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GAMMA#560 Jordan v Snead PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieron Radebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Multtuli Margabiaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multtuli Margabiaru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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299 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieron Radebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Multtuli Margabiaru!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radebe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Margabiaru's sensitive parts.
Margabiaru lands a really nice looking cross but Radebe seems unphased.
Margabiaru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Radebe counters by clinching up.
Radebe misses with a knee strike.
Radebe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Margabiaru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Radebe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Radebe prevents Margabiaru from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margabiaru.
Radebe lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Margabiaru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Radebe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Margabiaru in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Radebe with a knee to the head.
Radebe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margabiaru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Margabiaru looks winded!
Radebe landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Radebe.
Margabiaru takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Multtuli Margabiaru has been cut.
Radebe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radebe with a knee to the head.
Radebe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Radebe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Margabiarus head.
Margabiaru can't break the clinch.
Radebe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Radebe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Radebe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Margabiaru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Radebe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margabiaru tries to break free but Radebe pushes him back against the cage.
Radebe lands a knee to the body.
Radebe has Margabiaru pressed against the cage.
Margabiaru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Radebe scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margabiaru tries to break the clinch but Radebe is controlling the position.
Margabiaru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Radebe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Radebe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Radebe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radebe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Margabiaru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radebe throws out a loose jab but Margabiaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margabiaru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Radebe.
Radebe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Margabiaru is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Margabiaru misses.
Radebe misses with a straight right.
Margabiaru blocks a head kick by Radebe.
Radebe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radebe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Radebe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margabiaru. Radebe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radebe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radebe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Radebe.
Radebe moves into range and clinches up with Margabiaru.
Radebe breaks the clinch.
Radebe has closed the distance and engaged Margabiaru in a clinch.
Margabiaru working hard to break the clinch.
Radebe misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Radebe with a knee to the head.
Radebe tries a knee to the head but Margabiaru blocks it.
Margabiaru is trying to break free.
Radebe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Radebe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Margabiaru backwards.
Radebe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margabiaru blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margabiaru working hard to break the clinch.
Margabiaru can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radebe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radebe working Margabiaru over with knees to the body.
Margabiaru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Radebe tries to land a knee to the head but Margabiaru blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Radebe.
Radebe connects with a knee to the head.
Radebe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Radebe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radebe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Radebe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Margabiaru blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Radebe.
Radebe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radebe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Margabiaru up against the cage.
Radebe lands an uppercut.
Radebe lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieron Radebe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Multtuli Margabiaru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radebe feints and then cracks Margabiaru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Margabiaru down.
Radebe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Margabiaru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margabiaru! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Radebe.
A little jabbing left from Margabiaru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Margabiaru in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Radebe throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Radebe, right into the meat.
Radebe misses with an uppercut.
Radebe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Radebe.
Radebe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margabiaru can do to turn this around?
Margabiaru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radebe tries to clinch but Margabiaru moves out of range.
Radebe missing with a left hand there. Margabiaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radebe lands a big right hand that sends Margabiaru crashing to the mat! Radebe stays standing though and waves Margabiaru back to his feet!
Margabiaru is rocked!
Radebe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Margabiaru out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieron Radebe!
A very excited looking Kieron Radebe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: boom baby. Shunsui Kyoraku is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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186 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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184 lbs
28 - 20 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch avoids the head kick by Kyoraku.
We've been told by Kyoraku's head coaches at Miyagi Famiy Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyoraku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stotch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a poor cross that misses
and Stotch counters with a nice body shot.
Stotch throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws a good cross that connects.
Stotch lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Kyoraku misses.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku tests Stotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stotch is looking to chop away at Kyoraku's legs.
And Kyoraku counters with a quick kick to the body but Stotch blocks it.
Stotch cracks Kyoraku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyoraku throws a looping overhand right but Stotch ducks down to avoid it.
Kyoraku throws a body kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Kyoraku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku throws a hook to the side of Stotch's head but Stotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyoraku throws out a leg kick but Stotch moves out of range and Kyoraku only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch connects with a leg kick. Kyoraku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stotch connects with a leg kick. Kyoraku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stotch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kyoraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyoraku.
Stotch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stotch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kyoraku jabs Stotch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stotch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku.
Stotch misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Stotch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kyoraku thumps Stotch with a low kick.
Kyoraku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Stotch.
Kyoraku needs to keep his hands up - Stotch had a free shot at his head there.
Stotch misses with an uppercut.
Kyoraku is looking to counter punch.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch misses with a leg kick
and Kyoraku counters with a low kick, right behind Stotch 's knee.
Stotch throws out a leg kick but Kyoraku moves out of range and Stotch only half commits.
Kyoraku seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stotch tries to land a front kick but Kyoraku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoraku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kyoraku swinging wildly here.
Kyoraku blocks a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Stotch moves out of range.
Stotch jabs Kyoraku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Stotch checks it.
Stotch stuns Kyoraku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stotch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyoraku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick
and Stotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyoraku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kyoraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stotch can pounce on him.
Kyoraku throws a body punch but Stotch moves out of range.
Kyoraku sizes up Stotch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stotch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kyoraku checks a leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a nice head kick!
Kyoraku scores with a body shot.
Stotch throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
Stotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stotch is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stotch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kyoraku is able to avoid easily.
Stotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Stotch sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stotch swings widly with a right hand
letting Kyoraku counter with a right hand.
Kyoraku throws a low kick, looking for Stotch's leg but Stotch calmly moves out of range.
Stotch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kyoraku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stotch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyoraku.
Stotch blocks a leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a sloppy head kick and Stotch moves out of range easily.
Stotch misses with a head kick.
Stotch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stotch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stotch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kyoraku is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku tries a head kick but it misses.
Stotch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyoraku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyoraku throws a push kick but Stotch slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leopold Stotch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kyoraku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kyoraku throws a body kick that misses.
Kyoraku throws a chopping leg kick but Stotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stotch throws a body shot but no joy.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Kyoraku checks it.
Stotch throws a low kick, looking for Kyoraku's leg but Kyoraku calmly moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stotch.
Stotch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kyoraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stotch scores with a leg kick.
Kyoraku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stotch manages to avoid it.
Stotch cracks the inside of Kyoraku's front leg.
Stotch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stotch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kyoraku scores with the left hand. Stotch knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyoraku.
Stotch misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku throws a low kick but Stotch moves out of range easily.
Kyoraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stotch.
Stotch lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyoraku off the cage and back into range.
Stotch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku tries to land a front kick but Stotch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick as Stotch jumps back.
Stotch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stotch avoids the body shot from Kyoraku.
Stotch tries a quick counter leg kick but Kyoraku is wise to it.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Kyoraku moved away.
Kyoraku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyoraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stotch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch connects with a leg kick. Kyoraku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kyoraku misses with a looping left.
Stotch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyoraku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stotch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kyoraku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kyoraku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stotch. Stotch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kyoraku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kyoraku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stotch counters with a left to the body.
Stotch avoids a kick to the body.
Kyoraku moves into range and clinches up with Stotch.
Good body shot from Stotch.
Stotch tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Stotch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stotch pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyoraku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stotch lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stotch.
Stotch can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Kyoraku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stotch up against the cage.
Stotch blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku is trying to stall.
Kyoraku lands a right hand.
Stotch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stotch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Stotch prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Stotch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kyoraku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
Kyoraku trying to control the position but instead, Stotch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kyoraku into the cage.
Stotch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kyoraku cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.
Stotch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Stotch blocks it.
Kyoraku cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.
Stotch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kyoraku taking a breather.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Stotch blocks an uppercut.
Stotch throws an elbow that misses.
Stotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kyoraku lands a shot to the body.
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 Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stotch misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from Stotch.
Stotch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a hook
and Stotch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kyoraku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kyoraku sizes up Stotch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Kyoraku misses its intended target.
Kyoraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Stotch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Stotch is out of range.
Stotch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kyoraku checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stotch checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Stotch finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Kyoraku - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Stotch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stotch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyoraku.
Stotch misses with a leg kick.
Kyoraku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stotch. Stotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Stotch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoraku can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Stotch blocks the leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyoraku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stotch checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stotch. Kyoraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stotch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stotch misses with an uppercut.
Kyoraku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stotch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyoraku finds it's way round the side to connect with Stotch's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch checks a low kick from Kyoraku.
Stotch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kyoraku connects with a solid leg kick.
Leopold Stotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku lands with an uppercut that bounces Stotch off the cage and back into range.
Kyoraku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stotch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kyoraku rather than just go for the knockout.
Stotch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses the jab.
Stotch jabs Kyoraku right on the nose. Kyoraku blinks but takes it well.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stotch looks to land a right hand but Kyoraku moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Stotch.
Kyoraku scores with a leg kick.
Stotch throws a leg kick which misses Kyoraku's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyoraku tries to avoid it.
Kyoraku throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stotch misses with a looping left.
Stotch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stotch connects with a single shot there.
Stotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Stotch avoids the body shot from Kyoraku.
Stotch throws out a counter right but Kyoraku avoids it with no problem.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Stotch moves out of range.
Stotch tries a quick counter leg kick but Kyoraku is wise to it.
Kyoraku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Kyoraku misses its intended target.
Kyoraku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stotch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kyoraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stotch throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Stotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kyoraku.
Stotch moves out of range of the body kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stotch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stotch.
Stotch throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Stotch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a jab when Stotch was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Stotch.
An inside leg kick from Stotch misses.
Stotch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stotch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyoraku.
Stotch misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Stotch.
Kyoraku misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leopold Stotch.
Well Stotch 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leopold Stotch!
Leopold Stotch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Mac Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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268 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Mac Burns!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns connects with a leg kick. Aybara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aybara lands with a right hand.
Aybara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws the left hand but Aybara avoids the punch easily.
Burns cracks Aybara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aybara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Aybara counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Aybara.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Aybara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aybara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aybara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aybara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns avoids the body shot from Aybara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aybara throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aybara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns slips a jab from Aybara.
Aybara misses with a double jab.
Aybara throws a leg kick
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Aybara swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Aybara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Aybara ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aybara checks a leg kick.
Aybara is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aybara misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns cracks Aybara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Aybara counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Aybara to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aybara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Burns feints and then cracks Aybara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aybara down.
Aybara misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aybara scores with a nice head shot.
Aybara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aybara takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Aybara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Burns.
Aybara takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Burns catches Aybara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aybara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aybara.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Aybara throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Aybara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Aybara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Aybara throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns swings for the body but Aybara moves out of range.
Connor Mac Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Aybara's belly button to the back.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Aybara moves out of range easily.
It looked like Aybara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aybara throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
A good leg kick by Aybara.
Aybara misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara avoids the head kick by Burns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aybara, right into the meat.
Aybara misses with a combination
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aybara doesn't seem phased though.
Burns jabs at Aybara's body.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aybara.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aybara.
Aybara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Aybara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aybara throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Aybara moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aybara scores with a jab to the body.
Aybara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aybara fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns misses with a body shot
enabling Aybara to counter with a crisp jab.
Aybara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Jab, jab by Aybara - just one landing.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Burns tenderised Aybara's leg. Aybara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aybara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Aybara misses with a double jab.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aybara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Aybara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Aybara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Aybara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aybara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aybara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Aybara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aybara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns throws a hook but Aybara avoids it easily.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aybara has time to react.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Aybara slips the punch.
Aybara is looking to counter punch.
Aybara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burns back to the cage. Aybara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aybara dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Aybara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Aybara - just one landing.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aybara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara misses with the combination.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aybara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Aybara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aybara shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Aybara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Aybara misses.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Aybara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aybara throws out the jab.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Aybara.
Aybara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Aybara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aybara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns misses with a straight left.
Aybara takes one on the button.
Aybara throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aybara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns takes a swing at Aybara's ribcage but misses.
Aybara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aybara tries a head kick but it misses.
Aybara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aybara sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aybara's head.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns misses the body punch
and Aybara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Aybara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aybara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burns on his heels. He'll look to pass Burns's guard now, I'm sure.
Burns controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns trying to strike off his back.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aybara trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns looking to control.
Aybara with a nice head shot there.
Aybara trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor Mac Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns tests Aybara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aybara.
Aybara in side control, throwing shots but Burns defends.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burns some visible discomfort.
Aybara trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Burns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Aybara is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Aybara gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Aybara is retaining full guard.
Aybara keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Connor Mac Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aybara looking for a sweep. Not yet Aybara, not yet.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Burns 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.
Aybara controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burns forces his way into half guard.
Perrin Aybara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara is controlling Burns's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aybara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Burns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aybara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aybara defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Aybara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Aybara is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns cracks Aybara with an open hand slap.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aybara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aybara misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Aybara with an uppercut!
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aybara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aybara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aybara throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns. That's going to slow Aybara down.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Aybara works Burns's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mac Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mac Burns!
A relieved looking Connor Mac Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kehoe's choice of entrance music: "Master of Puppets" by Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Kehoe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dearborn ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe.
Dearborn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kehoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Dearborn.
Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kehoe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dearborn to the ground. Kehoe is now in Dearborn's guard.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehoe working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dearborn wants to sweep but no luck.
Kehoe wants to control from the top but Dearborn keeps moving.
Kehoe throws an elbow that misses. Dearborn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kehoe's guard. Nice move by Dearborn!
Kehoe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kehoe is trying to control the position but Dearborn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn preventing the sweep.
Kehoe trying to strike off his back.
Kehoe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dearborn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kehoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dearborn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dearborn preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dearborn misses with a body shot.
Kehoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dearborn.
Kehoe throws out a leg kick but Dearborn moves out of range and Kehoe only half commits.
Dearborn throws a chopping leg kick but Kehoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kehoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dearborn throws a chopping leg kick but Kehoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kehoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dearborn checks it well.
Kehoe slips a straight right by Dearborn.
Dearborn throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Dearborn misses.
Kehoe connects with a single shot there.
Kehoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dearborn lands with a straight right. Kehoe didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Kehoe.
Dearborn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dearborn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe 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.
Dearborn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kehoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kehoe postures up and lands a big shot to Dearborn's brow.
Dearborn looking to control.
Dearborn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kehoe wants to control from the top but Dearborn keeps moving.
Dearborn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehoe is one step ahead there.
Kehoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn wants to sweep but no luck.
Kehoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dearborn 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.
Dearborn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kehoe trying to control but Dearborn is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehoe throws a big shot that misses.
Kehoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dearborn.
Dearborn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kehoe darts in looking for a takedown but Dearborn gets double underhooks and turns Kehoe into the cage.
Will Dearborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kehoe avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a two punch combination.
Kehoe cracks the inside of Dearborn's front leg.
Dearborn misses with a low kick.
Dearborn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Will Dearborn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dearborn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kehoe just manages to avoid it.
Dearborn looks to land a combination but Kehoe avoids it well.
Kehoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dearborn has time to react.
Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dearborn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe.
Dearborn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dearborn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dearborn. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Kehoe.
Kehoe 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 looping hook to the body misses from Kehoe. Dearborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dearborn swings for the body but Kehoe moves out of range.
Good work by Kehoe as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe throws a hook but Dearborn blocks it.
Kehoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kehoe, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kehoe.
Dearborn scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Dearborn blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kehoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dearborn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dearborn. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kehoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kehoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dearborn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dearborn.
Kehoe feints a counter leg kick.
Kehoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kehoe avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
Kehoe throws a series of punches but Dearborn avoids them all with ease.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kehoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kehoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Kehoe.
Dearborn throws a head kick but Kehoe moves out of range.
Kehoe connects with a leg kick. Dearborn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kehoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kehoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Kehoe throws a chopping leg kick but Dearborn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn cracks a nice hook into Kehoe's ribs.
Kehoe is looking to chop away at Dearborn's legs.
Kehoe moves out of range as Dearborn strikes.
Kehoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Kehoe.
Dearborn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kehoe misses with a straight right.
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dearborn.
Kehoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kehoe scores with a leg kick.
Kehoe throws a low kick but Dearborn avoids it.
Dearborn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
Kehoe misses with a low kick.
Kehoe with a hook.
Kehoe works Dearborn's body with a nice hook.
Kehoe lands with a straight right. Dearborn didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dearborn sprawls well. Dearborn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kehoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Dearborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kehoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dearborn connects with a crisp jab.
Dearborn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dearborn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dearborn misses the shot to the body.
Dearborn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kehoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Dearborn catches Kehoe right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Kehoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
It looks like Dearborn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe is looking to slow Dearborn down with leg kicks.
Kehoe misses with an uppercut.
Dearborn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kehoe looks to land a left hand but Dearborn moved out of range nicely.
Dearborn punishes Kehoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Dearborn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kehoe in his tracks.
Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Dearborn moves away and avoids it.
Kehoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dearborn throws a quick counter head kick but Kehoe was just out of range.
Kehoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt - Dearborn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Will Dearborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe.
Dearborn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kehoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dearborn fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dearborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kehoe is just out of range.
Kehoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kehoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dearborn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kehoe blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Kehoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe'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. This is the final round!
Kehoe misses with a low kick as Dearborn jumps back.
Kehoe scores with a hook to the body. Dearborn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kehoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dearborn.
Kehoe throws a hook but Dearborn blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dearborn.
Kehoe looks for a takedown but Dearborn sprawls well.
Dearborn checks a low kick from Kehoe.
Dearborn is looking to counter punch.
Dearborn moves out of range of the leg kick from Kehoe.
Kehoe slips a straight right by Dearborn.
Dearborn lands with a kick to the temple. Kehoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehoe feints and then cracks Dearborn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dearborn down.
Dearborn throws a leg kick but Kehoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehoe throws a low kick, looking for Dearborn's leg but Dearborn calmly moves out of range.
Dearborn throws a head kick but Kehoe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kehoe coming out on top.
Dearborn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kehoe throws out a leg kick but Dearborn moves out of range and Kehoe only half commits.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kehoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Kehoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily.
Kehoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kehoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dearborn.
Kehoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dearborn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kehoe is out of range.
Dearborn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kehoe's sensitive parts.
Dearborn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kehoe under the eye.
Dearborn jabs at Kehoe's body.
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kehoe feints and as Dearborn raises his hands in defense, Kehoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dearborn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kehoe defends it easily.
Kehoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dearborn controlling Kehoe's posture.
Dearborn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kehoe postures up.
Dearborn pulls Kehoe in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dearborn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dearborn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kehoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kehoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kehoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kehoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A clash of legs there as Dearborn blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Kehoe.
Dearborn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kehoe.
Kehoe avoids the head kick by Dearborn.
Kehoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Dearborn.
Dearborn is looking to counter punch.
Kehoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kehoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kehoe throws a leg kick but Dearborn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dearborn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kehoe misses with a low kick.
As Kehoe looks to move away, Dearborn throws a big counter combo but Kehoe just gets out of the way.
Dearborn moves out of range as Kehoe strikes.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe thuds a left hand into Dearborn's body.
Kehoe goes for a double leg but Dearborn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dearborn continues to drive forward.
Dearborn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kehoe avoids the head kick by Dearborn.
Dearborn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kehoe misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Kehoe.
Well Kehoe 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrew Kehoe!
Andrew Kehoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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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
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan darts in trying to clinch
and Keller counters with an outside leg kick.
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan pulls Keller into guard.
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keller is aware though and is defending well.
Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
Sullivan working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.
Keller cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Sullivan has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.
Keller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller landing with the ground and pound.
Keller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keller has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
Keller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sullivan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan is in close to Keller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sullivan won't allow Keller to sweep him here.
Sullivan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keller working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan cracks Keller with a solid left hand.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sullivan cracks Keller with a solid left hand.
Sullivan working some strikes from top position.
Sullivan passes into half guard.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lands strikes from half guard.
Keller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keller.
Keller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Keller pushes his legs off easily.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keller's guard.
Keller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan is in close to Keller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Sullivan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Keller.
Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keller defends it well.
Sullivan gets the takedown into side control.
Keller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sullivan cracks Keller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Keller is trying to work for a sweep but Sullivan has mounted him!
Keller is looking to get to half guard.
Sullivan dominating with strikes here.
Sullivan trying to control but Keller is having none of it.
Keller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Virgil Keller has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands with some strikes.
Keller is rocked!
Sullivan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Keller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan with good strikes from the mount here!
Keller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan working for a guillotine from mount but Keller is in no mood to give up.
Keller seems to have got his legs back now.
Sullivan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Keller can't escape the position.
Sullivan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keller is working to get back to half guard.
Sullivan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeremy Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller is in a horrible position here. Sullivan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Virgil Keller's cut is getting worse.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sullivan! Keller is hurt baaadly! Sullivan is firing away with more strikes - Keller is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Sullivan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Gridlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gridlock has chosen Robbie Williams - Come Undone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
25 - 14 - 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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adolf Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alastair Gridlock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gridlock.
Gridlock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gridlock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gridlock wants to slow Hitman down by chopping away at his legs.
Hitman scores with the left hand. Gridlock knows he should have avoided that one.
Hitman throws a push kick but Gridlock slaps the foot to one side.
Gridlock is looking to clinch.
Hitman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gridlock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gridlock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gridlock misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Hitman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gridlock misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hitman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gridlock.
Hitman avoids a kick to the body.
Gridlock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hitman blocks a leg kick.
Hitman swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman tries to move into range but Gridlock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gridlock cracks Hitman with a good jab.
Hitman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gridlock's calf.
Hitman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gridlock slips under a jab.
Hitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitman throws a front kick aimed at Gridlock's knee but Gridlock avoids it well.
Hitman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gridlock moves to clinch but Hitman breaks away
and Hitman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gridlock ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gridlock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gridlock tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Hitman.
Gridlock misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gridlock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gridlock misses with a low kick.
Gridlock tries to land a front kick but Hitman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gridlock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hitman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gridlock momentarily.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gridlock moves away.
Gridlock throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitman counters with a nice leg kick.
Gridlock moves out of range as Hitman strikes.
A big left from Hitman misses.
Hitman throws a body punch but Gridlock moves out of range.
Gridlock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Gridlock.
Hitman looks to land a right hand but Gridlock moved out of range.
Hitman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gridlock throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman connects with a body shot.
Hitman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gridlock.
Hitman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hitman wants to clinch up but Gridlock keeps it at a distance.
Gridlock flicks out a counter leg kick but Hitman steps away.
Gridlock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hitman is able to avoid easily.
Gridlock throws a head kick but Hitman moves out of range.
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman backing away here, and Gridlock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gridlock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitman's head backwards.
Hitman swings for the body but Gridlock moves out of range.
It seemed like Gridlock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitman misses with a hook. Gridlock ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Hitman misses.
Gridlock staying out of range there.
Hitman backing away here, and Gridlock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Gridlock.
Hitman slips a jab from Gridlock.
Hitman misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gridlock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hitman misses with a looping right.
Gridlock throws a leg kick that misses.
Hitman misses with a straight right.
Gridlock tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman swings for the body but Gridlock moves out of range.
Gridlock sizes up Hitman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gridlock swings widly with a right hand
and Hitman counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitman.
Hitman connects with a body shot.
Gridlock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gridlock is looking to slow Hitman down with leg kicks.
Hitman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman swings for the body but Gridlock moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gridlock misses with a low kick.
Gridlock wants to land a leg kick but Hitman is out of range.
Hitman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gridlock misses with a head kick.
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitman backing away here, and Gridlock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alastair Gridlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gridlock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gridlock connects with a high kick.
It looks like Adolf Hitman has been cut.
Hitman blocks the body kick.
Hitman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gridlock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hitman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gridlock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hitman blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gridlock throws a head kick that half lands.
Hitman moves out of range of the body kick from Gridlock.
Gridlock tries to score with a low kick but Hitman moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
A good leg kick by Gridlock.
Hitman swings for the body but Gridlock moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gridlock tries to land a front kick but Hitman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gridlock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gridlock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
Gridlock misses with a wild body shot.
Gridlock connects with a solid leg kick.
Gridlock scores with a nice strike.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gridlock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitman. Hitman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gridlock lands with a hook. Hitman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gridlock walks into a jab.
Gridlock throws a lazy head kick
and Hitman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gridlock is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gridlock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitman circles away quickly and effectively.
Gridlock tries a head kick but it misses.
Gridlock misses with a head kick.
Hitman connects with a solid leg kick.
Gridlock throws a sloppy head kick
and Hitman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gridlock is breathing heavily.
Gridlock avoids the head kick by Hitman.
Hitman 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.
Gridlock slips under a jab.
Hitman staying out of range there.
Gridlock is looking to land body kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hitman.
Hitman dips to his left and cracks Gridlock with an uppercut!
Adolf Hitman is winning the standup battle so far.
Gridlock throws a chopping leg kick but Hitman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hitman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gridlock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hitman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitman scores with a jab to the head.
Gridlock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gridlock is rocked!
Hitman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gridlock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gridlock is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitman finish him?
Hitman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gridlock falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hitman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Hitman!
After the fight, Adolf Hitman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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36
242 lbs
37 - 22 - 0 |
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267 lbs
39 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandragoran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunting counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mandragoran's knee momentarily.
A jab from Mandragoran does it's job there.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Mandragoran works the jab nicely.
Mandragoran lands a nice looking body shot.
Mandragoran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunting connects with a nice looking jab.
Bunting misses with an uppercut. Mandragoran saw that one coming.
Bunting takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bunting tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mandragoran is able to avoid easily.
Bunting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mandragoran. Bunting shrugs it off though.
Mandragoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Bunting misses.
Mandragoran drops his hands momentarily and Bunting takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bunting misses with an uppercut
and Mandragoran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mandragoran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bunting misses with a leg kick
letting Mandragoran counter with a right hand.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Mandragoran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bunting looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran connects with a solid leg kick.
Mandragoran connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up John Bunting's cut even more.
Mandragoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting.
It looked like Mandragoran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mandragoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting.
Bunting throws a lazy head kick
and Mandragoran counters with a low kick, right behind Bunting 's knee.
Mandragoran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandragoran clobbers Bunting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mandragoran drops Bunting with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bunting! Mandragoran dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Mandragoran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
48 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
It seemed like Stoppers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoppers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Stoppers blocks it.
Stoppers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoppers misses the jab.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoppers scores with a punch to the head.
Stoppers blocks a jab.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoppers.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoppers lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoppers throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoppers throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Stoppers.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoppers in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Stoppers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoppers.
Stoppers has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoppers.
Stoppers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Stoppers.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Stoppers controls the action.
Stoppers prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A short right from Stoppers.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoppers.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Stoppers cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Stoppers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoppers's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Stoppers.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Stoppers wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Stoppers counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Stoppers instigates a clinch.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoppers.
Stoppers lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Stoppers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoppers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoppers.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoppers.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Stoppers throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stoppers tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Stoppers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Stoppers avoiding damage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoppers slowing the pace effectively.
Stoppers lands a right hand.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stoppers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Stoppers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stoppers can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Stoppers misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoppers.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoppers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Stoppers lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoppers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoppers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Stoppers dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stoppers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Stoppers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoppers.
Willy Stoppers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoppers moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoppers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Stoppers thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Stoppers moves into the clinch.
Stoppers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Stoppers avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoppers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoppers stalling against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers misses with some punches.
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!
Stoppers pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Stoppers.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Stoppers tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoppers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoppers tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoppers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willy Stoppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Stoppers moved out of range.
Jab from Stoppers.
Stoppers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoppers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoppers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Stoppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Stoppers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stoppers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Stoppers settles back down.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Stoppers ducks down to avoid it.
Stoppers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoppers scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoppers scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Stoppers flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Stoppers looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoppers.
Stoppers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Stoppers settles back down.
Stoppers looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Stoppers works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez jabs Stoppers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoppers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Stoppers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoppers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoppers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stoppers moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Stoppers didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez is looking to slow Stoppers down with leg kicks.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stoppers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoppers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoppers blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stoppers fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoppers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoppers misses with the head strike.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoppers controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoppers throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Stoppers blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez trying to stall but Stoppers improves his position.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoppers backwards.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoppers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Stoppers lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoppers leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willy Stoppers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Stoppers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoppers throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoppers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
letting Stoppers counter with a right hand.
Stoppers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoppers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoppers throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Stoppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Stoppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Stoppers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Stoppers moves into the clinch.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez tries to stall but Stoppers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stoppers misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stoppers fails to land.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoppers misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stoppers lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Stoppers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Stoppers.
Stoppers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Stoppers.
Sanchez is rocked!
Stoppers throws a big uppercut that drops Sanchez! More strikes from Stoppers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanchez lies dazed against the cage as Stoppers celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Stoppers!
Willy Stoppers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus McTearson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
59 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Juste lands a jab to the head.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
St Juste with a body punch. A glancing blow.
St Juste misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Juste.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
St Juste is looking to land body kicks.
St Juste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
St Juste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that McTearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McTearson throws a body punch but St Juste moves out of range.
St Juste throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson tries a quick counter leg kick but St Juste is wise to it.
St Juste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from St Juste misses.
We've been told by St Juste's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St Juste scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McTearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Juste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Juste misses with a hook.
McTearson scores with a jab to the head.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Juste counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste misses with the combination.
St Juste on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
St Juste tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTearson catches St Juste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Juste throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from St Juste.
St Juste misses with a kick to the body
and McTearson counters with a nice body kick.
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
St Juste tries to land a body kick
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Juste swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Juste.
St Juste misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson wants to counter the offense by St Juste and move into the clinch position.
McTearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Juste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTearson throws a push kick but St Juste slaps the foot to one side.
St Juste takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
St Juste connects with a good right hand that stumbles McTearson. McTearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St Juste takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
St Juste dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by St Juste. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Juste.
St Juste throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as St Juste blocks the leg kick.
McTearson slips under a jab from St Juste.
St Juste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
St Juste cracks McTearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
St Juste takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson misses with a shot to the body
and St Juste makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McTearson really felt that one!
St Juste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
St Juste misses with a body kick.
McTearson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Juste circles away quickly and effectively.
St Juste is looking to slow McTearson down with leg kicks.
McTearson throws a leg kick but St Juste sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from St Juste
and McTearson counters with a solid body kick.
St Juste throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Juste misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
St Juste loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
St Juste walks forward, straight into a front kick from McTearson.
St Juste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Juste lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Juste's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St Juste scrambles back to his feet.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but St Juste is just out of range.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson works St Juste's body with a nice hook.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling St Juste to counter with a crisp jab.
St Juste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McTearson misses with a double jab
and St Juste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow St Juste down.
St Juste takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut.
McTearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Juste at a distance.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Juste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Juste is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for McTearson.
McTearson works over St Juste's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus McTearson 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 checks a leg kick.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson sizes up St Juste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Juste under the eye.
St Juste throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from McTearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from St Juste misses
and McTearson counters with a right hand to the body.
McTearson lands with an uppercut that bounces St Juste off the cage and back into range.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Juste.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTearson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St Juste. That one must have hurt.
McTearson throws an off balance right hand
letting St Juste counter with a right hand.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by St Juste.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson lands a nice hook to St Juste's body. St Juste takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but St Juste moved out of range nicely.
St Juste is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lands with an uppercut that bounces St Juste off the cage and back into range.
McTearson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McTearson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on St Juste if he has to take too many more of those.
McTearson connects with a single shot there.
St Juste tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Juste digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but St Juste is just out of range.
McTearson moves out of range as St Juste strikes.
St Juste blocks a jab.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson staying out of range there.
St Juste throws a left and a right that both miss
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson scores with a jab to the head.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson dodges the punch combination from St Juste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson moves away from the strike by St Juste.
St Juste will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
St Juste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Juste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body
and St Juste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether St Juste might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
St Juste slips under a jab from McTearson.
St Juste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McTearson.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Juste throws out the jab.
St Juste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson tries to bum rush St Juste with a series of wild strikes but St Juste uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And St Juste counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSt Juste.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. St Juste should have avoided that one.
McTearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Juste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTearson throws a body punch but St Juste moves out of range.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson lands an overhand right.
St Juste slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
St Juste throws a front kick that sends McTearson stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson is breathing heavily.
St Juste scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
St Juste throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
St Juste connects with a looping right hand.
St Juste misses with a body shot
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
St Juste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Juste scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from St Juste.
McTearson scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste.
McTearson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
St Juste looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
St Juste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McTearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. St Juste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
and St Juste counters with a crisp one two that drops McTearson! St Juste thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McTearson to his feet! McTearson is in big trouble!
McTearson is rocked!
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Juste.
A countering left hand to the body from McTearson misses.
McTearson is still on wobbly legs! Can St Juste finish him?
St Juste connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson seems to have recovered his senses.
McTearson misses with an uppercut
and St Juste counters with a one-two to the body.
St Juste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
St Juste is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Juste ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
St Juste looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
St Juste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. St Juste shrugs it off though.
St Juste throws out a leg kick but McTearson moves out of range and St Juste only half commits.
St Juste moves away from the strike by McTearson.
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
St Juste avoids the body shot from McTearson.
St Juste half committed to a counter leg kick.
McTearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by McTearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTearson.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling St Juste to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson lands with a slapping head kick.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson wants to clinch up but St Juste keeps it at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McTearson - that will leave a mark!
McTearson defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Juste throws out the jab.
McTearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Juste throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
Nice cross by St Juste.
Nice shot by St Juste.
St Juste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
St Juste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McTearson slips under a jab.
St Juste throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Juste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Juste scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is looking to slow St Juste down with leg kicks.
McTearson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Juste checks it well.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
McTearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson tries to land a leg kick but St Juste saw it coming and moves away.
St Juste takes one to the side of the head.
St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
St Juste misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson slips a straight right by St Juste.
St Juste misses with a left hand
and McTearson counters with a nice leg kick.
St Juste misses with a jab to the body
and McTearson counters with a good low kick that St Juste was not able to check.
McTearson lands a nice looking body shot.
St Juste drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. St Juste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! McTearson slams his shin into St Juste's torso.
McTearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
St Juste takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
St Juste tries to bum rush McTearson with a series of wild strikes but McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTearson misses with an uppercut. St Juste saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.
St Juste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McTearson lands a jab to St Juste's midsection.
St Juste throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
St Juste lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Juste throws a good cross that connects.
St Juste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
St Juste blocks a leg kick.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but St Juste ducks down to avoid it.
St Juste misses with a straight right.
St Juste misses with a low kick.
St Juste bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McTearson's head.
McTearson avoids the body shot from St Juste.
McTearson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Juste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Juste scores with a leg kick.
St Juste has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McTearson.
St Juste throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McTearson counters with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St Juste.
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 Renan St Juste's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Juste connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Juste. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson throws a right and a left that St Juste avoids nicely.
A slow jab from St Juste misses its intended target.
McTearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Juste swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McTearson slips a straight right by St Juste.
McTearson scores with a push kick.
McTearson takes a swing at St Juste's ribcage but misses.
McTearson defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Juste throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Juste 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.
St Juste throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - St Juste had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste cracks McTearson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. St Juste does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from McTearson finds it's target.
St Juste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Juste scoring well with a low kick there.
St Juste works the jab nicely.
McTearson slips under a jab from St Juste.
St Juste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Juste throws a poor cross that misses
and McTearson counters with a good low kick that St Juste was not able to check.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Juste. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson feints a counter leg kick.
McTearson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Juste momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson connects with a body shot that sends St Juste's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McTearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
St Juste throws a right hand that McTearson ducks under and follows up with a left that McTearson also avoids with ease.
St Juste throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
St Juste throws a solid leg kick but McTearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St Juste.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Juste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
St Juste thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Juste ducks right into an uppercut from McTearson.
McTearson stalks St Juste and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into St Juste's face. St Juste staggers backwards, shaken.
St Juste takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McTearson lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
St Juste misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Juste paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McTearson blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by St Juste. Beautiful body shot.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson fakes the leg kick and cracks St Juste in the body.
McTearson misses the jab.
St Juste on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Juste throws out the jab.
McTearson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a low kick, looking for St Juste's leg but St Juste calmly moves out of range.
St Juste wants to slow McTearson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Juste sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson lands with a cross.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
St Juste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Juste lands the left hand.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste.
McTearson scores with a nice strike.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Juste counters with a solid body kick.
McTearson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Juste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St Juste swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
St Juste moves out of range as McTearson throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
St Juste throws a leg kick that is checked
and St Juste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Juste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Juste throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from St Juste.
St Juste missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Juste ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
St Juste throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McTearson counters with a stiff right hand.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson is looking to slow St Juste down with leg kicks.
St Juste throws a lazy head kick
and St Juste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Juste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Juste lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTearson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson blocks a head kick by St Juste.
St Juste blocks a head kick by McTearson.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Juste.
St Juste cracks McTearson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. St Juste does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Juste slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
St Juste scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. McTearson catches St Juste right on the button with a cross.
St Juste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and St Juste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Juste avoids the body shot from McTearson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Juste, right into the meat.
Renan St Juste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson jabs St Juste right on the nose. St Juste blinks but takes it well.
McTearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Juste lands with a nice body punch.
St Juste misses with an uppercut
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St Juste swings widly with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Juste thinking.
St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Juste doesn't seem bothered though.
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.
St Juste throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
St Juste looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for St Juste.
St Juste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St Juste misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson throws a chopping leg kick but St Juste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Decent striking displayed by McTearson there.
St Juste misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from McTearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St Juste.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson tests St Juste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTearson lands a jab.
McTearson tries to clinch there but St Juste circles away.
St Juste walks into a left hand.
McTearson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Juste misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Juste.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTearson, as that shot connected.
St Juste digs a good hook to McTearson's body.
McTearson throws a push kick but St Juste slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St Juste throws a quick inside leg kick.
McTearson looks to land a combination. St Juste sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
St Juste is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. St Juste does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Juste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Juste is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Juste lands a head shot.
St Juste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus McTearson.
Well McTearson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson is the new welterweight champion!
Rufus McTearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Snead!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but Snead manages to avoid it.
Jordan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snead blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Snead has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jordan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jordan throws a body punch but Snead moves out of range.
Crunch! Jordan slams his shin into Snead's torso.
Snead looks winded!
Jordan connects with a solid leg kick.
Snead thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Jordan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Sam Snead has been cut.
Snead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jordan lands a slapping body shot.
Snead misses with an uppercut
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sam Snead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan is looking to slow Snead down with leg kicks.
Jordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jordan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snead scrambles back to his feet.
Jordan throws a leg kick which misses Snead's front leg but catches the back leg as Snead tries to avoid it.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Snead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordan counters with a nice right hand that sends Snead toppling to the canvas! Snead scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jordan finish him?!
Snead is rocked!
Snead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordan counters with a huge right that knocks Snead out cold! Jordan is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan retains his heavyweight title!
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