conlon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker stalls.
Conlon stalling the fight.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Conlon lands with a short shot to the head.
Conlon digs a right hand into Tucker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tucker's gas tank.
Conlon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conlon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Conlon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Conlon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Conlon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries a knee to the head but Conlon blocks it.
Tucker looks gassed!
Conlon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Conlon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Conlon blocks with his arms.
Conlon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Conlon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conlon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Conlon.
Conlon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conlon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conlon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon pushes Tucker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conlon managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
Conlon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Conlon on the inside.
Conlon presses Tucker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conlon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conlon.
Conlon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conlon lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Conlon on the inside.
Conlon scores with a shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Conlon lands a right hand.
Conlon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Conlon.
Conlon digs a right hand into Tucker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tucker's gas tank.
Conlon cracks Tucker with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Conlon.
A short uppercut from Conlon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conlon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon pushes Tucker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conlon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conlon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Conlon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Conlon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Conlon lands a shot to the body.
Conlon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
A left hand lands to the body for Conlon.
Conlon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conlon lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conlon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conlon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conlon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Conlon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Conlon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Tucker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conlon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tucker, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Conlon.
Conlon lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conlon.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the head but Conlon blocks with his arms.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Conlon blocks an elbow strike from Tucker.
Conlon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Conlon as the two fighters clinch.
Conlon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tommy Conlon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conlon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conlon.
Conlon lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Conlon lands a right hand.
Conlon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conlon scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Conlon.
Conlon lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Conlon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conlon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Conlon - that landed with a thud.
Conlon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker is rocked!
A body shot lands from Conlon.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Conlon finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conlon.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Conlon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conlon works on Tucker's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conlon lands an uppercut.
Conlon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conlon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conlon lands a left hand.
Conlon slows down the pace here.
A short left from Conlon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon drops Tucker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tucker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Conlon lands a right hand.
Conlon lands a big right hand that drops Tucker! The killer instinct kicks in and Conlon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Conlon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon is the new middleweight champion!
Tommy Conlon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Cruz Jefferson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jefferson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gabriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Gideon Gabriel has been cut.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gabriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range and Gabriel settles back down.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Gabriel pushes him off.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jefferson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jefferson is looking to reverse the position.
Gabriel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gabriel throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel controlling the action here.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gabriel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gabriel throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Gabriel is trying to control. Jefferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jefferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jefferson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jefferson stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel working for a triangle but Jefferson defends it easily.
Gabriel 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson won't allow Gabriel to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jefferson is aware though and is defending well.
Jefferson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabriel's guard.
Gabriel wants to improve his position but Jefferson is controlling well.
Jefferson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Gabriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good work by Jefferson as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gabriel.
Jefferson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gabriel tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Gabriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Gabriel checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabriel, pushing him back against the cage.
Gabriel managing to block the knees to the body from Jefferson.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Gabriel.
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabriel. Gabriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gabriel checks it well.
Gideon Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson walks into a left hand.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. Gabriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jefferson lands a jab.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Gabriel misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Gabriel.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferson landing knees to the body.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel misses with a combination
and Jefferson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gabriel misses with a wild combination.
Gideon Gabriel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gabriel. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gabriel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jefferson lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Jefferson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jefferson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gabriel will feel that in the morning.
Gabriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabriel misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Jefferson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jefferson throws a combination that misses
and Gabriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jefferson throws a front kick that sends Gabriel stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabriel.
Jefferson connects with a high kick.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jefferson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gabriel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Gabriel throws a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Gabriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gabriel lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Gabriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Gabriel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jefferson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gabriel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gabriel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Gabriel's front leg.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Gabriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gabriel cracks Jefferson with an open hand slap.
Gabriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson lands a really nice looking cross but Gabriel seems unphased.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gabriel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gabriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gideon Gabriel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Gabriel circles away.
Jefferson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gabriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Gabriel misses.
Gabriel misses with a body shot.
Jefferson gets caught flat footed, as Gabriel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gabriel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gabriel is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabriel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jefferson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gabriel but great work by Jefferson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jefferson's best efforts.
Gabriel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabriel.
Gabriel managing to control the position.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jefferson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
Jefferson trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel wants to stand up but Jefferson is controlling him.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Gabriel wants to stand and escape but Jefferson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cruz Jefferson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson has closed the distance and engaged Gabriel in a clinch.
Gabriel wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Gabriel misses with a body punch.
Gabriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Gabriel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jefferson is defending well.
Gabriel trying to stall but Jefferson improves his position.
Gabriel blocks an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Gabriel breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabriel.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gabriel is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gabriel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Gabriel controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Gabriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gabriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Gabriel!
A very excited looking Gideon Gabriel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diokles Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diokles Bernard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diokles Bernard !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Bernard swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bernard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Bernard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bernard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bernard moves into full guard.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernard has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Bernard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Bernard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bernard won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Bernard stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bernard chips away with some ground and pound.
Bernard trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Bernard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bernard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bernard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bernard distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bernard works his way into side control.
Bernard throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Bernard scoring with punches and elbows.
Bernard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson regains half guard, as Bernard was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bernard stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernard on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson parries the strikes from Bernard easily there. Bernard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Bernard cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson is rocked!
A big shot lands for Bernard ! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Bernard fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diokles Bernard !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Moss!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss looks to score with a jab to the body but Barry is just out of range.
Barry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barry tries to clinch there but Moss circles away.
Moss wants to stay close but Barry steps back to make room for something. Moss seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Barry and Moss drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Patrick Barry!
Patrick Barry gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callaway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scraped . John Michaels has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Callaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaway throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Callaway.
Callaway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Callaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaway misses with a punch on the inside.
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 punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land.
Callaway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaway lands a right hand.
Callaway avoids a wild elbow strike from Michaels.
Michaels pushes off an throws an elbow but Callaway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land.
Callaway working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaway dodges an elbow strike from Michaels.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Callaway controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Callaway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
Callaway avoids a wild elbow strike from Michaels.
Michaels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Michaels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Callaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Callaway takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Randy Callaway has been cut.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Callaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Callaway improves position.
Callaway blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Michaels.
A short left from Callaway.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking to slow down the pace here.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels lands an elbow just above Callaway 's eye.
Michaels lands an elbow inside.
Randy Callaway's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Michaels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michaels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels misses with an elbow over the top.
Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Michaels lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callaway lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Michaels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Randy Callaway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Callaway misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Callaway.
Callaway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Michaels throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land.
Callaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Callaway misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Michaels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callaway's brow.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaway working aggressively here.
Michaels tries a body shot but Callaway blocks it.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
Callaway misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Callaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Callaway's cut.
That's time! Callaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Callaway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Callaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Callaway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Callaway thows a leg kick but Michaels checks it
and Michaels counters with an outside leg kick.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Callaway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Michaels scores with a kick to the midsection.
Callaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Callaway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Callaway finds it's target.
Callaway swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Callaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Callaway moves out of range of the body kick.
Callaway connects with a right hand. Michaels shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Callaway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randy Callaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Callaway's sensitive parts.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Callaway saw that one coming.
Callaway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Michaels.
Michaels throws a shot to the body.
Michaels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaway blocks a head kick by Michaels.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michaels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randy Callaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Callaway moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michaels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Michaels lands but Callaway takes it in his stride.
Jeez, Randy Callaway's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Callaway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Michaels!
During a confident post fight interview, John Michaels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland has chosen My Life Be Like- by GRITS as his entrance music. Josh Kirkland will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirkland.
Mann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mann throws the left hand but Kirkland avoids the punch easily.
Kirkland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirkland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Josh Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirkland.
Mann throws a low kick but Kirkland avoids it.
Kirkland swinging wildly here.
Mann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirkland.
Kirkland thuds a left hand into Mann's body.
Mann throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
Mann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mann showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirkland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mann is pushing down on Kirkland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kirkland is fighting to maintain full guard but Mann has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann wants to pass to mount but Kirkland is defending the position.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Kirkland is defending well.
Mann trying to control the action but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Kirkland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann slows the pace down in half guard.
Mann throwing shots but Kirkland is blocking nicely.
Kirkland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirkland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirkland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Mann just wasn't active enough.
Kirkland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mann circles away quickly and effectively.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirkland darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Mann takes a shot to the head.
Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirkland dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
Kirkland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirkland blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with an elbow strike.
Kirkland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mann avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirkland.
Mann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kirkland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mann prevents a body shot from Kirkland.
Mann is working for takedown but Kirkland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirkland avoids the damage to the body.
Mann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirkland lands with a light punch inside.
Kirkland works on Mann's body with a couple of short punches.
Mann misses with a knee strike.
Kirkland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Kirkland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mann is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Kirkland.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirkland.
Kirkland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirkland has hold of one of Mann's legs. Mann is fighting the takedown attempt but Kirkland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kirkland 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.
Kirkland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirkland drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Kirkland off! Kirkland jumps back into Mann's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirkland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kirkland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Kirkland's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mann gets caught napping as Kirkland dives in and scores a takedown. Mann manages to retain guard.
Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Kirkland is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
Kirkland advances position into side control!
Kirkland is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
Kirkland is working Mann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kirkland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kirkland is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to buck Kirkland off but Kirkland is having none of it.
Mann is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kirkland has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kirkland tries to move to mount but Mann blocks the move with his legs.
Mann regains half guard.
Mann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirkland.
Kirkland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Kirkland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirkland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mann's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland prevents Mann from improving his position.
Kirkland wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirkland 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.
Mann is concentrating on defense, preventing Kirkland from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mann to regain full guard.
Kirkland postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirkland slips nicely into half guard.
Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.
Kirkland wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.
Kirkland is looking for a kimura here.
Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirkland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirkland's back!
Mann wants to control but Kirkland is keeping busy.
Mann has the hooks in. Kirkland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kirkland.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirkland wants to escape the position.
Mann doesn't have the hooks in and Kirkland manages to turn into his guard.
Kirkland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kirkland has Mann in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kirkland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Kirkland'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. This is the final round!
Kirkland swinging wildly here.
Kirkland shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kirkland looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mann throws a leg kick which misses Kirkland's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirkland tries to avoid it.
Kirkland blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kirkland blocks the low kick.
Mann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Josh Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann throws a leg kick but Kirkland checks it.
Kirkland throws a low kick but Mann avoids it.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Kirkland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mann missing with a left hand there. Kirkland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mark Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirkland is fending him off so far but Mann persists. Nope, Kirkland circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirkland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Kirkland.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Kirkland saw that one coming.
Kirkland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann moves into the clinch.
Mann gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mann trying to control from half guard but Kirkland is working away.
Mann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mann controlling the action here.
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!
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kirkland is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
Mann prevents Kirkland from improving his position.
Kirkland trying to control but Mann postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kirkland misses with a double jab.
Kirkland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kirkland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Mann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Kirkland stuffs the takedown attempt from Mann. Mann gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirkland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann misses with a looping left.
Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirkland lands with a nice combination. Mann backs away looking to recover.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mann shoots in and bounces Kirkland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirkland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mann passes Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Kirkland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Kirkland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkland has hold of Mann's hands but Mann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kirkland 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kirkland!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Venetiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan has chosen 25/17 as his entrance music. Desi Venetiaan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desi Venetiaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkonyan pushes Venetiaan up against the cage in a clinch.
Melkonyan has clasped his hands together around Venetiaan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Melkonyan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Venetiaan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Melkonyan yanks on the arm and Venetiaan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Melkonyan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduard Melkonyan!
Eduard Melkonyan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands with a straight right. Prime didn't see that one coming.
Prime misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Prime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prime.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Prime.
Prime feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia slips under a jab from Prime.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Prime misses with an uppercut.
Prime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Prime.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Prime ducks down to avoid it.
Prime blocks a jab.
Prime feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Prime tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime staying out of range there.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prime listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prime throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Prime defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Prime misses with a double jab.
Prime takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Prime pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Prime settles back down.
Prime scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Prime misses the target.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia tests Prime's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prime scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Prime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Prime swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Prime thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Prime scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime misses with a low kick.
Prime lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Roberto Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Prime ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a body kick that misses.
Prime looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Prime.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prime throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
A punch combination from Prime misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Prime. That snapped Garcia's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Prime misses with a left hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Prime.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prime tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws the left hand but Prime avoids the punch easily.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Prime lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Prime didn't see that one coming.
Prime misses with a body kick.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Prime throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice leg kick.
Prime walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Garcia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Prime there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prime misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prime lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Prime fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prime cracks the inside of Garcia's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia cracks Prime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prime misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prime throws out the jab.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia punishes Prime's body with a nice straight punch.
Prime takes one on the button.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Prime throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime scores with a body shot.
A jab from Prime misses.
Prime throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Prime.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime misses with a wild combination.
Prime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Prime misses
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Prime bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Prime catches Garcia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Prime throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime scoring well with a low kick there.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Prime looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Prime moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 jab from Garcia finds it's way through Prime's defenses.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
Garcia throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Prime has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Prime moved out of range.
Prime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Nice straight punches there by Prime. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prime.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prime throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia defending well as Prime loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Prime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Optimus Prime will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roberto Garcia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Prime lands a jab to the nose.
Prime scores with a kick to the body.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Prime.
Prime misses with the combination.
Garcia defending well as Prime loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prime counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
Optimus Prime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Prime's leg. Prime is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Prime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prime throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia slips a jab from Prime.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Prime saw that one coming.
Garcia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prime's head.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Prime misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a low kick, right behind Prime 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prime in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
Prime is looking to land body kicks.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Prime takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prime's hands.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prime scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
A cross from Garcia lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
Prime misses with the combination.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
A jab from Garcia does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Prime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prime scores with a hook.
Prime takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garcia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prime feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prime, as that shot connected.
Prime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Prime.
Prime throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Prime throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Garcia's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Garcia.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prime to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prime throws out the jab.
Garcia jabs Prime right on the nose. Prime blinks but takes it well.
Prime looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Prime lands a jab.
Prime misses with a kick to the body.
Prime throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prime.
Prime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Prime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prime cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prime is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Prime throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick from Prime misses.
Prime throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Prime lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Prime blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Prime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Prime misses.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Prime's head but Prime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Prime.
Prime slips a jab from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garcia takes a step back to recover.
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!
Prime throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Prime throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Prime throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prime throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia lands a jab.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prime misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a double jab.
Prime keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prime staying out of range there.
Prime looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Prime's corner calls for a 1-2. Prime obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prime misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Prime wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia checks a low kick from Prime.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Prime moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Prime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Prime feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Prime uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Garcia throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prime. That did some damage!
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Prime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prime drops Garcia with a beautiful combination! Garcia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab from Prime.
Prime lands a big right hand that sends Garcia crashing to the mat! Prime stays standing though and waves Garcia back to his feet!
Garcia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Prime misses.
Prime misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Prime is just out of range.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Prime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Prime connects with a nice looking jab.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
Prime is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prime tries to land a body kick
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prime lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Prime walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Roberto Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Prime is predictable there
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Prime.
Prime blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Prime misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prime tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Prime attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prime takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Prime saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Prime lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Prime wants to slow Garcia down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garcia misses with a hook. Prime ducked under it nicely.
Prime misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Prime.
Prime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Prime misses with a hook.
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prime.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Prime connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Prime.
Optimus Prime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prime scores with a shot to the body.
Prime scores with a kick to the midsection.
Prime scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Optimus Prime.
Well Prime 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
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