PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Battousai The Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Slasher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boom Boom Oh Yeah. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

The Slasher
vs
McTearson

188 cm
25
200 lbs
17 - 4 - 2

193 cm
25
188 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Tormented Nutrition

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Battousai The Slasher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson missing with a left hand there. The Slasher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Slasher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Slasher misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
The Slasher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTearson lands with a hook. The Slasher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Slasher misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Slasher, right into the meat.
McTearson swats away the attempt to clinch by The Slasher.
The Slasher looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
The Slasher tries to clinch up but McTearson circles away and keeps his distance.
The Slasher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Slasher is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
McTearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Slasher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher tried to score with a low kick but McTearson checks it.
Jab, jab by The Slasher - just one landing.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Slasher.
The Slasher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McTearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Slasher defends well and McTearson ends up having to push The Slasher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Slasher misses with the head strike.
The Slasher displaying some good clinch control by pressing McTearson up against the cage.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Slasher backwards.
Our sources have told us that The Slasher has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McTearson misses with some punches.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Slasher stalling the fight.
McTearson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Slasher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher lands a damaging elbow.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Slasher's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
McTearson being controlled against the cage.
The Slasher stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
The Slasher misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson avoids the elbow strike from The Slasher, against the cage.
The Slasher scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
The Slasher misses with some punches.
The Slasher tries to land a knee to the head but McTearson blocks with his arms.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
The Slasher slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
McTearson avoiding damage as The Slasher throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Slasher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
The Slasher leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Slasher seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The Slasher looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battousai The Slasher.
The Slasher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
The Slasher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McTearson.
The Slasher throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
McTearson defending well as The Slasher loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Slasher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Slasher throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Slasher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Slasher slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Slasher blocks a jab.
The Slasher throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as The Slasher blocks the leg kick.
That kick from The Slasher tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Slasher throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Slasher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battousai The Slasher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A swing and a miss from The Slasher.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Slasher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Slasher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
The Slasher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Slasher's head.
Battousai The Slasher is winning the standup battle so far.
The Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Slasher.
The Slasher swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
The Slasher needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Slasher has time to react.
McTearson wants to land a leg kick but The Slasher is out of range.
The Slasher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
The Slasher throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Slasher.
The Slasher misses with a double jab.
The Slasher slips under a jab.
The Slasher cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
The Slasher blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Slasher doesn't seem bothered though.
The Slasher misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.

The Slasher clinches up against the cage.
The Slasher connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from The Slasher.
The Slasher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Slasher misses with an elbow strike.
The Slasher pushes McTearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from The Slasher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Slasher misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McTearson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTearson has The Slasher pressed against the cage.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.
The Slasher misses with a knee to the head.
The Slasher scores with a knee to the head.
The Slasher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McTearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Slasher or not.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson lands a right hand.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Slasher is defending well for now.
The referee calls for The Slasher to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Slasher is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns The Slasher into the cage.
McTearson blocks the elbow strike.
The Slasher misses with some punches.
The Slasher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Slasher lands with a left to the head.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
The Slasher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Battousai The Slasher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Slasher trying to stall but McTearson improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Slasher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Slasher throws an elbow but misses.
McTearson avoiding damage as The Slasher throws knees to the body.
The Slasher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McTearson up against the cage.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
The Slasher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
The Slasher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McTearson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
McTearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Slasher.
The Slasher leaning against his opponent.
The Slasher looking to slow down the pace here.
The Slasher tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing The Slasher back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battousai The Slasher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McTearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Slasher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTearson.
The Slasher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from The Slasher misses its intended target.
The Slasher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTearson.
The Slasher ducks right into an uppercut from McTearson.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
The Slasher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
The Slasher throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Donk. McTearson catches The Slasher right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
McTearson lands a jab to The Slasher's midsection.
The Slasher looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
The Slasher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
McTearson lands a jab.
McTearson slips a straight right by The Slasher.
The Slasher wants to clinch.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Slasher moves away.
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McTearson punishes The Slasher's body with a nice straight punch.
The Slasher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTearson slips a straight right by The Slasher.
The Slasher connects with a crisp jab.
McTearson slips a jab from The Slasher.
The Slasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a leg kick
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson cracks The Slasher with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Slasher throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Slasher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTearson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McTearson is looking to clinch.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Slasher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McTearson on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by The Slasher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but The Slasher ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson dodges the punch combination from The Slasher.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. The Slasher should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a body punch but The Slasher moves out of range.
McTearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Slasher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Slasher tries to bum rush McTearson with a series of wild strikes but McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Slasher.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by McTearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTearson.
McTearson cracks The Slasher with a good jab.
McTearson throws a jab when The Slasher was well out of range.
The Slasher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Slasher is out of range.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Slasher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
The Slasher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Slasher tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
The Slasher misses with a looping right.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Slasher lands a nice looking body shot.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Slasher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson swings for the body but The Slasher moves out of range.
The Slasher 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.
A telegraphed right hand from The Slasher misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Slasher swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTearson counters with a good low kick that The Slasher was not able to check.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Slasher is just out of range.
The Slasher slips a straight right by McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
The Slasher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Slasher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Slasher scores with a leg kick.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but The Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Slasher is just out of range.
McTearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Slasher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from McTearson tenderised The Slasher's leg. The Slasher is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from The Slasher.
The Slasher motions for McTearson to come forward. The Slasher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson looks for the body kick but The Slasher saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by McTearson.
The Slasher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Slasher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
The Slasher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Slasher throws a leg kick
and McTearson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from The Slasher misses.
The Slasher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson lands a slapping body shot.
The Slasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson swings for the body but The Slasher moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McTearson scores with a jab.
The Slasher takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
McTearson thows a body shot but no joy.
The Slasher throws a low kick but McTearson moves out of range easily.
The Slasher feints and then cracks McTearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTearson down.
A head kick from The Slasher lands but McTearson takes it in his stride.
The Slasher tries to clinch up.
The Slasher doesn't manage to clinch there - McTearson circles away.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Slasher.
The Slasher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Slasher misses with a low kick.
McTearson misses with an uppercut
and The Slasher counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Slasher staying out of range there.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
The Slasher slips under a jab.
The Slasher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson defending well as The Slasher loads up on a big left hand.
The Slasher misses with a hook.
A big right from The Slasher misses.
The Slasher moves out of range of the body kick.
The Slasher moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson thumps The Slasher with a low kick.
The Slasher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from McTearson finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher misses with a head kick.
The Slasher blocks a jab.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - The Slasher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Slasher throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Slasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
The Slasher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Slasher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Slasher blocks a jab.
The Slasher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Slasher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Slasher misses the jab.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
The Slasher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Slasher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Slasher.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Slasher.
The Slasher dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
and The Slasher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
The Slasher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
McTearson moves out of range as The Slasher strikes.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. The Slasher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Slasher tries to clinch up but McTearson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from The Slasher.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Slasher throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Slasher is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McTearson there.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Slasher manages to avoid it.
The Slasher takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson slips a straight right by The Slasher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a body kick that misses.
McTearson avoids the body shot from The Slasher.
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Slasher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from The Slasher. Those never looked like landing.
The Slasher misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McTearson scores with a punch to the head.
The Slasher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Slasher misses with a hook
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from The Slasher.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but The Slasher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Slasher tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
The Slasher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Slasher.
The Slasher lands a jab to the nose.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
The Slasher throws a big shot that misses.
The Slasher thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
McTearson connects with a right hand. The Slasher shakes it off.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson misses with a low kick as The Slasher jumps back.
The Slasher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Slasher throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Slasher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by McTearson.
McTearson missing with a left hand there. The Slasher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Slasher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Slasher. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Slasher throws a poor cross that misses
and McTearson counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. The Slasher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Slasher blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McTearson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Rufus McTearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.