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MLC 35: Michaels v. Prime PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack SheildsIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack SheildsIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Tucker as SheildsIII shoots in.
SheildsIII misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SheildsIII shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SheildsIII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
SheildsIII is breathing heavily.
Tucker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from SheildsIII.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack SheildsIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jack SheildsIII has been cut.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
SheildsIII takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker lands a nice elbow.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped SheildsIII in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but SheildsIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker pushes SheildsIII up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but SheildsIII regains guard immediately.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tucker trying to stand up but can't free himself from SheildsIII's guard.
Tucker gets to his feet - SheildsIII follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker tries to clinch there but SheildsIII circles away.
Tucker tries to clinch but SheildsIII moves out of range.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but SheildsIII shows good takedown defense.
Tucker clinches.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tucker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tucker tries to clinch but SheildsIII is having none of it.
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SheildsIII was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker stands up and waves to SheildsIII to follow him.
Tucker rushes SheildsIII and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SheildsIII lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
SheildsIII jumps guard and drags Tucker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker stands up from SheildsIII's guard - Tucker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tucker tries to clinch but SheildsIII is having none of it.
SheildsIII scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SheildsIII circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tucker misses with a wild combination.
Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch
and SheildsIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SheildsIII uses his free foot to push down on Tucker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tucker.
SheildsIII controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SheildsIII with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding SheildsIII's attempts to control the action.
Tucker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack SheildsIII's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SheildsIII's defenses.
SheildsIII takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tucker looking to stall.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SheildsIII's defenses.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped SheildsIII in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe SheildsIII would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
SheildsIII takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped SheildsIII in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped SheildsIII in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SheildsIII's defenses.
Tucker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by SheildsIII after a bit of a struggle.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tucker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has SheildsIII in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tucker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch there but SheildsIII circles away.
Tucker tries to clinch but SheildsIII moves out of range.
Tucker looks to clinch
and SheildsIII counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SheildsIII.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker has SheildsIII pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SheildsIII is pushing down on Tucker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tucker is fighting to maintain full guard but SheildsIII has managed to sneak the leg through.
SheildsIII moves nicely into side control.
SheildsIII decides to stand back up.
Tucker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker throws a combination. SheildsIII tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses SheildsIII's front leg but catches the back leg as SheildsIII tries to avoid it.
SheildsIII has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with an elbow strike.
SheildsIII trying to control the position but instead, Tucker has worked for underhooks and has pushed SheildsIII into the cage.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
SheildsIII is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
SheildsIII looking for a takedown.
Tucker trying to stall but SheildsIII improves his position.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that SheildsIII shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Tucker.
A frustrated look appears on SheildsIII's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker lands a damaging elbow.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SheildsIII lands a slapping body shot.
SheildsIII clinches with his opponent.
Tucker lands an elbow just above SheildsIII 's eye.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
Tucker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orlando Tucker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
SheildsIII has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
SheildsIII takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tucker jumps into guard, dragging SheildsIII to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SheildsIII stays in close to Tucker's body and controls the position.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from SheildsIII.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlando Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack SheildsIII's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SheildsIII shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - SheildsIII circles away.
SheildsIII keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker tries to clinch up but SheildsIII circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with SheildsIII.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through SheildsIII's defenses.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section. SheildsIII lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
A short right from Tucker on the inside.
SheildsIII is rocked!
Tucker jerks SheildsIII's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! SheildsIII drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tucker goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tucker because SheildsIII was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Orlando Tucker!
Post fight, Orlando Tucker took to the microphone: 'Thank you to MLC for organizing and hosting this event.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diokles Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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264 lbs
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277 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diokles Bernard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a head kick. That will keep Bernard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bernard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range and Bernard settles back down.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bernard throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Bernard is proving a slippery customer.
Rodgers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard wants to sweep but Rodgers has passed to side control!
Bernard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to stand but Bernard is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Rodgers stalls from top position.
Bernard struggling a bit here.
Bernard tries to buck Rodgers off but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bernard !
Bernard is looking to get to half guard.
Rodgers looking to control but Bernard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bernard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodgers controlling from mount.
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Bernard is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodgers controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodgers controlling his opponent.
Bernard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bernard tries to get out of the position.
Bernard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodgers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Bernard 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheers as Bernard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodgers doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Colton Rodgers has been cut.
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick.
Bernard looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Bernard looks for the body kick but Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers moves out of range as Bernard throws a body kick.
Bernard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bernard throws out the jab.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bernard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodgers. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Bernard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bernard misses with a wild body shot.
Bernard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodgers dodges the ground and pound from Bernard .
Bernard trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
Bernard is trying to ground and pound but Rodgers uses the momentary lack of control by Bernard to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodgers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bernard landing shots from mount.
Bernard looking to finish with strikes here!
Rodgers is trying to escape the mount.
Rodgers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bernard .
Diokles Bernard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound.
Bernard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard with shots to the head and body - Rodgers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rodgers is looking to get to half guard.
Rodgers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rodgers holds on to Bernard as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bernard looking to control but Rodgers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bernard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bernard misses with a head shot.
Bernard throws some wild stikes that Rodgers manages to avoid easily.
Bernard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard unloading with bombs!
That has opened up Colton Rodgers's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colton Rodgers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diokles Bernard !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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289 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chubby Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasri forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Nasri blocks it.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson taking a breather.
Nasri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
It looks like Frank Nasri has been cut.
Nasri wants a takedown.
Chubby Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Nasri.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nasri has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nasri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Nasri looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nasri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Nasri's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control the action but Nasri is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Frank Nasri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Nasri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chubby Johnson!
After the big win, Chubby Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mickey Rourke's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James clinches up with Rourke and pushes him back against the cage.
James lands an elbow inside.
Rourke managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Nice elbow from James.
Rourke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Rourke avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rourke lands a knee to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rourke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rourke obliges.
Rourke successfully pulls guard.
Rourke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Rourke.
Rourke is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Rourke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rourke looking to control.
Rourke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
Rourke trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Rourke has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mickey Rourke wasn't active enough on the ground.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Rourke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rourke drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Rourke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to land knees to the body.
Rourke landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rourke.
It looks like Dylan James has been cut.
Rourke pulls James into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Rourke is proving a slippery customer.
Rourke advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rourke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rourke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke has an Americana. James didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rourke is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rourke hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mickey Rourke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Perry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chuck Perry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a nice head kick!
Perry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jefferson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perry somewhat.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Jefferson slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Jefferson.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
Jefferson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perry's face.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Jefferson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson has Perry pushed against the cage.
Jefferson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry tries to pull guard but Jefferson holds him up against the cage and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside that Perry shrugs off.
Jefferson lands a knee to the head.
Perry is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferson works on Perry's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Perry tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Jefferson crunches a lovely knee into Perry's ribcage.
Perry looks gassed!
Jefferson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jefferson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a good knee to the midsection. Perry won't want to take too many of those.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Jefferson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Perry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jefferson landing knees to the head.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Perry blocks with his arms.
Jefferson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jefferson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Perry tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Perry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perry takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferson lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferson scores with a knee to the head.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Perry avoids the damage to the body.
Jefferson has Perry pressed against the cage, preventing Perry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
Jefferson stalling against the cage.
Perry wants to break free but Jefferson has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jefferson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Perry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jefferson counters by moving into the clinch.
Perry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry working hard to break the clinch.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perry jumps guard but Jefferson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Perry.
Perry fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perry blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson 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.
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Perry tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the cage.
Jefferson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perry is defending well for now.
Jefferson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perry wants to break free but Jefferson has control.
Perry being controlled against the cage.
Cruz Jefferson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perry working hard to break the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson working Perry over with knees to the body.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson tries a body shot but Perry blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jefferson lands a good knee to the midsection. Perry won't want to take too many of those.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perry's face.
Perry is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Perry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jefferson scores with a knee to the head.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jefferson prevents Perry from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perry blocks it with crossed arms.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perry's face.
Jefferson lands an elbow that stopped Perry in his tracks for a moment.
Perry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jefferson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jefferson stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson scores with a knee to the head.
Perry can't get the takedown.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Perry.
Jefferson scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jefferson lands a good knee to the midsection. Perry won't want to take too many of those.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perry's face.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jefferson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perry pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Perry looking to control.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jefferson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry is trying to control but can't.
Perry is in trouble now - Jefferson has advanced to mount!
Perry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry with the active half guard here but Jefferson passes nicely into side control.
Jefferson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Perry tries to bench press Jefferson off him but Jefferson keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
Perry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuck Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
Perry throws a combination that misses
and Jefferson counters with a big head kick but Perry shrugs it off.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Perry slaps the foot to one side.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left and a right from Perry both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perry is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Perry wants a takedown but no success here.
Perry jumps guard but Jefferson stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jefferson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Jefferson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Jefferson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferson scores with a knee to the head.
Perry is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jefferson.
Perry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perry jumps guard but Jefferson stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Perry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson keeps control of Perry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Perry fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Jefferson.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jefferson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jefferson landing knees to the body.
Perry is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perry's efforts to push away.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Perry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perry is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson lands a knee to the body.
Perry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferson is working Perry over against the cage.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside that Perry shrugs off.
Chuck Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Perry fails to land.
Jefferson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Perry is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Perry wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Jefferson scores with a knee to the head.
Jefferson lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
Jefferson has Perry pressed against the cage, preventing Perry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Perry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jefferson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Jefferson!
As Cruz Jefferson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: That's how Jamaican relaxing style of MMA looks like, man! Thanks to all my peoples, my fans and my sponsor Gilop clothes.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. Mark Mann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jovon Chambers's chin.
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270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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251 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jovon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mann stalling against the cage.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann stands there with Chambers around his waist. Chambers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Mann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Mann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers successfully pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Mann wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mann tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
Mark Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chambers lands with a good body shot.
Mark Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a head kick that drops Chambers to the mat! Chambers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers fails with the takedown
and Mann counters with a thumping low kick.
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Mann to work.
Mann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Mann won't allow it.
Mann has Chambers pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves into the clinch.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
Mann stalling against the cage.
Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann stalling the fight.
Mann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mann just leaning against Chambers, taking a breather.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Mann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mann tries a knee to the head but Chambers blocks it.
Mann just leaning against Chambers, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chambers counters with a single leg into guard. Mann didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Mann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
Mann keeping full guard, as Chambers tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chambers has Mann in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chambers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
Mann slowing the pace effectively.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Mann.
Mann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jovon Chambers has been cut.
Mann working Chambers over with knees to the body.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann avoiding damage.
Mann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Chambers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mann prevents it.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mark Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann pushes off an throws an elbow but Chambers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges.
Mann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Mann.
Mann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann stands there with Chambers around his waist. Chambers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to land a knee to the head but Chambers blocks with his arms.
Mann lands a knee to the head.
Chambers avoids the elbow strike from Mann, against the cage.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
Mann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chambers can do to turn this around?
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chambers avoids it.
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann wants to land a leg kick but Chambers is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Mann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann just leaning against Chambers, taking a breather.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chambers.
Mann looking to throw knees to the head but Chambers is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jovon Chambers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mann slips a jab from Chambers.
Mark Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann is looking to clinch but Chambers is avoiding it.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Mann.
Mann throws a front kick aimed at Chambers's knee but Chambers avoids it well.
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chambers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Mann throws a looping overhand right but Chambers ducks down to avoid it.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mann moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Mann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Chambers pushes him off.
Chambers connects with a jab.
Chambers blocks a low kick nicely.
Mann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chambers, pushing him back against the cage.
Mann stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Chambers avoids the elbow strike from Mann, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chambers, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann stalls.
Jovon Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chambers goes for a takedown attempt but Mann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
Chambers blocks an elbow strike from Mann.
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mann is stalling here.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann closes the distance and pushes Chambers back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
Chambers wants to break free but Mann has control.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mann scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Venetiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Betty kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brandon Moss acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desi Venetiaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Moss!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venetiaan throws out the jab.
Venetiaan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moss slips a jab and a cross from Venetiaan.
Venetiaan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moss counters with an inside leg kick.
Venetiaan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moss.
Venetiaan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venetiaan throws a series of punches but Moss avoids them all with ease.
Venetiaan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Brandon Moss has been cut.
Venetiaan throws a right and a left that Moss avoids nicely.
Venetiaan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moss.
Moss swings for the body but Venetiaan moves out of range.
Venetiaan misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venetiaan.
Venetiaan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venetiaan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Brandon Moss's cut even more.
Moss gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Venetiaan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Venetiaan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callaway comes to the cage accompanied by Scraped . Melkonyan has chosen 25/17 as his entrance music. The key to victory for Randy Callaway has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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253 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Callaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduard Melkonyan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaway connects with an inside leg kick.
Callaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Melkonyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Callaway.
Callaway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melkonyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Callaway throws a leg kick which misses Melkonyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Melkonyan tries to avoid it.
Callaway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Callaway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melkonyan is able to avoid easily.
Callaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Melkonyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melkonyan checks the leg kick.
Callaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callaway throws a chopping leg kick but Melkonyan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Callaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melkonyan throws a leg kick
and Callaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randy Callaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway motions for Melkonyan to come forward. Callaway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melkonyan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Callaway has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Callaway. That's going to slow Melkonyan down.
Callaway throws a low kick but Melkonyan moves out of range easily.
Callaway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melkonyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Melkonyan.
Melkonyan checks a leg kick.
Melkonyan moves out of range as Callaway strikes.
Callaway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melkonyan, as that shot connected.
Callaway stuffs the takedown.
Melkonyan tries for a takedown but Callaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan throws out a loose jab but Callaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melkonyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callaway.
Melkonyan swings for the body but Callaway moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melkonyan checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Callaway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melkonyan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callaway misses the shot to the body.
Melkonyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callaway connects with a body shot.
Callaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Callaway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Callaway slips a jab from Melkonyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaway is looking to score with low kicks.
Callaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melkonyan checks the leg kick.
Callaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melkonyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callaway leaves Melkonyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randy Callaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduard Melkonyan.
A lazy left from Callaway finds it's target.
Callaway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callaway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Melkonyan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Callaway to the ground. Melkonyan is now in Callaway's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkonyan pushing down on Callaway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Callaway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Callaway tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melkonyan thows a huge punch but Callaway dodges it nicely.
Melkonyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Callaway defending well though.
Melkonyan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callaway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melkonyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melkonyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melkonyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Callaway defending well though.
Melkonyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Melkonyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Callaway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Melkonyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melkonyan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Callaway cracks the inside of Melkonyan's front leg.
Melkonyan blocks a leg kick.
Callaway tried to score with a low kick but Melkonyan checks it.
Melkonyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Callaway.
Callaway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melkonyan checks a leg kick.
Melkonyan takes one to the side of the head.
Callaway throws a looping overhand right but Melkonyan ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Callaway. That's going to slow Melkonyan down.
Callaway throws a low kick, looking for Melkonyan's leg but Melkonyan calmly moves out of range.
Melkonyan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaway keeps working.
Callaway takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Randy Callaway has been cut.
Melkonyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callaway keeps working.
Melkonyan controls the position.
Melkonyan wants to control but Callaway is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melkonyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Callaway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melkonyan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melkonyan tries to score with some ground and pound. Callaway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Melkonyan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Melkonyan crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaway on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Randy Callaway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Callaway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eduard Melkonyan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eduard Melkonyan waved his t-shirt featuring Russian Top Team Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland's entrance music is My Life Be Like- by GRITS. A fine choice. Garcia has chosen Ballad Of A Dead Soulja as his entrance music. Roberto Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
264 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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250 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kirkland misses.
Kirkland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a body kick that stops Kirkland in his tracks momentarily.
Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Josh Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Kirkland slips under a jab.
Kirkland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirkland misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
Kirkland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Kirkland checks a low kick from Garcia.
Kirkland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirkland tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirkland stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
Kirkland misses with a double jab.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kirkland does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kirkland misses.
Kirkland blocks a jab.
Kirkland misses with the combination.
Kirkland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Kirkland with that takedown attempt.
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kirkland's head.
It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Kirkland checks a leg kick nicely.
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!
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirkland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland swinging wildly here.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Kirkland's ribs.
Kirkland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirkland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirkland moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirkland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirkland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirkland shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Kirkland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirkland tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
Kirkland walks into a left hand.
Kirkland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia drops Kirkland with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kirkland looks back up at him and smiles so Garcia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kirkland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kirkland right on the button. Kirkland goes down! Garcia follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Garcia gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Garcia!
Roberto Garcia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Michaels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Prime misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Prime lands with a nice body punch.
Prime slips under a jab.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime lands with an uppercut that bounces Michaels off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Prime misses the target.
Michaels blocks the body kick.
Prime takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Prime slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels tries to work over Prime's front leg with a kick but Prime checks it.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prime throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Prime tries to score with a low kick but Michaels moves his leg out of the way.
Prime misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels looks gassed!
Prime explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels moves out of range as Prime strikes.
Prime throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Prime lands a big right hand that sends Michaels crashing to the mat! Prime stays standing though and waves Michaels back to his feet!
It looks like John Michaels has been cut.
Prime catches Michaels with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Michaels forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Optimus Prime thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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