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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 4407 p4p, 418 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 2740 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain walks into a jab.
Shain throws a push kick but Ray slaps the foot to one side.
Shain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
A little jabbing left from Shain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shain looks for the body kick but Ray saw that one coming.
Ray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shain looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Shain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shain scores with a head kick. Ray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ray momentarily.
Shain drives through and clinches with Ray against the cage.
Shain can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Stevie Ray has been cut.
Shain lands a nice knee to the body.
Shain tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain being controlled against the cage.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
A short left from Shain.
Ray is stalling here.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Ray.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shain misses with some punches.
Shain avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Shain lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Shain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
Ray pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shain can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shain's defenses.
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Ray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Shain.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shain blocking some punches.
Shain scores with a shoulder strike.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Ray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain blocks an elbow strike from Ray.
Ray blocks the elbow strike.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Shain takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Shain.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ray.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ray tries to land knees in the clinch but Shain avoids the damage to the body.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Shain.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Shain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sampson Shain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sampson Shain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ray stalling against the cage.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Shain blocking some punches.
Shain misses with a body punch.
Ray gets through Shain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray blocks a body shot from Shain.
Shain dodges an elbow strike from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Shain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Ray blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shain scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Shain.
Shain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain lands an elbow just above Ray 's eye.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Shain.
Ray misses with some punches.
Shain misses with some punches.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Shain controls the action.
Shain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ray with a knee to the head.
Ray lands a left hand.
Shain gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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!
Shain is working Ray over against the cage.
Shain pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ray wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Ray has Shain pushed against the cage.
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ray avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ray misses with some punches.
Shain working aggressively here.
Shain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ray blocking some punches.
Shain lands a shoulder strike.
Shain working aggressively here.
Ray avoids a wild elbow strike from Shain.
A short uppercut from Ray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Ray is blocking nicely.
Ray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Shain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain is working Ray over against the cage.
Shain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Ray to work.
Ray misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Shain.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Ray tries to stall but Shain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shain.
Ray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shain blocks the elbow strike.
Shain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Shain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shain lands with a light punch inside.
Shain scores with a hook to the body.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shain misses with an elbow strike.
Ray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shain tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Ray.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ray throws a big counter combination but Shain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shain connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevie Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ray drives through and clinches with Shain against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Ray lands a nice shot to the body.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Ray gets through Shain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray is pushing Shain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ray dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Ray lands an uppercut.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries a knee to the head but Shain blocks it.
Ray blocking some punches.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
A short right from Shain on the inside.
Shain tries to land a knee to the head but Ray blocks with his arms.
Ray tries to stall but Shain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain throws an elbow but it misses.
Shain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shain takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Sampson Shain's cut even more.
Shain avoids a wild elbow strike from Ray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray controlling the action here for a moment.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
Shain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ray blocks it with crossed arms.
Shain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Ray lands a damaging elbow.
Shain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain misses with a body punch.
Ray lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Sampson Shain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ray misses with a knee strike.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson Shain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ray's brow.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Ray gets through Shain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shain is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray pushes Shain against the cage. Ray is working some dirty boxing. Ray pushes off with a quick right hook! Shain goes down! Shain tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ray moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Ray!
An out of breath Stevie Ray 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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