MCC 96: Christian vs Johnson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen The Ballad of John and Yoko as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sean Sherk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sherk
vs
Burns

167 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Burns!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sherk is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.

Burns looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sherk seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Burns has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sherk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burns.
Sherk working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns wants to control but Sherk postures up.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk working away.
Burns looks to move to half guard but instead Sherk has passed into mount! Damn!
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sherk avoids the attempt from Burns to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns has given up his back here.
Sherk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns can't escape the position.
Sherk working the ground and pound effectively.
Burns can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sherk avoids the attempt from Burns to control.
Sherk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Sherk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean Sherk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sherk moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.

Sherk takes the fight into the clinch.

Sherk breaks the clinch.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt

and Sherk counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.

Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherk passes into half guard.
Burns trying to control but Sherk postures up.
Sherk controlling the pace.
Sherk is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.

Sherk seems to be looking for submissions.
Burns is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?

Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Sherk prevents Burns from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?

Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.

Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sean Sherk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Sherk is very close to passing his half guard.
Sherk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.

Burns actively working from the bottom here.

Sherk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Burns actively working from the bottom here.

Sherk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sherk is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.

Burns with the active half guard here but Sherk passes nicely into side control.
Sherk happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns is not content to let Sherk control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Sherk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Burns misses with a takedown attempt

and Sherk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burns's guard now.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
Sherk trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sherk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sherk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.

Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.

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

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
Sherk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Burns working for a triangle but Sherk defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns is being controlled here.
Burns wants to control but Sherk postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working away.
Burns is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sherk off and has taken his back!

Burns working for a choke but Sherk is defending well.
Burns is hanging on to Sherk's back as he tries to escape.

Burns working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burns.

Burns has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sherk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sean Sherk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sherk is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burns gets his way!
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sherk is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dick Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sherk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sean Sherk!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bakreek
vs
Trainer

188 cm
24
212 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

186 cm
30
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainer throws a hook but Bakreek blocks it.

Bakreek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trainer!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trainer tries to reverse the position but Bakreek maintains control.
Bakreek wants to control the pace but Trainer is squirming around nicely.
Trainer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bakreek trying to control but Trainer is having none of it.
Trainer tries to reverse the position but Bakreek maintains control.
Trainer regains half guard.
Trainer moves into full guard.
Trainer trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakreek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trainer's head.
Trainer is trying to keep Bakreek in close.
Bakreek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trainer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakreek's guard.
Bakreek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trainer is one step ahead there.
Bakreek keeping moving, preventing Trainer from controlling successfully.
Bakreek trying to keep a closed guard but Trainer is proving a slippery customer.
Trainer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trainer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer stands and throws Bakreek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trainer working away.
Trainer taking a breather here.
Bakreek taking a bit of punishment here - Trainer scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakreek pushes Trainer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trainer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Trainer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bakreek can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakreek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trainer on the ground.
Trainer gets to mount! Bakreek was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Trainer with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek wants to control but Trainer is having none of it.
Trainer lands a big shot there that rocks Bakreek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bakreek tries to reverse the position but Trainer maintains control.
Trainer wants to control the pace but Bakreek is squirming around nicely.
Trainer raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trainer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bakreek?
Bakreek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakreek is squirming around, avoiding Trainer's attempts to control the action.
Trainer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer is landing with some decent strikes but Bakreek is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Bakreek is rocked!

Trainer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bakreek is on top in guard.
Oh Bakreek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trainer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bakreek takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Trainer's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Trainer!
Ray Trainer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry, into his post fight interview.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Yoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoma comes to the cage accompanied by Paradise- Coldplay. Morehead has chosen The Mystery of Chess Boxing as his entrance music. Dave Yoma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yoma
vs
Morehead

179 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

188 cm
27
188 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Yoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoma throws a right hand that Morehead ducks under and follows up with a left that Morehead also avoids with ease.
Yoma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morehead throws a nice looking combination but Yoma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoma shoots for a double leg takedown but Morehead sprawls well. He's pushed Yoma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoma throws a lazy head kick
and Morehead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morehead checks a low kick from Yoma.
A clash of legs there as Yoma blocks the low kick.

Morehead has managed to clinch.
Yoma is trying to break the clinch but Morehead has him pressed against the cage.
Morehead tries to circle away but Yoma has him pinned against the cage.
Morehead lands a shoulder strike.
Yoma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morehead has him pressed against the cage.

Morehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morehead misses with a few strikes there.
Yoma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Morehead instigates a clinch.
Yoma jumps guard but Morehead stands there with Yoma around his waist. Yoma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yoma has had enough of the clinch but Morehead keeps him there for the moment.

Yoma gets control of Morehead's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Morehead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yoma, up you get!

Yoma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morehead wants to stand up but Yoma is controlling him.
Yoma won't allow Morehead to sweep him here.
Morehead wants to get back to his feet but Yoma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morehead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yoma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morehead can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morehead tries to roll over but Yoma keeps him under control.
Morehead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoma's guard.
Morehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morehead trying to control but Yoma is working from the bottom.

Yoma has his foot on Morehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morehead works his way back into a safe position though.
Morehead wants to control from the top but Yoma keeps moving.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morehead has managed to get both his arms back between Yoma's legs - danger averted.
Yoma keeping moving, preventing Morehead from controlling successfully.
Yoma trying to control the position.
Morehead trying to control but Yoma is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morehead slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Morehead is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoma is defending well.
Morehead wants to control but Yoma is keeping him busy.
Yoma tries to bench press Morehead off him but Morehead keeps the position.
Yoma is working hard here to advance position.
Morehead tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yoma looks to move to half guard but instead Morehead has passed into mount! Damn!
Yoma is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead dominating with strikes here.
Yoma is working to get back to half guard.
Morehead in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Dave Yoma has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morehead looking to control but Yoma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoma really wants to buck Morehead off and get back to his feet.
Morehead connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Morehead working Yoma over with strikes here.
Morehead lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craven Morehead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Yoma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yoma takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Dave Yoma's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Morehead slaps away a takedown attempt from Yoma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morehead tries to clinch up but Yoma circles away and keeps his distance.
Morehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoma.
Yoma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoma throws a nice looking combination but Morehead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Yoma or perhaps it was just good defense by Morehead which made him look bad.

Morehead scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morehead is looking to take a break and control but Yoma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morehead slows the pace down.
Morehead grinds an elbow into Yoma's temple.

Morehead decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morehead slips a straight right by Yoma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoma manages to avoid it.
Morehead misses with a two punch combination.
Dave Yoma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morehead scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Jeez, Dave Yoma's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yoma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoma.
Yoma wants to land a leg kick but Morehead is out of range.
Crunch! Morehead slams his shin into Yoma's torso.
Yoma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morehead shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morehead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoma swings for the body but Morehead moves out of range.
Yoma throws a head kick but Morehead moves out of range.

Morehead darts in and clinches Yoma up against the cage.
Morehead tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoma avoids the damage to the body.
Yoma tries to pull guard but Morehead won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Yoma. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morehead leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morehead stalling in the clinch but Yoma improves position.

Morehead breaks the clinch.
Yoma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morehead under the eye.
Yoma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morehead.
Morehead blocks the body kick.
Yoma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morehead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morehead misses with a wild combination.
Morehead thumps Yoma with a low kick.
Morehead stalks Yoma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoma's face. Yoma staggers backwards, shaken.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Yoma's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craven Morehead!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen Emalkay - When I Look At You as his entrance music. Walt Potter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Armando Vega 's chin.

Vega
vs
Potter

195 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

189 cm
32
219 lbs
19 - 9 - 2

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armando Vega !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Potter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega leaves Potter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Potter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Vega as Potter shoots in.
Armando Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walt Potter.
Vega misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Vega scores with a one two! Potter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Potter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Potter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Vega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vega .
Vega lands a slapping body shot.
Vega scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Potter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walt Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Potter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vega catches Potter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vega lands the left hand.
Vega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vega scores with a nice strike.
Potter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potter somewhat.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Potter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Vega .
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the liver by Vega . Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Vega misses.
Potter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vega at a distance.
Potter shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potter looks gassed!
A left and a right from Vega both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter fails to land the takedown.
Potter takes one on the button.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vega is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Potter.
The crowd cheers as Vega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Potter doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown by Potter or perhaps it was just good defense by Vega which made him look bad.
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter shoots in looking for a takedown but Vega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Potter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Potter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Potter looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Vega 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A decent looking cross lands there for Vega .
Vega lands a head shot.
Potter tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vega lands a nice hook to Potter's body. Potter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vega leaves Potter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vega scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and Potter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armando Vega is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Vega .
Vega lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Potter.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Potter walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vega .
Vega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Potter eats them both and turns towards Vega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Potter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vega counters with a left to the body.
Armando Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walt Potter.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Potter is rocked!
Vega scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potter is still on wobbly legs! Can Vega finish him?
Potter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Potter seems to have recovered his senses.
Potter fails to land the takedown.
Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vega works over Potter's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walt Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vega wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Vega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Vega connects with a right hand. Potter shakes it off.
Potter is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Vega moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armando Vega !
Armando Vega took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Christian
vs
Johnson

188 cm
31
210 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

187 cm
29
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Christian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Christian's leg but Christian calmly moves out of range.
Christian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson throws a hook but Christian blocks it.
Christian misses with a series of wild punches.
Christian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Matty Johnson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christian. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Christian lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.

Christian drops Johnson with a left and a right! Oh, Johnson is hurt - Christian dives into side control looking to finish!

Johnson is rocked!
Christian scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Christian finish him?
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
A big shot lands for Christian! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Christian fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Christian!
Jack Christian retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jack Christian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.