MLC 116 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Janice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels has chosen When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack as his entrance music. 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?

Janice
vs
McMichaels

185 cm
28
257 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

177 cm
24
288 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Empire Threads

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Janice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey McMichaels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janice moves out of range of the leg kick from McMichaels.
A head kick from Janice lands but McMichaels takes it in his stride.

Janice clinches.
Janice gets underhooks to prevent McMichaels's takedown attempt.
McMichaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMichaels trying to stall but Janice improves his position.
Janice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMichaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Janice tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMichaels pushes Janice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Janice on the inside.
McMichaels avoiding damage as Janice throws knees to the body.
Janice throws a punch but it's blocked by McMichaels.
McMichaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMichaels misses with the head strike.
McMichaels avoids the elbow strike from Janice, against the cage.
McMichaels tries to work over Janice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMichaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janice working McMichaels over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMichaels digs a right hand into Janice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janice's gas tank.
McMichaels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Janice is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMichaels is defending well for now.
Janice blocks a body shot from McMichaels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Janice.
Janice with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McMichaels looking to stall.
Janice working McMichaels over with knees to the body.
McMichaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janice misses with a knee strike.
Janice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McMichaelss head.
Janice tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Janice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janice connects with a nasty looking knee right to McMichaels's face.
Janice with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janice with a knee to the head.
Janice lands with a right to the head.
Janice working McMichaels over with knees to the body.
McMichaels looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Janice obliges.
Janice gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Janice landing knees to the body.
McMichaels takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Mickey McMichaels has been cut.
Janice works on McMichaels's body with a couple of short punches.
Janice tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Janice looking to throw knees to the head but McMichaels is blocking nicely.
Janice landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Janice lands a knee to the body.
Janice with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Janice with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Janice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMichaels takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janice unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMichaels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Janice lands a damaging elbow.
Janice unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Janice lands a damaging elbow.
Janice crunches a lovely knee into McMichaels's ribcage.
Janice landing knees to the body.
Janice lands a left hand.
Janice lands a knee 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!
Janice connects with a knee to the head.
Janice lands a damaging elbow.
Janice throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMichaels takes an elbow to the temple.
Janice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Janice utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Janice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Janice.
Janice lands a nice elbow.
Janice lands with a left to the head.
Janice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Janice lands an uppercut.
Janice working McMichaels over with knees to the body.
Janice lands a good knee to the midsection. McMichaels won't want to take too many of those.
Janice lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Janice tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Janice scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Janice.
Janice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMichaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Janice lands a damaging elbow.
Janice lands with a short shot to the head.
Janice landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Janice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey McMichaels'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.

McMichaels throws a leg kick but Janice moved away.
Mickey McMichaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses

and Janice counters with a head kick that drops McMichaels to the mat! McMichaels scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!

Janice closes the distance and clinches.
Janice gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Janice connects with a knee to the head.

McMichaels is rocked!
Janice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMichaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMichaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Janice finish him?
McMichaels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Janice is keeping busy.
McMichaels seems to have recovered his senses.
Janice tries a knee to the head but McMichaels blocks it.
Janice lands a big knee! That's hurt McMichaels! Oh, he's all over the place! Janice lands another knee that sends McMichaels to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Janice!
Matthew Janice spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shears's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. 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?

Shears
vs
Inn

185 cm
31
221 lbs
21 - 14 - 2

185 cm
31
200 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Billy Shears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, All Inn!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shears.
Inn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Inn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shears misses the jab.
Shears throws a right hand that Inn ducks under and follows up with a left that Inn also avoids with ease.
Shears shoots in for a takedown but Inn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shears looks to land a combination but Inn avoids it well.

Inn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shears!
Shears is squirming around, avoiding Inn's attempts to control the action.
Inn controlling the position easily from mount.
Shears is desperately trying to improve his position but Inn has a good base and remains in mount.

Inn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Inn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shears is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn lands a heavy elbow.
Shears is desperately trying to improve his position but Inn has a good base and remains in mount.

Inn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shears sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shears trying to hold on to Inn's head to control him but Inn postures up.
Shears is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Inn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Inn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shears reverses the position - he's now on top in Inn's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shears's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shears stands and throws Inn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shears trying to control the action but Inn is working from the bottom.
Shears tries to advance to mount but Inn denies him.

Shears tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shears has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Inn trying to control but Shears flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Inn staying busy and making it hard for Shears to control.
Inn tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shears has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Inn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Inn right now.

Shears has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Inn showing good submission defense here.
Inn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Inn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shears's guard. Nice work there by Inn.
Inn wants to pass the guard but Shears is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shears looking for a sweep. Not yet Shears, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shears had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inn defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shears not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inn wants to control from the top but Shears keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inn pushing down on Shears's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Inn is working for a submission of some sort.

Inn 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.

Shears looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but All Inn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Inn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shears thuds a left hand into Inn's body.
Shears defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inn.
Inn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shears shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inn defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Shears as Inn shoots in.

Shears scores with a takedown into Inn's guard.

Inn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shears is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shears's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shears throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Shears got a little sloppy there for a moment and Inn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shears has managed to get both his arms back between Inn's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears trying to control the position from guard on top but Inn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Inn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shears pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inn is keeping the position for now.
Shears looking to sit in guard and control but Inn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Inn wants to control from the top but Shears keeps moving.
Inn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn working away.
Inn wants to control but Shears is keeping him busy.
Inn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shears is looking for a sweep.

Inn swings around for an armbar but Shears sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Inn's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shears throwing strikes but missing.
All Inn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Inn keeping moving, preventing Shears from controlling successfully.
Shears wants to pass the guard but Inn is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shears got a little sloppy there for a moment and Inn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shears has managed to get both his arms back between Inn's legs - danger averted.
Shears looking to pass the guard.
Shears looking to sit in guard and control but Inn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Inn trying to control but Shears is working from the bottom.
Inn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Inn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shears has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Inn has managed to get both his arms back between Shears's legs - danger averted.
Inn preventing the sweep.
Inn pushing down on Shears's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Inn slips a nice elbow through Shears's hands, connecting with Shears's forehead.
Shears is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shears wants to sweep but Inn has passed to side control!
Shears is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Inn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Inn is trying to work for a kimura but Shears is defending well.
Shears is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Inn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Inn's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inn can't escape the position.
Shears tries to keep control of the position but Inn is staying busy.
Inn breaks Shears's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 Billy Shears will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Inn tries to clinch but Shears is having none of it.
Inn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shears counters with a straight right hand.
Inn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shears to score with a decent uppercut.
Shears is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shears jabs Inn right on the nose. Inn blinks but takes it well.
Inn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Inn there as he acknowledges the shot.

Inn gets caught napping as Shears dives in and scores a takedown. Inn manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shears thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Inn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shears throws a big elbow that misses.

Inn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shears stacks Inn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shears!
Shears wants to control but Inn is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shears wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shears trying to control the action but Inn is working from the bottom.
Inn is trying to get back to half guard.
Inn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Shears seems to be looking for submissions.
Inn is looking to improve his position.

Inn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn won't allow Shears to pass to mount.

Shears is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Inn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shears is thwarting Inn's attempts to control the position.
Inn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Inn keeping moving, preventing Shears from controlling successfully.

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

Inn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Inn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shears pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inn is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shears seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Shears is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Inn is just riding it out for now. Shears eventually gives up the hold.

Inn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Inn is defending against the submission attempts here by Shears.
Inn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inn is refusing to be controlled, as Shears sits in half guard.
Inn gets back to full guard.
Shears slips nicely into half guard.
Shears seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shears seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Inn actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shears is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Inn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Shears showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shears has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Shears!
A victorious Billy Shears thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger comes into the arena with A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as General Zod enters the cage!

Ballinger
vs
Zod

191 cm
29
222 lbs
17 - 16 - 1

196 cm
25
212 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, General Zod!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zod throws a body punch but Ballinger moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ballinger is looking to clinch.
Ballinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballinger. Ballinger obviously looking to wear him down.
Ballinger misses with a straight left.
Ballinger throws an overhand right that lands on Zod's shoulder, as Zod tries to avoid the shot.
Ballinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ballinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zod digs a good hook to Ballinger's body.
Ballinger jabs Zod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger scores with a shot to the body.
Ballinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod dodges the punch combination from Ballinger.
Zod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donk. Ballinger catches Zod right on the button with a cross.
Zod catches Ballinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zod clobbers Ballinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ballinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zod throws a shot to the body.
Zod keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger is looking to clinch but Zod is avoiding it.
Zod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ballinger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Zod should have avoided that one.
Jab by Ballinger.
Ballinger looks to clinch
and Zod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zod misses with a straight right.
Zod lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zod blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zod jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zod misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Zod.
Ballinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Zod throws a hook but Ballinger avoids it easily.
Ballinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ballinger takes one to the side of the head.
Ballinger wants to clinch.
Zod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ballinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zod.
Ballinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zod.

Ballinger moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballinger on the side of the head.
Zod works Ballinger's body with a nice hook.
Zod misses with an uppercut. Ballinger saw that one coming.
Ballinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Ballinger ducks under a wild hook from Zod.
A big left from Zod misses.
Zod moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballinger misses with a looping left.
Zod swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballinger.
Zod stuns Ballinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Zod.
Zod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ballinger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab from Zod.
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!
Zod keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballinger delivers a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Zod to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballinger looks to clinch
and Zod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ballinger thinking.
A left and a right from Zod both land. Nice combination.
Ballinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ballinger throws a jab when Zod was well out of range.
Ballinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Zod throws a big shot that misses.
Ballinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zod.
Zod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballinger walks into a stiff left hand from Zod.

Ballinger moves into the clinch successfully.
Ballinger lands an elbow that stopped Zod in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like General Zod has been cut.
Zod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

General Zod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on General Zod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zod throws a hook to the side of Ballinger's head but Ballinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballinger tries to clinch up.
Zod throws a series of punches but Ballinger moves out of range.
Ballinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zod lands with an uppercut that bounces Ballinger off the cage and back into range.
Zod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zod lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zod.
A shot to the liver by Ballinger. Beautiful body shot.
Ballinger wants to clinch up but Zod keeps it at a distance.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Zod moves out of range.
Zod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zod swings for the body but Ballinger moves out of range.
Zod scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zod!
Zod punishes Ballinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Zod tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zod cracks Ballinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zod lunges at Ballinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ballinger's hand.
Zod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Ballinger is rocked!
Zod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballinger.
Zod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zod lands with a big left! Ballinger is wobbled badly! Zod comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ballinger to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). General Zod!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, General Zod made sure he mentioned Empire Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Kelly has chosen Fire Your Guns as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burza
vs
Kelly

178 cm
32
170 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

170 cm
27
160 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Zentrope Fighting Universe
Canadian Fighter Clothing

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Burza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Burza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Kelly's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burza wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Burza advances to half guard.
Kelly won't allow Burza to pass to mount.

Burza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Burza is trying to work for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Burza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burza is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Burza is controlling well.

Burza 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.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Burza is working for a submission of some sort.
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.

Burza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Burza working the head and body with strikes.
Burza wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Burza 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.
Burza content to control rather than advance.
Kelly keeping control of the position.
Kelly pushes Burza off looking to stand but Burza dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Burza seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burza is working away from the top position though.
Burza is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it.
Burza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly wants to control but Burza is keeping busy.

Burza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Burza eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Burza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burza throws a one two combo.
Burza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Burza blocks the leg kick.
Kelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Roman Burza has been cut.
Roman Burza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burza checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Burza's head but Burza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly jabs at Burza's body.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Burza lands with a slapping head kick.
Burza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Burza dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Kelly throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Burza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burza defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burza.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Burza shoots in.

Kelly gets caught flat footed, as Burza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Burza tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Burza is squirming around nicely.
Burza can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Burza looking for submissions off his back.

Burza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Burza is trying to control but can't.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Burza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Burza looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burza wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Burza has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kelly. Oh but Burza has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kelly goes limp - he's gone! Burza jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Burza!
Roman Burza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry has chosen Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) as his entrance music. 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.

Black
vs
Perry

175 cm
29
180 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

177 cm
34
177 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Empire Threads

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Black feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chuck Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Black closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perry managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Perry looking to stall.
Black crunches a lovely knee into Perry's ribcage.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Perry pulls guard effortlessly.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perry on the ground.

Perry has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Black doesn't defend quickly enough and Perry has managed to lock this one up! Can Black escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Perry on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chuck Perry!
Chuck Perry looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank Laguna Highwind for the fight, thank you MLC for putting it all together - thank you to my camp and a big thank you to all the fans!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haile Selassie I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selassie I comes to the cage accompanied by Jah Army. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Selassie I
vs
Socha

191 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Empire Threads
Vitality

Reaper Combatwear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haile Selassie I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Socha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Selassie I walks into a left hand.
Selassie I shoots for a takedown but Socha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Socha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Selassie I is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Socha rushes Selassie I and presses him up against the cage.
Socha missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Socha.
Socha cracks Selassie I with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Socha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selassie I's elbow.
Socha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Selassie I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Socha lands a nice uppercut.
Socha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Selassie I's defenses.

It looks like Haile Selassie I has been cut.
Selassie I wants to get back to striking at distance but Socha won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha tries a body shot but Selassie I blocks it.
Selassie I is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Socha - that landed with a thud.
Selassie I blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Selassie I on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Socha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Selassie I misses with the head strike.
Socha prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haile Selassie I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socha misses with some punches.
Socha lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socha.
Selassie I misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha gets through Selassie I's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Selassie I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socha pushes Selassie I back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Socha.
Socha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Selassie I backwards.

Selassie I is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socha lands an elbow that stopped Selassie I in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Selassie I is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Socha dips a shoulder and cracks Selassie I with a mighty uppercut! Selassie I falls back against the cage and Socha unloads with a barrage of strikes! Selassie I is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Socha screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Socha!
An out of breath Karl Socha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman by Metallica. Friedmon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come Get on the Ho Train kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Orlando Styles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stanton Friedmon's chin.

Styles
vs
Friedmon

186 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

176 cm
32
166 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanton Friedmon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles misses with a low kick as Friedmon jumps back.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles stuns Friedmon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friedmon shoots and misses
and Styles counters with a solid body kick.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanton Friedmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedmon tries to move into range but Styles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Styles coming out on top.
Friedmon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Styles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Friedmon.
Friedmon throws a right hand that misses
and Styles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Styles cracks Friedmon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Styles cracks a nice hook into Friedmon's ribs.
Good shot there by Styles.
Styles avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Styles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Styles.
Styles scores with a punch to the head.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
Styles misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styles sprawls well. Styles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friedmon gets slowly back to his feet.
Friedmon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Styles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Styles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Styles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Styles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Friedmon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Styles but Styles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orlando Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanton Friedmon.
Friedmon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Friedmon throws out a loose jab but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedmon fails with a takedown attempt.
Styles is looking to slow Friedmon down with leg kicks.
Friedmon takes a swing at Styles's ribcage but misses.
Styles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Friedmon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Friedmon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Styles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friedmon defends well.
Styles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friedmon.

Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friedmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friedmon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon postures up and lands a big shot to Styles's brow.
Friedmon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Friedmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friedmon wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.

Styles is looking for a triangle but Friedmon pushes his legs off easily.

Friedmon is sitting in close to Styles's body. Styles has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Friedmon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Friedmon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Styles.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Orlando Styles!
Orlando Styles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Descharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Descharme
vs
Fair

186 cm
25
176 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

185 cm
30
179 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Empire Threads

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Descharme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Fair!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Descharme misses with a low kick.
Fair has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Descharme.
Jab from Descharme.
Descharme lunges at Fair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fair's hand.
Descharme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Descharme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Descharme digs a good hook to Fair's body.
Descharme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Descharme takes the fight into the clinch.
Descharme stalling against the cage.
Descharme scores with a shot to the side of Fair's head.
A short right from Descharme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Descharme just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Descharme pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Descharme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Descharme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fair backwards.
Descharme throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Descharme.
A right handed body shot lands from Descharme.
Descharme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fair backwards.

Fair manages to pull guard.
Fair keeping moving, preventing Descharme from controlling successfully.

Fair looking for a guillotine here but Descharme defends easily.
Descharme with a flurry of punches that miss.
Descharme postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Descharme trying to control the position from guard on top but Fair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Descharme postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Descharme scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Fair looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Descharme passes into side control.
Descharme lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Descharme working the head with strikes.

Descharme is trying to get an arm triangle but Fair is defending well.
Descharme lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fair down.
Descharme scoring with punches from side control.
Descharme lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair sneaks back into half guard.

Fair actively working from the bottom here.
Descharme lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Descharme lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Descharme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fair wants to get back to full guard.

Descharme decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Descharme rushes Fair and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Descharme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fair's elbow.
Descharme is stalling here.
Descharme lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Descharme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fair's elbow.

Descharme breaks from the clinch.
Descharme stuffs the takedown.
Jean Descharme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Fair.
Descharme throws a lazy right hand but Fair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Descharme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Descharme throws a looping overhand right but Fair ducks down to avoid it.
Fair moves out of range of the leg kick from Descharme.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Descharme has Fair up against the cage in a clinch.
Fair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Descharme.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Descharme dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from Descharme misses.
No joy there for Descharme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Descharme misses with a body punch

and Fair counters with a single leg into guard. Descharme didn't expect that.
Fair sitting in guard here, content to control.

Fair drops back, looking for a kneebar! Descharme looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Descharme looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Descharme!
Fair tries to improve position but can't.
Descharme lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fair is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Descharme's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Descharme passes to side control.
Descharme cracks Fair with a big right hand but Fair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair is trying to strike from the bottom but Descharme has passed into full mount.
Descharme working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Descharme fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Fair is rocked!
Jean Descharme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Descharme landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fair is still in real trouble! Can Descharme finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Descharme is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fair has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Descharme looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Fair covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Descharme!
A victorious Jean Descharme thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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