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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cole River acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Juste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Juste definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Juste connects with an inside leg kick.
St Juste works River's body with a nice hook.
St Juste lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
St Juste scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
St Juste misses the shot to the body.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Juste motions for River to come forward. St Juste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Juste takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Juste thows a body shot but no joy.
St Juste throws a right hand that misses
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
St Juste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Juste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River has closed the distance and engaged St Juste in a clinch.
St Juste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is trying to break free.
River blocks a body shot from St Juste.
St Juste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River tries to stall but St Juste uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St Juste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut.
St Juste has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A nice left hand lands by St Juste.
River is trying to break the clinch but St Juste has him pressed against the cage.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Juste is defending well for now.
St Juste tries to circle away but River has him pinned against the cage.
St Juste controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Juste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Juste.
River blocks an uppercut.
River trying to land knees 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!
River tries to work over St Juste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Juste misses with a body punch.
St Juste on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Juste lands a left hand.
St Juste avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Juste - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but St Juste avoids the damage to the body.
St Juste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
St Juste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Juste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Juste lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Juste blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River lands an elbow inside that St Juste shrugs off.
St Juste trying to stall but River improves his position.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Juste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Juste.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Juste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Juste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Juste connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River scores with a nice body kick.
St Juste sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River lunges at St Juste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Juste's hand.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Juste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River tries to land a leg kick but St Juste saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Juste lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St Juste throws a nice inside leg kick.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Renan St Juste will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
That's time! St Juste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Juste throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and St Juste only half commits.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
St Juste throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
St Juste misses with a low kick.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Juste.
River checks a leg kick.
St Juste wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River throws a solid leg kick but St Juste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Juste can pounce on him.
St Juste lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste misses with a looping right.
St Juste takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St Juste lands a head shot.
St Juste defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
St Juste takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Juste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Juste's calf.
St Juste thows a body shot but no joy.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Juste throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Renan St Juste is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Juste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands a front kick.
A low kick from St Juste is predictable there
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
River misses with a low kick.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a lazy head kick
and St Juste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Juste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the liver by St Juste. Beautiful body shot.
River drops his hands momentarily and St Juste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - St Juste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Juste misses with a left hand
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
River tries to land a front kick but St Juste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Juste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River throws a low kick but St Juste moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as St Juste blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste connects with a jab.
River throws a jab when St Juste was well out of range.
River throws a body punch but St Juste moves out of range.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Juste throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Juste misses with a low kick.
St Juste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with an uppercut. St Juste saw that one coming.
St Juste avoids the body shot from River.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Juste.
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River blocking some punches.
River throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as St Juste controls the action.
River wants to stall.
River trying to land knees to the body.
St Juste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as St Juste blocks the leg kick.
St Juste misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters with a head kick. That will keep St Juste thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River throws a low kick but St Juste avoids it.
St Juste throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Juste checks a leg kick.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste throws a body kick that misses.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Renan St Juste will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St Juste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St Juste takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
St Juste takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
St Juste scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River checks a leg kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Juste misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St Juste scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a nice looking combination but St Juste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River tries to clinch there but St Juste circles away.
St Juste throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
St Juste throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
St Juste misses with a body shot.
River misses with a hook.
River ducks under a wild hook from St Juste.
River walks into a left hand.
River tries to clinch but St Juste moves out of range.
St Juste cracks River with a good jab.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Juste misses with a straight right.
St Juste takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces St Juste off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Juste, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Juste.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Juste misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by St Juste.
St Juste throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
River throws a leg kick which misses St Juste's front leg but catches the back leg as St Juste tries to avoid it.
St Juste blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from River misses.
St Juste punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from River misses.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands a leg kick that knocks St Juste off balance momentarily.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River throws a lazy body kick
and St Juste counters with a nice body shot.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Juste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River misses with a leg kick.
River wants to land a leg kick but St Juste is out of range.
St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Juste scores with a nice strike.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Juste misses with a hook to the body
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
St Juste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Juste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as St Juste blocks the low kick.
St Juste ducks under a wild hook from River.
St Juste 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Juste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
St Juste lands with a nice body punch.
St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
River stuns St Juste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River misses with a low kick as St Juste jumps back.
St Juste scores with a shot to the body.
River lands a front kick.
St Juste checks a leg kick.
River wants to clinch up but St Juste keeps it at a distance.
St Juste will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
St Juste swings for the body but River moves out of range.
St Juste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from St Juste.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from River tenderised St Juste's leg. St Juste is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Juste misses with a lunging right hand
and St Juste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River throws a low kick but St Juste moves out of range easily.
River throws out a leg kick but St Juste moves out of range and River only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan St Juste clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Juste checks a leg kick.
St Juste throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Juste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
St Juste swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Juste can pounce on him.
River tries to work over St Juste's front leg with a kick but St Juste checks it.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River scores with a leg kick.
River misses with a body kick.
St Juste tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River tests St Juste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Juste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Juste. St Juste obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River keeps St Juste at a distance using the push kick.
River is looking to land body kicks.
St Juste sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River misses with the body kick
and St Juste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River cracks St Juste with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Juste pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and St Juste settles back down.
St Juste connects with an inside leg kick.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Juste.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Juste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River throws the kick towards the body but St Juste avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a jab when St Juste was well out of range.
St Juste moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
St Juste digs a good hook to River's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Juste takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
St Juste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
St Juste jabs at River's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Juste. That's going to slow River down.
St Juste lands with a thumping leg kick.
River is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River slips under a jab from St Juste.
River tries to clinch there but St Juste circles away.
Good leg kick by St Juste there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Juste throws a leg kick that is checked
and River makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste is looking to chop away at River's legs.
River connects with a looping right hand.
St Juste lands a nice looking body shot.
River connects with a leg kick. St Juste looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
River moves in looking to clinch but St Juste pushes him off.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from St Juste misses
and River counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from River.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Juste can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Juste working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Juste throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as St Juste tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. St Juste won't want to take too many of those.
St Juste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Juste working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River missing with knees to the body.
River prevents a body shot from St Juste.
St Juste manages to break the clinch.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Juste.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Juste's sensitive parts.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River looks to throw the jab but St Juste is out of range.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and St Juste counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from St Juste misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Renan St Juste will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
St Juste misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
St Juste takes a kick to the side of the head.
St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
St Juste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
St Juste throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Juste lands an overhand right.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St Juste wants to break the clinch but can't.
River blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
St Juste lands a body punch in the clinch.
River blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for St Juste to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
St Juste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from St Juste fails to land.
St Juste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from River.
St Juste takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Juste lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Juste.
St Juste is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Juste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from River.
River trying to land knees to the body.
St Juste is trying to stall.
River crunches a lovely knee into St Juste's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Juste misses with some punches.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Juste.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as St Juste takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
St Juste managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Juste.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River tries to land a front kick but St Juste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Renan St Juste is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
St Juste doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Juste.
St Juste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Juste has time to react.
Cole River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Juste at a distance.
River throws a lazy head kick
and St Juste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River looks to throw the jab but St Juste is out of range.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Juste throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
St Juste throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River 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.
St Juste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River tries to clinch but St Juste is having none of it.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Juste is out of range.
St Juste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Juste lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow St Juste down.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St Juste throws a hook but River blocks it.
St Juste looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Juste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by River.
River throws a leg kick but St Juste checks it.
St Juste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Juste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan St Juste!
Renan St Juste retains his welterweight title!
Renan St Juste decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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