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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. Mark Mann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jovon Chambers's chin.
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270 lbs
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190 cm
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251 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jovon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mann stalling against the cage.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann stands there with Chambers around his waist. Chambers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Mann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Mann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers successfully pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Mann wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mann tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
Mark Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chambers lands with a good body shot.
Mark Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a head kick that drops Chambers to the mat! Chambers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers fails with the takedown
and Mann counters with a thumping low kick.
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Mann to work.
Mann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Mann won't allow it.
Mann has Chambers pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mann throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves into the clinch.
Mann missing with knees to the body.
Mann stalling against the cage.
Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann stalling the fight.
Mann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mann just leaning against Chambers, taking a breather.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Mann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mann tries a knee to the head but Chambers blocks it.
Mann just leaning against Chambers, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chambers counters with a single leg into guard. Mann didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Mann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
Mann keeping full guard, as Chambers tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chambers has Mann in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chambers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
Mann slowing the pace effectively.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Mann.
Mann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jovon Chambers has been cut.
Mann working Chambers over with knees to the body.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann avoiding damage.
Mann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mann leaning against his opponent.
Chambers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mann prevents it.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mark Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann pushes off an throws an elbow but Chambers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges.
Mann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Mann.
Mann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann stands there with Chambers around his waist. Chambers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to land a knee to the head but Chambers blocks with his arms.
Mann lands a knee to the head.
Chambers avoids the elbow strike from Mann, against the cage.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
Mann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chambers can do to turn this around?
Mann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chambers avoids it.
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann wants to land a leg kick but Chambers is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Mann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann just leaning against Chambers, taking a breather.
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chambers.
Mann looking to throw knees to the head but Chambers is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jovon Chambers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mann slips a jab from Chambers.
Mark Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann is looking to clinch but Chambers is avoiding it.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Mann.
Mann throws a front kick aimed at Chambers's knee but Chambers avoids it well.
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chambers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Mann throws a looping overhand right but Chambers ducks down to avoid it.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mann moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Mann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Chambers pushes him off.
Chambers connects with a jab.
Chambers blocks a low kick nicely.
Mann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chambers, pushing him back against the cage.
Mann stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Chambers avoids the elbow strike from Mann, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mann.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chambers, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann stalls.
Jovon Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chambers goes for a takedown attempt but Mann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
Chambers blocks an elbow strike from Mann.
Mann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is struggling to control the position.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers jumps guard but Mann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mann is stalling here.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Mann.
Mann closes the distance and pushes Chambers back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers dodges an elbow strike from Mann.
Chambers wants to break free but Mann has control.
Come on Mann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mann scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mann!
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energy
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hype
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