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GAMMA#585 McTearson v Lewis 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Burton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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158 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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155 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away.
Small throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burton scores with a takedown into Small's guard.
Small is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burton forces his way into half guard.
Burton not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Small tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small can't escape the position.
Burton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Small is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small postures up.
My spies in LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform me that Small has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Small works over Burton with some ground and pound from guard.
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burton wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
Burton looking for a sweep. Not yet Burton, not yet.
Small postures up in Burton's guard and throws a big left but Burton blocks it.
Small postures up.
Burton is really struggling to control Small but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Small postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burton's hands.
Small looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burton tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Small lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Burton manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small looking to pass the guard.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Burton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Small is aware though and is defending well.
Burton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small cracks Burton with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Small forces his way into half guard.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Small there.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burton is trying to control but Small passes into side control!
Burton parries the strikes from Small easily there. Small is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burton to escape.
Small cracks Burton with a big right hand but Burton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Small scores with a couple of short elbows.
Small is chipping away with strikes.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small is working Burton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burton wants to control but Small postures up.
Burton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Small cracks Burton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Small cracks Burton with a big right hand but Burton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small working the ground and pound from side control.
Burton trying his best to control but Small has mounted him.
Small punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Small unloading with bombs!
Small is landing with some decent strikes but Burton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Small unloading with bombs!
Small scoring with strikes but Burton is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad.
Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small is trying to drag Burton to the mat but Burton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Small blocks a body shot from Burton.
Small looking for a takedown.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Burton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small tries for a takedown. No joy.
Small blocks an elbow strike.
Burton breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Small takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Burton tries to counter with a takedown but Small is quick to defend against it.
Burton moves away from the strike by Small.
Burton tried to counter with a leg kick but Small avoided it.
Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton throws a head kick that misses.
Small swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Small gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Small blocks a head kick by Burton.
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Small catches Burton right on the button with a cross.
Burton thows a leg kick but Small checks it
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Small sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burton throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it.
Small might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small 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.
Burton moves forwards but Small connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Small works Burton's body with a nice hook.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Donk. Small catches Burton right on the button with a cross.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Burton throws a head kick that misses.
Small lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small scores with a punch to the head.
Small connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burton in his tracks.
Burton throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burton won't be happy with that.
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Small 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Finkle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
36 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Finkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Finkle catches Rackham right on the button with a cross.
Rackham lands a nice shot that snaps Finkle's head back.
Rackham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rackham closes the distance and clinches.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Finkle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finkle throws an elbow but misses.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finkle takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Nice elbow from Rackham.
Rackham avoiding damage as Finkle throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rackham's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finkle gets through Rackham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle lands a shot to the body.
Finkle misses with some punches.
Finkle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham misses with an elbow over the top.
Finkle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finkle avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Finkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finkle has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Finkle trying to land knees to the body.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Finkle.
Rackham pushes off an throws an elbow but Finkle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finkle misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finkle landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finkle with a knee to the head.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham avoiding damage as Finkle throws knees to the body.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rackham - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Rackham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finkle takes an elbow to the temple.
Rackham scores with a shoulder strike.
Finkle takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham lands with a right to the head.
Rackham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Rackham.
A nice left hand lands by Rackham.
Rackham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Rackham lands with a light punch inside.
Finkle managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.
Rackham tries a knee to the head but Finkle blocks it.
Finkle lands with a right to the head.
Rackham scores with a shoulder strike.
Finkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.
Rackham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham crunches a lovely knee into Finkle's ribcage.
Rackham has Finkle pushed against the cage.
Rackham working Finkle over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
Rackham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finkle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finkle trying to land knees to the body.
Rackham lands a right hand.
Finkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rackham obliges.
Finkle managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finkle.
Good body shot from Rackham.
Rackham lands an elbow that stopped Finkle in his tracks for a moment.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rackham scores with a nice body kick.
Rackham tries to clinch there but Finkle circles away.
Finkle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rackham just manages to avoid it.
Rackham lands with a nice combination. Finkle backs away looking to recover.
Finkle wants to clinch
and Rackham counters with a stiff right hand.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finkle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finkle moves out of range of the leg kick from Rackham.
Rackham throws a lazy head kick
and Finkle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkle walks into a straight right hand from Rackham.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rackham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rackham lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Finkle throws the left hand but Rackham avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Finkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finkle moves to clinch but Rackham breaks away
and Rackham counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Finkle misses with a lunging right hand
and Rackham counters with a left to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rackham.
Rackham moves out of range of the body kick from Finkle.
Rackham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkle avoids the head kick by Rackham.
Finkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown but Finkle shows good takedown defense.
Finkle checks a leg kick nicely.
Rackham cracks Finkle with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finkle's sensitive parts.
Finkle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rackham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham slips a straight right by Finkle.
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkle moves away.
Rackham wants to clinch.
Finkle misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rackham - that will leave a mark!
Rackham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rackham as he connects with a hook.
Rackham lands a nice looking body kick.
Rackham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rackham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finkle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finkle missing with a left hand there. Rackham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham lands a nice shot that snaps Finkle's head back.
A cross from Rackham lands.
Rackham throws a combination. Finkle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rackham. Finkle shrugs it off though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rackham - that will leave a mark!
Rackham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkle with a jab.
Finkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rackham lands a head kick!
Jack Rackham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham throws a right and a left that Finkle avoids nicely.
Rackham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finkle lands an elbow just above Rackham 's eye.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Jack Rackham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rackham.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Rackham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rackham is looking for a takedown.
Rackham lands a body shot.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Rackham misses with a knee to the head.
Rackham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rackham is working Finkle over against the cage.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Rackham pushes off an throws an elbow but Finkle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rackham has closed the distance and engaged Finkle in a clinch.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rackham lands a nice elbow.
Finkle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rackham dodges an elbow strike from Finkle.
Finkle blocks an elbow strike from Rackham.
Rackham throws an elbow but it misses.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
Finkle avoids the elbow strike from Rackham, against the cage.
Rackham avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finkle avoids it.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Finkle avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Finkle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rackham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rackham blocks the elbow strike.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rackham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finkle misses with an elbow over the top.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
Finkle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finkle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finkle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rackham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rackham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Rackham blocks it.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rackham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finkle's defenses.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rackham pushes Finkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but Finkle blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Rackham.
A head punch on the inside from Finkle fails to land.
Rackham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finkle's defenses.
Rackham avoids a wild elbow strike from Finkle.
Rackham scores with a shot to the side of Finkle's head.
Finkle avoids a wild elbow strike from Rackham.
A short left from Rackham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finkle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Rackham.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finkle misses with some punches.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rackham throws an elbow but it misses.
Rackham scores with a knee to the head.
Rackham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Jack Rackham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rackham blocks the elbow strike.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rackham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finkle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
Rackham blocks an elbow strike.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Rackham avoids the damage 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!
Finkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finkle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finkle.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rackham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
Our winner, Jack Rackham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medium Hardon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
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220 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ortiz sprawls well initially but Hardon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardon controlling the action here.
Hardon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortiz tries to kick Hardon off but Hardon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hardon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Hardon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hardon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ortiz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
Hardon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ortiz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ortiz!
Hardon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz throws a strike but Hardon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardon has gone for a leg lock! Ortiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardon's guard.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardon working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Hardon keeps moving.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardon looking to control.
Ortiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortiz passes into half guard.
Hardon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Hardon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.
Hardon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Hardon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Medium Hardon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ortiz throws a leg kick
and Hardon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortiz.
Hardon clobbers Ortiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Hardon.
Hardon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardon throws out a counter right but Ortiz avoids it with no problem.
Ortiz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon throws out the jab.
Ortiz lands a nice looking body shot.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon is just out of range.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Hardon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hardon thows a body kick. Ortiz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz's sensitive parts.
Good work by Hardon as he checks the leg kick.
Hardon misses with a straight left.
Hardon misses with a body punch
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Hardon is predictable there
and Ortiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardon thinking.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardon throws a big shot that misses.
Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a body punch
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardon at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Ortiz there.
Hardon misses with a looping left.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardon shoots in and gets a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardon is in close to Ortiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardon wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Hardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Hardon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hardon.
Hardon tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Hardon slowing the pace effectively.
Hardon missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz is pressed up against the cage. Hardon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortiz down to the mat. Ortiz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardon misses with a body punch
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon misses with a body shot
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardon lands with a shot to the body.
Lorenzo Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz cracks Hardon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ortiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hardon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hardon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ortiz throws a lazy head kick
and Hardon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardon 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.
Hardon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Hardon trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
Ortiz wants to control but Hardon is keeping busy.
Hardon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortiz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hardon jumps into side control!
Medium Hardon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardon is trying to ground and pound but Ortiz uses the momentary lack of control by Hardon to regain half guard.
Hardon seems to be working for a kimura but Ortiz defends the submission attempt.
Ortiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardon.
Ortiz has his hands clasped together around Hardon's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortiz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardon passes Ortiz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardon.
Hardon trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Hardon trying to control from Ortiz's half guard. Ortiz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hardon prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardon trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortiz dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Medium Hardon!
An out of breath Medium Hardon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford comes to the cage accompanied by Stevie Wonder - Superstition. 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.
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155 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hound instigates a clinch.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hound misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hound misses with a body punch.
Hound lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Hound scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hound stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanford lands a knee to the head.
It looks like The Hound has been cut.
Hound has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Hound controls his hands.
Hound can't get the takedown.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Hound controls his hands.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hound prevents a body shot from Sanford.
A short right from Sanford on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
Hound blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Hound controls the action.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Hound blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sanford.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hound.
Hound tries to pull guard but Sanford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hound just leaning against Sanford, taking a breather.
Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
Hound lands a right hand.
Sanford tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Hound working aggressively here.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
Sanford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanford presses Hound against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hound avoids it.
Hound looking to stall.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Hound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound lands a right hand.
Sanford is leaning against Hound and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hound.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hound's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hound blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hound goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Hound.
Hound lands a right hand.
Sanford tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hound blocks a head kick by Sanford.
We've been told by Sanford's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanford rushes Hound and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hound takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hound works on Sanford's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Hound avoids the damage to the body.
Sanford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hound lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hound connects with a nice short shot to Sanford's temple.
Hound thows a huge punch but Sanford dodges it nicely.
Hound working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sanford's thigh. Sanford counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hound is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanford has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hound throws a strike but Sanford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanford wants to control from the top but Hound keeps moving.
Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hound looking for a sweep. Not yet Hound, not yet.
Hound keeping full guard, as Sanford tries to pass.
Hound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanford stands and throws Hound's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hound tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lamont Sanford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Hound's cut.
That's time! Sanford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hound misses the target.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford connects with a jab.
Hound fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanford thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hound throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanford was covering up waiting for the punch and Hound finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hound is trying to stall.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Lamont Sanford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanford tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Sanford lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hound or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Hound.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hound.
Hound lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford working Hound over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Hound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Hound wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hound makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Hound is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hound moves away.
Hound lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Hound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sanford catches Hound right on the button with a cross.
Sanford lands with a straight right. Hound didn't see that one coming.
Sanford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hound crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanford - the referee stops the clock and Hound gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanford. Hound manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hound blocks the body kick.
Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Hound managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Hound stalling against the cage.
Sanford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanford keeps Hound at a distance using the push kick.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hound.
Hound shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanford as he avoids it easily.
Hound fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hound gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hound prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Hound is trying to stall.
Sanford tries to work over Hound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Nice body punch from Sanford.
Hound misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Hound avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford breaks from the clinch.
Hound blocks the body kick.
Sanford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hound is able to avoid easily.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hound under the eye.
Hound has a takedown stuffed.
Lamont Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hound.
Sanford looks for the body kick but Hound saw that one coming.
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hound.
A little feinted left hand from Sanford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hound moves away.
Hound takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hound throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanford counters with a good, hard body kick but Hound shrugs it off.
Sanford looks to throw a body kick
and Hound makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hound throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
Hound uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanford.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanford. That's going to slow Hound down.
Sanford lands a jab.
Hound slips a straight right by Sanford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Hound's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanford clinches.
Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford lands a right hand.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford digs a right hand into Hound's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hound's gas tank.
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford misses with the body kick
and Hound makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hound with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanford to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hound can do to turn this around?
Sanford misses with a hook. Hound ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanford lands a nice shot to the body.
Hound displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanford throws out the jab.
Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford tries to work over Hound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hound tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hound blocking some punches.
Hound lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hound is trying to stall.
Sanford tries to work over Hound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Hound is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Hound scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hound tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford tries to break free but Hound pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
Sanford lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hound throws a right and a left that Sanford avoids nicely.
Hound clinches with his opponent.
Hound is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanford gets an underhook and turns Hound into the cage.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hound working aggressively here.
Sanford lands a left hand.
Hound blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hound.
Sanford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hound stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sanford.
Sanford working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hound.
Still in the clinch, Hound scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanford breaks the clinch.
Hound throws a body shot but no joy.
Hound shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hound throws a jab when Sanford was well out of range.
Lamont Sanford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hound, as that shot connected.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks Hound with an uppercut!
Lamont Sanford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hound blocks the leg kick.
Sanford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sanford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound avoids the head kick by Sanford.
Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hound throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hound counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hound throws a head punch that misses.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Hound controls his hands.
Sanford cracks Hound with a nice body shot.
Hound throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanfords head.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Sanford breaks from the clinch.
The Hound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford throws a push kick but Hound slaps the foot to one side.
Hound pushes Sanford up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Sanford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanford 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Sanford!
Lamont Sanford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Sundvison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo comes to the cage accompanied by Kullervo Entrance Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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34
187 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Sundvison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sundvison.
Sundvison thows a leg kick but Kullervo checks it
and Kullervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kullervo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sundvison throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kullervo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kullervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sundvison has time to react.
Sundvison lands a jab to the head.
Kullervo loads up on a big right hand but Sundvison slips the punch.
Kullervo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sundvison finds it's way round the side to connect with Kullervo's head.
Kullervo misses with a wild body shot.
Sundvison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kullervo will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick from Sundvison misses.
Sundvison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kullervo.
Sundvison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Kullervo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundvison slips under a jab.
Sundvison throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kullervo slips under a jab.
Kullervo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sundvison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sundvison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sundvison counters with a three punch combo that has Kullervo backing up. Kullervo nods at Sundvison to acknowledge the strikes.
Kullervo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sundvison throws a wild body kick that Kullervo sees coming a mile off.
Sundvison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sundvison throws a body kick that misses
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundvison throws a low kick, looking for Kullervo's leg but Kullervo calmly moves out of range.
Kullervo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sundvison lands a leg kick that knocks Kullervo off balance momentarily.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
Sundvison misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo checks a leg kick.
Kullervo throws a sloppy body shot
and Sundvison counters with a leg kick.
Sundvison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kullervo's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundvison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kullervo throws a shot from downtown. Sundvison moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Kullervo there.
Kullervo throws a head kick that Sundvison semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sundvison misses.
Sundvison moves away from the strike by Kullervo.
Sundvison slips under a jab from Kullervo.
Sundvison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sundvison walks into a straight right hand from Kullervo.
Sundvison dodges the punch combination from Kullervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Sundvison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundvison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kullervo on the side of the head.
Kullervo defending well as Sundvison loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Kullervo - just one landing.
Sundvison throws a hook but Kullervo avoids it easily.
Sundvison motions for Kullervo to come forward. Sundvison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Kullervo misses.
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kullervo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Kullervo. Beautiful body shot.
Kullervo jabs Sundvison right on the nose. Sundvison blinks but takes it well.
Kullervo avoids a kick to the body.
Sundvison throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kullervo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sundvison works Kullervo's body with a nice hook.
Sundvison misses with a looping right.
Kullervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kullervo throws a head kick but Sundvison moves out of range.
Sundvison misses with a leg kick
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kullervo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Sundvison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Sundvison as he connects with a hook.
Sundvison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kullervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo looks to land a combination but Sundvison avoids it well.
Kullervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sundvison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kullervo misses.
Sundvison avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Sundvison swings widly with a right hand
and Kullervo counters with a left to the body.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundvison.
Kullervo dodges the punch combination from Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a lazy uppercut
and Kullervo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sundvison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Kullervo misses.
Sundvison lands a nice hook to Kullervo's body. Kullervo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick from Sundvison.
Sundvison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kullervo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sundvison - that will leave a mark!
Sundvison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut. Sundvison saw that one coming.
Kullervo jabs at Sundvison's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evil Kullervo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sundvison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kullervo misses with a hook. Sundvison ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Sundvison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sundvison is looking to land body kicks.
Kullervo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sundvison moves out of range as Kullervo strikes.
Sundvison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sundvison misses with a looping right.
Evil Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sundvison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kullervo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sundvison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sundvison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sundvison, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sundvison.
Kullervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sundvison.
Kullervo misses with a straight left.
Kullervo moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundvison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Sundvison.
Kullervo lands with a left to the head.
Sundvison lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundvison lands with a short shot to the head.
Sundvison leaning against his opponent.
Sundvison lands a knee to the head.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundvison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sundvison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kullervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundvison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullervo blocking some punches.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kullervo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sundvison fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kullervo.
Sundvison throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kullervo takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundvison working aggressively here.
Sundvison tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Sundvison misses with some punches.
Sundvison just leaning against Kullervo, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Kullervo tries to work over Sundvison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundvison throws a head punch that misses.
Sundvison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sundvison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sundvison has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundvison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sundvison.
Sundvison can't find room to land a body shot as Kullervo controls the action.
Kullervo working aggressively here.
Kullervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kullervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sundvison misses with some punches.
Kullervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sundvison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sundvison lands an uppercut.
Sundvison tries to land knees in the clinch but Kullervo avoids the damage to the body.
Sundvison gets through Kullervo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo is rocked!
Sundvison throws a big uppercut that drops Kullervo! More strikes from Sundvison and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kullervo lies dazed against the cage as Sundvison celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Sundvison!
Mats Sundvison decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Evil Kullervo had this to say: 'I think my heart is broken.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Yount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yount throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yount as he avoids it easily.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yount throws out the jab.
Yount lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yount.
Miyata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yount was covering up waiting for the punch and Miyata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yount wants to sweep here but Miyata controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount has control of Miyata's left arm, preventing Miyata from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyata tries to free his leg and advance position but Yount is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miyata is looking to work some ground and pound but Yount has wrist control.
Miyata throws a strike but Yount rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miyata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yount has passed into side control.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Yount has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyata is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yount.
Yount wants to stand but Miyata is controlling his arm.
Miyata wants to control but Yount postures up.
Yount tries to advance to mount but Miyata denies him.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount trying to control the position but Miyata is working away.
Yount controlling the position from side mount.
Miyata parries the strikes from Yount easily there. Yount is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miyata to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Miyata but he's now mounted!
Yount controlling the pace for now.
Yount thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miyata tries to hold on but Yount pushes him away.
Yount misses with a head shot.
Yount content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yount controlling his opponent.
Yount looking to control but Miyata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyata is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyata is squirming around, avoiding Yount's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yount throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it.
Miyata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yount fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yount as he jumps to the side.
Yount looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yount tries to avoid it but Miyata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yount to the ground. Yount escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yount throws a sloppy head kick and Miyata moves out of range easily.
Yount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyata attempts a counter takedown but Yount avoids it well and moves away.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount misses with a few strikes there.
Yount throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyata.
Miyata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyata.
Yount tries to work over Miyata's front leg with a kick but Miyata checks it.
Miyata tries to counter with a takedown but Yount is quick to defend against it.
Yount throws a head kick but Miyata moves out of range.
Yount throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Yount fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata shoots in but no luck this time.
Yount waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyata.
Miyata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yount sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yount misses with a two punch combination.
Miyata attempts a counter takedown but Yount avoids it well and moves away.
Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yount was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yount slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yount scoring well with a low kick there.
Yount cracks Miyata with an open hand slap.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yount misses with a low kick as Miyata jumps back.
Miyata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miyata slips a jab from Yount.
Yount fakes the leg kick and cracks Miyata in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyata fails with the takedown.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yount.
Miyata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yount cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yount pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yount misses with a leg kick
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Miyata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyata manages to get himself to full guard.
Miyata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yount sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yount controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yount slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yount has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Let's hope that Yount has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyata can't keep his opponent in guard - Yount advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yount is trying to control. Miyata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miyata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yount takes one to the side of the head.
Yount falls off balance throwing a combination
so Miyata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yount wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yount keeping full guard, as Miyata tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount pulls Miyata in close to prevent any damage.
Yount is trying to keep Miyata in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyata is one step ahead there.
Yount is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yount can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyata controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yount throws a nice head kick!
Miyata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Yount lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miyata doesn't seem phased though.
Miyata is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yount.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata 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.
Miyata stays in close to Yount's body and controls the position.
Yount controlling the position.
Miyata works over Yount with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata postures up.
Miyata is looking to work some ground and pound but Yount has wrist control.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Yount keeps moving.
Miyata throws an elbow that misses. Yount uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyata's guard. Nice move by Yount!
Miyata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yount's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robin Yount has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yount wants to pass the guard but Miyata is keeping the position.
Miyata is looking for a triangle but Yount pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yount passes into half guard.
Miyata is refusing to be controlled, as Yount sits in half guard.
Yount perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yount is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyata is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Yount comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yount has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Yount!
Our winner, Robin Yount, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kenny Loggins - I'm free. Volkov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Россия. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses the jab.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Williams tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Williams .
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Williams misses.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Volkov checks a low kick from Williams .
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a nice body kick.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Williams .
Williams throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Williams avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Williams .
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Volkov slips a straight right by Williams .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams .
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams .
Williams trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams works over Volkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams .
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Volkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams 's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Volkov cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams . Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams , as that shot connected.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Williams .
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Donk. Volkov catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stanly Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams slips a jab from Volkov.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a body shot.
Volkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams .
A big left from Volkov misses.
Williams throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Williams tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A jab from Williams misses.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Volkov lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Williams 's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov feints a counter leg kick.
Williams throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams .
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Williams 's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Volkov is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanly Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stanly Williams waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojnasiewicz's entrance music is Ministry - Lies lies lies. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wojnasiewicz avoids the body shot from Spanked.
Spanked has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spanked throws a shot to the body.
Spanked lands with a nice body punch.
Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spanked takes a swing at Wojnasiewicz's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spanked. That's going to slow Wojnasiewicz down.
Spanked is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wojnasiewicz rather than just go for the knockout.
Spanked tests Wojnasiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a jab.
Wojnasiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a push kick.
Spanked works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Spanked blocks a jab.
Spanked moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wojnasiewicz ducks right into an uppercut from Spanked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz slips a jab from Spanked.
Spanked scores with a jab to the head.
Wojnasiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spanked connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wojnasiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Wojnasiewicz lands a jab.
Wojnasiewicz throws a low kick but Spanked avoids it.
Spanked misses with a hook
and Wojnasiewicz moves into the clinch.
Spanked tries to break free but Wojnasiewicz pushes him back against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Wojnasiewicz tries a body shot but Spanked blocks it.
Wojnasiewicz blocking some punches.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz manages to break the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wojnasiewicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spanked fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wojnasiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked works Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanked throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wojnasiewicz slips a jab from Spanked.
Wojnasiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
Spanked delivers a nice body kick.
Wojnasiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spanked lands a slapping body shot.
Spanked misses with a body shot.
Spanked is looking to score with low kicks.
Wojnasiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wojnasiewicz throws a big counter combination but Spanked scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wojnasiewicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wojnasiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wojnasiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spanked.
Spanked has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Wojnasiewicz misses its target.
Spanked throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wojnasiewicz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spanked avoids it.
Spanked misses with a hook
letting Wojnasiewicz counter with a right hand.
Wojnasiewicz avoids the body shot from Spanked.
Spanked swings for the body but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Wojnasiewicz tries to work over Spanked's front leg with a kick but Spanked checks it.
Donk. Spanked catches Wojnasiewicz right on the button with a cross.
Spanked looks to throw a body kick
and Wojnasiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spanked misses with a combination
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a leg kick.
Spanked throws a lazy uppercut
and Wojnasiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wojnasiewicz misses the jab.
Wojnasiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked misses with a wild combination.
Spanked looks to land a right hand but Wojnasiewicz moved out of range.
Wojnasiewicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spanked lands a glancing blow to the side of Wojnasiewicz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanked throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wojnasiewicz pushes Spanked away with a front kick.
Spanked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spanked lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wojnasiewicz at a distance.
Spanked connects with a body shot.
Wojnasiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spanked.
Wojnasiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanked is just out of range.
Spanked scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spanked lands a nice hook to Wojnasiewicz's body. Wojnasiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spanked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook.
Spanked misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanked throws out a counter right but Wojnasiewicz avoids it with no problem.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range as Spanked strikes.
Wojnasiewicz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spanked goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spanked throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanked is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojnasiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojnasiewicz checks a low kick from Spanked.
An attempted straight right counter from Wojnasiewicz misses the target.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a decent looking hook.
Spanked fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wojnasiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Spanked there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spanked moves away.
Wojnasiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spanked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spanked. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spanked works Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Spanked rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a low kick, right behind Spanked 's knee.
A low kick from Spanked is predictable there
and Wojnasiewicz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spanked avoids the elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz, against the cage.
Spanked pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wojnasiewicz cracks Spanked with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Spanked.
Wojnasiewicz throws a wild body kick that Spanked sees coming a mile off.
Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wojnasiewicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spanked connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wojnasiewicz's hands.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked looks to land a body kick but Wojnasiewicz moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojnasiewicz is just out of range.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range of the body kick from Spanked.
Spanked misses with a body kick.
Spanked swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wojnasiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojnasiewicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wojnasiewicz throws a big counter combination but Spanked scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spanked works Wojnasiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Spanked throws a body punch but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Wojnasiewicz connects with a leg kick. Spanked looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No joy there for Spanked, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wojnasiewicz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spanked misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Wojnasiewicz misses the target.
Wojnasiewicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wojnasiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Spanked moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Spanked misses.
Wojnasiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spanked connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wojnasiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Wojnasiewicz throws a right hand that Spanked ducks under and follows up with a left that Spanked also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Spanked there.
Wojnasiewicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spanked's head backwards.
Wojnasiewicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spanked throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wojnasiewicz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanked connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wojnasiewicz's hands.
Spanked lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wojnasiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spanked.
A big left from Spanked misses.
Spanked throws a body punch but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Wojnasiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spanked throws a right hand that Wojnasiewicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wojnasiewicz also avoids with ease.
Wojnasiewicz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spanked just manages to avoid it.
That kick from Spanked tenderised Wojnasiewicz's leg. Wojnasiewicz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wojnasiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spanked misses with a body shot.
Wojnasiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Spanked throws a lazy uppercut
and Wojnasiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook
and Spanked counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wojnasiewicz thinking.
Nice uppercut lands for Wojnasiewicz. That snapped Spanked's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked 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!
Wojnasiewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spanked cracks Wojnasiewicz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spanked throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wojnasiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wojnasiewicz throws a right and a left that Spanked avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Spanked.
Spanked throws a jab when Wojnasiewicz was well out of range.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a looping right.
Wojnasiewicz sets himself, and Spanked steps forward looking for the clinch! Wojnasiewicz avoids it this time.
Wojnasiewicz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked feints a jab promting Wojnasiewicz to slip. Spanked then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wojnasiewicz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spanked fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spanked looks to throw the jab but Wojnasiewicz is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz needs to keep his hands up - Spanked had a free shot at his head there.
Wojnasiewicz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wojnasiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a shot to the body.
Wojnasiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spanked connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wojnasiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Spanked blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spanked crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wojnasiewicz - the referee stops the clock and Spanked gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wojnasiewicz. Spanked manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spanked avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonna Spanked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojnasiewicz throws a front kick that sends Spanked stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Spanked.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spanked.
Wojnasiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Spanked doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wojnasiewicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Wojnasiewicz misses.
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz throws a leg kick but Spanked sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonna Spanked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojnasiewicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojnasiewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spanked's defenses.
Wojnasiewicz misses with some punches.
Spanked escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wojnasiewicz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wojnasiewicz throws a hook but Spanked blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked misses with a combination
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Spanked lands.
Spanked connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wojnasiewicz. Wojnasiewicz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spanked cracks Wojnasiewicz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spanked lands a nice shot that snaps Wojnasiewicz's head back.
Spanked misses with a straight right.
Wojnasiewicz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spanked is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spanked defending well as Wojnasiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Spanked flicks out a counter leg kick but Wojnasiewicz steps away.
Spanked throws a series of punches but Wojnasiewicz avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked just misses with a punch to the body.
Spanked misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Spanked. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanked lands a nice hook to Wojnasiewicz's body. Wojnasiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonna Spanked is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spanked fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wojnasiewicz throws a leg kick but Spanked sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spanked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spanked throws a series of punches but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Spanked misses with a looping right.
Spanked misses with a body shot.
Spanked takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spanked takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
Wojnasiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wojnasiewicz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonna Spanked comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spanked 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Fehu - Wardruna. Jameson Connemara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fabian Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara cracks a nice hook into Hoi's ribs.
Connemara lunges at Hoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoi's hand.
Hoi slips a jab from Connemara.
A telegraphed right hand from Connemara misses the target.
Hoi misses the jab.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Hoi's leg. Hoi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connemara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Hoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Connemara throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Hoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoi misses with a hook to the body
and Connemara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A right-left combo lands from Hoi.
It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Hoi.
Connemara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Hoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connemara!
Connemara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Connemara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connemara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connemara lands a jab.
Hoi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Hoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connemara pounces like a tiger and cracks Hoi with a vicious hook! Hoi is down but not out! Connemara follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jameson Connemara!
Fabian Hoi was interviewed post fight and said 'Honor to fight you Conne. You are a fucking legend! Enjoy the Bahamas.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J - Momma said knock you out. Ray Lewis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.
McTearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lewis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson lands a two punch combo.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
Lewis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a body punch
and Lewis counters with a nice low kick that buckles McTearson's knee momentarily.
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McTearson cracks Lewis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
Lewis staying out of range there.
McTearson throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
A quick step to the side and McTearson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
McTearson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lewis manages to circle out of the way.
McTearson scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis scores with a hook.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McTearson on the side of the head.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McTearson jabs at Lewis's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
Lewis digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Lewis catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
Lewis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Lewis blocks a leg kick.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lewis.
McTearson throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lewis throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lewis with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Lewis avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
A head kick by McTearson misses
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Lewis down.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson is looking to wear down Lewis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lewis avoids the body shot from McTearson.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but McTearson moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Lewis misses with a shot to the body
and McTearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
McTearson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
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.
Lewis misses with a hook.
McTearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McTearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis wants to counter with a clinch but McTearson pushes him away.
McTearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson moves away from the strike by Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson slips under a jab.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
Lewis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McTearson defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson slips under a jab from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
McTearson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McTearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lewis.
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Lewis down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
McTearson backing away here, and Lewis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Lewis moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
Lewis misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis lands the left hand.
McTearson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Lewis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Lewis lands a body shot.
McTearson cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McTearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by McTearson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lewis - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Lewis catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McTearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lewis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lewis throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson lands a jab to the head.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Lewis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson thinks about countering with a body kick.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewis blocks the leg kick.
McTearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTearson scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis works McTearson's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis slips a straight right by McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. McTearson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a body shot.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewis.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
Lewis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McTearson with a body shot.
Lewis slips under a jab.
McTearson misses with a hook.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
A cross from McTearson lands.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow McTearson down.
Lewis checks a low kick from McTearson.
Lewis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McTearson with a body shot.
McTearson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lewis eats them both and turns towards McTearson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Lewis as he connects with a hook.
Lewis scores with a nice head shot.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
Lewis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lewis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from McTearson lands.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ray Lewis just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis'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.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis lands with a shot to the body.
McTearson with a poor takedown
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
McTearson misses with a hook
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
McTearson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lewis misses the jab.
McTearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson slips a straight right by Lewis.
McTearson throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
McTearson motions for Lewis to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Lewis.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Lewis throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
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!
Lewis looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson throws a counter high kick but Lewis was just alert enough to avoid it.
McTearson feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Lewis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson scores with a head kick. Lewis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a hook.
Lewis swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by McTearson.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Lewis backs away, McTearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McTearson throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis flicks out a counter leg kick but McTearson steps away.
Lewis moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
A big left from McTearson misses.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Lewis throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ray Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson lands with a right hand.
McTearson staying out of range there.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTearson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson blocks a jab.
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
McTearson lands a jab.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTearson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis digs a good hook to McTearson's body.
McTearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McTearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
McTearson stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Lewis misses.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lewis scores with a leg kick.
McTearson drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McTearson lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by McTearson there.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but McTearson moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
McTearson cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Lewis blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
McTearson drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis flicks out a counter leg kick but McTearson steps away.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McTearson scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewis.
Ray Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis scores with a spinning back kick!
Lewis scores with a leg kick.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Lewis sees coming a mile off.
McTearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray Lewis!
Ray Lewis is the new welterweight champion!
Ray Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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