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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Crank That-Soulja Boy. St John comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Bitch is back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St John blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by St John.
St John misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for St John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St John throws a one two combo.
St John clinches.
St John wants to break the clinch but can't.
St John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St John misses with a double jab.
Good work by McCarthy as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from St John.
St John connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A combination from St John does no damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCarthy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St John - the referee stops the clock and McCarthy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St John. McCarthy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St John tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
St John fails in his attempt to clinch.
St John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as St John checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
St John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
McCarthy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mia St John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St John throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
St John lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCarthy will feel that in the morning.
St John throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
St John shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloppy strikes from St John. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St John.
St John misses with a series of wild punches.
St John throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCarthy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCarthy checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCarthy 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 St John has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St John and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St John tries to work over McCarthy's front leg with a kick but McCarthy checks it.
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!
St John throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but St John sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
St John clinches up against the cage.
St John is trying to pull guard but McCarthy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mia St John.
St John is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but St John avoids the damage to the body.
St John wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy throws a leg kick which misses St John's front leg but catches the back leg as St John tries to avoid it.
St John lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCarthy will feel that in the morning.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but St John sees it coming and moves out of range.
St John looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St John throws a head kick that misses.
St John throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mia St John has been cut.
St John looks to throw a body kick
and McCarthy counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by St John as he checks the leg kick.
McCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St John checks it well.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by St John.
St John cracks the inside of McCarthy's front leg.
Good work by McCarthy as he checks the leg kick.
St John throws a leg kick that misses.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy throws a head kick but St John moves out of range.
St John throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
St John is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
St John lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCarthy takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from St John.
Some wild striking there from St John.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia St John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mia St John's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCarthy 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 St John has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St John and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from St John.
McCarthy moves out of range as St John throws a body kick.
McCarthy throws a head kick but St John moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as St John shoots in.
St John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from St John. McCarthy shrugs it off though.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
St John throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by St John.
St John throws a head kick that McCarthy semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
St John wants to slow McCarthy down by chopping away at his legs.
St John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from St John does no damage.
St John looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as McCarthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mia St John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy checks the leg kick.
St John avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
St John swinging wildly here.
St John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St John checks it well.
St John looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John lands with a slapping head kick.
St John throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCarthy lands a high kick!
St John scores with a one two! McCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by St John.
St John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St John walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCarthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for St John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
St John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as St John blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John takes a head kick and keeps coming.
St John throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St John. St John obviously looking to wear him down.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St John.
St John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
St John tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St John avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
St John is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
St John throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
Good work by St John as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
St John swinging wildly here.
St John throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
St John shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St John tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
St John throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St John connects with an inside leg kick.
McCarthy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St John.
St John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia St John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mia St John's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
St John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St John 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.
Sloppy strikes from St John. Those never looked like landing.
St John avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
St John checks a low kick from McCarthy.
St John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St John wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
St John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St John tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St John throws a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
St John looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy connects with a leg kick. St John looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St John blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
St John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from St John misses.
St John scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but St John avoids it well.
St John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St John misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for St John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
St John throws a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
St John slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
St John tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St John.
St John lands with a slapping head kick.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from St John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St John tries to land a front kick but McCarthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a kick to the body.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St John lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCarthy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
St John lands with a thumping leg kick.
St John tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
St John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
McCarthy misses with a leg kick.
St John tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy tries to land a leg kick but St John saw it coming and moves away.
McCarthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
St John throws a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from St John.
St John thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCarthy 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 St John has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St John and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St John throws the kick towards the body but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy blocks a leg kick.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St John fails to land with a series of punches.
St John misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy throws a right hand that St John ducks under and follows up with a left that St John also avoids with ease.
St John throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCarthy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mia St John just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mia St John's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by St John.
St John misses with a low kick as McCarthy jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarthy. That's going to slow St John down.
St John avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by St John.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St John.
McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but St John avoids it.
St John checks the leg kick.
St John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St John checks it well.
St John looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by St John.
St John moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but St John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by St John.
St John throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCarthy misses with a body kick.
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCarthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St John goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St John with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCarthy misses with a body kick.
McCarthy throws a solid leg kick but St John takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCarthy.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
Danga de danga de dang - St John scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John feints a jab promting McCarthy to slip. St John then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCarthy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for St John.
St John is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
St John misses with a two punch combination.
McCarthy throws a front kick aimed at St John's knee but St John avoids it well.
McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but St John avoids it.
St John tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
St John feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St John swinging wildly here.
St John looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but St John moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St John checks a leg kick.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by St John.
McCarthy throws a front kick aimed at St John's knee but St John avoids it well.
St John misses with a low kick.
St John misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by St John or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy which made him look bad.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by St John.
St John works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John moves out of range of the body kick.
St John throws a front kick aimed at McCarthy's knee but McCarthy avoids it well.
St John misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mia St John.
St John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
St John looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
St John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St John misses with a double jab.
St John throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from St John misses.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick from St John.
St John misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia St John dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mia St John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and St John moves out of range easily.
St John blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St John tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
St John tries to land a leg kick but McCarthy saw it coming and moves away.
St John blocks the body kick.
St John feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
St John throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
St John postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McCarthy to stand up.
St John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
St John tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for St John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from St John.
St John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from St John misses.
St John dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
St John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCarthy can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCarthy's head.
St John misses with a kick to the body.
McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCarthy misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from St John misses.
No joy there for St John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St John takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCarthy wants to land a leg kick but St John is out of range.
No joy there for St John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St John swinging wildly here.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCarthy checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St John checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from St John misses.
St John shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St John misses with a two punch combination.
St John checks a leg kick.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but St John moved away.
St John misses with a few strikes there.
St John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St John misses with a jab, cross combination.
St John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarthy throws a head kick but St John moves out of range.
McCarthy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
St John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St John looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
St John pushes McCarthy away with a front kick.
McCarthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
St John throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
St John feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
St John tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
St John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy lets loose with a powerful body kick. St John will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St John tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCarthy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mia St John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St John has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mia St John!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mia St John!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mia St John!
Mia St John wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Mia St John made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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