Flair 81 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Dickson (ranked 23578 p4p, 23809 weight class) and Craig Long Lang (ranked 555 p4p, 552 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dickson
vs
Lang

225 cm
26
283
12 - 23 - 0

183 cm
24
225
9 - 24 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morrison Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Long Lang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson swings widly with a right hand

and Lang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dickson is wriggling around but Lang manages to pass to half guard.
Dickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lang on the ground.

Dickson is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard.
Dickson wants to control the action here but instead Lang manages to pass to full mount!

Lang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lang content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Dickson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang landing punches.
Lang with the ground and pound from mount.
Lang controlling his opponent.
Dickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang lands a big shot there that rocks Dickson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dickson is wriggling around trying to escape.

Lang working for a submission but Dickson is keeping him at bay.
Lang working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Lang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang controlling from mount.
It looks like Lang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lang lands a couple of good shots and Dickson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lang has Dickson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dickson is trying to remain composed but Lang is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lang lands strikes to the head.
Lang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dickson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lang is working the ground and pound. Can Dickson escape?
Dickson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang controlling from the back.
Lang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dickson is in bad spot here.
Lang controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dickson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lang gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dickson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Lang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dickson!
Dickson is looking to get back to his feet here but Lang is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dickson's back.
We've been informed that Lang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Lang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dickson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dickson for a finish.
Lang keeps control of the position easily here as Dickson tries to buck him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickson fending off the submission attempt from Lang.

Dickson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lang's arms.
Lang lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dickson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands shots from the back.

Lang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dickson is in bad spot here.
Dickson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dickson could be in trouble here!
Lang lands punches and elbows.

Lang working for the choke.
Dickson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lang punishes Dickson with strikes from the back mount.
Lang landing with strikes.
Lang is not going to allow Dickson to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang controls the position.
Lang has Dickson flattened out and is raining down punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lang closes the distance and pushes Dickson back into the cage.

Lang pulls guard effortlessly.
Lang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dickson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lang is looking for a triangle but Dickson pushes his legs off easily.

Dickson is posturing up here but Lang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dickson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dickson has to tap! Slick submission there by Lang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Long Lang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 20063 p4p, 23504 weight class) and Macho Camacho (ranked 591 p4p, 551 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chaelsson
vs
Camacho

185 cm
44
270
52 - 23 - 2

190 cm
33
210
15 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 52 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camacho sprawls and moves away.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camacho sprawls and moves away.
Camacho with a poor takedown

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Camacho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chaelsson has picked Camacho up and slammed him! Camacho can't keep hold of the triangle and Chaelsson manages to pass to side control!
Camacho tries to buck Chaelsson off but Chaelsson is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Camacho get back to his feet.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camacho is defended easily by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camacho sprawls and moves away.
Patrick Chaelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Camacho.
Camacho throws a hook but Chaelsson avoids it easily.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.

Chaelsson stands up from Camacho's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.

Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camacho!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho is trying to control Chaelsson's posture but Chaelsson avoids it.
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.

Camacho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chaelsson escapes and throws Camacho's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaelsson defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camacho!

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Camacho to his feet.
Camacho throws a body punch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Chaelsson attempts a counter takedown but Camacho avoids it well and moves away.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camacho misses with an uppercut

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Camacho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chaelsson has passed into half guard!

Chaelsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Camacho.
Camacho is looking to regain half guard here but Chaelsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Camacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Camacho to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaelsson circles away.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Camacho is quick to defend against it.
Camacho throws a leg kick

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.

Camacho looking for subs off his back but Chaelsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Camacho wants to sweep but Chaelsson has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Camacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Chaelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.

Chaelsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!

Chaelsson gets to his feet - Camacho follows without any prompting.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Camacho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaelsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camacho is trying to control Chaelsson's posture but Chaelsson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho tries to improve position but can't.

Chaelsson stands up.
Camacho throws a body punch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
A head kick by Camacho misses

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camacho working a defensive guard but Chaelsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Camacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camacho is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is breathing heavily.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Camacho get back to his feet.
Camacho moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.

Camacho is working an open guard so Chaelsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Camacho misses with a shot to the body

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chaelsson stands up from Camacho's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Camacho closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Camacho has an active guard here but Chaelsson has managed to pass into half guard.

Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Camacho darts in trying to clinch

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Camacho to his feet.
Camacho tries to clinch

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Chaelsson stands up and waves to Camacho to follow him.
Camacho misses with a takedown

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.

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!

Camacho has an active guard here but Chaelsson has managed to pass into half guard.

Chaelsson decides to stand up.
Camacho moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Camacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Camacho to his feet.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Camacho shoots and misses

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.
Camacho wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chaelsson is now in half guard.

Chaelsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.

Camacho looking for subs off his back but Chaelsson has passed one foot through into half guard.

Chaelsson decides to stand up.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Chaelsson stands up and waves to Camacho to follow him.
Camacho swings away with a body shot that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camacho!
Camacho struggling a bit here.
Camacho tries to buck Chaelsson off but Chaelsson is having none of it.

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Camacho get back to his feet.
Macho Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Chaelsson stands and steps away. Camacho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.

Chaelsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Camacho shoots in for a double leg but Chaelsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patrick Chaelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Camacho.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaelsson moves away.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.

Camacho is looking for a triangle here but Chaelsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Chaelsson stands up from Camacho's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Camacho get back to his feet.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.
Camacho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chaelsson has passed into side control.

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Camacho to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaelsson stands up and waves to Camacho to follow him.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Camacho to his feet.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.

Camacho looking for subs off his back but Chaelsson has passed one foot through into half guard.

Chaelsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Camacho to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho wants to clinch

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson 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
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Durand Jr (ranked 24695 p4p, 23881 weight class) and Major Pain (ranked 602 p4p, 606 weight class). Jacques Durand Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Durand Jr
vs
Pain

201 cm
19
210
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
31
216
11 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Pain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durand Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durand Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand Jr lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durand Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durand Jr thows a body kick. Pain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Durand Jr instigates a clinch.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pain's defenses.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Durand Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Durand Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pain looks winded!
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durand Jr pinned against the cage. Durand Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacques Durand Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durand Jr sprawls well. Durand Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Durand Jr finds it's target.
Durand Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pain misses with a low kick as Durand Jr jumps back.
Durand Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand Jr cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.

Durand Jr clinches with his opponent.

Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain misses with a combination
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Pain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durand Jr pinned against the cage. Durand Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Pain misses.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Pain throws a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand Jr misses the target.
Durand Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Durand Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Durand Jr lands a big right hand that sends Pain crashing to the mat! Durand Jr stays standing though and waves Pain back to his feet!

Pain is rocked!
Pain leaves his chin hanging out and Durand Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pain crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.