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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mon Ster (ranked 677 p4p, 92 weight class) and Ray Stuckey (ranked 549 p4p, 74 weight class). Ster comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ster lands a jab to the head.
Ster moves away from the strike by Stuckey.
Stuckey connects with a solid leg kick.
Ster throws a body kick that misses.
Ster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stuckey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
Stuckey moves into the clinch.
Stuckey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuckey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stuckey lands a nice hook to Ster's body. Ster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Ster.
Stuckey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ster - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ster lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster throws a leg kick but Stuckey moved away.
Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuckey takes one to the side of the head.
Ster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stuckey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stuckey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ster was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuckey.
A quick step to the side and Ster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ster fails to land with a series of punches.
Ster throws a wild body kick that Stuckey sees coming a mile off.
Ster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuckey tries to bum rush Ster with a series of wild strikes but Ster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ster slips under a jab from Stuckey.
Ster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stuckey wants to clinch.
Ster blocks a head kick by Stuckey.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey misses with an uppercut. Ster saw that one coming.
Stuckey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Ster misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stuckey.
Ster throws a shot 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!
Stuckey cracks a nice hook into Ster's ribs.
Stuckey rushes Ster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ster scores with a shot to the side of Stuckey's head.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stuckey tries to work over Ster's front leg with a kick but Ster checks it.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ster.
A big left from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ster is trying to defend but Stuckey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stuckey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ster defending well though.
Stuckey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stuckey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stuckey misses with a head shot. Ster uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stuckey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stuckey throws a big elbow that misses.
Stuckey is looking to work some ground and pound but Ster has wrist control.
Stuckey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ster pulls Stuckey in close to prevent any damage.
Stuckey throws a big right hand that misses.
Stuckey throws an elbow that misses. Ster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stuckey's guard. Nice move by Ster!
Ster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stuckey is trying to control the position but Ster postures up.
Stuckey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuckey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ster is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stuckey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ster is able to avoid easily.
Stuckey slips under a jab from Ster.
Stuckey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ster throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stuckey to counter with a crisp jab.
Stuckey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stuckey moves away.
Stuckey looks to land a combination but Ster avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ster.
Ster avoids the body shot from Stuckey.
Ster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuckey.
Stuckey punishes Ster's body with a nice straight punch.
Stuckey moves out of range as Ster strikes.
Ster checks a low kick from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands with a right hand.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Ster throws a lazy right hand but Stuckey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good standup being displayed there by Stuckey as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ster blocks an elbow strike from Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a nice elbow.
Ster tries to stall but Stuckey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ster looking to stall.
Stuckey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stuckey avoiding damage as Ster throws knees to the body.
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mon Ster is winning the standup battle so far.
Stuckey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stuckey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuckey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ster thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Stuckey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ster, as that shot connected.
Stuckey tries to clinch but Ster moves out of range.
Ster defending well as Stuckey loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ster.
Stuckey has managed to clinch.
Ster lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stuckey's brow.
Stuckey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stuckey throws an elbow but it misses.
Ster lands an elbow that stopped Stuckey in his tracks for a moment.
Ster lands with a light punch inside.
Stuckey stalling in the clinch but Ster improves position.
Stuckey taking a breather.
Stuckey seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ster is struggling to control the position.
Ster lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey breaks the clinch.
Ster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stuckey's head backwards.
Stuckey shoots in for a takedown but Ster shows good takedown defense.
Ster takes the fight into the clinch.
Ster scores with a shoulder strike.
Ster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ster scores with a shoulder strike.
Stuckey jumps guard but Ster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
Ster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stuckey misses with a takedown attempt - Ster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ster stuns Stuckey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stuckey is breathing heavily.
Stuckey ducks under a wild hook from Ster.
Stuckey tries to counter with a clinch but Ster shakes him off and moves away.
Ster looks to land a right hand but Stuckey moved out of range.
Stuckey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ster to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Ster darts in and clinches Stuckey up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ster.
Stuckey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ster has a couple of punches blocked by Stuckey.
Ster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stuckey looks to throw the jab but Ster is out of range.
Ster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ster throwing a counter right hand but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Ster lands a jab to Stuckey's midsection.
Stuckey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ster.
Decent striking displayed by Ster there.
A big right from Stuckey misses.
Ster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuckey can do to turn this around?
That kick from Ster tenderised Stuckey's leg. Stuckey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Ster there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Stuckey gets tackled into the cage by Ster. Ster maintains the clinch.
Stuckey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Ster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stuckey throws a hook but Ster avoids it easily.
Ster misses with a wild combination.
Stuckey cracks Ster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stuckey shoots and misses
and Ster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stuckey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ster.
Ster throws a nice looking combination but Stuckey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stuckey scores with a jab. Ster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ster takes one on the button.
Ster misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Stuckey misses
and Ster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuckey.
Stuckey looks to score with a jab to the body but Ster is just out of range.
Ster looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stuckey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ster misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuckey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ster throws a solid leg kick but Stuckey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ster.
Stuckey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ster under the eye.
Stuckey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ster throws a hook but Stuckey blocks it.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
Stuckey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ster finds it's way round the side to connect with Stuckey's head.
Stuckey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ster manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster trying to control the position but instead, Stuckey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ster into the cage.
Ster manages to break the clinch.
Ster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stuckey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stuckey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stuckey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Stuckey. Beautiful body shot.
Stuckey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ster has his feet on Stuckey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ster missing with a left hand there. Stuckey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stuckey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stuckey scrambles back to his feet.
Stuckey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ster throws a quick counter head kick but Stuckey was just out of range.
A good leg kick by Stuckey.
Stuckey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ster's calf.
Stuckey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stuckey tries to clinch there but Ster circles away.
Ster checks a leg kick nicely.
Ster misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuckey.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stuckey.
Ster throws the left hand but Stuckey avoids the punch easily.
Ster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Stuckey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stuckey counters with a thumping low kick.
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Stuckey moves out of range easily.
Stuckey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stuckey on the side of the head.
Stuckey misses with a low kick as Ster jumps back.
Ster clinches up with Stuckey and pushes him back against the cage.
Stuckey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ray Stuckey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey misses with an uppercut.
Ster has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ster.
Stuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Ster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mon Ster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Stuckey.
Ster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ray Stuckey has been cut.
Stuckey misses with an elbow strike.
Stuckey trying to land knees to the body.
Stuckey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Stuckey.
Stuckey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ster lands with a hook. Stuckey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ster checks a leg kick.
Ster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mon Ster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ster 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mon Ster!
After winning the bout, Mon Ster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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