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GAMMA#594 Rufus v Williams 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Symons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dearborn pushes Symons up against the cage in a clinch.
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Symons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Symons lands a left hand.
Symons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dearborn managing to block the knees to the body from Symons.
Symons lands with a short shot to the head.
Symons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dearborn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Dearborn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dearborn looking to slow down the pace here.
Dearborn stalls.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Symons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn blocking some punches.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Symons avoids a wild elbow strike from Dearborn.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dearborn.
Symons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Symons blocking some punches.
Dearborn is looking to control Symons's arms but Symons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Symons misses with the head strike.
Symons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Symons is leaning against Dearborn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Symons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dearborn misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dearborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Symons lands with a light punch inside.
Symons works on Dearborn's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Symons taking a breather.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Dearborn misses with a body punch.
Symons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Symons looking to slow down the pace here.
Dearborn is looking to control Symons's arms but Symons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dearborn as the two fighters clinch.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Symons has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dearborn regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn controls Symons momentarily but Symons frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dearborn is pulling down on Symons's head. It's preventing any offense from Symons, at least for the moment.
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.
Symons throwing strikes but missing.
Symons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Symons distracts Dearborn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dearborn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dearborn's head.
Dearborn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Symons trying to control but Dearborn is working from the bottom.
Symons stopping the sweep attempt from Dearborn.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dearborn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dearborn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Symons lands with a nice combination. Dearborn backs away looking to recover.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dearborn can do to turn this around?
Symons swings for the body but Dearborn moves out of range.
Symons tests Dearborn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dearborn throws a jab but it's blocked by Symons.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dearborn.
Symons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dearborn.
Dearborn moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Dearborn misses.
Symons moves away from the strike by Dearborn.
Symons looks to throw the jab but Dearborn is out of range.
Symons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dearborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Symons's calf.
Dearborn is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Symons.
Symons slips a jab and a cross from Dearborn.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dearborn moves away.
Dearborn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
Dearborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons attempts a counter takedown but Dearborn avoids it well and moves away.
Symons rushes Dearborn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graeme Symons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dearborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dearborn trying to control the position but instead, Symons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dearborn into the cage.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Symons pushes Dearborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dearborn.
Symons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Symons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons trying to control the position but instead, Dearborn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Symons into the cage.
Symons is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Symons controls his hands.
Symons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Symons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
Symons blocking some punches.
Symons looking to slow down the pace here.
Dearborn lands a nice uppercut.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dearborn throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dearborn fails to land.
Symons being controlled against the cage.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Symons lands a damaging elbow.
Symons effectively controlling the action here.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Symons blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Symons fails to land.
Dearborn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dearborn connects with a right hand. Symons shakes it off.
Dearborn lands a lovely overhand right.
Symons shoots in and drives through. Dearborn sprawls well.
Dearborn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dearborn stuns Symons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dearborn defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dearborn throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn tries to clinch up but Symons circles away and keeps his distance.
Symons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dearborn scores with a push kick.
Symons throws out a loose jab but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Dearborn finds it's target.
Dearborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dearborn has time to react.
Symons takes one on the button.
Dearborn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dearborn stuns Symons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dearborn connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Dearborn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dearborn takes one to the chin there.
Dearborn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Symons swings widly with a right hand
and Dearborn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dearborn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Symons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Symons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dearborn throws a jab when Symons was well out of range.
Dearborn moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dearborn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dearborn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dearborn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dearborn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symons circles away quickly and effectively.
Dearborn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Symons.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
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!
Symons tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Symons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons punishes Dearborn's body with a nice straight punch.
Symons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Symons misses with a body shot.
Will Dearborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Dearborn misses
and Symons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dearborn is rocked!
Dearborn slips a straight right by Symons.
Dearborn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons cracks Dearborn with a good jab.
Dearborn is still on wobbly legs! Can Symons finish him?
Dearborn slips a jab from Symons.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dearborn seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Dearborn. Those never looked like landing.
Symons moves into range and clinches up with Dearborn.
Symons blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Symons lands a body punch.
Symons scores with a shoulder strike.
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dearborn.
A short body shot lands from Dearborn as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Symons fails to land.
Dearborn tries to throw a body punch but Symons avoids it by throwing Dearborn back against the cage.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dearborn blocks it with crossed arms.
Dearborn lands with a left to the head.
Dearborn tries to land knees in the clinch but Symons avoids the damage to the body.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dearborn's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Symons.
Dearborn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dearborn can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Symons lands a shoulder strike.
Symons pushes Dearborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Symons stalls.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Symons misses with the head strike.
Symons taking a breather.
Symons scores with a shoulder strike.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Symons blocks it.
A short right from Symons on the inside.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dearborn lands a right hand.
Dearborn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Symons prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Symons has Dearborn pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Symons.
Symons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Symons.
Dearborn has had enough of the clinch but Symons keeps him there for the moment.
Symons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dearborns head.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons tries to stall but Dearborn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Symons blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons is stalling here.
Dearborn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Dearborn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dearborn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Dearborn.
Symons wants a takedown.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Dearborn avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Symons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
A victorious Graeme Symons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hektor Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali has chosen Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!! as his entrance music. Amirezza Pourramenazanali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
43 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hektor Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Troy moves out of range easily.
Pourramenazanali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Troy counters with an outside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range of the body kick from Troy.
Troy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pourramenazanali under the eye.
Troy cracks a nice hook into Pourramenazanali's ribs.
Troy tried to score with a low kick but Pourramenazanali checks it.
Pourramenazanali ducks right into an uppercut from Troy.
Troy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pourramenazanali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Troy counters with a low kick, right behind Pourramenazanali 's knee.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pourramenazanali misses with a straight right.
Pourramenazanali walks into a straight right hand from Troy.
Pourramenazanali misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Pourramenazanali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Troy counters with a body kick that stops Pourramenazanali in his tracks momentarily.
Troy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Troy misses with an uppercut.
Troy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy throws the left hand but Pourramenazanali avoids the punch easily.
Troy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pourramenazanali.
A head kick misses from Troy.
Troy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Troy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Pourramenazanali moves out of range easily.
Pourramenazanali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pourramenazanali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pourramenazanali.
A slow jab from Pourramenazanali misses its intended target.
Troy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali looks to land a combination but Troy avoids it well.
Pourramenazanali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Troy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Troy jabs at Pourramenazanali's body.
Troy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troy throws a lazy right hand but Pourramenazanali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pourramenazanali throws an off balance right hand
and Troy counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pourramenazanali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy misses with a leg kick.
Troy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pourramenazanali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pourramenazanali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Troy avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Troy to score with a decent uppercut.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the side of Troy's head but Troy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troy sizes up Pourramenazanali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pourramenazanali misses with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali moves into range and clinches up with Troy.
Pourramenazanali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pourramenazanali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Troy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pourramenazanali in his tracks.
Troy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but Troy moves out of range.
Troy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Troy moves away from the strike by Pourramenazanali.
Troy thumps Pourramenazanali with a low kick.
Hektor Troy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab
and Troy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pourramenazanali moves away from the strike by Troy.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Troy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Troy slips under a jab.
Jab from Troy.
Good exchange - Troy coming out on top.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali throws an overhand right that lands on Troy's shoulder, as Troy tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Troy.
Troy misses with an uppercut. Pourramenazanali saw that one coming.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Troy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali moves away from the strike by Troy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troy, right into the meat.
Troy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pourramenazanali is just out of range.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick
and Troy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pourramenazanali slips a straight right by Troy.
A jab from Troy misses.
A nice combination there by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a series of wild punches.
Troy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Troy tries to work over Pourramenazanali's front leg with a kick but Pourramenazanali checks it.
Troy jabs Pourramenazanali right on the nose. Pourramenazanali blinks but takes it well.
Pourramenazanali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pourramenazanali walks into a left hand.
Pourramenazanali tries to bum rush Troy with a series of wild strikes but Troy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pourramenazanali can pounce on him.
Troy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pourramenazanali in his tracks.
Pourramenazanali is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pourramenazanali misses with the combination.
Troy throws a quick counter head kick but Pourramenazanali was just out of range.
Pourramenazanali throws a right hand that misses
and Troy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Pourramenazanali.
Troy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pourramenazanali can do to turn this around?
Pourramenazanali tries to land a leg kick but Troy saw it coming and moves away.
Pourramenazanali slips a jab from Troy.
Pourramenazanali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Troy connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pourramenazanali defending well as Troy loads up on a big left hand.
Pourramenazanali throws out a loose jab but Troy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Pourramenazanali.
A combination from Troy does no damage.
Pourramenazanali raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Troy staying out of range there.
Troy is looking to slow Pourramenazanali down with leg kicks.
Troy tries a head kick but it misses.
Troy lands a jab to the nose.
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Troy moves out of range easily.
Troy lands a high kick!
Troy throws a head kick but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Troy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Pourramenazanali scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Troy.
A leg kick checked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troy thumps Pourramenazanali with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali throws a series of punches but Troy avoids them all with ease.
Troy is looking to counter punch.
Pourramenazanali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Troy throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Troy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Troy misses with a kick to the body.
Troy needs to keep his hands up - Pourramenazanali had a free shot at his head there.
Troy thuds his right hand into Pourramenazanali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Troy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pourramenazanali's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pourramenazanali duly obliges.
Troy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pourramenazanali misses with a looping left.
Troy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pourramenazanali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Pourramenazanali. That snapped Troy's head back.
Pourramenazanali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Troy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Pourramenazanali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Troy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Troy moves out of range easily.
Troy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but Troy blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Troy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pourramenazanali blocks a jab.
Pourramenazanali avoids the head kick by Troy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Troy.
Troy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pourramenazanali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Troy.
Troy staying out of range there.
Troy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Troy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pourramenazanali moves forwards but Troy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pourramenazanali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troy.
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali tries to counter with a clinch but Troy shakes him off and moves away.
Pourramenazanali lands a two punch combo.
Pourramenazanali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pourramenazanali throws a series of punches but Troy avoids them all with ease.
Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Troy.
Troy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pourramenazanali scores with a jab to the head.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the side of Troy's head but Troy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pourramenazanali staying out of range there.
Troy throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pourramenazanali blocks a head kick by Troy.
Troy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pourramenazanali will feel that in the morning.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Troy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pourramenazanali looks to land a left hand but Troy moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Troy.
Troy lands a really nice looking cross but Pourramenazanali seems unphased.
Troy lands a nice shot that snaps Pourramenazanali's head back.
Hektor Troy is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Troy is looking to counter the offense by Pourramenazanali and move into the clinch.
Troy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Troy scores with a jab. Pourramenazanali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Troy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pourramenazanali throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Troy misses the target.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut. Troy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pourramenazanali connects with a nice looking jab.
Pourramenazanali avoids the head kick by Troy.
Troy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pourramenazanali.
Troy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Troy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Pourramenazanali. Those never looked like landing.
Troy lands the left hand.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch but Troy slips to the side
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Troy.
A big left from Troy misses.
Pourramenazanali drops his hands momentarily and Troy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pourramenazanali is rocked!
Troy scores with a jab to the head.
Pourramenazanali is still on wobbly legs! Can Troy finish him?
Troy checks a leg kick nicely.
Troy cracks Pourramenazanali with an open hand slap.
Troy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pourramenazanali misses with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Troy gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hektor Troy!
Hektor Troy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe comes to the cage accompanied by "Master of Puppets" by Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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33
183 lbs
23 - 17 - 3 |
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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
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragon misses with a leg kick.
Aragon blocks a jab.
Kehoe fails with the takedown
and Aragon counters with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kehoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aragon misses with a wild body shot.
Kehoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Aragon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kehoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Aragon.
Kehoe avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Kehoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kehoe misses with a head kick.
Aragon scores with a nice strike.
Aragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aragon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aragon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aragon moves out of range as Kehoe strikes.
Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Aragon.
Aragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kehoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aragon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kehoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kehoe defending well as Aragon loads up on a big left hand.
Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kehoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target.
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kehoe is able to avoid easily.
Kehoe is looking to counter punch.
Aragon wants to clinch.
Aragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kehoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aragon drives through and clinches with Kehoe against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kehoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kehoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kehoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses.
Aragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kehoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Aragon.
Aragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aragon slips a straight right by Kehoe.
A swing and a miss from Kehoe.
Aragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kehoe's hands.
Kehoe misses with a head kick.
Aragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kehoe.
Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon stuns Kehoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kehoe moves away from the strike by Aragon.
Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kehoe.
Aragon lands a nice shot that snaps Kehoe's head back.
Kehoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Aragon's head.
Aragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage!
Aragon looks to throw the jab but Kehoe is out of range.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target.
Aragon tried to score with a low kick but Kehoe checks it.
Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kehoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kehoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aragon tries to clinch but Kehoe is having none of it.
Kehoe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kehoe cracks the inside of Aragon's front leg.
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!
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon misses with a body shot.
Aragon throws a head kick but Kehoe moves out of range.
Donk. Kehoe catches Aragon right on the button with a cross.
Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kehoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kehoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kehoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kehoe misses the shot to the body.
Aragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kehoe misses with a leg kick
enabling Aragon to counter with a crisp jab.
Aragon clinches up with Kehoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Kehoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kehoe.
Kehoe is trying to stall.
Aragon breaks from the clinch.
Aragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kehoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aragon.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon throws a low kick, looking for Kehoe's leg but Kehoe calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aragon ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe.
Aragon lands a lovely overhand right.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Aragon moved out of range.
Kehoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aragon throws out the jab.
Aragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kehoe.
A head kick misses from Kehoe.
Kehoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aragon to the mat! Aragon manages to get full guard.
Aragon pushes Kehoe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kehoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aragon circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragon moves in looking to clinch but Kehoe pushes him off.
Kehoe looks to throw the jab but Aragon is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target.
Aragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kehoe avoids a kick to the body.
Kehoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kehoe's head.
Aragon scores with a jab to the head.
Aragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe misses with a wild body shot.
Aragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kehoe in his tracks.
Aragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage!
Aragon misses with a leg kick.
Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Aragon does it's job there.
A low kick from Aragon misses
and Kehoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aragon thinking.
Kehoe moves away from the strike by Aragon.
Aragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aragon blocks a body shot from Kehoe.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehoe avoids it.
Kehoe managing to block the knees to the body from Aragon.
Aragon takes a shot to the head.
Aragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kehoe can't find room to land a body shot as Aragon controls the action.
Kehoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragon taking a breather.
Aragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aragon missing with knees to the body.
Aragon misses with the head strike.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses.
Kehoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kehoe or not.
Aragon gets underhooks to prevent Kehoe's takedown attempt.
Aragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aragon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aragon avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
Aragon scores with a leg kick.
Aragon instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kehoe.
Diego Aragon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aragon is leaning against Kehoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehoe avoids it.
Aragon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kehoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon can't find room to land a body shot as Kehoe controls the action.
Aragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Aragon.
Aragon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kehoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aragon taking a breather.
Aragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aragon misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kehoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aragon's elbow.
A body shot lands from Kehoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehoe.
Kehoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aragon trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Aragon.
A head punch on the inside from Kehoe fails to land.
Kehoe misses with a body punch.
Aragon breaks from the clinch.
Aragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Aragon throws a hook to the side of Kehoe's head but Kehoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kehoe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aragon!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehoe lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kehoe lands a nice forearm strike.
Aragon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aragon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kehoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aragon manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kehoe takes one to the chin there.
Aragon slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Aragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kehoe shoots and misses
and Aragon counters with a nice leg kick.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe lands with a slapping head kick.
Aragon thows a leg kick but Kehoe checks it
and Kehoe counters with a nice body shot.
Kehoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kehoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aragon works over Kehoe's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a counter high kick but Aragon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Aragon motions for Kehoe to come forward. Aragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.
Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kehoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Kehoe misses with a looping left.
Aragon wants to clinch up but Kehoe keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Aragon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kehoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kehoe is able to avoid easily.
Aragon throws a head kick that half lands.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kehoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe.
Kehoe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aragon is trying to defend but Kehoe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aragon is trying to stand up here but Kehoe is controlling him well.
Kehoe is taking a breather. Aragon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aragon is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kehoe tries to pass to full mount but Aragon defends it.
Kehoe controlling the action here.
Aragon is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kehoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aragon misses with a leg kick.
Kehoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragon connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego Aragon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diego Aragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aragon leaves Kehoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aragon slips under a jab.
Aragon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aragon lands the left hand.
Kehoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Aragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aragon throws a body punch but Kehoe moves out of range.
It looked like Kehoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aragon.
A good leg kick by Aragon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kehoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aragon forces Kehoe back against the cage and clinches.
Kehoe scores with a shot to the side of Aragon's head.
Andrew Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kehoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aragon scores with a shoulder strike.
Aragon takes a shot to the head.
Kehoe misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kehoe.
Kehoe lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragon.
Aragon prevents a body shot from Kehoe.
Kehoe misses with a body punch.
Kehoe tries to work over Aragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kehoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Aragon.
I've got Aragon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!
As Diego Aragon got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: With this victory I have claimed your soul!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Hound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Shah Suri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hound walks into a stiff left hand from Suri.
Suri slips a jab from Hound.
Suri tries to bum rush Hound with a series of wild strikes but Hound uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hound is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Hound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hound throws a big counter combination but Suri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suri swings for the body but Hound moves out of range.
Hound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hound connects with a body shot.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri misses with a body shot
and Hound cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suri lands a jab.
Suri dips to his left and cracks Hound with an uppercut!
Hound throws a series of punches but Suri avoids them all with ease.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri throws a push kick but Hound slaps the foot to one side.
Hound dives in and scores a takedown into Suri's guard.
Hound keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suri's head.
Hound trying to control but Suri is working from the bottom.
Hound keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suri's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound looking to pass the guard.
Hound preventing the sweep.
Hound forces his way into half guard.
Hound tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hound seems to be looking for submissions.
Hound not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hound has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hound working over Suri with some ground and pound. Suri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hound trying to control from Suri's half guard. Suri has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hound wants to control from the top but Suri keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound throws a strike but Suri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hound pulls Suri in close to his closed guard and prevents Suri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Suri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suri looking to pass the guard.
Suri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hound is keeping the position for now.
Suri stays in close to Hound's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hound looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suri.
Hound blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Hound was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suri.
Sher Shah Suri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hound rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hound moves out of range of the body kick from Suri.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Hound moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Suri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suri keeps Hound at a distance using the push kick.
Hound takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hound looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Suri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hound is looking to counter punch.
Suri loads up on a big right hand but Hound slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hound wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hound takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hound pushes Suri up against the cage in a clinch.
Hound is leaning against Suri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hound blocks a body shot from Suri.
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by Hound.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hound throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suris head.
Hound is struggling to control the position.
Suri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Suri controls his hands.
Suri prevents a body shot from Hound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suri prevents a body shot from Hound.
Hound misses with a body punch.
Suri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
Suri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Suri.
Suri takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hound.
Hound lands an uppercut.
Suri lands with a light punch inside.
Hound can't get the takedown.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hound goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suri takes a shot to the head.
Suri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hound.
Suri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suri tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Hound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suri.
A head punch on the inside from Hound fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Suri as the two fighters clinch.
Hound lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hound fails to land.
Hound lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suri tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Suri tries to work over Hound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hound tries to score a body lock takedown but Suri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hound blocks an uppercut.
Hound misses with the head strike.
Suri misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Hound has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hound is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Suri lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suri.
A shot in the inside from Hound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound tries to score a body lock takedown but Suri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Hound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hound misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hound.
Hound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suri tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Suri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hound.
Suri blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Suri.
Suri taking a breather.
Hound lands a shoulder strike.
Suri misses with some punches.
Hound prevents a body shot from Suri.
Hound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suri as Hound tries to tie him up.
Suri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suri working aggressively here.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hound effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Hound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hound tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Suri.
Hound lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hound.
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by Hound.
Suri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hound prevents a body shot from Suri.
Hound fails to pull guard.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hound prevents a body shot from Suri.
Suri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suri tries to work over Hound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hound throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Suri flicks out a counter leg kick but Hound steps away.
Suri leaves Hound with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hound on the side of the head.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suri throws a low kick but Hound moves out of range easily.
That kick from Suri tenderised Hound's leg. Hound is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suri throws a hook but Hound avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Hound blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Suri.
Suri wants to land a leg kick but Hound is out of range.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suri ducks right into an uppercut from Hound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suri pinned against the cage. Suri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hound slips under a jab.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Hound was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hound lands with a good body shot.
No luck for Hound with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Hound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suri moves out of range as Hound strikes.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suri tries to keep at a distance but Hound has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suri has Hound pushed against the cage.
Suri is trying to stall.
Sher Shah Suri 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.
Hound wants a takedown.
Hound blocking some punches.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hound slows down the pace here.
Suri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hound displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suri up against the cage.
Suri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suri working aggressively here.
Hound misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Suri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suri lands a left hand.
Suri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Hound gets through Suri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hound lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Suri.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suri tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Hound tries to work over Suri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hound stalls.
Hound lands a left hand.
Hound lands a hook that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Suri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hound seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suri can turn it around.
Hound prevents a body shot from Suri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suri blocks an uppercut.
Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Hound fails to land.
Suri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Suri controls his hands.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suri tries to work over Hound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suri lands with a short shot to the head.
Hound lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hound prevents a body shot from Suri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hound.
A shot in the inside from Hound.
The Hound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hound tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hound can't find room to land a body shot as Suri controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Hound.
I think Suri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercer missing with a left hand there. Socha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socha throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercer.
Socha throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Mercer blocks a jab.
Socha misses with the combination.
Socha throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercer misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha slips under a jab from Mercer.
Socha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer lands with a hook. Socha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to score with a low kick but Socha moves his leg out of the way.
Socha wants to clinch up but Mercer keeps it at a distance.
Mercer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercer throws a nice head kick!
Socha is rocked!
Socha jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socha is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Socha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socha seems to have recovered his senses.
Socha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socha throws a jab when Mercer was well out of range.
Socha staying out of range there.
Mercer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer throws a series of punches but Socha avoids them all with ease.
Mercer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mercer lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercer.
Mercer wants to land a leg kick but Socha is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercer connects with a single shot there.
Socha staying out of range there.
Socha moves away from the strike by Mercer.
Mercer slips a straight right by Socha.
Mercer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Socha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Socha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mercer.
Socha 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.
Mercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Socha.
Mercer throws a leg kick
and Socha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha misses with a straight right.
Mercer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Socha connects with a crisp jab.
Mercer misses with a hook.
Socha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Socha saw that one coming.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercer.
Socha stalks Mercer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mercer's face. Mercer staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Mercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Socha.
Mercer lands a nice shot that snaps Socha's head back.
Mercer throws a hook but Socha avoids it easily.
It seemed like Socha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Socha fails to land with a series of punches.
Socha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mercer scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha moves forwards but Mercer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mercer throws out a leg kick but Socha moves out of range and Mercer only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Socha. That did some damage!
Socha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Socha flicks out a counter leg kick but Mercer steps away.
No joy there for Socha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer is looking to counter punch.
Socha cracks Mercer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mercer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Socha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Socha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Socha works Mercer's body with a nice hook.
Mercer jabs Socha right on the nose. Socha blinks but takes it well.
Socha misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Socha tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socha throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mercer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Socha dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Mercer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mercer cracks Socha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercer slips a straight right by Socha.
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercer.
Socha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercer eats them both and turns towards Socha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Socha tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
It looked like Mercer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Socha thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Socha thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Socha takes one to the side of the head.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socha.
It looked like Mercer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Socha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer lands a body shot.
Socha jabs Mercer right on the nose. Mercer blinks but takes it well.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Socha walks into a left hand.
Mercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercer takes a swing at Socha's ribcage but misses.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Socha can do to turn this around?
Socha lands the left hand.
Mercer is rocked!
Mercer misses with a hook.
Oh Mercer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Socha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Socha cracks Mercer with a hook to the temple - Mercer is on wobbly legs here! Socha swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mercer falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Socha wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Socha!
An out of breath Karl Socha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorsa comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Bunny. Pereira has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sorsa swinging wildly here.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorsa misses with a straight right.
Pereira tests Sorsa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sorsa misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pereira.
Pereira thuds his right hand into Sorsa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sorsa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereira is fending him off so far but Sorsa persists. Nope, Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sorsa finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
Sorsa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sorsa shoots for a takedown but Pereira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pereira tries a quick counter leg kick but Sorsa is wise to it.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sorsa finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorsa scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sorsa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sorsa with a body shot.
Pereira throws a front kick that sends Sorsa stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sorsa misses its target.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Sorsa wants to slow Pereira down by chopping away at his legs.
Sorsa lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
Sorsa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Pereira tries to land a front kick but Sorsa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sorsa digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Sorsa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.
Pereira tries to bum rush Sorsa with a series of wild strikes but Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorsa with a hook.
Pereira takes a swing at Sorsa's ribcage but misses.
Sorsa avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Sorsa has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira looking to stall.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorsa controls his hands.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Pereira pushes Sorsa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Sorsa.
A bit of stalling here from Pereira.
Sorsa avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
A short left from Pereira.
Sorsa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pereira just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pereira or not.
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Pereira moves out of range as Sorsa strikes.
Sorsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorsa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sorsa jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Sorsa sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorsa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Sorsa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sorsa slips under a jab.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Sorsa slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira lands a head shot.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorsa blocks the leg kick.
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Pereira dominated that round.
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.
Sorsa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sorsa avoids a kick to the body.
Pereira lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Nice body punch from Sorsa.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pereira works the jab nicely.
Sorsa is rocked!
Pereira moves in close and cracks Sorsa with a massive right hand! Sorsa, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Pereira!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Pereira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Repe Sorsa was interviewed post fight and said 'See u later sonny....at u mommas house !'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by Россия. Boma has chosen Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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31
181 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Boma.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Boma throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma clinches.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boma misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Boma blocking some punches.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Boma scores with a body shot.
Boma cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov cracks the inside of Boma's front leg.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Boma's defenses.
Nice jab there from Boma.
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Boma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma motions for Volkov to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Volkov feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Boma wants to stall.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boma cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Boma.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Boma.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Volkov digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Boma jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
A head kick from Boma lands but Volkov takes it in his stride.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boma avoids the body shot from Volkov.
A jab from Boma does it's job there.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov slips under a jab from Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Boma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
A clash of legs there as Boma blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boma! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Boma breaks away and moves out of range.
Boma throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Boma misses.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oscar Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Volkov takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Boma tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Boma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Boma.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boma.
Boma takes one to the chin there.
Boma avoids the body shot from Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
Volkov cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boma.
Boma staying out of range there.
Boma cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boma misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Boma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov slips under a jab from Boma.
Volkov moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Boma throws a leg kick that misses.
Boma moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
Volkov misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boma slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov thumps Boma with a low kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov blocks a body shot from Boma.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Boma working aggressively here.
A short right from Volkov.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma looking to stall.
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov motions for Boma to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma misses with a low kick as Volkov jumps back.
Boma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boma misses the jab.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Boma's defenses.
Boma moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Boma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma slips a straight right by Volkov.
Boma is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Boma misses with a leg kick.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Boma jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Our winner, Ilya Mstislav Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin Chamber of Death. Lewis has chosen LL Cool J - Momma said knock you out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a hook
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lewis is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lewis throws a leg kick
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Lewis misses with a left hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Lewis keeps Shin at a distance using the push kick.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Shin slips under a jab from Lewis.
Shin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lewis thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Shin stalling against the cage.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Shin has Lewis pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Shin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewis as Shin tries to tie him up.
Shin looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin taking a breather.
Lewis letting Shin take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lao Shin.
Shin throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Shin gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the cage.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
A jab lands there for Lewis.
A leg kick checked by Shin.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Lewis avoided it.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
Shin slips under a jab.
Ray Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin misses with a jab to the body
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
Lewis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A low kick from Shin is predictable there
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Lewis misses with a shot to the body
and Shin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lewis really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Lewis takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Shin checks a low kick from Lewis.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lewis counters with a right hand to the body.
Shin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis thumps Shin with a low kick.
Lewis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lewis is predictable there
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shin wants to clinch.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Shin avoids the body shot from Lewis.
A big left from Lewis misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewis.
Shin motions for Lewis to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lewis.
Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lewis is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Shin counters with a quick kick to the body but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lewis throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow Lewis down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Shin.
Shin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Lewis checks a low kick from Shin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewis! But no joy.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lewis misses with a shot to the body
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
Shin 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.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Shin lands with a hook. Lewis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shin moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Shin slips under a jab from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Lewis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin lands with a cross.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin keeps Lewis at a distance using the push kick.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shin is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Shin circles away and we're back to standing.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shin checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Shin lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin lands a body shot.
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin works Lewis's body with a nice hook.
Shin tries to clinch up.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lewis just manages to avoid it.
Lewis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shin to score with a decent uppercut.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
Shin scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shin blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!
Lao Shin gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sito comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - What's my name?. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Sito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambo Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sito is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Sito circles away and we're back to standing.
Sito thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rambo is defended easily by Sito.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Sito sprawls well.
Rambo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sito is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Robert Sito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Rambo.
Rambo tries to clinch but Sito is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sito misses the target.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Sito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rambo ducks under a wild hook from Sito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sito clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sambo Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sito leaves Rambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sito misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sito wants it to stay on the feet.
Sito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sito has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rambo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sito misses with some punches.
Rambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo misses with a punch to the body.
Sito lands an uppercut.
Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Rambo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambo looking for a takedown.
Rambo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rambo's guard! Nice work there by Sito!
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sito gets to his feet. Rambo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sito throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Rambo misses
and Sito counters with a straight right hand.
Sito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Sito throws a lazy right hand but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rambo has his takedown stuffed
and Sito scores with a counter punch that sends Rambo to the canvas! Sito smells blood - he's punishing Rambo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rambo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sito!
Robert Sito 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Kenny Loggins - I'm free as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
38 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams jabs at McTearson's body.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Williams .
McTearson cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
McTearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams scores with the left hand. McTearson knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McTearson duly obliges.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McTearson tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams .
McTearson sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson punishes Williams 's body with a nice straight punch.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Williams .
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams .
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson walks into a left hand.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McTearson misses.
Williams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
McTearson lands with a right hand.
McTearson sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
McTearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams stuns McTearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams .
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams avoids the body shot from McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson throws a head kick that misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTearson.
Williams walks into a left hand.
McTearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams 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 scores with a body shot.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Williams misses.
McTearson takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
A big right from McTearson misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson checks a low kick from Williams .
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson feints a jab promting Williams to slip. McTearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Stanly Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams .
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams counters with a body kick.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Williams .
Nice straight punches there by Williams . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams .
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Williams 's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McTearson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Williams pushes McTearson away with a front kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson slips a jab and a cross from Williams .
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. McTearson takes a step back to recover.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Williams .
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams blocks the body kick.
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Williams shrugs it off though.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTearson if he has to take too many more of those.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks.
Williams avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing McTearson up against the cage.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
McTearson lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams trying to stall but McTearson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stanly Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
McTearson throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks McTearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson closes the distance and clinches.
McTearson misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams leaning against his opponent.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams .
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams .
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Williams .
Williams slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams blocking some punches.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Williams .
Williams stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams 's elbow.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanly Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTearson.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McTearson tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stanly Williams .
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson is looking to clinch.
McTearson stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams 's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams works McTearson's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Stanly Williams just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Williams misses.
Good shot there by Williams .
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams throws a right hand that McTearson ducks under and follows up with a left that McTearson also avoids with ease.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
McTearson is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McTearson scores with a decent looking hook.
McTearson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McTearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson checks a low kick from Williams .
Williams looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams avoids the head kick by McTearson.
A big right from Williams misses.
As Williams tries to get set, McTearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McTearson under the eye.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McTearson circles away quickly and effectively.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for McTearson.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Williams misses with a body kick.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams slips a jab from McTearson.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams pushes McTearson away with a front kick.
McTearson gets a clinch.
McTearson blocking some punches.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, McTearson throws an elbow but misses.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McTearson.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams stalling the fight.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McTearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, McTearson throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson lands a right hand.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McTearson is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams .
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams misses the jab.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams .
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
McTearson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McTearson on the side of the head.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
Williams throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams .
Williams lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanly Williams 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.
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from McTearson tenderised Williams 's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot.
McTearson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams .
McTearson cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
Williams looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from McTearson.
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!
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Williams .
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTearson slips a straight right by Williams .
A leg kick checked by McTearson.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
McTearson blocks the body kick.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
McTearson cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
That kick from Williams tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
McTearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams .
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
Williams is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus McTearson.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !
Stanly Williams took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.
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