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MCC 98: Champions IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Petr Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
St Pierre looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivanovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ivanovic mounts St Pierre! Really nice guard pass there!
Ivanovic working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre is in no mood to give up.
Ivanovic has control of St Pierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and St Pierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ivanovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, St Pierre has worked his arm free - good work by St Pierre!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, St Pierre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivanovic's guard! Nice work there by St Pierre!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to stand but Ivanovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ivanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working for a triangle but Ivanovic defends it easily.
Ivanovic trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic stands up from St Pierre's guard - Ivanovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
St Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivanovic did well to prevent St Pierre getting side control.
Ivanovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Pierre to get the leverage.
Ivanovic has his hands clasped together around St Pierre's back. He's all about the action.
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Ivanovic won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ivanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Ivanovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanovic. Ivanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but Ivanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivanovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Pierre circles away.
Georges St Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivanovic under the eye.
Ivanovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Pierre sprawls well. St Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Pierre swivels and escapes.
A solid body kick from St Pierre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre postures up in Ivanovic's guard and throws a big left but Ivanovic blocks it.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre wants to stand but Ivanovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from St Pierre enables Ivanovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St Pierre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic has gone for a leg lock! St Pierre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ivanovic's guard.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
St Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Georges St Pierre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ivanovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
St Pierre trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic winds up and cracks St Pierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
St Pierre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries to keep at a distance but St Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Georges St Pierre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Ivanovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ivanovic looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic looking to secure an arm triangle but St Pierre defends it well.
Ivanovic landing strikes from the mount and St Pierre is in trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. St Pierre is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. St Pierre flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ivanovic anticipates the leg and manages to get behind St Pierre and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ivanovic slips an arm under St Pierre chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ivanovic has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ivanovic is squeezing on St Pierre like an anaconda would it's prey. St Pierre fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petr Ivanovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larocque comes into the arena with Immortal Technique- Creation & Destruction blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morehead's choice of entrance music: The Mystery of Chess Boxing. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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196 lbs
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188 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morehead slips under a jab.
A jab from Larocque finds it's way through Morehead's defenses.
Larocque throws a jab when Morehead was well out of range.
Morehead blocks a leg kick.
Morehead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morehead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larocque takes a swing at Morehead's ribcage but misses.
Morehead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larocque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morehead.
Some wild striking there from Morehead.
Morehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morehead throws a nice looking combination but Larocque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Larocque.
Morehead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morehead takes a swing at Larocque's ribcage but misses.
Larocque keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morehead is rocked!
Morehead tries to clinch up.
Morehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Larocque finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larocque throws the kick towards the body but Morehead avoids it.
Larocque tests Morehead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Larocque! Morehead is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Larocque!
Bryan Larocque retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryan Larocque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jem Coughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binky Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Burn This City as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jem Coughlin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Binky Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coughlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Coughlin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Binky Barnes has been cut.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Coughlin is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coughlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coughlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Coughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Coughlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlin has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Coughlin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into half guard.
Coughlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes wants to get up but he can't break Coughlin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coughlin is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Coughlin working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Coughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coughlin 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! Barnes rolls with it to try and escape but Coughlin cranks on the arm and Barnes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jem Coughlin!
Jem Coughlin is the new welterweight champion!
Jem Coughlin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Salad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffery Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Chicken Salad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chicken Salad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoffery Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reynolds is trying to defend but Salad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Salad eventually gives up the hold.
Salad is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Salad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salad pulls his head out easily.
Salad is trying to control the action in half guard but Reynolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Reynolds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salad preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salad is aware though and is defending well.
Salad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
Salad wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salad defends it easily.
Salad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reynolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salad has managed to get both his arms back between Reynolds's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salad trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Salad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salad keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salad wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad has control of Reynolds's left arm, preventing Reynolds from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Geoffery Reynolds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salad struggling a bit here.
Reynolds taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salad is looking for a sweep.
Salad struggling a bit here.
Reynolds wants to control but Salad is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Salad is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geoffery Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salad lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the cage and back into range.
Salad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reynolds taking some punishment here, with Salad in his half guard.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds is trying to maintain the position but Salad is very close to passing his half guard.
Salad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salad is nestled in close to Reynolds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reynolds trying to control but Salad postures up.
Chicken Salad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salad working the head and body with strikes.
Reynolds is rocked!
Salad is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Reynolds is hurt! He's hurt bad - Salad fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Reynolds from any more punishment! Congratulations to Salad! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chicken Salad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Christian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armando Vega !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega moves out of range as Christian strikes.
Christian misses with a looping right.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Christian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Vega .
Christian throws a leg kick but Vega moved away.
Christian misses with a double jab.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christian.
Christian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Christian.
Christian misses with a series of wild punches.
Vega gets caught flat footed, as Christian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christian looking to pass the guard.
Vega pulls Christian in close to prevent any damage.
Christian stopping the sweep attempt from Vega .
Christian 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.
Christian content to stall in guard here.
Christian connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christian.
Vega can't keep his opponent in guard - Christian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christian moves into full mount! Vega won't be happy about that!
Christian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Christian landing strikes from the mount and Vega is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Christian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Christian landing strikes, looking to finish!
Christian landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vega is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Vega is out cold! Christian jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Christian!
Jack Christian retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jack Christian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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