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MLC 43: Garcia v. Prime II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Moss!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
It looks like Brandon Moss has been cut.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Moss pushes him off.
Johnson tries to clinch but Moss moves away
and Moss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Moss is very close to passing his half guard.
Moss is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Moss is going to stand back up.
Moss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moss.
Johnson is controlling Moss's trapped leg to prevent Moss from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moss tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moss prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moss's elbow.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moss prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Moss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chubby Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Moss.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Chubby Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moss, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moss is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moss looks gassed!
Moss letting Johnson take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson drops Moss onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Moss is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Moss is rocked!
Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks Moss with a mighty uppercut! Moss falls back against the cage and Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Moss is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chubby Johnson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chubby Johnson made sure he mentioned Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tendai Mtarawira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by SHATTERED DREAMS. Mtarawira has chosen the beast tribute as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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248 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tendai Mtarawira!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mtarawira misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mtarawira.
Mtarawira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mtarawira landing some decent shots from guard.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Mtarawira from controlling successfully.
Mtarawira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mtarawira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtarawira advances to half guard.
Austin is looking for a sweep. Mtarawira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mtarawira lands strikes from half guard.
Mtarawira is looking to advance position but Austin won't allow it.
Austin trying to control here.
Austin is staying active underneath Mtarawira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mtarawira winds up and cracks Austin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Austin tries to get to full guard but Mtarawira has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mtarawira working over Austin with some ground and pound. Austin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mtarawira prevents Austin from improving his position.
Mtarawira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Austin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mtarawira connects with a nice short shot to Austin's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mtarawira slips a nice elbow through Austin's hands, connecting with Austin's forehead.
Austin is rocked!
Mtarawira lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Austin quite badly. Austin pulls Mtarawira in close trying to recover. Mtarawira postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Austin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Austin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tendai Mtarawira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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256 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver lands with a right hand.
A jab from Oliver does it's job there.
Barry tries to clinch but Oliver is having none of it.
Barry wants to clinch up but Oliver keeps it at a distance.
Oliver avoids the head kick by Barry.
Oliver connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliver tries to keep at a distance but Barry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barry keeps control of Oliver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barry breaks the clinch.
Oliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barry manages to avoid it.
Oliver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barry.
Barry moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliver uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliver is controlling him.
Barry is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barry tries to pull guard but Oliver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barry misses with a body shot.
Oliver looks to land a combination but Barry avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Oliver.
A big left from Barry misses.
Barry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliver.
Oliver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliver digs a good hook to Barry's body.
Barry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliver. That's going to slow Barry down.
Oliver scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliver is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliver scores with a punch to the head.
Oliver connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Oliver does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliver. Barry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barry blocks a jab.
Barry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliver misses with a left hand
and Barry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliver looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barry moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliver stops a takedown attempt from Barry.
Barry trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Barry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barry kicks Oliver off and gets to his feet.
Barry blocks a head kick by Oliver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliver keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Oliver will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barry drives through and clinches with Oliver against the cage.
Oliver is trying to break the clinch but Barry is controlling him.
Oliver working hard to break the clinch.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but Oliver blocks with his arms.
Barry with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Oliver has been cut.
Oliver can't break the clinch.
Barry pulls Oliver into guard.
Oliver looking to sit in guard and control but Barry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barry scrambles back to his feet.
Barry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Oliver - just one landing.
Oliver checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliver has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oliver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barry.
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barry circles away quickly and effectively.
Barry closes the distance and pushes Oliver back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliver is defending well for now.
Barry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick Barry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Barry moves out of range easily.
Barry moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barry manages to break the clinch.
Oliver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barry.
Oliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Barry gets a clinch.
Barry tries for a takedown but Oliver manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliver smiles and moves away.
Barry connects with a body shot that sends Oliver's belly button to the back.
John Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliver throws a head kick that half lands.
Barry tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Oliver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barry. That did some damage!
Barry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Barry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barry rushes Oliver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control the position but instead, Barry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliver into the cage.
Barry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliver uses from the top position.
Barry manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Oliver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barry slips a jab from Oliver.
Oliver throws a head kick but Barry moves out of range.
Barry throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Barry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Oliver'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oliver throws a hook to the side of Barry's head but Barry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barry tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Barry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oliver lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliver fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barry checks it well.
Oliver fails to land with a series of punches.
Barry moves into the clinch.
Barry stalling.
Oliver working hard to break the clinch.
Barry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barry wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry jumps guard but Oliver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Barry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver working hard to break the clinch.
Barry is trying to pull guard but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
Barry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Oliver.
Barry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barry doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliver circles away.
Barry fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver ducks under a wild hook from Barry.
Oliver dips to his left and cracks Barry with an uppercut!
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barry is looking to clinch but Oliver is avoiding it.
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!
Oliver swinging wildly here.
Barry checks the leg kick.
Barry looks to land a combination but Oliver avoids it well.
Barry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barry misses with a wild body shot.
Barry blocks a jab.
Barry throws a leg kick
and Oliver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body. Barry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliver connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Oliver.
Oliver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barry slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oliver's brow.
Oliver is trying to break the clinch but Barry is controlling him.
Barry pulls guard successfully.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barry uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Oliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Oliver!
A relieved looking John Oliver thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhodes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Losin it by Bury your Dead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roddy Rhodes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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277 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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234 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Rashid Naji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roddy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naji drives through with a takedown into Rhodes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhodes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naji controlling from the top position.
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naji passes Rhodes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naji works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rhodes is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naji breaks from Rhodes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naji landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Roddy Rhodes has been cut.
Naji controlling his opponent.
Naji avoids the attempt from Rhodes to control.
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!
Naji postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rhodes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Naji around the waist but Naji pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Naji is the winner by TKO! Naji jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rashid Naji!
Our winner, Abdul Rashid Naji, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mann (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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270 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisser has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Mann throws a shot to the body.
Lisser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Lisser doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
Lisser missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lisser doesn't manage to clinch there - Mann circles away.
Lisser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann.
Lisser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Lisser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lisser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lisser.
Lisser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Lisser scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mark Mann has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lisser moves into the clinch.
Lisser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Lisser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lisser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mann avoids it.
Mann lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Matt Lisser has been cut.
Lisser effectively controlling the action here.
Lisser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Lisser avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Mann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lisser pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lisser punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mann shoots for a takedown but Lisser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matt Lisser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mann.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Lisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lisser. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann misses with a leg kick
and Lisser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann stuffs the takedown attempt from Lisser. Lisser gets slowly back to his feet.
Lisser lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mann can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lisser and Mann drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lisser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lisser!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Yeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeary has chosen Lose my mind- Young Buck as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tommy Conlon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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201 lbs
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186 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Yeary!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon lunges at Yeary with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yeary's hand.
Conlon tries to clinch there but Yeary circles away.
Conlon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yeary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conlon misses with a series of wild punches.
Yeary fails with a takedown attempt.
Conlon just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeary moves out of range of the body kick.
Conlon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck for Yeary with that takedown attempt.
Tommy Conlon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Yeary.
Conlon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeary tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conlon swivels and escapes.
No luck for Yeary with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yeary.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conlon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yeary in his tracks.
Conlon lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yeary is defended easily by Conlon.
Tommy Conlon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conlon scores with a punch to the head.
Conlon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yeary's head backwards.
Conlon misses with a double jab.
Conlon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conlon wants it to stay on the feet.
Conlon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Yeary as he checks the leg kick.
Conlon lands a body shot.
Yeary scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Yeary is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Conlon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yeary on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon trying to hold on to Yeary's head to control him but Yeary postures up.
Conlon is looking for a sweep. Yeary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conlon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Yeary wants to control the pace but Conlon is squirming around nicely.
Conlon tries to reverse the position but Yeary maintains control.
Yeary tries to control but Conlon wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeary controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeary's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conlon is looking to improve his position but Yeary isn't that keen on the idea.
Yeary trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conlon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yeary looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yeary landing strikes from the mount and Conlon is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeary tries to control but Conlon wriggling away.
Conlon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Yeary wants to control the pace but Conlon is squirming around nicely.
Conlon is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conlon is squirming around, avoiding Yeary's attempts to control the action.
Yeary is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Conlon is surviving well by controlling Yeary's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Conlon dominated that round.
That's time! Conlon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Conlon as Yeary shoots in.
Conlon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yeary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeary tries for a takedown but Conlon circles away easily
and Conlon counters by moving into the clinch.
Yeary tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tommy Conlon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Yeary.
Conlon stops a takedown attempt from Yeary.
Conlon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yeary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conlon prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conlon.
Yeary is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Conlon stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Conlon.
Conlon just leaning against Yeary, taking a breather.
Yeary drops down looking for an ankle pick but Conlon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon pushes Yeary up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Conlon.
Conlon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yeary can't get the takedown.
Conlon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yeary is breathing heavily.
Conlon cracks Yeary with a nice body shot.
Conlon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conlon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeary backwards.
Conlon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yeary up against the cage.
Conlon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Conlon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Conlon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Conlon.
Yeary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conlon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conlon lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Conlon.
Yeary is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conlon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yeary is trying to drag Conlon to the mat but Conlon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yeary wants to take the fight to the mat but Conlon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeary looking for a takedown.
Conlon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yeary.
Conlon is pushing Yeary up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Conlon prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Conlon.
Conlon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yeary backwards.
Conlon stops a takedown attempt from Yeary.
A short uppercut from Conlon.
Conlon lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Conlon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yeary backwards.
Conlon stalling.
Conlon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yeary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conlon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conlon lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conlon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conlon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yeary is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Conlon.
Yeary is still on wobbly legs! Can Conlon finish him?
Conlon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yeary backwards.
Conlon avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Conlon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conlon slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Conlon.
Yeary being controlled against the cage.
Yeary wants to take the fight to the mat but Conlon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conlon has Yeary pressed against the cage.
Conlon pushes Yeary against the cage. Conlon is working some dirty boxing. Conlon pushes off with a quick right hook! Yeary goes down! Yeary tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Conlon moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon retains his middleweight title!
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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desi Venetiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callaway comes to the cage accompanied by Scraped . Desi Venetiaan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
265 lbs
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28
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Very quick |
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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 - 7 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desi Venetiaan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venetiaan takes a swing at Callaway's ribcage but misses.
Callaway is looking to clinch but Venetiaan is avoiding it.
Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callaway.
Venetiaan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaway.
Callaway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venetiaan, pushing him back against the cage.
Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Venetiaan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venetiaan.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway prevents Venetiaan from breaking the clinch.
Venetiaan blocking some punches.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land.
Callaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Callaway.
Callaway blocks a body shot from Venetiaan.
Venetiaan tries to break free but Callaway pushes him back against the cage.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venetiaan.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
Callaway throws a head punch that misses.
Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaway lands a hook that snaps the head of Venetiaan backwards.
Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Callaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venetiaan is trying to break free.
Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venetiaan tries to circle away but Callaway has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venetiaan is trying to break free.
Callaway lands an uppercut.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venetiaan wants a takedown.
Callaway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Venetiaan blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venetiaan is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Callaway dominated that round.
That's time! Callaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Callaway jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Callaway slips under a jab.
Venetiaan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Randy Callaway has been cut.
Callaway tries to clinch up.
Venetiaan lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Venetiaan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Callaway doesn't seem phased though.
Callaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venetiaan.
Venetiaan misses with a looping left.
Callaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venetiaan.
A telegraphed right hand from Venetiaan misses the target.
Callaway misses with an uppercut.
Venetiaan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Callaway counters with a left to the body.
Callaway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Venetiaan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Callaway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venetiaan. That did some damage!
Venetiaan misses with a hook. Callaway ducked under it nicely.
Venetiaan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callaway manages to avoid it.
Callaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callaway lands a nice hook to Venetiaan's body. Venetiaan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venetiaan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venetiaan is breathing heavily.
Callaway lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venetiaan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callaway.
Venetiaan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy Callaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Venetiaan.
Venetiaan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randy Callaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Venetiaan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Callaway's hands.
Venetiaan 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.
Venetiaan lands a head shot.
Callaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venetiaan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Venetiaan throws a hook but Callaway blocks it.
Callaway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venetiaan momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callaway connects with a single shot there.
Callaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Desi Venetiaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venetiaan tries to clinch but Callaway moves out of range.
Venetiaan throws an off balance right hand
and Callaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Callaway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Callaway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Callaway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Callaway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venetiaan backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway lands with a right to the head.
Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway keeps control of Venetiaan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Venetiaan blocking some punches.
Callaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Callaway.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway has Venetiaan pressed against the cage, preventing Venetiaan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway scores with a shot to the side of Venetiaan's head.
Venetiaan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Venetiaan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Callaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Callaway.
Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
Venetiaan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Callaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
Randy Callaway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Callaway throws a head punch that misses.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
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 second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Callaway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Callaway pushes Venetiaan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaway pushes Venetiaan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway lands with a short shot to the head.
Callaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Callaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Callaway.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
Callaway misses with some punches.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Callaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Callaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venetiaan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Callaway after a bit of a struggle.
Callaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Venetiaan.
Desi Venetiaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venetiaan taking a breather.
Venetiaan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Callaway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Callaway working aggressively here.
Callaway working aggressively here.
Venetiaan blocking some punches.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venetiaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Venetiaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callaway misses with the head strike.
Venetiaan tries to circle away but Callaway has him pinned against the cage.
Callaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callaway has Venetiaan pressed against the cage, preventing Venetiaan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Callaway pushes Venetiaan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Venetiaan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
Callaway has a couple of punches blocked by Venetiaan.
Venetiaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randy Callaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venetiaan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaway throws a head punch that misses.
Venetiaan wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaway.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venetiaan is trying to break free.
Callaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Venetiaan missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Callaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callaway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Callaway!
A relieved looking Randy Callaway thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diokles Bernard (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
264 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
264 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diokles Bernard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Bernard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Diokles Bernard has been cut.
Kirkland dives in and grabs Bernard 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernard pushes down on Kirkland's head and hops out.
Bernard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirklands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kirkland throws a right hand that Bernard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bernard also avoids with ease.
Bernard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirkland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bernard 's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Kirkland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Josh Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirkland punishes Bernard 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirkland tries to bum rush Bernard with a series of wild strikes but Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirkland throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Bernard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bernard misses with a kick to the body.
Bernard throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bernard throws out the jab.
Kirkland throws a good cross that connects.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Bernard .
Kirkland scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Kirkland misses.
Bernard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirkland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bernard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirkland misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirkland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bernard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernard .
Kirkland scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirkland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirkland.
Diokles Bernard 's cut is getting worse.
Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernard .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Kirkland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kirkland throws a lazy uppercut
and Bernard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kirkland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Kirkland.
Bernard throws a front kick aimed at Kirkland's knee but Kirkland avoids it well.
Bernard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirkland checks it well.
Kirkland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diokles Bernard 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Bernard moves away and avoids it.
Kirkland misses with a hook
and Bernard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirkland thinking.
Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Kirkland throws a jab when Bernard was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bernard .
Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Bernard counters with a nice body shot.
Kirkland looks gassed!
Bernard lands a leg kick that knocks Kirkland off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland takes a swing at Bernard 's ribcage but misses.
Kirkland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirkland.
Diokles Bernard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kirkland 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.
Bernard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Bernard .
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bernard .
Bernard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirkland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirkland is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bernard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kirkland walks into a straight right hand from Bernard .
Bernard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bernard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernard scoring well with a low kick there.
Kirkland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernard .
Bernard lands a big head kick that sends Kirkland tumbling to the mat! Bernard takes a step backwards and waves Kirkland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kirkland is rocked!
Bernard jabs at Kirkland's body.
Bernard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirkland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bernard .
Bernard scores with a kick to the body.
Bernard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bernard throws a leg kick which misses Kirkland's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirkland tries to avoid it.
Bernard scores with a jab. Kirkland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kirkland is still on wobbly legs! Can Bernard finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bernard ! Kirkland is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 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 Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan comes to the cage accompanied by 25/17 . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michaels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Melkonyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Melkonyan has Michaels pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Melkonyan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Michaels tumbling to the mat - Melkonyan dives into Michaels's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Melkonyan slips nicely into half guard.
Melkonyan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Michaels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melkonyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melkonyan 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.
Melkonyan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonyan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Melkonyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michaels is staying active underneath Melkonyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melkonyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melkonyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melkonyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Melkonyan tries to pass to full mount but Michaels defends it.
Melkonyan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Michaels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melkonyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Melkonyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Melkonyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Melkonyan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Michaels reverses the position - he's now on top in Melkonyan's guard.
Melkonyan is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Melkonyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melkonyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melkonyan is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melkonyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michaels has managed to get both his arms back between Melkonyan's legs - danger averted.
Melkonyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melkonyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michaels is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Melkonyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melkonyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkonyan keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Melkonyan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melkonyan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melkonyan is in Michaels's guard.
Melkonyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melkonyan wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Melkonyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
Melkonyan drops back looking for a leg! Michaels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Michaels manages to kick Melkonyan off! Melkonyan jumps back into Michaels's guard.
Melkonyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melkonyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melkonyan throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melkonyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Melkonyan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Melkonyan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michaels stops Melkonyan from passing to mount.
Melkonyan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melkonyan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melkonyan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Melkonyan.
Melkonyan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michaels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Melkonyan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Melkonyan scoring with punches and elbows.
Melkonyan tries for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan is trying to get an arm triangle but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels has one of Melkonyan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Melkonyan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michaels has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Melkonyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Melkonyan looks to land a right hand but Michaels moved out of range.
A big left from Melkonyan misses.
Michaels throws a push kick but Melkonyan slaps the foot to one side.
Melkonyan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Melkonyan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Melkonyan looking to secure an arm triangle but Michaels defends it well.
Melkonyan lands a nice shot to the head.
Melkonyan misses with a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonyan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Michaels because Melkonyan loaded up on that one.
Melkonyan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Michaels is now in Melkonyan's guard. A big mistake from Melkonyan there, giving up the dominant position!
Melkonyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is posturing up here but Melkonyan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Michaels tries to roll out but it's too tight and Michaels has to tap! Slick submission there by Melkonyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduard Melkonyan!
Post fight, Eduard Melkonyan stared into the camera and said 'John... You are a good fighter but you need a lot of jiu jitsu training. You need to become a better human being by training jiu jitsu with me. Brasiiil. Every one come to the after partyyy!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Ballad Of A Dead Soulja as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Prime moved out of range.
Prime misses with a low kick.
Prime avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Prime misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Prime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
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 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prime throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Prime misses the target.
Prime goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Prime lands a jab.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
Prime throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prime!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Prime lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Prime walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Prime with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prime slips under a jab.
Prime misses with a leg kick.
Garcia checks a low kick from Prime.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Prime throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Primes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prime throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Prime is out of range.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a straight right.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Prime chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Prime.
A head kick from Garcia lands but Prime takes it in his stride.
Prime scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia tries a low kick but Prime avoids it.
Prime throws a combination that misses
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prime throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Prime swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Prime misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Prime had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garcia works Prime's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a hook but Prime avoids it easily.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Prime's belly button to the back.
Prime slips a jab from Garcia.
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.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prime.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook but Prime avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prime has time to react.
Prime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prime slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
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.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Prime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prime misses with a body kick.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a jab. Prime acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Prime is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prime doesn't seem bothered though.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Prime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia defending well as Prime loads up on a big left hand.
Prime throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Prime counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Prime throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prime needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Optimus Prime is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Prime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Prime walks into a jab.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prime.
Prime with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Prime. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with the punch.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prime lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Prime swinging wildly here.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Prime misses with a leg kick
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Prime takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Prime saw that one coming.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Garcia moves out of range as Prime throws a body kick.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Prime.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia cracks Prime with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Prime moved out of range.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Prime's belly button to the back.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Prime seems unphased.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime takes one to the chin there.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Prime should have avoided that one.
Garcia tests Prime's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prime tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Prime.
Prime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prime stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Prime knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime misses with a low kick.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Prime misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prime under the eye.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Prime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prime throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Prime looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Prime is out of range.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Prime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prime misses with a hook.
Prime lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Prime down.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Prime knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prime.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Prime walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prime throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prime lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prime clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prime misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
Prime throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Prime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Prime slips under a jab.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Prime takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Prime fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Prime is out of range.
Prime connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Prime misses.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prime at a distance.
Prime checks a low kick from Garcia.
Prime thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garcia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prime's head.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Prime moves away and avoids it.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prime stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Prime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garcia. Prime shrugs it off though.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Prime misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice combination there by Garcia.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime lands with a good body shot.
Prime cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Prime is predictable there
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Prime.
Prime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
Prime takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prime misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Prime does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
Prime lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Prime slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prime misses with a looping left.
Prime dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
A big left from Prime misses.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Prime. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Prime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime cracks Garcia with an open hand slap.
Prime lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Prime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Prime slips under a jab from Garcia.
A jab from Prime misses.
Prime slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcia tests Prime's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Prime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prime connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Prime misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Prime throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Prime lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
Prime just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime had his way with Roberto Garcia in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Garcia cracks Prime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia checks a low kick from Prime.
Prime misses with a hook.
Garcia moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prime takes one on the button.
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
Prime swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook. Prime ducked under it nicely.
Prime misses with a low kick.
Prime avoids the body shot from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is looking to score with low kicks.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prime.
Prime tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prime misses with a looping right.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Prime throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Prime.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Prime counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Prime looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Prime looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prime looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prime has time to react.
Garcia defending well as Prime loads up on a big left hand.
Prime moves away from the strike by Garcia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prime.
Garcia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Prime's ribs.
Prime misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prime.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Prime misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prime throws out the jab.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Garcia misses the jab.
Prime buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Prime throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Prime.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Prime.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Prime slams his shin into Garcia's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Optimus Prime.
I think Prime has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Optimus Prime thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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