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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jah has chosen Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Jah!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Mangrove Jr's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Mangrove Jr is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Jah is looking for the big counter here.
Jah connects with a leg kick. Mangrove Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jah scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jah lands a head kick. Mangrove Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Mangrove Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Jah blocks it.
Jah missing with a left hand there. Mangrove Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jah avoids it.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr walks into a straight right hand from Jah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangrove Jr.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove Jr off balance momentarily.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch
and Jah counters with a one-two to the body.
Mangrove Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jah moves away.
Mangrove Jr misses with a low kick.
Jah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Jah avoided it.
Jah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jah throws a counter combo.
Jah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jah moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr avoids the head kick by Jah.
Mangrove Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jah. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Jah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jah connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah throws a big shot that misses.
Jah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr feints and then cracks Jah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jah down.
Jah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove Jr is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Jah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangrove Jr.
Jah tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangrove Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Jah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangrove Jr with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Jah sees coming a mile off.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mangrove Jr cracks Jah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jah throws out a leg kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range and Jah only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangrove Jr moves forwards but Jah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jah moves out of range of the body kick.
Jah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jah checks a low kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Jah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah blocks the body kick.
Mangrove Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jah misses with a jab, cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangrove Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jah lands an overhand right.
Jah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr motions for Jah to come forward. Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jah looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Jah.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove Jr off balance momentarily.
Jah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jah misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Jah tries to bum rush Mangrove Jr with a series of wild strikes but Mangrove Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangrove Jr rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr works on Jah's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Jah controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Jah on the inside.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jah tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Jah back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Jah is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Jah controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jah is trying to push Mangrove Jr away but Mangrove Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Jah avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Jah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mangrove Jr pushes Jah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr keeps control of Jah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Jah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Jah's head.
Jah scores with a knee to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Jah.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Jah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jah's gas tank.
Jah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Jah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jah wants to slow Mangrove Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.
As Jah tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Jah manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jah throws a nice head kick!
Jah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mangrove Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Soul Jah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jah checks a leg kick.
Jah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Jah lands.
Mangrove Jr scores with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick, looking for Jah's leg but Jah calmly moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr tries a low kick but Jah avoids it.
Mangrove Jr tried to score with a low kick but Jah checks it.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Jah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mangrove Jr digs a good hook to Jah's body.
Jah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jah is out of range and Mangrove Jr settles back down.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Jah avoids it.
Jah throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Jah.
It looked like Mangrove Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jah.
Jah throws a nice head kick!
Jah takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jah, right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
Jah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch.
Jah is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch there but Jah circles away.
Jah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangrove Jr.
Jah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove Jr. That did some damage!
Mangrove Jr wants to slow Jah down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangrove Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jah stalks Mangrove Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mangrove Jr's face. Mangrove Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Mangrove Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah throws a head kick that Mangrove Jr semi-blocks.
Jah lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove Jr off balance momentarily.
Jah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr pushes Jah away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Mangrove Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jah doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Jah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jah.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jah tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Jah.
Mangrove Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mangrove Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jah, right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr keeps Jah at a distance using the push kick.
Jah throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jah checks a low kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up but Jah circles away and keeps his distance.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab when Jah was well out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Jah sees coming a mile off.
Jah takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jah takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Jah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Jah!
An out of breath Soul Jah 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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energy
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