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Event:
DUEL 203
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
Sturd Jr lands a high kick!
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.#CL#
Newton moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Newton.
We've been hearing reports that Newton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturd Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Sturd Jr motions for Newton to come forward. Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Sturd Jr slams his shin into Newton's torso.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.#T1#
Nice jab there from Newton. #TD#
Newton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sturd Jr's legs. #SUB#
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sturd Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Newton is trying to control Sturd Jr's posture but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is letting Sturd Jr control him for a moment.
Sturd Jr working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sturd Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sturd Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturd Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Newton is looking to control Sturd Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton is trying to maintain the position but Sturd Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturd Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sturd Jr is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sturd Jr lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Sturd Jr thows a huge punch but Newton dodges it nicely.
Newton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Sturd Jr content to control rather than advance.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sturd Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sturd Jr's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Newton gets a double leg takedown into Sturd Jr's guard.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd Jr is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Newton passes Sturd Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Sturd Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newton is thwarting Sturd Jr's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Sturd Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sturd Jr.#SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Sturd Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sturd Jr manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Sturd Jr's guard.
Sturd Jr has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Sturd Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Sturd Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Sturd Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
#SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sturd Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Sturd Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Sturd Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Sturd Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Sturd Jr defends the submission attempt.
Sturd Jr gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Sturd Jr is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sturd Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sturd Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sturd Jr! #REVB#
Newton seems a little lost for a moment, as Sturd Jr dominates the positioning.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sturd Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Sturd Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Newton some visible discomfort.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Newton tries to bench press Sturd Jr off him but Sturd Jr keeps the position.
Newton can't do much from the bottom here.
Sturd Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Newton down.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Newton is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Sturd Jr just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newton throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Newton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Good exchange - Newton coming out on top.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick that sends Newton stumbling back into the cage.
Newton lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick!
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturd Jr has time to react.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Newton moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr. #TD#
Newton gets a takedown into half guard.
Newton is thwarting Sturd Jr's attempts to control the position.
Sturd Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sturd Jr.#T2#
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd Jr is retaining full guard.
Sturd Jr has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
Sturd Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. #REVB#
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newton pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton trying to control the position.
Newton is controlling Sturd Jr's posture.
Sturd Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturd Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sturd Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturd Jr cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Sturd Jr persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
so Sturd Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sturd Jr with a nice head shot there.
Newton is striking from the bottom but Sturd Jr uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr 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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Event:
DUEL193 Dall v Pearson
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnar moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
Sturd Jr throws out a counter right but Ragnar avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Sturd Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sturd Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnar holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar wants to sweep here but Sturd Jr controlling him for the moment.
Sturd Jr working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Ragnar keeping full guard, as Sturd Jr tries to pass.
Ragnar managing to control the position.
Ragnar 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.
Sturd Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturd Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ragnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnar trying to keep a closed guard but Sturd Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnar connects with a single shot there.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnar on the side of the head.
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnar throws a body kick that misses.
Ragnar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ragnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnar misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnar. Sturd Jr shrugs it off though.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Ragnar misses its intended target.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of Ragnar's front leg.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Ragnar connects with the punch.
Ragnar swings widly with a right hand
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ragnar counters with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnar, as that shot connected.
Ragnar throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Ragnar lands.
Sturd Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ragnar off the cage and back into range.
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!
Ragnar with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ragnar ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturd Jr's head.
Nice body punch from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Ragnar avoids it.
Ragnar lands a really nice looking cross but Sturd Jr seems unphased.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Ragnar's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnar misses the shot to the body.
Ragnar throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ragnar is looking to improve his position.
Sturd Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sturd Jr seems content to control.
Sturd Jr is thwarting Ragnar's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Sturd Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnar is looking to control Sturd Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnar avoid being mounted?#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnar's head backwards.
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Ragnar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnar throws a body kick that misses.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Ragnar counters with an inside leg kick.
Ragnar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Ragnar moved out of range nicely.
Ragnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Ragnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnar scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnar. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Ragnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnar.
A jab from Ragnar does it's job there.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnar checks it well.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Ragnar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnar throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnar loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.#T3#
Ragnar misses with a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnar 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.
Ragnar misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ragnar. No joy for Sturd Jr on that attempt.
Ragnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
A shot to the liver by Ragnar. Beautiful body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Bjorn Ragnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnar tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Ragnar takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnar scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a hook
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Sturd Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnar thuds a left hand into Sturd Jr's body.
Ragnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnar.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnar jabs Sturd Jr right on the nose. Sturd Jr blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnar 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 Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnar throws a body kick that misses.
Ragnar is looking to clinch but Sturd Jr is avoiding it.
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 Bjorn Ragnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnar but Ragnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
Ragnar throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnar's head back.
Ragnar blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnar is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr lunges at Ragnar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnar's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnar checks a leg kick.
Ragnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a counter right but Ragnar avoids it with no problem.
Ragnar connects with a single shot there.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it. #T1#
Ragnar throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnar. That did some damage!
Ragnar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Ragnar didn't see that one coming.
Ragnar scores with a jab.
Ragnar throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnar blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ragnar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturd Jr drops his hands momentarily and Ragnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sturd Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ragnar will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Sturd Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnar manages to get to full guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Ragnar is trying to keep Sturd Jr in close.
Sturd Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ragnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnar is trying to keep Sturd Jr in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnar keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ragnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ragnar is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donk. Ragnar catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Ragnar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ragnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ragnar slips the punch.
Ragnar throwing a counter right hand but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Ragnar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnar misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr connects with a jab.
Ragnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bjorn Ragnar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr'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.
#R4#
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Ragnar avoids it.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ragnar did well to prevent Sturd Jr getting side control.#ES#
Ragnar has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sturd Jr is on him like a limpet, forcing Ragnar back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ragnar scores with a hook to the body.
Ragnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnar throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnar stalling the fight.
Ragnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnar lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ragnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnar is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
#T1#
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Ragnar right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnar.
Ragnar jabs Sturd Jr right on the nose. Sturd Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ragnar is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Ragnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ragnar misses with a straight right.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ragnar slips the punch.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnar's shoulder, as Ragnar tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnar avoids it really well and circles away.
Ragnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturd Jr circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Ragnar throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Ragnar misses with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses. #T3##CL#
Ragnar darts in and clinches Sturd Jr up against the cage.
Sturd Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ragnar misses with a left hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a series of strikes. Ragnar will be more careful next time no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Ragnar blocks the low kick.
Ragnar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ragnar lands a front kick.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar misses with a left hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnar throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnar is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Ragnar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
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!
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Sturd Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ragnar throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Ragnar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Ragnar thows a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it #TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnar's brow.
Ragnar seems keen to control Sturd Jr's posture.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr postures up in Ragnar's guard and throws a big left but Ragnar blocks it.
Sturd Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Ragnar's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar had his way with Jason Sturd Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Ragnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ragnar misses its target.
Ragnar pushes Sturd Jr away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnar throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Sturd Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Ragnar checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight right.
Ragnar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Ragnar with a series of wild strikes but Ragnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnar's head.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Ragnar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturd Jr's head backwards.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
The crowd cheers as Ragnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Sturd Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ragnar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sturd Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturd Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Ragnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sturd Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ragnar.
Ragnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnar pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sturd Jr tries to pull guard but Ragnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Sturd Jr drops back down to his feet.
Ragnar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sturd Jr or not.
Sturd Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Sturd Jr has Ragnar pressed against the cage.
Sturd Jr tries to throw a body punch but Ragnar avoids it by throwing Sturd Jr back against the cage. #TD2#
Sturd Jr decides to pull guard.
Ragnar is stalling in the full guard.
Ragnar continues to stall.
Ragnar being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Ragnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ragnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ragnar stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnar has time to react.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Ragnar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnar scores with the left hand. Sturd Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Sturd Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Ragnar is trying to control but can't.
Sturd Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ragnar reverses the position - he's now on top in Sturd Jr's guard.
Ragnar won't allow Sturd Jr to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ragnar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnar!
Bjorn Ragnar is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjorn Ragnar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#185 Wrexham vs Khan
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Hoffman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturd Jr defends well and Hoffman ends up having to push Sturd Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Hoffman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Sturd Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sturd Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hoffman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoffman tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sturd Jr as he jumps to the side.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Hoffman .
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown. Sturd Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturd Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr seems keen to control Hoffman 's posture.
Sturd Jr is looking to stand up but Hoffman isn't so interested in that idea.
Hoffman stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hoffman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sturd Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Sturd Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturd Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hoffman has his foot on Sturd Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sturd Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sturd Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturd Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman 's legs - danger averted.
Sturd Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
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.
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturd Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturd Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sturd Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hoffman for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sturd Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoffman 's head.
Hoffman blocks a leg kick.
Hoffman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Hoffman checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoffman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Hoffman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sturd Jr's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sturd Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman .
Albert Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Sturd Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hoffman .
Hoffman throws a big elbow that misses.
Sturd Jr keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Sturd Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Sturd Jr is keeping the position.
Hoffman being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturd Jr pulls Hoffman in to control the position. #SUB2#
Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sturd Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Sturd Jr in his guard.#REVR#
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sturd Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturd Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman 's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturd Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Sturd Jr defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman has Sturd Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturd Jr stands up over Hoffman , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hoffman working for a triangle but Sturd Jr defends it easily.
Sturd Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturd Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Hoffman has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hoffman passes into half guard.
Hoffman is nestled in close to Sturd Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoffman working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sturd Jr is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
Sturd Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Hoffman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sturd Jr scores with a takedown into Hoffman 's guard.
Sturd Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sturd Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hoffman has his foot on Sturd Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sturd Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturd Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturd Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Hoffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sturd Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Sturd Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Hoffman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sturd Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Hoffman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Hoffman has his foot on Sturd Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sturd Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoffman looking to control but Sturd Jr passes into half guard.
Sturd Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoffman is trying to control but Sturd Jr passes into side control!
#T2#
Sturd Jr works to advance to full mount. Hoffman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The referee warns Hoffman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hoffman tries to hold on but Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sturd Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sturd Jr controlling the pace for now.
Sturd Jr raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sturd Jr working over Hoffman with some ground and pound. Hoffman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sturd Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Hoffman has hold of Sturd Jr's hands but Sturd Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoffman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sturd Jr working over Hoffman with some ground and pound. Hoffman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoffman is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Hoffman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr. #SUB2#
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Sturd Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sturd Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sturd Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sturd Jr lands with some strikes.
Sturd Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Hoffman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr controlling from the full mount.
Hoffman is still in real trouble! Can Sturd Jr finish him?
BOOM! Sturd Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sturd Jr 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFN#53 Noye vs Laiho
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Army throws a wild body kick that Sturd Jr sees coming a mile off.
Army backing away here, and Sturd Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Army has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lunges at Army with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Army's hand.
Army is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturd Jr.
Army misses with a body kick.
Army stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Army wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Army smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sturd Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Army fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Army blocks a jab.
Army tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Army tries to clinch up.
Sturd Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sturd Jr defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturd Jr.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr 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.
Good work by Sturd Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Sturd Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Army tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sturd Jr is in Army's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Army managing to control the position.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but Army blocks nicely.
Sturd Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Army is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sturd Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sturd Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Army is controlling Sturd Jr's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Army throws a body kick that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr pushes Army away with a front kick.
Army takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Army just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr 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.
#R2#
Army tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Army moved away.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Army blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Army was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Army looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Army is wise to it.
Army slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sturd Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Army misses with a jab to the body
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army takes one to the side of the head.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Army avoids a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Army as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Army slaps the foot to one side.
Army moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Jab from Army.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Army throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.#T2#
Army throws a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Army didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Army on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Army bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sturd Jr - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for Army.
Nice takedown defense from Army. No joy for Sturd Jr on that attempt.
Sturd Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Army.#T3#
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Army right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Army catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Army.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Army checks it
and Army makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sturd Jr really felt that one!
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Army bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Sturd Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
Sturd Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Army. That one must have hurt.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army. That did some damage!
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Army's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army scrambles back to his feet.
Army tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Army down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Army checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Army moved away.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick!
Army uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Army scores with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Army.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Army.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Army lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.#T1#
Army misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Army fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Army slips under a jab.
Army walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Army takes a step back to recover.
Army is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Army smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Army looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
and Army counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left and a right from Sturd Jr both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Army lands a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Army 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.#TD2#
Sturd Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Army!
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Army keeps working.
Army parries the strikes from Sturd Jr easily there. Sturd Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Army to escape.
#T3#
Army is looking for a sweep.
Army is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Army is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sturd Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army defending against the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Sturd Jr crashes against the mat.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
Sturd Jr controls the position from side control.#T4#
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.
Sturd Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Army down.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Army manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr.
Army won't allow Sturd Jr to pass to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Sturd Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturd Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#171 Lafayette vs Denke
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Parker.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sturd Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab.#T1##TD#
Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sturd Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr prevents Parker from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sturd Jr postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sturd Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sturd Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturd Jr won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr passes into half guard.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Sturd Jr is controlling him well.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturd Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturd Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturd Jr.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Parker defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Parker throws a big counter head kick but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Parker feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sturd Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr stands up over Parker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet. #T1#
Sturd Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sturd Jr is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Sturd Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Sturd Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Sturd Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Parker trying to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sturd Jr trying to control from Parker's half guard. Parker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sturd Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturd Jr tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Sturd Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Parker settles back down.
Sturd Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.
Parker looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.#TD#
Sturd Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Parker.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
#T1#
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr 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.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Parker misses #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Sturd Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker is trying to control the position but Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sturd Jr controls the pace.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Sturd Jr controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr walks into a jab.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturd Jr has time to react.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Parker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parker.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Parker wants to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturd Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parker 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Parker!
A very excited looking Peter Parker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DUEL#167 Vee vs Napolean
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Staal slips under a jab.
Staal scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturd Jr should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Staal attempts a counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Staal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Staal tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Staal tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Staal's leg. Staal is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sturd Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal blocks a leg kick.
Staal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sturd Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Sturd Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sturd Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Staal.
Staal feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Staal takes one on the button.
Staal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Staal avoids it.
Sturd Jr connects with a right hand. Staal shakes it off.
Staal throws a leg kick that misses.
Staal stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
Staal wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Sturd Jr lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Staal.
Staal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Staal moves out of range.
Staal connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but Staal shows good takedown defense.
Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Staal counters with a nice body shot.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Staal is wise to it.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Staal. Beautiful body shot.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Staal checks it #TD#
and Staal counters with a single leg into guard. Sturd Jr didn't expect that.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Staal is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturd Jr has wrist control.
Sturd Jr wants to stand and escape but Staal is having none of it.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Staal scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Staal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Staal 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.
Sturd Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staal trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Staal closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Staal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staal is looking to regain half guard here but Sturd Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Staal gets back to half guard.
Staal is looking for a sweep. Sturd Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sturd Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Staal wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Staal is refusing to be controlled, as Sturd Jr sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal is trying to get back to full guard.
Staal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sturd Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Sturd Jr prevents Staal from improving his position.
Well, if Sturd Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Staal is looking for a sweep. Sturd Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturd Jr's guard. #REVR#
Staal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Sturd Jr looking to control.
#T2#
Staal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sturd Jr has his hands on Staal's head, controlling the position.
Sturd Jr looking to control but Staal passes into half guard.
Staal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturd Jr's head. #T3#
Staal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sturd Jr trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Eric Staal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staal not doing much here.
Sturd Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Staal sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Staal tries to pass to full mount but Sturd Jr defends it. #T4#
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Staal connects with a nice short shot to Sturd Jr's temple.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Sturd Jr has his hands clasped together around Staal's back. He's all about the action.
Sturd Jr trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Staal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Sturd Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Staal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
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 Eric Staal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Staal moved away.
Staal is looking to wear down Sturd Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Staal is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Sturd Jr drives through with a takedown into Staal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr preventing the sweep.
Staal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sturd Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Staal trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Staal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Staal scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturd Jr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sturd Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Sturd Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staal throwing strikes but missing.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Staal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Staal wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving. #T3#
Sturd Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Staal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sturd Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Staal stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Staal wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sturd Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Staal, which made it look bad.
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Staal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sturd Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Staal is in Sturd Jr's guard.
Staal stays in close to Sturd Jr's body and controls the position.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Sturd Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Staal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Staal or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturd Jr, which made it look bad.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Eric Staal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Staal!
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Event:
DUEL#162 Hoffman vs Munson
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Ragnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnar 's knee.
Ragnar tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnar moves away.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnar misses with a jab to the body
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnar checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnar's calf.#T1#
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnar.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturd Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Sturd Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ragnar scores with a nice strike.
Ragnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Ragnar lands the left hand.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.#T3##TD2#
Sturd Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sturd Jr is fighting to break Ragnar's control of his arms but Ragnar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sturd Jr wants to pass the guard but Ragnar is keeping the position.
Ragnar 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.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Ragnar keeps moving.
Ragnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturd Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sturd Jr preventing the sweep.
Sturd Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ragnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Ragnar takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ragnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
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.
#R2#
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ragnar moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragnar throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnar blocks a low kick nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Ragnar avoids it.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnar clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ragnar misses with a body shot.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ragnar throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Jason Sturd Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Ragnar's leg. Ragnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr looks for a takedown but Ragnar sprawls well.
Ragnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnar checks a leg kick.
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Ragnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar 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.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Ragnar lands a jab to Sturd Jr's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnar cracks Sturd Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnar throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Ragnar counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Ragnar misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.#T3#
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Sturd Jr cracks Ragnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Ragnar's leg. Ragnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnar throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnar should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Ragnar.
Ragnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Ragnar moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnar.#T4#
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 short right from Ragnar. #CUT#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#TD2#
Sturd Jr gets control of Ragnar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sturd Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnar being controlled here momentarily.
Ragnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sturd Jr is trying to keep Ragnar in close.
Ragnar prevents Sturd Jr from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnar throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Ragnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Ragnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.
Ragnar is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks. #T1#
Ragnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnar tries to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Ragnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorn Ragnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnar thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnar.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnar cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Sturd Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
Bjorn Ragnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnar tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ragnar had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.#TD2#
Sturd Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ragnar wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr 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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Event:
DUEL#160
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Sturd Jr scores with a takedown into Haack's guard.#ES2#
Haack manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sturd Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Sturd Jr lands a head shot.
Haack slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.#TD#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haack moves into full guard.
#T1#
Sturd Jr stands up over Haack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sturd Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturd Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturd Jr throws a strike but Haack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sturd Jr is pulling down on Haack's head to control his posture.
Sturd Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sturd Jr keeping full guard, as Haack tries to pass.
Haack preventing the sweep. #T3#
Haack wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haack is one step ahead there.
Sturd Jr has a closed guard, preventing Haack from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Haack misses its intended target.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.#TD#
Haack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sturd Jr is controlling him. #T4#
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Haack lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr goes for a double leg but Haack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haack continues to drive forward.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Haack right on the button with a cross.
Haack throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Sturd Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Haack.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Haack.#T1#
Haack throws a sloppy head kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr fails to land the takedown.
Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Sturd Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haack is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sturd Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sturd Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturd Jr won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Sturd Jr 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.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haack trying to control the position here.
Sturd Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr is standing up over Haack. Haack looks to escape but Sturd Jr dives into side control.
#T3#
Haack tries to buck Sturd Jr off but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
Haack is trying to control Sturd Jr's posture but Sturd Jr avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sturd Jr is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturd Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Haack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sturd Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haack gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sturd Jr tries to control but Haack wriggling away.
Sturd Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Haack tries to lock up and control but Sturd Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sturd Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haack taking shots to the head.
Haack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sturd Jr working Haack over with strikes here.
Sturd Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Haack is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haack stuffs the takedown.
That kick from Haack tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Sturd Jr in the body.
Haack stuffs the takedown.
Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haack pushes Sturd Jr away with a front kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's 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!
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturd Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haack enables Sturd Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack 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.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but Haack blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haack's calf.
Haack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haack lands with a cross.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Haack throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Haack. #T3#
Sturd Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haack tries to avoid it but Sturd Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haack to the ground. Haack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haack stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Haack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
A little feinted left hand from Sturd Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Haack thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haack. That did some damage!#TD#
Sturd Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haack wants to get back to his feet but Sturd Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Sturd Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sturd Jr stacks Haack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sturd Jr!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Haack.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHaack.
Sturd Jr thows a body kick. Haack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Sturd Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Sturd Jr with that takedown attempt.
Haack cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Haack.
Haack misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Haack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Sturd Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haack's half guard.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturd Jr trying to control the pace.
Haack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Haack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sturd Jr is trying to control. Haack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sturd Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sturd Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sturd Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturd Jr trying to pass the guard but Haack defending well.
Haack is looking to improve his position.
Sturd Jr 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr stalling.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Sturd Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Haack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haack is doing well to control the position and prevent Sturd Jr from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Haack blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Haack misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Haack avoided it.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Sturd Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haack!#T4#
Sturd Jr is staying tight to Haack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Haack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sturd Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position but Haack is working away.
Haack is pushing Sturd Jr's head away, looking to escape. Sturd Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Haack dodges the ground and pound from Sturd Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Haack struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Haack lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haack defends well and Sturd Jr ends up having to push Haack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Sturd Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sturd Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haack is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturd Jr trying to control from Haack's half guard. Haack has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturd Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Haack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haack is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position. #T3#
Haack is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sturd Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sturd Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haack wants to take a breather but Sturd Jr is having none of it. #T4#
Sturd Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Haack avoids the attempt from Sturd Jr to control.
Jason Sturd Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sturd Jr tries to reverse the position but Haack maintains control.
Sturd Jr is trying to stand.
Haack controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Haack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Haack stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Haack settles back down.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haack's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Haack's leg. Haack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd Jr's sensitive parts.
Haack cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Haack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturd Jr thinking.
Haack throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sturd Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haack's guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Sturd Jr won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Sturd Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sturd Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.
Haack has his hands on Sturd Jr's head, controlling the position.
Sturd Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haack throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack lands a slapping body shot.
Sturd Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haack pinned against the cage. Haack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
A low kick from Haack misses #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Haack fights it but they end up in guard.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr controlling from the top position.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Sturd Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Haack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haack is still trying to improve position.
Sturd Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Further stalling from Sturd Jr.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturd Jr steps away.
Haack misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Haack blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
UGD 109:Curtain Call
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Yates ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Sturd Jr has closed the distance and engaged Yates in a clinch.
#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates throws a head kick that Sturd Jr semi-blocks.
Yates thuds his right hand into Sturd Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yates misses the body punch
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Yates scores with a head kick.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Yates throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates throws a leg kick
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
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!
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yates throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Yates moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Sturd Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates misses with a looping left.
A cross from Yates lands.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yates scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Yates misses with a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Yates was not able to check.
Yates throws a lazy head kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it.#T2#
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Yates moves out of range easily.
Yates misses with a straight right.
Yates misses with an uppercut
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturd Jr.
A nice combination there by Sturd Jr.
A solid body kick from Sturd Jr.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yates counters with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
Yates throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Yates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yates walks into a straight right hand from Sturd Jr.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Yates looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yates misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yates needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yates is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Yates swings widly with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Yates thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Yates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yates wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Yates misses with a looping left.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Yates tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yates on the side of the head.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yates is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick aimed at Yates's knee but Yates avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yates checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Yates moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yates takes one to the side of the head.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Yates misses.
Sturd Jr is looking to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Yates uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturd Jr has time to react.
Yates looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yates throws a lazy body kick
and Sturd Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sturd Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sturd Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Yates blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Yates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Yates moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Yates let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sturd Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yates misses with a body shot
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Yates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Yates avoided it.
Yates lands with a nice body punch.
Sturd Jr defending well as Yates loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Yates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd Jr's efforts to push away.
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yates tries to land a body kick
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily.
Yates moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Yates scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr tries to land a front kick but Yates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yates moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yates misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into range and clinches up with Yates.#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Yates jumps back.
Yates avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yates.
Sturd Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
#T3#
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yates throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sturd Jr's head.
Yates lands a head shot.
Yates scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturd Jr should have avoided that one.
Yates missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Yates looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yates looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yates with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr 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.
The crowd cheers as Yates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yates.#T4#
Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yates throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Yates.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yates 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 Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yates moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Yates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Yates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yates throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturd Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturd Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harrison Yates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yates misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Yates thuds a left hand into Sturd Jr's body.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter combination but Yates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sturd Jr misses with a left hand
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yates throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Yates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yates lands a body shot.
Yates misses with an uppercut
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yates finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturd Jr's head.
Yates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yates gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Yates looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Yates.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Yates misses with a hook.
Yates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yates lands the left hand.
Yates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Yates throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Yates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Yates misses the jab.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Yates.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Yates checks it.
Yates moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.#T2#
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Yates jumps back.
Yates throws a lazy body kick
and Sturd Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yates on the side of the head.
Sturd Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Yates tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Yates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Yates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Yates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Yates.
Yates throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yates, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Yates swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow Yates down.
Yates misses with an uppercut.
Yates slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr cracks Yates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Sturd Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Yates lands a left hand.
#BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Yates.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A relieved looking Jason Sturd Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
LeBeau misses with a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBeau misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sturd Jr, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but LeBeau checks it.
LeBeau needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot.
LeBeau moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeBeau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr cracks LeBeau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
LeBeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
LeBeau slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr catches LeBeau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but LeBeau saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Sturd Jr pushes LeBeau up against the cage in a clinch.
LeBeau works on Sturd Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Sturd Jr prevents LeBeau from breaking the clinch.
LeBeau misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
LeBeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturd Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with LeBeau's head.
Sturd Jr is looking to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a combination. LeBeau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBeau throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBeau misses with a body punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr sizes up LeBeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.
LeBeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr clobbers LeBeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBeau's calf.#CL2#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch.
Sturd Jr can't break the clinch.
#BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target. #T3#
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by LeBeau's head coaches at Vicious Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
LeBeau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeBeau.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but LeBeau is wise to it.
LeBeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of LeBeau's front leg.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBeau's calf.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBeau.
LeBeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but LeBeau steps away.
Sturd Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LeBeau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sturd Jr tests LeBeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBeau swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
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!
LeBeau misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind LeBeau 's knee. #T4#
Sturd Jr moves out of range as LeBeau strikes.
Sturd Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
LeBeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeBeau feinted with a counter takedown.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBeau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sturd Jr backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBeau lands a head shot.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. LeBeau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBeau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LeBeau duly obliges.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBeau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
LeBeau throws a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but LeBeau is wise to it.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBeau's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but LeBeau saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBeau misses the target.
Remy LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBeau checks it well.
LeBeau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeBeau on the side of the head.
LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice body kick.
LeBeau misses with a double jab
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sturd Jr rushes LeBeau and presses him up against the cage.
LeBeau trying to stall but Sturd Jr improves his position.
Sturd Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Sturd Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
LeBeau has his takedown stuffed
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBeau missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
#T2#
Sturd Jr cracks LeBeau with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Remy LeBeau has been cut.
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!
LeBeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LeBeau swings widly with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LeBeau fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of LeBeau's front leg.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBeau 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.
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr cracks LeBeau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into LeBeau's ribs.
LeBeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
Sturd Jr cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.#T3#
LeBeau throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
LeBeau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LeBeau scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LeBeau's hands.
Sturd Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturd Jr thuds his shin into the meat of LeBeau's side.
LeBeau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that LeBeau was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
LeBeau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sturd Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
LeBeau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
A head kick from LeBeau lands but Sturd Jr takes it in his stride.
LeBeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sturd Jr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy LeBeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sturd Jr - that will leave a mark!
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LeBeau.
LeBeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut
enabling Sturd Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr lands a nice hook to LeBeau's body. LeBeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by LeBeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr 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.
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!
#R3#
LeBeau takes one to the side of the head.
LeBeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by LeBeau misses
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr cracks LeBeau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeBeau looks to throw a body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBeau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
LeBeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. LeBeau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. LeBeau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LeBeau.#T1#
LeBeau on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturd Jr has LeBeau pressed against the cage, preventing LeBeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd Jr cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
LeBeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBeau wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturd Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
LeBeau gets tackled into the cage by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr maintains the clinch.
Sturd Jr prevents a body shot from LeBeau. #BC2#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LeBeau looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
LeBeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Sturd Jr.
LeBeau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick.
LeBeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Sturd Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBeau loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LeBeau closes the distance and clinches up with Sturd Jr, looking for a takedown. LeBeau pushes Sturd Jr against the cage but Sturd Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeBeau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sturd Jr clinches. #BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy LeBeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to 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!
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
LeBeau loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LeBeau. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
LeBeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBeau misses the target.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
Remy LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBeau takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr sizes up LeBeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LeBeau 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.
LeBeau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturd Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturd Jr connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturd Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 103:Cotto Vs Bixby
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munson dips to his left and cracks Sturd Jr with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Munson connects with a leg kick. Sturd Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick from Munson.
Sturd Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munson.
Sturd Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Munson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.#CL2#
Sturd Jr moves into range and clinches up with Munson.
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!
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munson cracks Sturd Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturd Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Munson under the eye.
Munson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Munson tries to land a body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Munson walks into a straight right hand from Sturd Jr.
Munson lands an overhand right.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Munson avoids it.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Munson counters with a nice uppercut.
Munson loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sturd Jr misses.
Nice cross by Sturd Jr.
Munson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munson throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sturd Jr there.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch
and Munson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Munsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Munson swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Sturd Jr tries to work over Munson's front leg with a kick but Munson checks it.
Sturd Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munson at a distance.
Munson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturd Jr under the eye.
A jab from Munson misses.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Munson is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Munson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Munson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munson, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Munson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Munson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Sturd Jr has closed the distance and engaged Munson in a clinch.
Munson cracks Sturd Jr with a nice body shot.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munson.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a left hand
and Munson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Munson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Munson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sturd Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Munson circles away.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munson walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Munson misses.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Munson moves away
and Munson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Munson is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Munson avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sturd Jr drives through and clinches with Munson against the cage.
Sturd Jr tries to break free but Munson pushes him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munson counters with a nice body kick.
Munson swings widly with a right hand
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Munson throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Munson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Munson moves his leg out of the way.
Munson is looking to counter punch.
Munson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Munson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Munson settles back down. #CL2#
Sturd Jr has Munson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Munson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munson throws out the jab.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Munson moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munson throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Munson.
Sturd Jr looks to clinch
and Munson counters with a nice body shot.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Munson defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Munson does no damage.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Munson avoids it.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sturd Jr 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.
Nice straight punches there by Munson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munson.#CUT#
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Munson slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Munson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Munson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munson has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Munson right on the button with a cross.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch up but Munson keeps it at a distance.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munson.
A big right from Munson misses.
Munson misses with a head kick.
Munson misses with a kick to the body
and Sturd Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook to the body
enabling Munson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munson.
Munson checks a leg kick.
Munson is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Munson swings widly with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Munson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Munson counters with a thumping low kick.
Munson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch up but Munson keeps it at a distance.
Munson throws a front kick aimed at Sturd Jr's knee but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Munson 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.
Munson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munson checks the leg kick.
Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Munson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Munson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Munson throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Munson checks a leg kick nicely.
Munson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Munson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munson thows a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Munson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Munson.#CUT#
The cut above Jason Sturd Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Munson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munson checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sturd Jr cracks Munson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
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!
#R3#
Munson throws a wild body kick that Sturd Jr sees coming a mile off.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munson.
Munson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Munson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Munson avoids the punch easily.
Munson throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Munson throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munson misses with a head kick.
Munson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Sturd Jr instigates a clinch. #T1#
Munson prevents Sturd Jr from breaking the clinch.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Munson won't allow it.
Sturd Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sturd Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Munson breaks the clinch.
Munson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
Munson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munson is looking to counter punch.
Munson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munson looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Munson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Munson moved out of range nicely.
Munson misses with a left hand
and Sturd Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Munson avoids it.
Sturd Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Munson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Munson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Munson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturd Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Munson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Munson.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Munson.#T3#
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Munson.
Munson throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Munson digs a good hook to Sturd Jr's body.
Munson takes one to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Munson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Munson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Munson thows a body kick. Sturd Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Munson tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch there but Munson circles away.
Sturd Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Munson seems unphased.
Sturd Jr sizes up Munson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munson is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Munson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munson misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sturd Jr has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Munson tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Munson staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr defending well as Munson loads up on a big left hand.
Munson scores with a hook.#CUT#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Munson checks it
and Munson counters with a nice uppercut.
Munson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
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 Robert Munson.
Well Sturd Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
UGD 99:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batty at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Batty on that attempt.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batty.
Batty with a poor takedown
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Batty.
Batty takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Batty's leg. Batty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Batty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batty avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Batty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Sturd Jr.
Batty looks for a takedown but Sturd Jr sprawls well.
Batty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Batty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Batty checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr pushes Batty away with a front kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batty is defended easily by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Batty avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
Sturd Jr throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Batty saw it coming and moves away.
Batty throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batty walks into a straight right hand from Sturd Jr.
Roy Batty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Batty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sturd Jr pinned against the cage. Sturd Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Batty off balance momentarily.#T3#
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Batty's leg. Batty is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Batty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Batty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Batty swings around for an armbar but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batty's guard.#SU#
Sturd Jr gets to his feet. Batty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batty takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Batty.
Sturd Jr scores with a head kick. Batty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Batty closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batty.
Sturd Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Batty counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Sturd Jr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Batty lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Batty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batty shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense.
Batty lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturd Jr off the cage and back into range.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild combination.
Batty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batty checks it well.
Batty lands with an overhand left.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Batty knows he should have avoided that one.
Batty shoots and misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Batty's leg. Batty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr throws a one two combo.
Batty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Batty misses the target.
Crunch! Sturd Jr slams his shin into Batty's torso.
Batty thuds his right hand into Sturd Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Sturd Jr there.
Batty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Batty fails with the takedown.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Batty cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batty feints the counter takedown.
Batty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Batty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Batty saw it coming and moves away.
Batty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batty shoots in and drives through. Sturd Jr sprawls well.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Batty.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batty momentarily.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batty can do to turn this around?
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Batty blocks it.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturd Jr is looking to clinch.
Batty misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batty staying out of range there.
Batty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batty checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batty's sensitive parts.
Batty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Batty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batty down. #T2#
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batty. Batty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow Batty down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Batty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batty misses with a takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Batty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr lunges at Batty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batty's hand.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sturd Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Batty is breathing heavily.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Sturd Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturd Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Batty checks it.
And Batty tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sturd Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batty somewhat.
Sturd Jr lunges at Batty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batty's hand.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.#TD2#
Batty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sturd Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Batty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Batty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sturd Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Batty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Batty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Batty swings around for an armbar but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batty's guard.#SU#
Sturd Jr gets to his feet - Batty follows without any prompting.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batty walks into a straight right hand from Sturd Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Batty shoots and misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batty fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Sturd Jr gets a clinch.
Batty misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Batty misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batty slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.#TD2#
Batty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sturd Jr controlling the position well.
Batty trying to pass the guard but Sturd Jr defending well. #T1#
Sturd Jr manages to get to full guard.
Batty advances to half guard.
Batty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Batty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Batty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sturd Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Batty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batty trying to mount his opponent but Sturd Jr defends it.
Sturd Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Batty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sturd Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roy Batty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Batty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Batty looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Batty moves to his opponent's back but Sturd Jr bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Batty. #SU#
Sturd Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Batty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Batty.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Batty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Batty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batty takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Batty ducks under and follows up with a left that Batty also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Battys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batty throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Batty misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batty on the side of the head.
Batty misses with a takedown
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Batty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batty tries for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away easily
and Sturd Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Batty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Sturd Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batty if he has to take too many more of those.
Batty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sturd Jr but Sturd Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Batty takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batty dives in and grabs Sturd Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sturd Jr pushes down on Batty's head and hops out.
Sturd Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Sturd Jr has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr digs a good body shot into Batty's ribs.
Batty closes the distance and clinches up with Sturd Jr, looking for a takedown. Batty pushes Sturd Jr against the cage but Sturd Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Batty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr defending well as Batty loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Sturd Jr gets a clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr catches Batty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sturd Jr 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 97:Gower Vs Laine
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Handy jabs at Sturd Jr's body.
Handy misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Handy.
Handy throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Handy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biggie Righty Handy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Handy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Handy throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Handy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Handy misses with a head kick.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Handy's calf.
Handy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handy looks to throw a body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Handy's shoulder, as Handy tries to avoid the shot.
Handy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Handy.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Handy blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
#T1#
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot that sends Handy's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Handy.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Handy.
Sturd Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Handy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Handy - that will leave a mark!
Handy throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Handy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Handy connects with the punch.
Handy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back to recover.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Handy with a body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Handy misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Handy throws a lazy body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handy throws out a leg kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range and Handy only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handy throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Handy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Handy. Handy obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Handy throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Handy.
Handy misses with a straight left.
Handy tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Handy misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Handy 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 Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr defending well as Handy loads up on a big left hand.
Handy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Handy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Handy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Handy jabs Sturd Jr right on the nose. Sturd Jr blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Handy misses with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr walks into a straight right hand from Handy.
A slow jab from Handy misses its intended target.
Handy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Handy scores with a nice strike.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Handy throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Handy throws out a leg kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range and Handy only half commits.
Handy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handy slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a single shot there.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handy.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Handy counters with a nice uppercut.
Handy misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.
Handy 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Handy is out of range. #T4#
Handy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage.
Handy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Handy throws a chopping leg kick but Sturd Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Handy staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Handy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Handy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handy with a jab.
Handy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Handy.
Sturd Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handy cracks Sturd Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handy throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Handy shrugs it off.
Handy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Handy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Handy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sturd Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handy misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Righty Handy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturd Jr. That snapped Handy's head back.
Handy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Handy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr stalks Handy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Handy's face. Handy staggers backwards, shaken.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Handy moved out of range nicely.
Handy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Biggie Righty Handy is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Handy 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 Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Sturd Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handy scores with a head kick. Sturd Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Handy moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Handy is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Handy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr sizes up Handy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Handy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Handy blocks the leg kick.
Handy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Handy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Handy throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Handy off balance momentarily.
Handy staying out of range there.
Handy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Handy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Handy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handy misses the jab.
Sturd Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Handy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Handy ducks down to avoid it.
Handy throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Handy saw that one coming.
Handy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Handy scoring well with a low kick there.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
Sturd Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Handy.
Handy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Handy misses the target.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Handy with a series of wild strikes but Handy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
A good leg kick by Handy.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Handy is out of range.
Handy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handy misses with a straight left.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handy misses with the combination.
Handy throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross. #T3#
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handy misses the body punch
and Sturd Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Handy
and Handy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Handy's legs.
Handy misses the jab.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handy.
Handy throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Handy is out of range.
Handy wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturd Jr 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 Handy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handy cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Handy throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Handy throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Handy.
Handy throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Handy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Handy slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
A head kick misses from Handy.
Handy checks a leg kick nicely.
Handy misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Handy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Handy has time to react.
Sturd Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Handy misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Handy ducks down to avoid it.
Handy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Handy.
Handy connects with a high kick.
Handy checks a leg kick.
Handy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Handy misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Handy's body.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Handy moves out of range.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handy. Handy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Handy throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Handy.
Handy throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Handy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Handy.
Sturd Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Handy moves out of range easily.
Handy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Handy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturd Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handy throws a body kick that misses.
Handy cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handy walks into a jab.
Handy tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Handy.
Handy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Handy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handy avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Handy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Handy misses its target.#T2#
Handy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Handy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Handy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Handy settles back down.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Handy lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Handy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handy. That did some damage!
Handy tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Handy misses with a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handy misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a counter combo.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
Handy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Handy misses the jab.
Handy takes one on the button.
Handy avoids a kick to the body.
Handy tried to counter with a leg kick but Sturd Jr avoided it.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Handy moves away and avoids it.
Handy throws a head kick that misses.
Handy defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturd Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handy checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handy.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Handy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Handy.
A clash of legs there as Handy blocks the low kick.
Handy misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handy, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Handy.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handy lunges at Sturd Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd Jr's hand.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handy.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but Handy avoids it well.
Handy throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Handy misses the target.
Handy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Handy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Handy blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Sturd Jr - just one landing.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Handy checks it
and Handy counters with a straight right hand.
Handy is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handy.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Handy down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Biggie Righty Handy!
In his post fight interview, Biggie Righty Handy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Scarn slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scarn just manages to avoid it.
Scarn throws a front kick aimed at Sturd Jr's knee but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn wants to clinch up but Sturd Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Scarn clinches up against the cage.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Scarn has control.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturd Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scarn tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Scarn misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a left to the body.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Scarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturd Jr jabs Scarn right on the nose. Scarn blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
A low kick from Scarn misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Scarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Scarn on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Scarn avoids the punch easily.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Scarn misses with a low kick.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scarn. #T2#
Sturd Jr wants to get back to his feet but Scarn drags him back down.
Sturd Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scarn.
Sturd Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Sturd Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Scarn scores with a jab to the head.
Scarn misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Sturd Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Scarn checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Scarn.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sturd Jr but Sturd Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturd Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scarn swinging wildly here.
#T4#
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!
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it well.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarn misses.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarn.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Scarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scarn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn punishes Sturd Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Scarn's head.
Scarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Scarn fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr defending well as Scarn loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn lunges at Sturd Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd Jr's hand.
Scarn slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Sturd Jr avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Sturd Jr.
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!
Scarn scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Scarn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scarn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sturd Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
Sturd Jr thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Scarn misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Sturd Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Nice cross by Sturd Jr.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild combination.
Scarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd Jr's sensitive parts.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sturd Jr cracks Scarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scarn dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturd Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scarn just manages to avoid it.
Scarn thuds his right hand into Sturd Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Scarn darts in and clinches Sturd Jr up against the cage.
Scarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Scarn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturd Jr's waist but Sturd Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarn off to one side.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarn is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
A clash of legs there as Scarn blocks the low kick.
Scarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Scarn defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Scarn pushes Sturd Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sturd Jr after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Scarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarn tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a combination. Scarn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scarn throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Scarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a left to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Scarn lands with a straight right. Sturd Jr didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Scarn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sturd Jr to the ground. Scarn is now in Sturd Jr's guard.#ES#
Sturd Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarn throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Scarn throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Scarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Scarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scarn down. #TD2#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to stand back up but Scarn is controlling him
#ES#
Sturd Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scarn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Scarn has control.
#BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Scarn moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.#CL2#
Scarn clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Sturd Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.#BC#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scarn.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Despite the aggression on Scarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Scarn.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarn lands with a nice body punch.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Scarn.
Scarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Scarn.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Scarn on that attempt.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Scarn scores with a takedown into Sturd Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Sturd Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scarn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Scarn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Scarn moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scarn walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Scarn.
#CL2#
Scarn clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Scarn blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Scarn fails with a takedown attempt.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.
Scarn 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.
Scarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Scarn settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Scarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr drops his hands momentarily and Scarn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarn tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick. #T4#
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Scarn moved away.
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Scarn darts in trying to clinch
and Sturd Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Scarn.
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!
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Scarn moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Scarn's head but Scarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Scarn catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Scarn tries to clinch up.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UGD 90:Kenway Vs Ajax II
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Aarnio throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Jari Aarnio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aarnio misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Aarnio blocks the leg kick.
Aarnio scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aarnio is out of range.
Aarnio connects with a crisp jab.
Aarnio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aarnio throws a good cross that connects.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aarnio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aarnio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aarnio misses the jab.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Aarnio swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Aarnio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aarnio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sturd Jr in his tracks.
Aarnio shoots in but Sturd Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Sturd Jr scores with a one two! Aarnio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aarnio throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook to the body. Aarnio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Aarnio.
Nice shot by Aarnio.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Aarnio moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Aarnio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aarnio drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aarnio throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Aarnio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aarnio connects with the punch.
Aarnio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aarnio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aarnio slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aarnio throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Aarnio checks it.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
A little jabbing left from Aarnio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aarnio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sturd Jr cracks Aarnio with a good jab.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Aarnio lands with a cross.
Aarnio misses with a straight right.
Aarnio misses with a hook.
Aarnio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aarnio.
Aarnio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aarnio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aarnio throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Aarnio checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Aarnio slaps the foot to one side.
Aarnio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Aarnio checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aarnio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aarnio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aarnio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aarnio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Aarnio slips the punch.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aarnio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Aarnio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aarnio also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aarnio's calf.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but Aarnio avoids it well.
Sturd Jr moves forwards but Aarnio connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Aarnio misses with a straight left.
Aarnio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sturd Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aarnio lunges at Sturd Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd Jr's hand.
Aarnio cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aarnio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Aarnio's shoulder, as Aarnio tries to avoid the shot.
Aarnio checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Aarnio scores with a nice head shot.
Aarnio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sturd Jr backs up against the cage.
Aarnio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aarnio lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Aarnio.
Aarnio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jari Aarnio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sturd Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aarnio.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Aarnio.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab to the body
enabling Aarnio to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Aarnio.
Aarnio misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aarnio is able to avoid easily.
Aarnio ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Aarnio checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr cracks Aarnio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aarnio cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr defending well as Aarnio loads up on a big left hand.
Aarnio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Aarnio misses.
Sturd Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Aarnio's head but Aarnio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aarnio throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Aarnio throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aarnio cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Aarnio scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Aarnio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aarnio.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aarnio checks a leg kick.
Aarnio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aarnio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aarnio tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Aarnio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aarnio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Aarnio misses.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Aarnio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aarnio also avoids with ease.#T2#
Aarnio lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturd Jr off the cage and back into range.
Aarnio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturd Jr under the eye.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aarnio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aarnio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
The fighters circling - Aarnio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aarnio misses with a hook.
Jari Aarnio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Aarnio avoids it.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aarnio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Aarnio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aarnio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Sturd Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Sturd Jr.#T3#
Aarnio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Sturd Jr dips to his left and cracks Aarnio with an uppercut!
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Aarnio ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr cracks Aarnio with a good jab.
Aarnio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Aarnio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Aarnio's shoulder, as Aarnio tries to avoid the shot.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Aarnio moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Aarnio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aarnio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Sturd Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aarnio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Aarnio in the body.
Aarnio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Aarnio misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Aarnio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Aarnio.
Aarnio 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.
Sturd Jr cracks Aarnio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sturd Jr jabs Aarnio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Aarnio finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Aarnio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aarnio.
Aarnio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Aarnio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aarnio throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Aarnio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturd Jr has time to react.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Aarnio's head but Aarnio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Aarnio slips the punch.
Aarnio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Aarnio.
Aarnio connects with a crisp jab.
Aarnio scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jari Aarnio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Aarnio jabs Sturd Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aarnio slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Aarnio's head but Aarnio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aarnio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Aarnio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aarnio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sturd Jr.
Aarnio lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Aarnio throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Aarnio throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Sturd Jr.
Aarnio staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Aarnio's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aarnio throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Aarnio's leg. Aarnio is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Aarnio misses. #T1#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Aarnio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aarnio also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Aarnio counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Aarnio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aarnio looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Aarnio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturd Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Aarnio backing up. Aarnio nods at Sturd Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Aarnio's legs.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Aarnio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Aarnio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aarnio throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Aarnio's legs.
Aarnio throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Aarnio avoids it.#T2#
Aarnio throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Aarnio'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.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aarnio finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturd Jr's head.
Aarnio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Aarnio throws a combination that misses
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aarnio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aarnio throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Aarnio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Aarnio strikes.
Jari Aarnio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aarnio misses with a body shot.
Aarnio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Aarnio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Aarnio.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Aarnio is out of range.
Aarnio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aarnio lands with a hook. Sturd Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aarnio moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
Decent striking displayed by Aarnio there.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aarnio misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aarnio.
Aarnio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Aarnio.
Aarnio throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a series of strikes. Aarnio will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aarnio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aarnio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aarnio.
A head kick misses from Aarnio.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Aarnio moves out of range.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aarnio.
Aarnio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturd Jr under the eye.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Aarnio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Aarnio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aarnio misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Aarnio throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
Aarnio misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aarnio throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
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 Jason Sturd Jr.
Well Aarnio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Aarnio!
A less than humble Jari Aarnio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UGD 84:Curran Vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Stern fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stern checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr sets himself, and Stern steps forward looking for the clinch! Sturd Jr avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr cracks Stern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Stern.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Stern.
Sturd Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stern checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern is looking to clinch.
Sturd Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Sturd Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sturd Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
Stern swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Stern walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Stern.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.#T2#
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook to the body. Stern takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stern. Sturd Jr shrugs it off though.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of Stern's front leg. #T3#
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Stern.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stern wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Sturd Jr lunges at Stern with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stern's hand.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Stern throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stern throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturd Jr.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Stern.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stern has time to react.
Stern swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stern tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stern might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturd Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Stern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stern down.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Stern takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Stern lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sturd Jr backs up against the cage.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stern is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Sturd Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sturd Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Stern throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stern throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Stern closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Stern lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stern has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Sturd Jr.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Stern misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stern lands a two punch combo.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stern checks it well.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.#T3#
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.#TD2#
Stern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sturd Jr is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Stern is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sturd Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stern is pressing down on Sturd Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturd Jr is holding on for now.
Sturd Jr is not content to let Stern control the position.#ES#
Sturd Jr pushes Stern off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Stern closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stern lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr wants to stand and escape but Stern is having none of it. #T4#
Stern passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Stern is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sturd Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Sturd Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Stern away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Stern.
A left and a right from Sturd Jr both land. Nice combination.
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern lands a high kick!
Stern misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Stern.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
Stern throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Stern has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturd Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Stern's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stern has closed the distance and engaged Sturd Jr in a clinch.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Stern throws a lazy body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturd Jr's head backwards.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern lands a high kick!
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stern under the eye.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Stern's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
#T4#
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Stern moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Sturd Jr as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow Stern down.
Stern moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Stern lands a nice looking body kick.
Stern tries for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away easily
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A relieved looking Jason Sturd Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Event:
UGD 80:Pulkkinen Vs Defoe
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Seagram counters with a three punch combo that has Sturd Jr backing up. Sturd Jr nods at Seagram to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, jab by Seagram - just one landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sturd Jr is defended easily by Seagram.
Seagram shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Seagram in the body.
Seagram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seagram with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Seagram strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seagram.
A left and a right from Sturd Jr both land. Nice combination.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Seagram.
Sturd Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Seagram there.
Seagram moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.#T1#
Seagram lands with a good body shot.
Seagram cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Danny Seagram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seagram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
Seagram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Seagram shrugs it off. #TD2#
Sturd Jr gets a double leg takedown into Seagram's guard.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seagram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Seagram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seagram has Sturd Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Seagram working a defensive guard here.
Seagram keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Seagram being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Seagram is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Seagram is out of range. #T3#
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Seagram is out of range.
Seagram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturd Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seagram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturd Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram lands a really nice looking cross but Sturd Jr seems unphased.
Seagram is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Seagram misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturd Jr 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 Seagram has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seagram and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Sturd Jr feints and as Seagram raises his hands in defense, Sturd Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram controls Sturd Jr momentarily but Sturd Jr frees himself.
Sturd Jr throws an elbow that misses. Seagram uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturd Jr's guard. Nice move by Seagram!#REVR##T4#
Sturd Jr pulls Seagram in close to prevent any damage.
Seagram stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is trying to keep Seagram in close.
Sturd Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram 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.
#R2#
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seagram. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr punishes Seagram's body with a nice straight punch.
Seagram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturd Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seagram stuffs the takedown.
Seagram throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Seagram misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that Seagram was not able to check.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Seagram misses with a hook.
Seagram throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr avoids them all with ease.
Seagram jabs Sturd Jr right on the nose. Sturd Jr blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Seagram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seagram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Seagram misses with a body punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Seagram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Seagram saw that one coming.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick.
Seagram lands with a cross.
Seagram misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seagram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seagram misses the jab.
Danny Seagram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr cracks Seagram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seagram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagram defends well and Sturd Jr ends up having to push Seagram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Seagram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danny Seagram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Seagram's defenses.
Seagram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr works over Seagram's head and body with a nice combination.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Seagram staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seagram if he has to take too many more of those.
Seagram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seagram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Seagram checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Seagram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram scores with a body shot.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Seagram.
Sturd Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seagram takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Seagram blocks the leg kick.
Seagram throwing a counter right hand but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Seagram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Seagram strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Seagram moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Seagram with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr clobbers Seagram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Seagram checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Seagram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr counters with a body kick.
Seagram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seagram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Seagram blocks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr works Seagram's body with a nice hook.
Danny Seagram is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr cracks Seagram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
#R3#
Seagram lands a nice looking body shot.
Sturd Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Seagram throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sturd Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Seagram checks it
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Seagram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seagram.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Seagram explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Seagram misses the jab.
Seagram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
Seagram 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.
The fighters circling - Seagram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
Seagram throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand. #T1#
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sturd Jr throws a wild body kick that Seagram sees coming a mile off.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram scores with a hook to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seagram walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Seagram.
Seagram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seagram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr keeps Seagram at a distance using the push kick.
Seagram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seagram scrambles back to his feet.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr fails with the takedown
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Seagram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Seagram.
Sturd Jr motions for Seagram to come forward. Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seagram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seagram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Seagram.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seagram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook to the body. Seagram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Seagram scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seagram's calf.
Seagram throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seagram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seagram lands a nice shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sturd Jr. Seagram shrugs it off though.
Seagram misses with a looping right.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Seagram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seagram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Seagram takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Seagram.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Seagram misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Seagram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Seagram blocks it well.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seagram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seagram throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Seagram ducks under and follows up with a left that Seagram also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Seagram moved out of range.
Seagram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Seagram lands with a hook. Sturd Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Seagram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seagram 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Seagram!
An out of breath Danny Seagram 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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Event:
UGD 76:Perry Vs Moore
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr tries for a takedown but Carmody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Carmody's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carmody throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carmody turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carmody throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Carmody throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Carmody.
Carmody misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carmody 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 Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
Sturd Jr throws a wild body kick that Carmody sees coming a mile off.
Carmody jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Carmody moves out of range.
Carmody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmody throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Sturd Jr shoots and misses
and Carmody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Carmody.
Carmody misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Carmody is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carmody.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Carmody.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carmody has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hugo Carmody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Carmody pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Carmody.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carmody is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Carmody's body.
Carmody wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Carmody checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carmody checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a right hand
and Carmody counters with a right hand to the body.
Carmody misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carmody if he has to take too many more of those.
Carmody throws a leg kick that misses.
Carmody looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Carmody checks a leg kick nicely.
Carmody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carmody misses with a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick that sends Carmody stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Carmody.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Carmody moves out of range easily.
Carmody looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Sturd Jr thumps Carmody with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr shoots for a takedown but Carmody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hugo Carmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Carmody checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Carmody throws a front kick that sends Sturd Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Carmody throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carmody is trying is best to control the position here.
Sturd Jr is taking a breather. Carmody 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.#T4#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carmody works Sturd Jr's body with a nice hook.
Carmody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr 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.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Carmody moves his leg out of the way.
Carmody blocks a jab.
Carmody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carmody throws out a leg kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range and Carmody only half commits.
Sturd Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Carmody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmody stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carmody wants it to stay on the feet.
Carmody digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Carmody lands a really nice looking cross but Sturd Jr seems unphased.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Sturd Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carmody.
Carmody lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carmody.
Carmody throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Carmody blocks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Carmody's head but Carmody sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carmody takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carmody throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carmody's knee momentarily.
Carmody pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carmody misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
Carmody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Carmody lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carmody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sturd Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carmody was covering up waiting for the punch and Sturd Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carmody trying to keep a closed guard but Sturd Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Sturd Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmody pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Carmody keeps moving.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Carmody is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturd Jr works over Carmody with some ground and pound from guard.
Sturd Jr is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carmody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Carmody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carmody blocks the body kick.
Carmody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Carmody's head.
Carmody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Sturd Jr moves into range and clinches up with Carmody.
Carmody working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carmody.
Carmody digs a right hand underneath Sturd Jr's ribcage. Sturd Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Carmody on the inside.
Carmody lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
Carmody lands a body shot.
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 Hugo Carmody will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturd Jr.
Carmody appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carmody misses the shot to the body.
Carmody works Sturd Jr's body with a nice hook.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Carmody avoids it.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carmody.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmody appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Carmody.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmody throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carmody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Carmody moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Carmody swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Carmody there.
Carmody throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carmody throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sturd Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carmody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carmody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr controlling from the top position.
Sturd Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Sturd Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but Carmody blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carmody 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 Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carmody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carmody as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Carmody swinging wildly here.
Carmody on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carmody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carmody to the mat! Carmody manages to get full guard.
Carmody is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carmody keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Carmody wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Sturd Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sturd Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturd Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carmody.
Carmody goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
After winning the bout, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 72:Arnold Vs Perry
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gombos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Gombos should have avoided that one.
Gombos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gombos throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Gombos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gombos slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Gombos lands a slapping body shot.
Gombos moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Gombos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Gombos.
Gombos misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Gombos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gombos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Gombos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gombos misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gombos.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gombos.
Gombos lands a body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Sturd Jr pushes Gombos up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturd Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gombos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturd Jr controls his hands.
Gombos is pushing Sturd Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gombos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gombos misses with some punches.
Sturd Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturd Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gombos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturd Jr. That snapped Gombos's head back.
#T2#
Gombos throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturd Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Gombos's front leg but catches the back leg as Gombos tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Sturd Jr clinches.
Sturd Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gombos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gombos misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gombos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gombos. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gombos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gombos avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Gombos closes the distance and clinches up with Sturd Jr, looking for a takedown. Gombos pushes Sturd Jr against the cage but Sturd Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gombos throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Gombos swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Gombos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gombos misses with a body punch
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gombos slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Gombos misses.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Gombos down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Gombos looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturd Jr catches Gombos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gombos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
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!
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Gombos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gombos. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sturd Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gombos throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Gombos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
Gombos swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gombos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Gombos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sturd Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Gombos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gombos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Gombos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Gombos throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Gombos throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Gombos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sturd Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sturd Jr tries to get to full guard but Gombos has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Gombos is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Gombos is looking to take a break and control but Sturd Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep. Gombos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sturd Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Gombos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sturd Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gombos misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Gombos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gombos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gombos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Gombos strikes.
Despite the aggression on Sturd Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Gombos is looking to wear down Sturd Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gombos back to the cage. Sturd Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gombos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sturd Jr is fending him off so far but Gombos persists. Nope, Sturd Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gombos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gombos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
It seemed like Sturd Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gombos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturd Jr tests Gombos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Gombos just misses with a punch to the body.
Gombos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gombos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gombos misses the target.
Gombos misses the shot to the body.
Gombos throws a right hand that Sturd Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturd Jr also avoids with ease.
Gombos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gombos walks into a jab.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gombos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Gombos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Gombos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gombos throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gombos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sturd Jr.#T4#
Gombos throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gombos's sensitive parts.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gombos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gombos.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Gombos moves out of range.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturd Jr walks into a straight right hand from Gombos.#CL2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sturd Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Gombos.
Gombos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturd Jr controls his hands.
Gombos stalling against the cage.
Sturd Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gombos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr tests Gombos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Gombos tries to sprawl but Sturd Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gombos wants to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturd Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sturd Jr drops an elbow to the side of Gombos's head.
Gombos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gombos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sturd Jr pulls his head out easily.
Sturd Jr is taking a breather. Gombos 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gombos gets back to full guard.
Dan Gombos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gombos throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Gombos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. Gombos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sturd Jr sizes up Gombos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gombos misses with a two punch combination.
Gombos walks into a left hand. #T3#
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gombos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Gombos lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Gombos.
Gombos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturd Jr counters with a left to the body.
Gombos throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Gombos 's knee.
Gombos misses with a series of wild punches.
Gombos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gombos misses with a hook.
Gombos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gombos on the side of the head.
Gombos shoots in but no luck this time.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Gombos is wise to it.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gombos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gombos misses with the combination.
Gombos lands with a straight right. Sturd Jr didn't see that one coming.
Sturd Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Sturd Jr - just one landing.
A nice combination there by Sturd Jr.
Gombos throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr avoids them all with ease.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gombos is trying to defend but Sturd Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturd Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Ascension 0802
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Mustacho lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Mustacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Mustacho is looking to counter punch.
Mustacho scores with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Mustacho moves out of range.
As Sturd Jr tries to get set, Mustacho tries to push him back and clinch up but Sturd Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Mustacho moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustacho checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mustacho thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mustacho misses the jab.
Mustacho needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Mustacho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.#T1#
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Mustacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Mustacho.
Mustacho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr just manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Mustacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
Donnito Mustacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Mustacho strikes.
Sturd Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Mustacho forces Sturd Jr back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Mustacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Mustacho breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustacho.
And Mustacho counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks 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!
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustacho quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mustacho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Mustacho cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Mustacho tries to counter by clinching up but Sturd Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Mustacho misses with a low kick.
Mustacho misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.#T3#
Mustacho defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr connects with a right hand. Mustacho shakes it off.
Sturd Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr feints a jab promting Mustacho to slip. Sturd Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mustacho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mustacho.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mustacho is looking to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch.
Mustacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sturd Jr fails to land the takedown.
Mustacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.#T4#
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mustacho.#CUT#
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Mustacho is out of range.
Mustacho jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mustacho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as Mustacho blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mustacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Mustacho moves out of range.
Mustacho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mustacho throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
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.
#R2#
Mustacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mustacho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mustacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mustacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mustacho slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
And Mustacho counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
The cut above Jason Sturd Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mustacho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mustacho moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
Mustacho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturd Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mustacho misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
A lazy body kick from Mustacho
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Mustacho right on the button with a cross.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Mustacho does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Mustacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sturd Jr, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturd Jr 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 Mustacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mustacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mustacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Sturd Jr avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Mustacho throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Mustacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mustacho down.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustacho slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Mustacho.#T3#
Nice body punch from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mustacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Sturd Jr avoided it.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mustacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sturd Jr somewhat.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mustacho looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
Mustacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mustacho throws out a leg kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range and Mustacho only half commits.
Mustacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturd Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mustacho with a body shot.#T4#
Sturd Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Mustacho scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mustacho blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mustacho counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Sturd Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donnito Mustacho!
A relieved looking Donnito Mustacho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ascension 0708
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Judah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Sturd Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judah's guard.
Judah trying to control the position.
Sturd Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah looking to control.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judah throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Judah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick. #T2#
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Judah avoids it.
Judah 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.
Judah blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Judah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Judah is looking to clinch.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Judah throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Judah moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Judah defends well and Sturd Jr ends up having to push Judah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circling - Judah throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Judah.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Judah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a little break here. Judah wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sturd Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judah for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Judah wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
Sturd Jr controls the position from side control.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Judah is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah blocks the body kick.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Judah.
Sturd Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sturd Jr jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Judah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judah slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch.
Judah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Judah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judah backwards. #T1#
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Judah defends it nicely.
Sturd Jr lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judah.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Judah blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Judah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sturd Jr.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Judah checks it.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Judah as Sturd Jr shoots in.
A nice side step and Judah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah tries to clinch up but Sturd Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Judah throws a lazy body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
Judah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one.
Judah digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick that sends Judah stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Daniel Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judah throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Judah.
Judah slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sturd Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Judah swivels and escapes.
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judah tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Judah lands with a hook. Sturd Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Judah is looking to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a straight right.
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd Jr's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Judah closes the distance and clinches.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Sturd Jr is blocking nicely.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr 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.
A close second round but Daniel Judah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Daniel Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Judah smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Sturd Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Judah moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Judah moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1##CL#
Sturd Jr has closed the distance and engaged Judah in a clinch.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Judah avoids it.#TD#
Sturd Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Judah kicks Sturd Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Judah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Judah avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Sturd Jr defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Judah blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Judah feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Judah tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Judah misses with a jab to the body
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Judah catches Sturd Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Judah moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Judah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sturd Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Judah.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Judah throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Judah as he connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Judah.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crunch! Judah slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
Judah cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Judah dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Judah takes one to the chin there.#T4#
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!
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Judah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judah clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Judah is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Judah.
Judah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sturd Jr cracks Judah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Judah moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Diego throws a nice head kick!
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Diego settles back down.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr avoids them all with ease.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Donk. Diego catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Diego.
Sturd Jr jabs at Diego's body.
Diego closes the distance but Sturd Jr moves to the side
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.#T2##TD2#
Sturd Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego trying to control the position.
Sturd Jr is fighting to break Diego's control of his arms but Diego is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diego is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diego looking to control.
Sturd Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diego looking to control.
Diego managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Sturd Jr is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Sturd Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturd Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. #BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.#TD2#
Sturd Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diego on his heels. He'll look to pass Diego's guard now, I'm sure.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Diego is trying to control the position but Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Diego thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diego throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego jabs at Sturd Jr's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Sturd Jr scores with a push kick.
Sturd Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
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 punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Sturd Jr seems unphased.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Diego tries to sprawl out of it but Sturd Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturd Jr.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
Sturd Jr connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Jab from Diego.
Sturd Jr shoots in and drives through. Diego sprawls well.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diego is trying to defend but Sturd Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Sturd Jr tries to pass to full mount but Diego defends it.
Diego wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sturd Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Diego is trying to stand back up but Sturd Jr is controlling him
Diego trying to control here.
Diego is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr stalling.
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 Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Diego missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Diego throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Diego stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Sturd Jr's defenses. #T1#
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego backing away here, and Sturd Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Diego.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Diego connects with a right hand. Sturd Jr shakes it off.
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!
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Sturd Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diego tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sturd Jr gets his hands free as Diego looks to control.
The referee is taking a good look at Diego as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr is not going to allow Diego to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Sturd Jr punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sturd Jr loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diego hold on?
Diego trying to control but not successfully.
Diego is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sturd Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sturd Jr biding his time, controlling Diego.
Sturd Jr keeps control of the position as Diego tries to break free.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sturd Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sturd Jr tries to keep control of the position but Diego is staying busy.
Diego wants to control his opponent's hands but Sturd Jr gets his hands free.
Sturd Jr loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diego hold on?
Sturd Jr lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego rolls, trying to escape but Sturd Jr keeps control of the position.
Diego trying to control the hands but Sturd Jr won't let him.
Diego is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sturd Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason Sturd Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego wants to clinch
and Sturd Jr counters with a big head kick but Diego shrugs it off.
Sturd Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Sturd Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Sturd Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diego really felt that one!#T1#
Diego throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Diego.
Sturd Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the cage and back into range.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Sturd Jr's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Diego.
Sturd Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Sturd Jr throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##TD2#
Sturd Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Diego's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diego is trying to keep Sturd Jr in close.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturd Jr controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Diego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Sturd Jr stays in close to Diego's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diego swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Diego tries to clinch up
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sturd Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sturd Jr. Diego shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr lands with a right hand.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Sturd Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturd Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sturd Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Sturd Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diego lands a head kick. Sturd Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr motions for Diego to come forward. Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego digs a right hand into Sturd Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturd Jr's gas tank.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sturd Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sturd Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands a body punch.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.#T3#
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturd Jr 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.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Don Diego took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
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Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arnold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arnold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Arnold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arnold down.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
We've been hearing reports that Arnold has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnold doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Arnold's legs.
Arnold avoids a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr walks into a straight right hand from Arnold.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Arnold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Arnold strikes.
Sturd Jr counters with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sturd Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Arnold cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arnold checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.#T1#
Arnold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Arnold rushes Sturd Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturd Jr.
Arnold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr has had enough of the clinch but Arnold keeps him there for the moment.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturd Jr.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
Arnold tries to work over Sturd Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sturd Jr.
Arnold misses with the combination.
#T2#
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr lands a front kick.#CL#
Arnold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sturd Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Sturd Jr controls the action.
#BC2#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
Arnold wants to clinch but Sturd Jr slips to the side
and Sturd Jr counters with a body kick.
Arnold throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arnold throws a counter high kick but Sturd Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Arnold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Arnold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Sturd Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Arnold wants to clinch up but Sturd Jr keeps it at a distance.
Sturd Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arnold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arnold throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnold slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of Arnold's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Arnold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Arnold takes a head kick 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!
Sturd Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arnold walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Arnold moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnold misses with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Arnold throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arnold throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Arnold didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Sturd Jr.
Arnold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arnold blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arnold throwing a counter right hand but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnold throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnold thuds a left hand into Sturd Jr's body.
Arnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnold misses with a looping right.
Arnold will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arnold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Arnold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Arnold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arnold lands with a kick to the temple. Sturd Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arnold is looking to clinch but Sturd Jr is avoiding it.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Sturd Jr.
Arnold misses with a hook to the body
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lunges at Arnold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arnold's hand.
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him off.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Arnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Jab, jab by Sturd Jr - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Sturd Jr tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sturd Jr is trying to break the clinch but Arnold is controlling him.
Arnold working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturd Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Sturd Jr controls the action.
Sturd Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnold.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnolds head.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr. #T3#
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold tries to work over Sturd Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturd Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturd Jr.
Still in the clinch, Arnold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sturd Jr is trying to break the clinch but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold throws a head punch that misses.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Arnold. #BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Sturd Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturd Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arnold tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arnold checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Arnold moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arnold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arnold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arnold swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Arnold ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Arnold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Arnold. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Arnold swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Arnold misses with a straight right.
Arnold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Arnold blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr thumps Arnold with a low kick.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr feints the counter takedown.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnold avoids a kick to the body.
Arnold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arnold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Arnold.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. Arnold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Arnold tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arnold throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Arnold walks into a jab.
Arnold walks into a jab.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnold is just out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arnold throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Arnold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arnold walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedict Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Arnold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Arnold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturd Jr connects with a single shot there.
Arnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnold slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Arnold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sturd Jr.
Arnold tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Sturd Jr in a clinch.
Sturd Jr prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Benedict Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A short right from Sturd Jr on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnold.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Sturd Jr prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Sturd Jr prevents a body shot from Arnold.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Arnold throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Sturd Jr avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturd Jr's elbow.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left and a right from Sturd Jr both land. Nice combination.
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arnold throwing a counter right hand but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Arnold moved away.
Arnold appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
An out of breath Jason Sturd Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Benedict Arnold spoke after the fight, saying 'Stupid auto flight, free win for opponent'.
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Event:
Ascension 0426
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stern clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern misses with a double jab
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Stern's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Stern looking to score a takedown here. Sturd Jr is defending well but Stern drives through and ends up in Sturd Jr's guard.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sturd Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Stern won't allow Sturd Jr to get back to his feet.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturd Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Stern being controlled here momentarily.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd Jr is retaining full guard.
Stern trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stern trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sturd Jr pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stern misses with an uppercut
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern has his takedown stuffed
and Sturd Jr counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stern has a takedown stuffed.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr 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.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!#T4#
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.
Stern checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sturd Jr as he jumps to the side.
Stern takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Stern in the body.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Sturd Jr gets caught flat footed, as Stern shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Stern is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sturd Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sturd Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sturd Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Sturd Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stern, up you get! #T1#
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr lands a head shot.
Stern steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sturd Jr. That one must have hurt.
Stern tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Sturd Jr.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern scores with a shot to the body.
Stern scores with a jab.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Stern.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stern fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Sturd Jr.#TD#
Stern shoots in and bounces Sturd Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Sturd Jr is keeping the position.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sturd Jr's guard. #T3#
Stern is thwarting Sturd Jr's attempts to control the position.
Sturd Jr controlling the position well.
Sturd Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sturd Jr trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stern lands a nice short elbow.
Stern is trying to control. Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Stern is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturd Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stern. #SUB#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sturd Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stern passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sturd Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern advances to full mount.
Sturd Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr is controlling Stern's trapped leg to prevent Stern from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturd Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Sturd Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stern!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stern scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sturd Jr works the jab nicely.
Stern misses the jab.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Stern has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Sturd Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.#T3#
Stern shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stern will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stern tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturd Jr tries to avoid it but Stern manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturd Jr to the ground. Sturd Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sturd Jr duly obliges.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Stern knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stern fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr pushes Stern away with a front kick.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturd Jr feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Stern pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Sturd Jr cracks Stern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stern walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Event:
Ascension 0408
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yates's head.
Yates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sturd Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Yates.
We've been informed that Yates has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yates catches Sturd Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yates avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Yates slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates wants to clinch up but Sturd Jr keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.#T1#
Yates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to move into range but Yates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yates throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yates looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Yates slips under a jab.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Yates's leg. Yates is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yates jabs at Sturd Jr's body.
Sturd Jr keeps Yates at a distance using the push kick.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yates connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Yates drives through and clinches with Sturd Jr against the cage.
Sturd Jr scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.
Yates misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Sturd Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Yates.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturd Jr's elbow.
Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Yates scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yates misses with a knee strike.
Sturd Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sturd Jr is defending well for now.
Sturd Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.#T3#
A head kick misses from Yates.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sturd Jr - that will leave a mark!
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yates. Yates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yates.
Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr attempts a counter takedown but Yates avoids it well and moves away.
Yates lands with a cross.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturd Jr off the cage and back into range.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yates just manages to avoid it.
Yates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sturd Jr.
Yates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sturd Jr counters with a body kick that stops Yates in his tracks momentarily.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturd Jr 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 Yates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yates looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Yates is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sturd Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yates throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow Yates down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Yates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yates lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Yates as he connects with a hook.
Yates misses with a straight left.
Yates throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yates.
Yates throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Yates plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yates misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Yates.
Sturd Jr 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.
Yates lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.#T1#
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr digs a good body shot into Yates's ribs.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Yates cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr throws a combination that misses
and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr walks into a straight right hand from Yates.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Yates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Yates misses with the body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Yates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yates misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Yates moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Yates.
Yates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yates to score with a decent uppercut.
Yates stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Yates throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates takes one to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Yates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yates lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Yates attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Yates throws a big counter head kick but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Yates ducked under it nicely.
Yates misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Sturd Jr digs a good body shot into Yates's ribs.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yates.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yates looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Yates's head back.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Yates slips the punch.
Yates feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harrison Yates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Sturd Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Yates checks it
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
Yates throws a good cross that connects.
Sturd Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yates slips under a jab.
Yates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Yates dips to his left and cracks Sturd Jr with an uppercut!
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yates avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Yates takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Yates's leg but Yates calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
Yates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yates moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yates avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Yates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yates feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Yates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
Yates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Yates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yates.
Yates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates lands with a kick to the temple. Sturd Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yates scrambles back to his feet.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.
Yates throws a solid leg kick but Sturd Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yates.
Sturd Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yates blocks the body kick.
Yates throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Yates throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Yates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Yates catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Sturd Jr misses
and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Yates scores with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr scores with a one two! Yates had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Yates takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sturd Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Yates.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturd Jr defending well as Yates loads up on a big left hand.
Yates throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Yates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Yates settles back down.
Yates misses the body punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but Yates moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Yates throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr avoids them all with ease.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Yates.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Yates off balance momentarily.
Yates misses with a straight right.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Yates saw it coming and moves away.
Yates misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Yates moved away.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harrison Yates just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Yates misses with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Yates with a low kick.
Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Yates.
A bone on bone clash there as Yates blocks the leg kick.
Yates lands a nice shot that snaps Sturd Jr's head back.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Yates.
Yates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. Yates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates lands a right hook to the body.
Yates scores with a head kick. Sturd Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Yates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yates throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yates just manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr defending well as Yates loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yates circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Yates.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yates is looking to land body kicks.
Yates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Yates connects with a right hand. Sturd Jr shakes it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Yates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yates scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
As Yates backs away, Sturd Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Yates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Yates lands with a hook. Sturd Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yates checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Yates off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yates throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yates punishes Sturd Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.#T3#
Yates tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Sturd Jr lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Yates has closed the distance and engaged Sturd Jr in a clinch.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturd Jr.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yates.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Yates tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Sturd Jr dips to his left and cracks Yates with an uppercut!
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.
Yates walks into a straight right hand from Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Yates is out of range.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Yates lands.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yates's hands.
Yates moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Yates off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Yates has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Yates.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Yates avoids it.
Yates is looking to land body kicks.
Yates throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr. #T1#
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Yates should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side.
Yates tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Yates.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side.
Yates feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Sturd Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates connects with a right hand. Sturd Jr shakes it off.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yates lands a leg kick that knocks Sturd Jr off balance momentarily.
Yates misses with an uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Yates misses with a head kick.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Yates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Yates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSturd Jr.
Jab by Sturd Jr.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Yates blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Yates.
#T3#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Yates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Yates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yates takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Yates misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yates blocks a low kick nicely.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yates misses with a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Sturd Jr there.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it.
Yates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr backing away here, and Yates unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yates throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Yates moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yates 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 James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harrison Yates!
Harrison Yates is the new middleweight champion!
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Ascension 0315
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
Sturd Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - Sturd Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sturd Jr - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sturd Jr. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
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!
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturd Jr has time to react.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands with a hook. Sturd Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sturd Jr clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back to recover.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand right.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.#T3#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Sturd Jr avoids it this time.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.
Sturd Jr pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire tries to clinch up.#T4#
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McGuire.
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a right hand that Sturd Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturd Jr also avoids with ease.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
McGuire 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McGuire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturd Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
McGuire tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves away
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from McGuire.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
Sturd Jr sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sturd Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
McGuire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Sturd Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
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!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturd Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position.
McGuire stops Sturd Jr from standing up. #T3#
Sturd Jr pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in River's Edge Gym inform me that McGuire has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire slips nicely into half guard.
Sturd Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire throws a strike but Sturd Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is fighting to break Sturd Jr's control of his arms but Sturd Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
It looked like Sturd Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sturd Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sturd Jr!
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire with a jab.#TD2#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Sturd Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sturd Jr is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire has mounted him!#T3#
Sturd Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire trying to control but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
McGuire scoring with strikes but Sturd Jr is staying in there. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
McGuire throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sturd Jr gets back to half guard.
McGuire trying to control the pace.
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Sturd Jr's hands, connecting with Sturd Jr's forehead.#T4#
Sturd Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
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.
#R4#
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Sturd Jr catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr lands the left hand.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Sturd Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sturd Jr lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sturd Jr throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire has Sturd Jr pressed against the cage.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr had his way with Charles McGuire in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Donk. McGuire catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Sturd Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.#T1#
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturd Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Sturd Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire lands a jab to Sturd Jr's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuire. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sturd Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGuire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sturd Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturd Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Jason Sturd Jr 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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#R1#
Sturd Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Shaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker lands a body shot.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Shaker.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Shaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaker is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Shaker there.#TD2#
Shaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shaker preventing the sweep.
Sturd Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shaker prevents Sturd Jr from improving his position.
Sturd Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
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.
Sturd Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sturd Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Shaker is proving a slippery customer.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sturd Jr motions for Shaker to come forward. Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
And Sturd Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Shaker blocks it.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Shaker.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Shaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Shaker throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Shaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.#T4#
Shaker scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Shaker's legs.
Shaker goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Shaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker scores with a body shot.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaker blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr sizes up Shaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shaker stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaker misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot.
Shaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Shaker tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturd Jr steps away.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaker just manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaker misses with the combination.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturd Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Shaker throws a right and a left that Sturd Jr avoids nicely. #T2#
Sturd Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr scores with a head kick.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shaker throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturd Jr's guard. #REVB#
Shaker working some strikes from top position.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturd Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Shaker moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaker throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Shaker wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr backing away here, and Shaker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Shaker didn't see that one coming.
Shaker cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Shaker.
Shaker checks a leg kick.#T1#
Shaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick.
Shaker cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaker counters with a one-two to the body.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaker checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaker.
Sturd Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
Shaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker.
Shaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturd Jr. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sturd Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker shoots in for a double leg but Sturd Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
Shaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Shaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Shaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaker tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Shaker on that attempt.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Shaker.
Shaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Shaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Shaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturd Jr off the cage and back into range.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but Shaker avoids it well.
Shaker feints a counter leg kick.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Shaker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturd Jr defends well and Shaker ends up having to push Sturd Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Shaker's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaker digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Shaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturd Jr.
Shaker blocks the body kick.
Shaker misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sturd Jr - the referee stops the clock and Shaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sturd Jr. Shaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaker looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Shaker checks it
and Shaker counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Shaker slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaker is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaker misses with the combination.
Shaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Sturd Jr off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaker moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Shaker.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Shaker.
Shaker digs a good hook to Sturd Jr's body.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Shaker takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Shaker down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Sturd Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.#T3#
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturd Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Sturd Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Shaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaker cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body kick there by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaker throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaker. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Jason Sturd Jr 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!
#R5#
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker misses with a body shot.
Shaker takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Shaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Shaker's shoulder, as Shaker tries to avoid the shot.
Shaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Shaker down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Shaker. Those never looked like landing.
Shaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Shaker saw it coming and moves away.
Shaker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Shaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.#T2#
Shaker throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Shaker
and Sturd Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Shaker shrugs it off.
Shaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Shaker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Shaker tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr is wise to it.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Shaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturd Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaker! But no joy.
Shaker lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Sturd Jr cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Shaker fails to land the takedown.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaker checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Shaker with a series of wild strikes but Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Shaker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Shaker feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Shaker works over Sturd Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Shaker's leg. Shaker is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaker as he connects with a hook.
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaker takes a step back to recover.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Shaker throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shaker tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Shaker tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Sturd Jr.
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 Jason Sturd Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr 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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Ascension 0128
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Kroblur with that takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Kroblur 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.#TD2#
Sturd Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kroblur was covering up waiting for the punch and Sturd Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kroblur looking to control.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturd Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sturd Jr passes into half guard.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kroblur tries to roll over but Sturd Jr keeps him under control.
Sturd Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kroblur!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur is trying to escape the mount.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sturd Jr with shots to the head and body - Kroblur looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kroblur is working to get back to half guard.
Kroblur tries to lock up and control but Sturd Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kroblur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Sturd Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kroblur looks a forlorn figure.
Sturd Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kroblur is looking to get to half guard.
Sturd Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr tries to control but Kroblur wriggling away.
Sturd Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kroblur tries to hold on but Sturd Jr pushes him away. #T3#
Kroblur regains half guard.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sturd Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position but Sturd Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Sturd Jr lands a couple of good shots and Kroblur has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kroblur takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Kroblur buck him off.
Sturd Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturd Jr keeps control of the position as Kroblur tries to break free.
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!
Kroblur breaks Sturd Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kroblur. Kroblur obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Kroblur swinging wildly here.
Kroblur shoots in for a double leg but Sturd Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sturd Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kroblur scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sturd Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kroblur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sturd Jr is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Sturd Jr is keen to just control but Kroblur is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sturd Jr in particular looking to stall.
Sturd Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kroblur looking to control but Sturd Jr passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur has hold of Sturd Jr's hands but Sturd Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sturd Jr working Kroblur over with strikes.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kroblur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kroblur working a defensive guard but Sturd Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Kroblur tries to bench press Sturd Jr off him but Sturd Jr keeps the position.
Kroblur struggling a bit here.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur tries to improve position but can't.
Sturd Jr cracks Kroblur with a big elbow. #T4#
Kroblur is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position.
Kroblur sneaks back into half guard.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions off his back.
Sturd Jr not doing much here.
Sturd Jr trying to control from half guard but Kroblur is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kroblur. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matt Kroblur is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Kroblur's guard.#SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sturd Jr passes into side control.
Kroblur takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sturd Jr lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More stalling from Sturd Jr.#T1#
Sturd Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kroblur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kroblur is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kroblur is being controlled here.
Kroblur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kroblur is looking to control Sturd Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kroblur avoid being mounted?
Sturd Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kroblur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Kroblur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr distracts Kroblur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving. #SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Sturd Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kroblur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Kroblur trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Sturd Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sturd Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturd Jr trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kroblur misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Kroblur's ribs.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur.#TD#
Sturd Jr tries to sprawl but Kroblur drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroblur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroblur's back!
Sturd Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sturd Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturd Jr controlling well, preventing Kroblur from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sturd Jr controlling the positon.
Sturd Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kroblur is taking damage to the body and head. #T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Kroblur as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sturd Jr!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sturd Jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kroblur trying to control but not successfully.
Sturd Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Kroblur buck him off.
Sturd Jr is continuing to stall.
Kroblur prevents Sturd Jr from getting a body triangle.#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sturd Jr controlling the positon.
Sturd Jr is controlling the position but Kroblur somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kroblur wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sturd Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Sturd Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroblur is looking to get back to full guard here but Sturd Jr has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Kroblur is looking to reverse the position.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Kroblur parries the strikes from Sturd Jr easily there. Sturd Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kroblur to escape.
Kroblur tries to bench press Sturd Jr off him but Sturd Jr keeps the position.
Kroblur is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sturd Jr scores with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Sturd Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Kroblur is looking to reverse the position.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Sturd Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kroblur will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kroblur shows good takedown defense.
Kroblur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Sturd Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Kroblur.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kroblur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Kroblur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sturd Jr off and has taken his back!
Sturd Jr wants to escape the position.
Kroblur biding his time, controlling Sturd Jr. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sturd Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kroblur gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sturd Jr can't escape the position.
Sturd Jr avoids the strikes from Kroblur.
I really don't envy Sturd Jr right now.
Sturd Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sturd Jr turns into Kroblur and is now in his guard.
Sturd Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kroblur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sturd Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Sturd Jr cracks Kroblur with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Kroblur is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position but Kroblur is working away.
Kroblur tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Sturd Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Matt Kroblur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr taking a breather here.
Sturd Jr working away.
Kroblur is being controlled here.
Kroblur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sturd Jr's best efforts.
Sturd Jr is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur wants to clinch.
Sturd Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Kroblur blocks the low kick.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kroblur throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kroblur to the mat! Kroblur manages to get full guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr 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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EVO 289: Tallon vs Jokinen
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kobashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Nice body punch from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kobashi moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Kobashi moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr checks 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!
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Kobashi catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a big elbow.
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
Kobashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sturd Jr's best efforts.
Sturd Jr is controlling the pace.
Kobashi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sturd Jr in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobashi's head.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kobashi wants to get back to his feet.
Kobashi wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr is keen to just control but Kobashi is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kobashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi is staying active underneath Sturd Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kobashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kobashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobashi scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Sturd Jr - just one landing.
Kobashi slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kobashi lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturd Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls well. He's pushed Sturd Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kobashi takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
enabling Kobashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sturd Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sturd Jr. Kobashi shrugs it off though.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kobashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Kobashi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Kobashi. No joy for Sturd Jr on that attempt.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr feints the counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.#T2#
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Kobashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi keeps Sturd Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Kobashi tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kobashi's head.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sturd Jr.
Kobashi tries to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi scores with a nice right hand.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Kobashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi throws a head kick that Sturd Jr semi-blocks.
Sturd Jr 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.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kobashi will feel that in the morning.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Kobashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Sturd Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kobashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobashi, not yet.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Sturd Jr controlling him for the moment.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kobashi has control of Sturd Jr's left arm, preventing Sturd Jr from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sturd Jr prevents Kobashi from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Kobashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kobashi backs off Sturd Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kobashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kobashi misses with a straight right.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Kobashi slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.#T3#
A head kick by Kobashi misses #TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Kobashi throws Sturd Jr to one side and escapes!
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr jabs Kobashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobashi but Kobashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobashi swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi 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 Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kenta Kobashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kobashi as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kobashi's head.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Kobashi takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Sturd Jr scores with a takedown into Kobashi's guard.#ES#
Kobashi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sturd Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocking 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!
Sturd Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kobashi has the dominant position.
Kobashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi stalling the fight.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturd Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
Kobashi tries to work over Sturd Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Kobashi to work.
Kobashi is looking to control Sturd Jr's arms but Sturd Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobashi has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kobashi as the two fighters clinch.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sturd Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Kobashi slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
#T3#
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Sturd Jr off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kobashi is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
Kobashi works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Sturd Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr just manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
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 Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Kobashi misses
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Sturd Jr shakes it off.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Kobashi's leg but Kobashi calmly moves out of range.
Kobashi wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination. Kobashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kobashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kobashi scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from Kobashi misses.
Sturd Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Kobashi steps away.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter head kick but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kobashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr tries to land a front kick but Kobashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in and bounces Kobashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Kobashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd Jr's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Kobashi misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kobashi saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr counters with a body kick.#T3#
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi thuds his shin into the meat of Sturd Jr's side.
Sturd Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kobashi stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kobashi counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Sturd Jr coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
As Kobashi backs off Sturd Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobashi.
Kobashi defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Kobashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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Event:
EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it well.
Rutherford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford wants to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr. #T1#
Rutherford tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Jab, jab by Rutherford - just one landing.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sturd Jr eats them both and turns towards Rutherford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr scores with a head kick. Rutherford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutherford takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford lands a nice hook to Sturd Jr's body. Sturd Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Sturd Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutherford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sturd Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Sturd Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is getting worse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sturd Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutherford - the referee stops the clock and Sturd Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutherford. Sturd Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutherford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Sturd Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Sturd Jr down.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
A cross from Rutherford lands.#CUT2#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Rutherford smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Sturd Jr down.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Sturd Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr lands with a right hand.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Sturd Jr back into the cage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr prevents a body shot from Rutherford. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutherford's waist but Rutherford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sturd Jr off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturd Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Rutherford connects with the punch.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Rutherford has closed the distance and engaged Sturd Jr in a clinch.
#T3#
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Rutherford has control.
Sturd Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sturd Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
Sturd Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford tries to work over Sturd Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Sturd Jr avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford leaves Sturd Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Sturd Jr catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Sturd Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Sturd Jr's ribcage. Sturd Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
Rutherford pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jason Sturd Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Sturd Jr is rocked!
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Sturd Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford works on Sturd Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rutherford keeps control of Sturd Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutherford throws a big uppercut that drops Sturd Jr! More strikes from Rutherford and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sturd Jr lies dazed against the cage as Rutherford celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!
Our winner, Steven Rutherford, 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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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up.
De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici scores with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
De Medici scores with a nice right hand.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Sturd Jr has De Medici up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of De Medici backwards.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
De Medici tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
De Medici breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that De Medici has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr. #T1#
Sturd Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Medicis head.
Sturd Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Medici tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr closes the distance but De Medici moves to the side
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.#CL#
Sturd Jr clinches.
De Medici blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Medici pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Medici lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturd Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Sturd Jr has a couple of punches blocked by De Medici.
De Medici keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd Jr's efforts to push away.
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturd Jr.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Medici wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
De Medici has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
#BC#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturd Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but De Medici moved away.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Medici has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturd Jr.
De Medici blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but De Medici avoids it well.
De Medici finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from De Medici.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Medici throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sturd Jr.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
De Medici throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of De Medici's front leg.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturd Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Medici lands an overhand right.#T4#
Sturd Jr is looking to clinch but De Medici is avoiding it.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but De Medici swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Medici slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as De Medici lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
De Medici's corner calls for a 1-2. De Medici obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici throws a head kick that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici throws a fast counter high kick but Sturd Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr thumps De Medici with a low kick.
De Medici takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by De Medici.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr walks into a straight right hand from De Medici.
Illumi De Medici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
De Medici throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Sturd Jr rushes De Medici and presses him up against the cage.
De Medici lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Medici.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sturd Jr 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.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Medici, right into the meat.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Medici! But no joy.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Medici.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but De Medici avoids them all with ease.
De Medici connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow De Medici down.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sturd Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Medici's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Sturd Jr forces De Medici back against the cage and clinches.
De Medici scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Medici lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sturd Jr or not.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land. #BC2#
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Medici paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Medici throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Good work by De Medici as he checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
De Medici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks De Medici off balance momentarily.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised De Medici's leg. De Medici is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but De Medici blocks it.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Medici throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but De Medici moves out of range easily.
De Medici steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sturd Jr. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a big head kick but Sturd Jr shrugs it off.
De Medici looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Medici clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but De Medici saw it coming and moves away.
De Medici scores with a decent looking hook.
De Medici throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr catches De Medici with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sturd Jr has closed the distance and engaged De Medici in a clinch.
De Medici has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
#T1##BC2#
De Medici manages to break the clinch.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Medici lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook to the body. De Medici takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Medici checks it well.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but De Medici blocks it.
De Medici only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick aimed at De Medici's knee but De Medici avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturd Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Medici lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
De Medici throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
De Medici connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.#T3#
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Medici throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr defending well as De Medici loads up on a big left hand.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Medici fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Medici circles away quickly and effectively.
De Medici misses with a leg kick
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Medici.
De Medici defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.#T4#
De Medici throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Medici throws a wild body kick that Sturd Jr sees coming a mile off.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick.
And De Medici responds with a good body kick, but Sturd Jr manages to step out the way in time.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Illumi De Medici just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
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.
#R4#
Sturd Jr moves out of range as De Medici throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice combination. De Medici backs away looking to recover.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Medici backs up against the cage.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
De Medici throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but De Medici is having none of it.
De Medici 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici works Sturd Jr's body with a nice hook.
De Medici shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a hook but De Medici avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from De Medici on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but De Medici takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from De Medici.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Medici. #CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Medici lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Medici scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Medici misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturd Jr lands a left hand.
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but De Medici won't allow it.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Medici paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Medici replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it well.
Sturd Jr tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr throws a combination that misses
and De Medici counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Medici walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr misses with a combination
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
#T3#
De Medici lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Sturd Jr pushes De Medici up against the cage in a clinch.
De Medici lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by De Medici.
Jason Sturd Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Medici misses with a punch to the body.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Medici lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a head punch that misses.
De Medici blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Medici lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sturd Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr backing away here, and De Medici unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturd Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Medici misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that De Medici was not able to check.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Medici.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.
De Medici gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Medici throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Medici eats them both and turns towards Sturd Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Medici 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.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - De Medici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Medici looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturd Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Medici.
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!
De Medici throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into De Medici's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Medici feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Medici throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturd Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sturd Jr.#T2#
Sturd Jr lands with a right hand.
De Medici swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by De Medici.
De Medici throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
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!
De Medici takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
De Medici bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
De Medici gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from De Medici.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks De Medici off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from De Medici.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr thumps De Medici with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on De Medici's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from De Medici.
De Medici throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
De Medici looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Medici blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand right.#CL#
Sturd Jr rushes De Medici and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as De Medici blocks the low kick.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Medici throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
De Medici scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Medici. De Medici obviously looking to wear him down.
De Medici throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from De Medici on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Medici 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
After winning the bout, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Illumi De Medici spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah fucking hell man.'.
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Event:
Ascension 1026
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yates scores with a shot to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Yates lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Yates lands an elbow just above Sturd Jr 's eye.
Sturd Jr lands with a left to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yates 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.
Sturd Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Yates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Yates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yates blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Yates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Yates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Yates.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch there but Yates circles away.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Yates misses
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yates needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Yates forces Sturd Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sturd Jr avoids it.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd Jr's efforts to push away.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Yates has control.
#T2#
Sturd Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Sturd Jr on the inside.
Yates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sturd Jr.
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturd Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sturd Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yates keeps control of Sturd Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sturd Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yates dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sturd Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Yates connects with a body shot.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Sturd Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Yates there.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crunch! Yates slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
Yates looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Yates.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yates misses with a straight left. #T4#
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Yates's head.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is getting worse.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr punishes Yates's body with a nice straight punch.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Yates misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Yates. That snapped Sturd Jr's head back.
Yates tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr cracks Yates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yates lands a really nice looking cross but Sturd Jr seems unphased.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Yates misses its intended target.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Yates is out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yates throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr keeps Yates at a distance using the push kick.
Sturd Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Yates.
A quick step to the side and Sturd Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow Yates down.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot.
#CL#
Sturd Jr forces Yates back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
#T1#
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Yates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yates throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
A slow jab from Yates misses its intended target.
Yates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Yates throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Yates lands a right hook to the body.
Yates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yates throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Yates's legs.
Yates lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates lands a nice hook to Sturd Jr's body. Sturd Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Yates tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yates's calf.
Yates tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Sturd Jr.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Yates looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yates throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturd Jr 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 Yates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yates lands with a kick to the temple. Sturd Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
Sturd Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses. #CL2#
Yates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sturd Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates. #BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates lands with an overhand left.
Yates cracks Sturd Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yates is able to avoid easily.
Yates looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yates misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yatess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Sturd Jr.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Sturd Jr misses
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Sturd Jr darts in and clinches Yates up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Yates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.#T4#
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yates with a nice cross.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Yates slips the punch.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it.
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Sturd Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Yates throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Yates avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yates throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Yates blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Yates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Yates.
Crunch! Yates slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.#CL2#
Yates rushes Sturd Jr and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Yates wants to clinch up but Sturd Jr keeps it at a distance.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.
Yates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Yates knows he should have avoided that one.
Yates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yates lands a head shot.
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.#T1#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Yates avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Yates avoids a kick to the body.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Yates avoids them all with ease.
Yates throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Yates off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yates dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
#CL2#
Yates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturd Jr.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sturd Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harrison Yates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Yates lands a knee to the body.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Yates.
A short uppercut from Sturd Jr. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot
and Yates counters with a thumping low kick.
Yates connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Yates misses.
Yates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up.
Yates let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Jab by Yates.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yates is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Yates attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Yates throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Yates tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Yates moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Yates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yates misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr moves in looking to clinch but Yates pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Yates throws an off balance right hand
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Yates.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yates defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Yates misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yates walks into a left hand.
Yates throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Yates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yates down.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Yates raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yates throws a big counter head kick but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Yates.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harrison Yates.
Well Yates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ascension 1005
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch there but Shaker circles away.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Shaker.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Shaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that Shaker semi-blocks.
Sturd Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaker in the body.
Sturd Jr lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
Shaker throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Shaker feints the counter takedown.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Shaker pushes Sturd Jr away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr pushes Shaker away with a front kick.#T1#
Shaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaker has him pressed against the cage.
Shaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Shaker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sturd Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Shaker coming out on top.#T2#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Shaker takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by Shaker.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shaker breaks the clinch.
Shaker looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch up but Shaker keeps it at a distance.
Shaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Sturd Jr.
Nice body kick there by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3##TD2#
Shaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaker lands in his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturd Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
Sturd Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Sturd Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaker is trying to keep Sturd Jr in close.
#T4#
Sturd Jr trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Shaker pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaker on the side of the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.
Shaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Shaker is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Shaker down with leg kicks.
Shaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturd Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaker throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Shaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr needs to keep his hands up - Shaker had a free shot at his head there.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Shaker looks to throw a body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Shaker moves out of range.
#T2#
Nice shot lands for Shaker.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaker takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Shaker clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaker lands with an overhand left.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker.
Shaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Shaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Sturd Jr darts in and clinches Shaker up against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back to recover.
Shaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Shaker avoids it.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaker.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Shaker's legs.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaker can do to turn this around?
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Shaker avoids it.
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Shaker counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target. #T4#
Shaker jabs at Sturd Jr's body.#TD2#
Shaker drives through with a takedown into Sturd Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Sturd Jr blocks nicely.
Shaker content to stall in guard here.
Shaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturd Jr has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arman Shaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sturd Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaker circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaker scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Shaker defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Shaker throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Crunch! Shaker slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Shaker works over Sturd Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Shaker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Shaker jabs Sturd Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr dips to his left and cracks Shaker with an uppercut!
Shaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Shaker moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Sturd Jr misses
and Shaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaker's head backwards.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Shaker saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Shaker.
Shaker scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Shaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturd Jr should have avoided that one.
Shaker misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Shaker throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Shaker stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
Sturd Jr jabs Shaker right on the nose. Shaker blinks but takes it well.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Shaker.
Shaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaker throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Shaker clinches.
Sturd Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
A lazy left from Sturd Jr finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Shaker throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Shaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr lands the left hand.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaker with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaker on the side of the head.
Shaker misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Shaker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Shaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arman Shaker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaker.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch there but Shaker circles away.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
Shaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaker lands a jab to Sturd Jr's midsection.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
Shaker misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Shaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker checks a leg kick.
Shaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaker throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Shaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shaker avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
#CL2#
Shaker moves into the clinch.
Sturd Jr gets underhooks to prevent Shaker's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr. #T2#
Sturd Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaker tries to break free but Sturd Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Shaker avoiding damage.
Sturd Jr is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Shaker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Shaker.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sturd Jr duly obliges.
Shaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Shaker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaker misses.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaker on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaker as he connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Shaker.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaker digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot.
#T4#
Shaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.#CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with some punches.
Shaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaker.
Shaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturd Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaker blocking some punches.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
#BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr had his way with Arman Shaker in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaker, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Shaker is out of range.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker lunges at Sturd Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd Jr's hand.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Shaker's head but Shaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaker misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Shaker there.
Shaker lands a head shot.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaker is looking to clinch.
Shaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturd Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaker as he connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot that sends Shaker's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Shaker misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaker 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.
Shaker moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
#T2#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Shaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch up but Shaker keeps it at a distance.
Shaker is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Shaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shaker lands with a straight right. Sturd Jr didn't see that one coming.
Shaker throws out a powerful jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Shaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Shaker.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaker feints a jab promting Sturd Jr to slip. Shaker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sturd Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Sturd Jr scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Shaker lands with a right hand.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaker.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturd Jr steps away.
Shaker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Shaker looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Shaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Shaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaker, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Shaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sturd Jr will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
I think Shaker 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 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Arman Shaker, 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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Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster thows a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Lancaster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Sturd Jr off balance momentarily.
Lancaster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sturd Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lancaster throws an elbow that misses. Sturd Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lancaster's guard. Nice move by Sturd Jr!#REVR#
Sturd Jr trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr stops Lancaster from standing up.
Sturd Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sturd Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sturd Jr stays in close to Lancaster's body and controls the position.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Lancaster wants to stand but Sturd Jr is controlling the position.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lancaster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Sturd Jr's brow.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but instead Lancaster has moved into half guard.
Lancaster prevents Sturd Jr from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Sturd Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Sturd Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lancaster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lancaster working Sturd Jr over with strikes.
Sturd Jr manages to get to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lancaster working his ground and pound in the gym.
Lancaster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Lancaster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturd Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lancaster's guard. #REVR#
Lancaster pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sturd Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster seems keen to control Sturd Jr's posture.
Let's hope that Lancaster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lancaster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sturd Jr - the referee stops the clock and Lancaster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sturd Jr. Lancaster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lancaster can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Lancaster clinches.
A short right from Lancaster. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturd Jr. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Lancaster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lancaster.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lancaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lancaster. Lancaster obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sturd Jr, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lancaster throws a head kick that half lands.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lancaster swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr connects with a single shot there.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Lancaster's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr works the jab nicely.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.#T2#
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick from Sturd Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lancaster.
Sturd Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sturd Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a counter high kick but Lancaster was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr motions for Lancaster to come forward. Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Lancaster.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Lancaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Lancaster.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Lancaster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Lancaster sizes up Sturd Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Lancaster with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster blocks a leg kick.
Lancaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Lancaster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sturd Jr won't be happy with that.
Sturd Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Lancaster winds up and cracks Sturd Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sturd Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Sturd Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr stops Lancaster from standing up. #T2#
Sturd Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Sturd Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturd Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturd Jr preventing the sweep.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but Sturd Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturd Jr postures up.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Sturd Jr tries to pass.
Lancaster pulls Sturd Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Sturd Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sturd Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Troy Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Sturd Jr tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.
Sturd Jr moves into full guard.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster works over Sturd Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sturd Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancaster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Sturd Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Lancaster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Lancaster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason Sturd Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Lancaster.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.
Lancaster lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancaster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancaster scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Lancaster moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Sturd Jr's body. Sturd Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick that sends Lancaster stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLancaster.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand right.#T2##CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Sturd Jr looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lancaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sturd Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Sturd Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturd Jr 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.
Lancaster connects with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Lancaster.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Lancaster with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Troy Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr'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!
#R5#
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Sturd Jr's body. Sturd Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Lancaster tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Sturd Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that Lancaster semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancaster's sensitive parts.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Sturd Jr there.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Sturd Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sturd Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd Jr keeps working.
Sturd Jr is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sturd Jr gets full guard.
Lancaster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lancaster postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Lancaster postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Lancaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sturd Jr pinned against the cage. Sturd Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster works Sturd Jr's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster. #CL2#
Lancaster has Sturd Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster has Sturd Jr pressed against the cage.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Lancaster. #T4#
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Lancaster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster tries to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Sturd Jr in a clinch.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sturd Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Sturd Jr tries to work over Lancaster's front leg with a kick but Lancaster checks it.
Lancaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Sturd Jr is avoiding it.
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 Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
Jason Sturd Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Ascension 357
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Dōraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturd Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dōraku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Dōraku blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.#T1#
Dōraku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Dōraku takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dōraku has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Dōraku strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr cracks Dōraku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dōraku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dōraku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturd Jr tries to avoid it but Dōraku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturd Jr to the ground. Sturd Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dōraku misses with a straight right.
Sturd Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dōraku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sturd Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dōraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dōraku.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Dōraku connects with a looping right hand.
Dōraku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku counters with a body kick.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dōraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dōraku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturd Jr defends it well.#T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
It looked like Sturd Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dōraku.
Dōraku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dōraku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dōraku throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Dōraku.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Dōraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dōraku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Dōraku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dōraku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Sturd Jr misses
and Dōraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Dōraku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.
Dōraku lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku throws out a leg kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range and Dōraku only half commits.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturd Jr sizes up Dōraku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dōraku throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku works the jab nicely.#T2#
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!
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dōraku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Dōraku - just one landing.
Sturd Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Dōraku digs a good hook to Sturd Jr's body.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
It seemed like Dōraku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dōraku blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Dōraku avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturd Jr tries to work over Dōraku's front leg with a kick but Dōraku checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a series of strikes that have Dōraku backpedaling.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dōraku checks it well.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Dōraku misses its intended target.
Dōraku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dōraku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturd Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Dōraku staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dōraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dōraku 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.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Dōraku counters with a single leg into guard. Sturd Jr didn't expect that.
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!
Dōraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Dōraku won't allow Sturd Jr to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dōraku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturd Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Dōraku landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dōraku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Dōraku down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Dōraku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dōraku throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Dōraku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dōraku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dōraku moves away.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturd Jr defends it well.
Sturd Jr cracks Dōraku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Dōraku counters with a low kick, right behind Sturd Jr 's knee.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick
and Dōraku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Dōraku off balance momentarily.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Dōraku checks it #TD2#
and Dōraku counters with a shoot takedown. Sturd Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Dōraku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dōraku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Dōraku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sturd Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku scoring with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dōraku connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Dōraku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dōraku cracks Sturd Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sturd Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Dōraku cracks Sturd Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dōraku gets to mount! Sturd Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Sturd Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Dōraku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sturd Jr is looking to escape.
Sturd Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dōraku lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Dōraku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sturd Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dōraku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sturd Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Dōraku trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Dōraku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturd Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dōraku.
Dōraku tries to pass to full mount but Sturd Jr defends it.
Dōraku trying to control from half guard but Sturd Jr is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niten Dōraku really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Dōraku feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Dōraku throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturd Jr thumps Dōraku with a low kick.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Dōraku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dōraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. Dōraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Dōraku counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Dōraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Dōraku slaps the foot to one side.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left. #T2#
Dōraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Dōraku checks it
and Dōraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
Dōraku tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr is wise to it.
Dōraku tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dōraku can do to turn this around?
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Dōraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Dōraku's body.
Dōraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!#TD2#
Dōraku shoots in and bounces Sturd Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Dōraku lands a couple of elbows.
Sturd Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku. #SUB#
Sturd Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr had his way with Niten Dōraku in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
#R5#
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries to land a body kick
and Dōraku counters with a left and a right that stings Sturd Jr.
Dōraku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dōraku tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Dōraku down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dōraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku misses with a right hand
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Dōraku wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Dōraku. Those never looked like landing.
Dōraku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dōraku connects with a jab.
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!
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dōraku misses with a kick to the body
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dōraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dōraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot that sends Dōraku's belly button to the back.#T3#
Dōraku blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Dōraku.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku is looking for the big counter here.
Dōraku digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Dōraku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dōraku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr 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 Sturd Jr.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Dōraku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dōraku looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dōraku.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr pushes Dōraku away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Sturd Jr there.
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturd Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Sturd Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.
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Umbrella Ascension
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Stern takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturd Jr under the eye.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stern.#T1#
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sturd Jr's half guard.#SUB2#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Stern wants to advance to full mount but Sturd Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Stern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr controls Stern momentarily but Stern frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Stern strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stern's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
Sturd Jr 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.
Stern tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage.
A cross from Stern lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sturd Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Stern avoided it.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern looks to clinch #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Stern didn't expect that. #ES2#
Stern scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Stern.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturd Jr, which made it look bad.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Stern's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern scores with a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Stern.
Nice shot by Stern.#TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sturd Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stern tries for a kimura but Sturd Jr is defending well. #T3#
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
Sturd Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sturd Jr trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd Jr keeps working.
Sturd Jr stops Stern from passing to mount.
Sturd Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Sturd Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Stern rolls, trying to escape but Sturd Jr keeps control of the position.
Stern prevents Sturd Jr from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Stern is in bad spot here.
Stern trying to control the hands but Sturd Jr breaks the grip.
Stern tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stern is looking to improve his position but Sturd Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Sturd Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sturd Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Sturd Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Stern attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Stern is looking to clinch but Sturd Jr is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern thuds a left hand into Sturd Jr's body.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1##CL2#
Stern clinches up with Sturd Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern wants a takedown but no success here.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stern tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stern throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a hook.#T4#
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sturd Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Stern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Sturd Jr's head back.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Stern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Stern blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern moved away.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stern off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Stern shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Sturd Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sturd Jr defends it well.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Sturd Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stern working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern is trying to control. Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stern trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stern is pressing down on Sturd Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturd Jr is holding on for now.
Stern wants to take a breather but Sturd Jr is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Sturd Jr tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Stern throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Sturd Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern scores with the left hand. Sturd Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Stern shoots in but Sturd Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Stern.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and pushes Stern back into the cage.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sturd Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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 Jason Sturd Jr 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!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
A cross from Stern lands.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it. #CL#
Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Stern changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sturd Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Sturd Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Stern is quick to defend against it.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sturd Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturd Jr's head backwards.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Stern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Sturd Jr defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.#TD2#
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Sturd Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
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 Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Event:
Ascension Return of The D
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Sturd Jr's knee but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaker defends it well.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shaker misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr stalks Shaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaker's face. Shaker staggers backwards, shaken.
Sturd Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Shaker's legs.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Shaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaker tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Shaker is predictable there
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaker scores with a nice body kick.
Shaker throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Shaker misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shaker eats them both and turns towards Sturd Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaker misses with the body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Shaker misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Shaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sturd Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sturd Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shaker just content to control the position.
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep.
Sturd Jr is trying to control Shaker's posture but Shaker avoids it.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Sturd Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaker controlling the position. #T3#
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd Jr keeps working.
Sturd Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Shaker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sturd Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Shaker lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sturd Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaker content to stall in guard here.
Shaker postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to control.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Shaker controlling him for the moment.
Shaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Shaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Shaker ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Shaker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr wants to stand but Shaker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker controls Sturd Jr momentarily but Sturd Jr frees himself.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaker holds on and takes a little breather.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaker wants to hit a switch here but Sturd Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaker there!
Sturd Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sturd Jr controlling his opponent.
Shaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Sturd Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sturd Jr controlling from the full mount.
Sturd Jr tries to control but Shaker wriggling away.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sturd Jr prevents Shaker from getting the reversal.
Sturd Jr controlling from mount.
Sturd Jr looking to control but Shaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaker regains half guard.
Shaker tries to roll over but Sturd Jr keeps him under control.
Sturd Jr wants to stand but Shaker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shaker is looking to control Sturd Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaker avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
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.
Shaker is refusing to be controlled, as Sturd Jr sits in half guard.
Shaker is looking to improve his position.
Shaker keeping hold of Sturd Jr's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Shaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sturd Jr pulls his head out easily.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sturd Jr is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturd Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Shaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Shaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Shaker.
Shaker misses with a double jab
and Sturd Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Shaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Shaker defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Shaker ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Shaker saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Sturd Jr throws out a counter right but Shaker avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
Shaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
Shaker works Sturd Jr's body with a nice hook.
Shaker throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Shaker 's knee.
Shaker misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaker slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Shaker dives in and scores a takedown into Sturd Jr's guard.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd Jr is retaining full guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Shaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Shaker is proving a slippery customer.
Shaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Sturd Jr is pulling down on Shaker's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shaker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
#TD#
Shaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sturd Jr's guard.
Shaker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sturd Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shaker controlling the position.
Shaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a strike but Shaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Shaker postures up.
Sturd Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaker.
Sturd Jr is controlling Shaker's posture.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaker lands a couple of digs.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sturd Jr content to control rather than advance.
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 Arman Shaker.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Ascension 355
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
De Payens gets caught flat footed, as Sturd Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Payens pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
De Payens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Payens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr 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.
De Payens misses with a body punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Payens's knee momentarily.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of De Payens's front leg.
De Payens needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from De Payens. Those never looked like landing.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
De Payens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
De Payens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Payens on the side of the head.
De Payens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of De Payens's head but De Payens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Payens feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from De Payens misses the target.
De Payens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
De Payens throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr works over De Payens's head and body with a nice combination.
De Payens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
De Payens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Payens lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards. #TD2#
Sturd Jr gets control of De Payens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sturd Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr has De Payens pulled in close to control his posture.
De Payens trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
De Payens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
De Payens looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Payens tries to stand but Sturd Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing De Payens from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from De Payens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens tries to land a body kick
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Sturd Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Payens on his heels. He'll look to pass De Payens's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.
De Payens is pulling down on Sturd Jr's head to control his posture.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but De Payens blocks nicely.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Payens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturd Jr is one step ahead there.
De Payens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturd Jr's guard. #REVR#
De Payens postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now. #T4#
De Payens trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
De Payens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Payens postures up.
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Payens tries to stand but Sturd Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Payens blocks a jab.
De Payens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Payens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
A low kick from De Payens misses #TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Payens!
De Payens is looking for a sweep.
Sturd Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Payens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sturd Jr.
De Payens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Payens trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens wants to get back to full guard.
Hugues De Payens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Payens trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Sturd Jr working over De Payens with some ground and pound. De Payens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sturd Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but De Payens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr working De Payens over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Sturd Jr there.
Sturd Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
De Payens wants to get back to full guard.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
De Payens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
De Payens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sturd Jr connects with a nice short shot to De Payens's temple.
De Payens is trying to control but can't.
Sturd Jr thows a huge punch but De Payens dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Payens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturd Jr trying to control but De Payens is working from the bottom.
De Payens is looking to sweep but instead, Sturd Jr has passed into half guard.
De Payens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Payens is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Sturd Jr trying to control from half guard but De Payens is working away.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr wants to free his trapped foot but De Payens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Payens manages to get to full guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
De Payens has control of Sturd Jr's left arm, preventing Sturd Jr from doing any damage.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr prevents De Payens from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr fails with the takedown.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses De Payens's front leg but catches the back leg as De Payens tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Payens if he has to take too many more of those.
Sturd Jr punishes De Payens's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
De Payens is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but De Payens moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
And De Payens counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Payens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Payens is able to avoid easily.
De Payens attempts a counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens throwing a counter right hand but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when De Payens was well out of range.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Payens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hugues De Payens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! De Payens slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
De Payens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Payens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Payens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sturd Jr. That one must have hurt.
De Payens moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Payens.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sturd Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Payens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sturd Jr is in De Payens's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Payens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sturd Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Payens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sturd Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Payens looking to control.
De Payens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
De Payens pushes Sturd Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
De Payens moves into range and clinches up with Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturd Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from De Payens fails to land. #T4#
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sturd Jr.
De Payens cracks Sturd Jr with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturd Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr gets through De Payens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sturd Jr.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sturd Jr is defending well for now.
De Payens misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from De Payens.
De Payens misses with some punches.
Sturd Jr lands an uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Payens has him pressed against the cage.
De Payens works on Sturd Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Sturd Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
After winning the bout, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Hugues De Payens had this to say: 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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