PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra has chosen krolithika as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McTearson
vs
Labra

193 cm
23
188 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Labra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Labra takes the fight into the clinch.
Labra works on McTearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Labra lands a nice shot to the body.
Labra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Labra controls his hands.
Labra blocks a body shot from McTearson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Labra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Labra misses with a knee strike.
McTearson scores with a shot to the side of Labra's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson tries to work over Labra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Labra tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lands a left hand.
Labra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
Labra misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
McTearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McTearson on the inside.
McTearson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Labra gets an underhook and turns McTearson into the cage.
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Labra.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Labra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
Labra has McTearson pressed against the cage.
McTearson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Labra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Labra closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from McTearson.
Labra tries to land knees in the clinch but McTearson avoids the damage to the body.
McTearson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from McTearson.
Labra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McTearson or not.
Labra tries to land knees in the clinch but McTearson avoids the damage to the body.
Labra misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Labra tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
Labra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.
Labra struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from McTearson.
McTearson lands a left hand.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Labra.
McTearson tries to work over Labra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labra tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson has Labra pressed against the cage, preventing Labra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Labra lands a body shot.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Labra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Labra prevents a body shot from McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Labra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Labra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
Labra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Labra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Labra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTearsons head.
A short left from McTearson.

It looks like Berting Labra has been cut.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
Labra can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
Labra connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Labra uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson pushes Labra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Labra blocks an uppercut.
McTearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Labra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Labra saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
That kick from McTearson tenderised Labra's leg. Labra is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Labra's defenses.
Labra ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Labra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Labra slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Labra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Labra throws a predictable looking body shot
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson moves out of range as Labra throws a body kick.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Labra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Labra throws a solid leg kick but McTearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Labra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson 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.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

McTearson rushes Labra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Labra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labra backwards.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.

Labra is rocked!
Labra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Labra is still on wobbly legs! Can McTearson finish him?
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
Labra lands a knee to the body.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Labra struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
Labra seems to have recovered his senses.
Labra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. McTearson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labra blocks an uppercut.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson pushes Labra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson tries to work over Labra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from McTearson.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
Labra misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
Labra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson tries a body shot but Labra blocks it.
McTearson gets through Labra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Labra tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra lands a knee to the body.
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
Rufus McTearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Labra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson scores with a shot to the side of Labra's head.
Labra wants to get back to striking at distance but McTearson won't allow it.
Labra tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McTearson tries to throw a body punch but Labra avoids it by throwing McTearson back against the cage.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labra lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTearson pushes Labra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson is trying to stall.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McTearson.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Labra crunches a lovely knee into McTearson's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.
Labra tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from McTearson.
Labra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Labra pushes McTearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Labra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McTearson avoids it.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from Labra.
McTearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Labra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Labra back against the cage.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.

McTearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McTearson scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Labra off balance momentarily.
Labra misses with the combination.
McTearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Labra.
McTearson cracks the inside of Labra's front leg.
McTearson misses with a hook
and Labra counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson cracks the inside of Labra's front leg.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTearson digs a good hook to Labra's body.
McTearson 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.
Labra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Labra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Labra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labra manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body
and Labra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McTearson thinking.
Labra throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
McTearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McTearson clobbers Labra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McTearson tries to clinch up but Labra circles away and keeps his distance.
McTearson scores with a jab.
Labra connects with a body shot.
Labra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Labra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Labra scores with a head kick.
Labra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Labra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Labra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Labra there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McTearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra misses with a knee strike.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Labra backwards.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from McTearson as the two fighters clinch.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Labra tumbles to the floor! McTearson threw a big shot that dropped him and now McTearson is on top looking to finish! Labra has guard but can he survive?!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McTearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Labra controlling McTearson's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson trying to control but Labra is working from the bottom.

Rufus McTearson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Labra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Labra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
Labra wants to clinch.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson throws the left hand but Labra avoids the punch easily.
Labra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McTearson rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra throws a solid leg kick but McTearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Labra.
Labra motions for McTearson to come forward. Labra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Labra misses with a head kick.
McTearson throws a hook but Labra avoids it easily.
Labra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Labra blocks the body kick.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Labra should have avoided that one.
Labra misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
Labra throws a leg kick that is checked
and McTearson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for McTearson.
McTearson punishes Labra's body with a nice straight punch.
Labra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Labra clinches up against the cage.
A short right from McTearson.
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Labra controls his hands.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Labra controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McTearson scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Labra misses.
Labra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Labra keeps McTearson at a distance using the push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labra.
Labra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Labra blocks the body kick.
Labra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Labra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
Labra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
Labra slips under a jab.
Labra misses with a head kick.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Labra's head but Labra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Labra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Labra tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Labra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Labra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Labra scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Labra 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 McTearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTearson throws a hook but Labra blocks it.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labra was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McTearson - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Labra forces McTearson back against the cage and clinches.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
Labra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Labra can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
Labra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from McTearson as the two fighters clinch.
Labra tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Labra back against the cage.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Labra.
McTearson keeps control of Labra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Labra prevents a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Labra blocks a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labra presses McTearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Labra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Labra misses with a body punch.
McTearson lands a big right hand that drops Labra! The killer instinct kicks in and McTearson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McTearson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson retains his middleweight title!
Rufus McTearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.