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MLC 16: A Matter of Pride PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Unk - Comin' Down Da Street. Jovon Chambers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chambers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
James tries to hold on but Chambers postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to reverse the position but Chambers maintains control.
Chambers working for a submission but James is keeping him at bay.
Chambers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chambers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James tries to hold on but Chambers postures up.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James just holding on.
James wants to control but Chambers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chambers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James!
James tries to lock up and control but Chambers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chambers working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chambers tries to control but James wriggling away.
James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chambers.
James wants to hold on but Chambers pushes him away.
Chambers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James tries to hold on but Chambers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chambers fails to move to back control.
Chambers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Chambers looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
Chambers looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chambers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Chambers's body position as best he can.
James tries to hold on but Chambers postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
Chambers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Chambers's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James tries to hold on but Chambers pushes him away.
James just holding on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James gets back to half guard.
James wants to control but Chambers is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James keeping control of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chambers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovon Chambers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chambers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chambers connects with a jab.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Chambers misses the target.
Chambers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chambers.
Chambers tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Jovon Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Chambers does it's job there.
James moves forwards but Chambers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Chambers does it's job there.
Chambers scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chambers misses with a body shot
and James counters with a flying knee that drops Chambers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Chambers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James content to stall in guard here.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chambers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! James rolls with it to try and escape but Chambers cranks on the arm and James is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovon Chambers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpine Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpine Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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201 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpine Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Alpine Jackson has been cut.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Big.
Jackson slips under a jab from Big.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Big wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alpine Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Big fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson closes the distance but Big moves to the side
and Big counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Jackson!
Jackson is rocked!
Big not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Big finish him?
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Big is controlling the pace.
Big lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jackson quite badly. Jackson pulls Big in close trying to recover. Big postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jackson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jackson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Big!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata has chosen Tres Delinquentes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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216 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moss misses with a body punch
enabling Zapata to counter with a crisp jab.
Moss misses with a combination
and Zapata counters by moving into the clinch.
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss misses with a two punch combination.
Zapata drops Moss with a nice combination! Zapata dives into Moss's guard, looking to finish!
Moss is rocked!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zapata passes Moss's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Moss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapata lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Moss! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zapata jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Zapata!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pumola Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoine Dodson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pumola Chang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dodson. No joy for Chang on that attempt.
Dodson throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chang showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chang slips a nice elbow through Dodson's hands, connecting with Dodson's forehead.
Chang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dodson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chang is pressing down on Dodson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dodson is holding on for now.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Dodson's head.
Chang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position.
Chang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dodson is looking to control Chang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dodson avoid being mounted?
Chang stalling away here and it's allowed Dodson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chang on the ground.
Chang postures up in Dodson's guard and throws a big left but Dodson blocks it.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chang looking to pass the guard.
Chang is in close to Dodson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chang connects with a couple of short punches.
Dodson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dodson is breathing heavily.
Chang trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Chang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dodson wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Chang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
Chang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chang trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chang is looking to work some ground and pound but Dodson has wrist control.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang postures up and lands a big shot to Dodson's brow.
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!
Dodson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Dodson blocks nicely.
Chang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumola Chang dominated that 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.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dodson.
Dodson swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang slips a jab from Dodson.
Dodson lands a jab to Chang's midsection.
Dodson slips a straight right by Chang.
Dodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Dodson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dodson.
Dodson is looking to wear down Chang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Dodson misses.
Dodson takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Antoine Dodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Dodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Dodson dodges the punch combination from Chang.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson staying out of range there.
Chang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chang throwing shots but Dodson is blocking nicely.
Pumola Chang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chang working the head and body with strikes.
Chang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodson keeps working.
Chang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dodson defending well though.
Chang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dodson's head.
Dodson taking some punishment here, with Chang in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang throwing shots but Dodson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumola Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chang digs a good body shot into Dodson's ribs.
Dodson misses with a looping right.
Chang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Dodson throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dodson.
Pumola Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pumola Chang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Chang 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.
Chang working Dodson over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chang lands strikes from half guard.
Chang slips a nice elbow through Dodson's hands, connecting with Dodson's forehead.
Chang throwing shots but Dodson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chang thows a huge punch but Dodson dodges it nicely.
Chang is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang thows a huge punch but Dodson dodges it nicely.
Antoine Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang works his way into full mount!
Chang content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pumola Chang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pumola Chang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitzroy Mayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayers has chosen The People by STS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Mike Brunson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fitzroy Mayers!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayers clinches up with Brunson and pushes him back against the cage.
Brunson slowing the pace effectively.
Mayers misses with a body punch.
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayers gets an underhook and turns Brunson into the cage.
Mayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brunson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayers misses with a body shot.
Brunson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayers circles away.
Brunson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brunson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayers needs to keep his hands up - Brunson had a free shot at his head there.
Mayers lands a body shot.
Brunson moves out of range as Mayers strikes.
Mayers wants to clinch.
Brunson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayers.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayers misses with a body shot.
Brunson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brunson rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayers moves to clinch but Brunson breaks away
and Brunson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mayers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson is looking to clinch.
Mike Brunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brunson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayers tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayers blocks an uppercut.
Brunson misses with a body punch.
Mayers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brunson prevents it.
Brunson lands a shot to the body.
Brunson has a couple of punches blocked by Mayers.
Brunson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayerss head.
A nice left hand lands by Brunson.
Mayers lands an uppercut.
Brunson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayers digs a right hand into Brunson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brunson's gas tank.
Mayers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brunson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brunson is stalling here. Mayers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brunson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mayers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is trying to improve his position.
Mayers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brunson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mayers throws a strike but Brunson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mayers throwing strikes from guard but Brunson blocks nicely.
Mayers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayers is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunson has wrist control.
Brunson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Brunson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Brunson. That snapped Mayers's head back.
Brunson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brunson jabs Mayers right on the nose. Mayers blinks but takes it well.
Brunson gets tackled into the cage by Mayers. Mayers maintains the clinch.
Mayers misses with a punch to the body.
Mayers blocks an uppercut.
Brunson is working Mayers over against the cage.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Mayers controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mayers fails to land.
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunson.
Mayers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayers tries to score a body lock takedown but Brunson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Mayers.
Brunson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Mayers avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunson.
Brunson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayers has Brunson pushed against the cage.
Brunson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brunson tries a body shot but Mayers blocks it.
Mayers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brunson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brunson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayers is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mayers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brunson to the mat. Brunson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayers is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayers trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mayers!
Mayers seems to have recovered his senses.
Brunson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson throws some wild stikes that Mayers manages to avoid easily.
Mayers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brunson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Brunson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mayers is working to get back to half guard.
Mayers blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayers is squirming around, avoiding Brunson's attempts to control the action.
Brunson unloads with some shots from mount but Mayers bucks and avoids them well.
Mayers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brunson looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brunson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mayers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brunson misses with a head shot.
Brunson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mayers is desperately trying to improve his position but Brunson has a good base and remains in mount.
Brunson tries to control but Mayers wriggling away.
Mayers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayers blocking the ground and pound.
Brunson 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.
Mayers is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brunson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brunson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mayers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Mayers is working away.
Brunson is looking for a kimura but Mayers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brunson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Brunson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brunson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayers, pushing him back against the cage.
Brunson wants to stall.
Mayers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mayers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mayers looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brunson thows a big elbow that misses.
Mayers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brunson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayers's guard.
Brunson not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brunson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayers defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayers tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
Brunson wants to take a breather but Mayers is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mayers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mayers wants to sweep but no luck.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Mayers keeps moving.
Brunson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Mayers blocks nicely.
Brunson stops Mayers from standing up.
Mayers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Mayers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayers wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment.
Brunson trying to control but Mayers is working from the bottom.
Mike Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mike Brunson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mayers throws a low kick but Brunson avoids it.
Brunson scores with a nice head shot.
Brunson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Brunson as he connects with a hook.
Brunson throws out a loose jab but Mayers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunson works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brunson cracks Mayers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzroy Mayers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson scores with a jab.
Brunson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayers.
Brunson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mayers tries for a takedown but Brunson manages to get underhooks.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Mayers.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Mayers.
Brunson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayers gets an underhook and turns Brunson into the cage.
Mayers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Brunson finds it's way through Mayers's defenses.
Mayers shoots in looking for a takedown but Brunson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brunson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson scores with a jab. Mayers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mike Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson throws a sloppy head kick and Mayers moves out of range easily.
Mayers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brunson connects with a nice looking jab.
Mike Brunson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brunson sprawls well. Brunson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayers gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitzroy Mayers.
Mayers misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Brunson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brunson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Brunson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mcdonel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Ray Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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184 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Mcdonel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcdonel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcdonel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mcdonel slips a straight right by Jackson.
Mcdonel wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Mcdonel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Mcdonel misses.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcdonel misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Mcdonel on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcdonel throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcdonel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcdonel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Mcdonel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcdonel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcdonel moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcdonel rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson punishes Mcdonel 's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
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!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonel , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mcdonel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcdonel off the cage and back into rage.
Mcdonel dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Mcdonel staying out of range there.
Jackson stuns Mcdonel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcdonel is just out of range.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Mcdonel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcdonel is just out of range.
Mcdonel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Mcdonel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonel misses with a body shot.
Mcdonel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcdonel wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Mcdonel avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcdonel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Mcdonel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson stuns Mcdonel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcdonel doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Mcdonel wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Mcdonel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonel . Mcdonel gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonel walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonel moves away and avoids it.
Ray Ray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcdonel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray Ray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Jackson.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up.
Jackson takes a swing at Mcdonel 's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Mcdonel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Mcdonel 's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson lands a jab to Mcdonel 's midsection.
Jackson defending well as Mcdonel loads up on a big left hand.
Mcdonel tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcdonel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdonel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray Ray Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson leaves Mcdonel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mcdonel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab. Mcdonel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcdonel moves into the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcdonel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Mcdonel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Mcdonel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcdonel .
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mcdonel . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Mcdonel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson catches Mcdonel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mcdonel throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcdonel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a jab to Mcdonel 's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcdonel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcdonel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Mcdonel avoids it well.
Jesse Mcdonel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Mcdonel 's body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonel .
Mcdonel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcdonel moves away.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcdonel 's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcdonel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Mcdonel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcdonel misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonel takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Mcdonel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Mcdonel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Mcdonel , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcdonel shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mcdonel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdonel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcdonel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcdonel under the eye.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcdonel .
Mcdonel throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson sizes up Mcdonel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mcdonel is rocked!
Mcdonel shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson jabs at Mcdonel 's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Mcdonel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcdonel 's head.
Ray Ray Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Mcdonel misses with a low kick.
Jackson catches Mcdonel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcdonel .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ray Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Ray Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highwind's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Mars Volta - Inertic Esp. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Laguna Highwind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Maccarone.
Maccarone connects with a high kick.
Highwind manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maccarone on his heels. He'll look to pass Maccarone's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Highwind controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maccarone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Highwind escapes and throws Maccarone's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Highwind lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maccarone down.
Maccarone is looking to regain half guard here but Highwind keeps moving and retains side control.
Maccarone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maccarone pushes Highwind away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Highwind gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maccarone keeps working.
Maccarone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maccarone regains half guard.
Highwind stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maccarone keeps working.
Highwind slips a nice elbow through Maccarone's hands, connecting with Maccarone's forehead.
Highwind wants to take a breather but Maccarone is having none of it.
Maccarone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maccarone looking for submissions off his back.
Highwind wants to pass to mount but Maccarone is defending the position.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Highwind prevents Maccarone from standing back up.
Highwind wants to pass to mount but Maccarone is defending the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Highwind is nestled in close to Maccarone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind is pressing down on Maccarone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maccarone is holding on for now.
Maccarone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Highwind looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maccarone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maccarone is looking to improve his position.
Highwind scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind wants to free his trapped foot but Maccarone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Highwind is trying to control the action in half guard but Maccarone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maccarone wants to get back to full guard.
Maccarone is trying to control but can't.
Maccarone moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maccarone's head.
Maccarone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highwind accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maccarone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Highwind looking to pass the guard.
Highwind might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Highwind postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maccarone is on top in guard.
Highwind is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maccarone missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone pushes Highwind off looking to stand but Highwind dives back in and keeps control.
Highwind uses his free foot to push down on Maccarone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maccarone.
Highwind lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maccarone is working to get back to half guard.
Highwind scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maccarone tries to lock up and control but Highwind gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Highwind pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Highwind dominating with strikes here.
Maccarone is rocked!
Maccarone taking shots to the head.
Maccarone is still in real trouble! Can Highwind finish him?
Highwind tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Highwind loads up with a big shot that hurts Maccarone! He's pulled Highwind in close but Highwind has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Maccarone survive? More strikes from Highwind and Maccarone is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Laguna Highwind!
Laguna Highwind retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ho Chi Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Chi Mcghee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace motions for Mcghee to come forward. Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcghee checks a leg kick.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Mcghee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Mcghee moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Deshawn Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Wallace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcghee is out of range and Wallace settles back down.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Mcghee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Mcghee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mcghee looks to land a combination. Wallace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcghee stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Ho Chi Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Wallace.
Wallace dives in and grabs Mcghee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcghee pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but Mcghee saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace trying to move into half guard but instead Mcghee has managed to sweep!
Mcghee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcghee wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcghee manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcghee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.
Wallace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcghee trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ho Chi Mcghee just wasn't active enough.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mcghee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mcghee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcghee's guard.
Mcghee keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Mcghee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcghee throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Wallace 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.
Mcghee checks a leg kick.
Mcghee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but Mcghee saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mcghee connects with a body shot.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcghee but Mcghee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Mcghee misses.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcghee pinned against the cage. Mcghee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcghee.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcghee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho Chi Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Wallace.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcghee tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcghee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace misses with a hook. Mcghee ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Wallace as he checks the leg kick.
Mcghee is looking to chop away at Wallace's legs.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Mcghee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallace throws a leg kick
enabling Mcghee to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcghee doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Mcghee lands a right hook to the body.
Ho Chi Mcghee is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcghee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcghee connects with an inside leg kick.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcghee.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcghee.
Mcghee misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A clash of legs there as Mcghee blocks the low kick.
Mcghee misses with a straight left.
Mcghee tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Mcghee takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Mcghee.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcghee was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcghee rather than just go for the knockout.
Mcghee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Mcghee.
Wallace shoots in for a double leg but Mcghee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcghee lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace wants to slow Mcghee down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcghee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcghee throws a chopping leg kick but Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mcghee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcghee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcghee as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Chi Mcghee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Mcghee fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcghee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcghee wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mcghee is trying is best to control the position here.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcghee defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Wallace is keen to just control but Mcghee is a slippery customer.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcghee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcghee defending well though.
Wallace thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcghee to regain full guard.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has gone for a leg lock! Mcghee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wallace's guard.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcghee's guard.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Mcghee's brow.
Deshawn Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcghee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcghee has wrist control.
Wallace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcghee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deshawn Wallace has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace controls the position.
Wallace is putting a hurting on Mcghee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcghee, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace wants to control but Mcghee is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Wallace really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcghee but Mcghee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Wallace is predictable there
and Mcghee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcghee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcghee fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace lands with a hook. Mcghee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Mcghee sprawls well.
Mcghee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcghee tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcghee to the ground. Mcghee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ho Chi Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Wallace.
Mcghee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcghee as he avoids it easily.
Wallace is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcghee.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Mcghee counters with a left to the body.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcghee as he jumps to the side.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcghee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Mcghee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcghee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mcghee slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcghee.
Mcghee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcghee was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace cracks the inside of Mcghee's front leg.
Ho Chi Mcghee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mcghee.
Mcghee lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into rage.
Wallace tries to score with a low kick but Mcghee moves his leg out of the way.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Mcghee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcghee.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcghee blocks the leg kick.
Wallace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcghee's guard.
Mcghee keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Wallace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Mcghee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Wallace working a defensive guard but Mcghee passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Wallace dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Mcghee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Mcghee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcghee. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Ho Chi Mcghee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Wallace.
Mcghee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Wallace motions for Mcghee to come forward. Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcghee misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Mcghee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcghee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Mcghee counters with a leg kick.
Wallace is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Mcghee.
Wallace drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wallace lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace throws and elbow that misses. Mcghee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wallace's guard. Nice move by Mcghee!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcghee tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace is adopting a defensive guard.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Mcghee controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Chi Mcghee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wallace moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcghee.
Wallace throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcghee on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcghee's guard now, I'm sure.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Mcghee keeps moving.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ho Chi Mcghee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wallace trying to control the action but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Wallace!
Deshawn Wallace is the new light heavyweight champion!
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