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Event: GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
A left lands for McTearson.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. McTearson knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson cracks the inside of Sonnen's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTearson counters with a three punch combo that has Sonnen backing up. Sonnen nods at McTearson to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTearson.
McTearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
McTearson 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.
Sonnen misses the jab.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McTearson misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Rufus McTearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTearson misses with a head kick. #T2#
McTearson throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
Sonnen wants to slow McTearson down by chopping away at his legs.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
As McTearson backs away, Sonnen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from McTearson both land. Nice combination.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
McTearson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sonnen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTearson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTearson is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McTearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Sonnen trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sonnen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McTearson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McTearson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but McTearson is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen has control of McTearson's left arm, preventing McTearson from doing any damage.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but McTearson postures up.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen. #TD#
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McTearson!
Sonnen trying to control the action but McTearson is working from the bottom.
McTearson taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McTearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McTearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sonnen tries to move to mount but McTearson blocks the move with his legs.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McTearson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sonnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McTearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McTearson gets back to half guard.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McTearson trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McTearson sees it coming and defends easily.
McTearson controlling the position well. #T3##SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but McTearson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sonnen to get the leverage.
McTearson trying to control from the bottom.
McTearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
Sonnen 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McTearson is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#SUB#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTearson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen'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#
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McTearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sonnen checks a low kick from McTearson.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow McTearson down.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
McTearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTearson just manages to avoid it.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Sonnen's head back.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but McTearson checks it.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him. #T3#
McTearson lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen is looking to chop away at McTearson's legs.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTearson can do to turn this around?
McTearson looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from McTearson. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.#T4#
Nice body kick from McTearson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
A little jabbing left from McTearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and McTearson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by McTearson. #TD#
Sonnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but McTearson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but McTearson is defending well.
McTearson is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!

Dao Sonnen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ashton misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ashton avoids it.
Ashton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ashton.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Ashton misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
Ashton swings widly with a right hand
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from McTearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ashton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ashton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Ashton.
Ashton throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a nice body shot.
Ashton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
McTearson misses with a combination
and Ashton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McTearson staying out of range there.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ashton misses with a hook.
McTearson defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton lands a jab.
McTearson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Ashton saw that one coming.
McTearson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ashton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
Rufus McTearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McTearson throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
Ashton tries to land a body kick
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McTearson duly obliges. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson thinks about countering with a head kick.
McTearson dodges the punch combination from Ashton.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Ashton.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Ashton lands with a nice body kick.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashton to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Ashton
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashton misses with an uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ashton scores with a jab to the head.
McTearson 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.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ashton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Ashton.
Ashton avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson slips under a jab from Ashton.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Ashton.
A left lands for Ashton.
McTearson throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Ashton lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
McTearson scores with a jab.
Ashton is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Ashton misses. #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!
Ashton lands with a nice body kick.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Ashton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Ashton.
McTearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson throws out a leg kick but Ashton moves out of range and McTearson only half commits.
Ashton scores with a nice body kick.
Ashton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ashton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Ashton seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Ashton 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#
McTearson walks into a left hand.
Ashton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ashton thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
Ashton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton lands a really nice looking cross but McTearson seems unphased. #TD2#
Ashton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McTearson did well to prevent Ashton getting side control.
Ashton working McTearson over with strikes.
McTearson is trying is best to control the position here.
McTearson is trying to control but can't.
Ashton 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.
Ashton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashton lands a nice short elbow.
Ashton prevents McTearson from improving his position.#T1#
Ashton drops an elbow to the side of McTearson's head.
McTearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ashton prevents McTearson from improving his position.
McTearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashton.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McTearson is trying to control but can't.
McTearson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ashton wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy.
Ashton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ashton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ashton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McTearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. McTearson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McTearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashton 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 motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ashton moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
McTearson walks into a jab.
Eric Ashton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Ashton blocks the low kick.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - Ashton had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!
Ashton blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashton throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
and Ashton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashton jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by McTearson.#T4#
Ashton throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson slips under a jab from Ashton.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashton.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
McTearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
McTearson throws a one two combo.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ashton connects with a crisp jab.
Ashton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but Ashton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Ashton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
Ashton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Ashton tries to get set, McTearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Ashton manages to avoid the attempt.
Ashton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ashton drives through with a takedown into McTearson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ashton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Ashton 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.
McTearson controlling Ashton's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McTearson pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Ashton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but McTearson blocks nicely.
McTearson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ashton is pressing down on McTearson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McTearson won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Ashton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McTearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashton looking to control.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Ashton is trying to control the position but McTearson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ashton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Ashton misses with a hook.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Ashton's head but Ashton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a jab. Ashton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Ashton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
McTearson trying to remain calm as Ashton controls from the top position.
Ashton tries to score with some ground and pound. McTearson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ashton trying to control the position but McTearson is working away.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Ashton tries for a kimura but McTearson is defending well.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton gets to mount! McTearson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Ashton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ashton punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ashton.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McTearson hang on?
Ashton lands a heavy elbow.
Ashton landing strikes from the mount and McTearson is in trouble!
McTearson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
McTearson is rocked!
Ashton loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McTearson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ashton land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ashton stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
A victorious Eric Ashton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
McTearson throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
McTearson misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a body kick that stops McTearson in his tracks momentarily.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that McTearson 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.
McTearson jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Sodergren lands an impressive looking overhand right. McTearson doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from McTearson.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
McTearson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
McTearson connects with a jab.
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sodergren counters with a nice body shot.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTearson just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren lands a jab to the head.
McTearson takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sodergren's hands.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Sodergren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson walks into a jab.
Sodergren tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Sodergren was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
McTearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren motions for McTearson to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson scores with a spinning back kick!
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTearson slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a low kick. #T3#
McTearson moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren looks to throw a body kick
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from McTearson.
Sodergren checks a low kick from McTearson.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
Sodergren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
McTearson throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson throws a counter combo.#T4#
McTearson slips a straight right by Sodergren.#CL2#
McTearson instigates a clinch.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTearson unleashes a big counter combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Sodergren clinches with his opponent.
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McTearson tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McTearson on the side of the head.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sodergren slips a straight right by McTearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Sodergren
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren checks a low kick from McTearson.
And Sodergren counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.#T1#
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren moves out of range as McTearson throws a body kick.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Sodergren tests McTearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren scores with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Sodergren tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it. #CL#
Sodergren instigates a clinch.
McTearson throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Sodergren is trying to break the clinch but McTearson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sodergren 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.
Donk. Sodergren catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
Sodergren slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.#T3#
McTearson throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sodergren's corner calls for a 1-2. Sodergren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
McTearson takes one to the chin there.
McTearson lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
McTearson drops Sodergren with a left and a right! Oh, Sodergren is hurt - McTearson dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Sodergren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Sodergren stops McTearson from passing to mount.
Sodergren seems to have got his legs back now.
McTearson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McTearson trying to control the position but Sodergren is working away.
Sodergren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McTearson controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren is looking to clinch but McTearson is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from McTearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Sodergren dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
A big left from McTearson misses.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McTearson takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from McTearson misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McTearson! But no joy.
McTearson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren. #T1#
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
Sodergren tries to clinch but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson thuds his shin into the meat of Sodergren's side.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
McTearson misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
McTearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sodergren with a body shot.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of McTearson's head.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren blocks a jab.#T2#
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson misses with a body punch
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sodergren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McTearson - the referee stops the clock and Sodergren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McTearson. Sodergren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
McTearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sodergren misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
Sodergren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren wants to clinch.
McTearson tries to counter with a clinch but Sodergren shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren connects with a jab.#T4#
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sodergren counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sodergren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson is looking to chop away at Sodergren's legs.
Nice body kick there by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren cracks McTearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McTearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range and McTearson settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sodergren.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

 

Event: GAMMA#669 Obama v Goodman 2     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
McTearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanolla counters with a right hand to the body.
Jutta Hanolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanolla cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
We've been informed that McTearson 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.
Hanolla falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanolla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McTearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanolla misses the shot to the body.
McTearson is looking for the big counter here.
Hanolla cracks McTearson with an open hand slap.
Jab from Hanolla.
Hanolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Hanolla avoids the body shot from McTearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hanolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
McTearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanolla avoids the body shot from McTearson.
Hanolla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanolla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanolla misses with a two punch combination.
Hanolla slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson tries to score with a low kick but Hanolla moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Hanolla. Beautiful body shot.
McTearson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanolla slips a jab from McTearson.
Hanolla misses with a body kick.
McTearson takes a swing at Hanolla's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hanolla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTearson tries to clinch up but Hanolla circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Hanolla connects with a single shot there.
McTearson lands with a nice body kick.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanolla misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Hanolla.
Hanolla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanolla throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Hanolla moved out of range nicely.
McTearson lands a nice looking body shot.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanolla takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
Hanolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hanolla.
Hanolla avoids the head kick by McTearson. #T3#
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanolla thumps McTearson with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hanolla.
Hanolla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Hanolla misses.
McTearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanolla moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanolla.
Hanolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanolla misses with a body kick.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Hanolla.
Hanolla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McTearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanolla digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson looks winded!
Hanolla misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Hanolla.
McTearson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a right and a left that McTearson avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanolla - the referee stops the clock and McTearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanolla. McTearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanolla scores with a nice right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanolla!
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanolla lands a jab to the head.
Hanolla misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Hanolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jutta Hanolla dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hanolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson slips a jab from Hanolla.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
Hanolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTearson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHanolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Hanolla moves out of range easily.
McTearson lands with a cross.
Hanolla connects with a leg kick. McTearson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanolla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Hanolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Hanolla throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Hanolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanolla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McTearson on the side of the head.
Hanolla throws a low kick but McTearson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanolla.
Crunch! Hanolla slams his shin into McTearson's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanolla.
McTearson is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanolla.
McTearson misses with a hook. Hanolla ducked under it nicely.
Hanolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Hanolla.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hanolla drives through and clinches with McTearson against the cage.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Hanolla lands a body shot.
Hanolla cracks McTearson with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hanolla.
McTearson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hanolla.
Hanolla tries to pull guard but McTearson won't allow it.
Hanolla lands a left hand.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanolla lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Hanolla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Hanolla ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hanolla no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hanolla controls McTearson momentarily but McTearson frees himself.
Hanolla 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.#SUB#
Hanolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTearson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hanolla trying to keep a closed guard but McTearson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Hanolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McTearson is aware though and is defending well.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hanolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McTearson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hanolla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTearson defends it easily.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hanolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McTearson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanolla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hanolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanolla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jutta Hanolla dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson throws out a leg kick but Hanolla moves out of range and McTearson only half commits.
Hanolla lands a head kick. McTearson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
Hanolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Hanolla.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Jutta Hanolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanolla, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanolla throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanolla. That's going to slow McTearson down. #T1#
Hanolla throws a good cross that connects.
Hanolla scores with a kick to the body.
McTearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Hanolla moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanolla fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Hanolla drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Hanolla looking for a guillotine here but McTearson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hanolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hanolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McTearson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Hanolla keeping moving, preventing McTearson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hanolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTearson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McTearson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanolla keeping moving, preventing McTearson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanolla working a defensive guard here. #T3#
McTearson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanolla wants to sweep here but McTearson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hanolla has his foot on McTearson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTearson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hanolla has his foot on McTearson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTearson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanolla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTearson.
Hanolla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanolla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jutta Hanolla 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.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanolla is just out of range.
McTearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson misses with a low kick as Hanolla jumps back.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanolla throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanolla connects with a right hand. McTearson shakes it off.
Hanolla misses with a body kick.
Hanolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanolla avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTearson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanolla throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jutta Hanolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanolla 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jutta Hanolla!

During a confident post fight interview, Jutta Hanolla thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#663 McTearson v Cole     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
McTearson sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! McTearson avoids it this time.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McTearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in McTearson's guard.
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
McTearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Cole stands up over McTearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson looking for a sweep. Not yet McTearson, not yet.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McTearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTearson trying to control the position. #T1#
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTearson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Cole is in close to McTearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole postures up in McTearson's guard and throws a big left but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there. #T2#
McTearson is working hard here to advance position.
McTearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but McTearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTearson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
McTearson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for McTearson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Cole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McTearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
McTearson trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole stands and throws McTearson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cole controlling from side mount.
McTearson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cole connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTearson tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Cole working away.
Cole misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cole scores with a body shot.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole looks to throw a body kick
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Cole gets a clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole takes a knee right on the jaw!
McTearson letting Cole take a breather here.#TD2#
Cole has picked McTearson up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole. #T1#
McTearson is trying to control but can't.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but McTearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McTearson trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson gets back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole wants to pass the guard but McTearson is keeping the position.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole postures up.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
McTearson pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
Cole wants to counter the offense by McTearson and move into the clinch position.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
McTearson misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTearson won't be happy with that.
Cole lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McTearson down. #T3#
Cole landing a few strikes.
McTearson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole slips a nice elbow through McTearson's hands, connecting with McTearson's forehead.
Michael Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTearson trying to control from the bottom.
McTearson moves into full guard.
McTearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole postures up. #T4#
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole pushing down on McTearson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole is trying to control. McTearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTearson defending well though.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole stuns McTearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McTearson blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Cole avoiding damage as McTearson throws knees to the body.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on McTearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Cole throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cole.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it. #T1#
Cole blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole pushes McTearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole lands an uppercut.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McTearson taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Cole there. #T2#
McTearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole working McTearson over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McTearson is staying active underneath Cole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTearson is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Cole lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTearson, pushing him back against the cage.
McTearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cole. #TD2#
Cole is trying to trip McTearson. He has hold of a leg but McTearson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cole persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cole is fighting to break McTearson's control of his arms but McTearson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
McTearson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McTearson wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
McTearson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McTearson to regain full guard.
McTearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cole 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!

Michael Cole very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#657 Shin v Mosby     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Sodergren misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. McTearson should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
McTearson lands a two punch combo.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.#CL#
McTearson moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by McTearson.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
McTearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #T1#
McTearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTearson blocking some punches.
Sodergren stalls.
Sodergren stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Sodergren.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from McTearson.
Sodergren avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land. #T2#
McTearson blocking some punches.
Sodergren digs a right hand underneath McTearson's ribcage. McTearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the side of McTearson's head.
Sodergren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
Sodergren digs a right hand into McTearson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McTearson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren pushes McTearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
A big left from McTearson misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McTearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sodergren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren swings widly with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a nice body shot.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
McTearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
McTearson tries to keep at a distance but Sodergren has taken the fight into the clinch.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sodergren blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren taking a breather.
Sodergren avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Sodergren's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren 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#
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sodergren.
McTearson slips a jab from Sodergren.
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sodergren circles away quickly and effectively.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McTearson with a nice cross.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McTearson's hands.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson scores with a jab.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson thuds his shin into the meat of Sodergren's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sodergren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from McTearson misses.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears McTearson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab from McTearson.
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren jabs at McTearson's body.
Sodergren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McTearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren 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.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Donk. Sodergren catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren with a jab.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTearson slips a jab from Sodergren.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.#T4#
McTearson with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson. #CL#
McTearson instigates a clinch.
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Sodergren managing to block the knees to the body from McTearson.
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 Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the head.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Sodergren connects with a single shot there.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - McTearson circles away.
Sodergren tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren works McTearson's body with a nice hook.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
McTearson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McTearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sodergren.#T2#
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
McTearson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
McTearson lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Sodergren is looking to slow McTearson down with leg kicks.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Sodergren scores with a nice strike.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.
McTearson slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sodergren's sensitive parts. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson misses with a low kick as Sodergren jumps back.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTearson.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTearson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
McTearson throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren lands an overhand right.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McTearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
McTearson misses with a hook.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#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!
McTearson thows a leg kick but Sodergren checks it
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Nice shot by McTearson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren 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.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a head kick.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it.
McTearson is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for McTearson.
Sodergren fakes the leg kick and cracks McTearson in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sodergren has McTearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rufus McTearson!

After winning the bout, Rufus McTearson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#655 Volkov v Pierno     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Hanolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanolla lands a nice hook to McTearson's body. McTearson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that McTearson 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.
Hanolla looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanolla tests McTearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanolla tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
Hanolla walks into a left hand.
McTearson slips under a jab from Hanolla.
Hanolla fakes the leg kick and cracks McTearson in the body.
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!
Hanolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTearson's sensitive parts.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Hanolla looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.#T1#
Hanolla looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
Hanolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanolla.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanolla throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Hanolla misses.
Hanolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanolla connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
Hanolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanolla.
A head kick misses from Hanolla.
Hanolla misses with a body shot.
McTearson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hanolla is looking to wear down McTearson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
McTearson throws a push kick but Hanolla slaps the foot to one side.
Hanolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanolla.
Hanolla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanolla takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanolla at a distance. #T2#
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McTearson tries to bum rush Hanolla with a series of wild strikes but Hanolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson throws a right hand that Hanolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanolla also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanolla.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Hanolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson throws a hook but Hanolla blocks it.
A good leg kick by McTearson. #KD#
Hanolla drops McTearson with a beautiful combination! McTearson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanolla is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
Hanolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanolla avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson cracks Hanolla with a good jab.#T3#
McTearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanolla manages to avoid it.
McTearson cracks Hanolla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanolla scores with a nice right hand.
McTearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Hanolla there.
McTearson lunges at Hanolla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanolla's hand.
Hanolla throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanolla.
Hanolla swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Hanolla.
Hanolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Hanolla moved out of range nicely.
Hanolla moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Hanolla avoids nicely.
Hanolla cracks McTearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanolla.
Hanolla loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McTearson! But no joy.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Hanolla down.
Hanolla looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Hanolla cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
Hanolla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McTearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanolla's calf.
McTearson wants to clinch up but Hanolla keeps it at a distance.
Hanolla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanolla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanolla.
Hanolla scores with a jab to the head.
Hanolla throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanolla.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Hanolla.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanolla.
Hanolla looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jutta Hanolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson'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#
Hanolla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
As Hanolla backs off McTearson throws a huge counter combo but Hanolla manages to avoid it all.
McTearson swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range.
It looks like Hanolla has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hanolla clobbers McTearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanolla checks a leg kick.
Hanolla throws a lazy body kick
and McTearson counters with a leg kick.
Hanolla throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Hanolla shrugs it off though.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jutta Hanolla is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanolla's head backwards.
Hanolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanolla throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
Hanolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanolla throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.#T1#
Hanolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Hanolla.
McTearson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanolla in the body.
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
And Hanolla counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson scores with a jab to the head.
Hanolla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for McTearson.
Hanolla cracks McTearson with a good jab.
Hanolla throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
Hanolla walks into a left hand.
McTearson wants to slow Hanolla down by chopping away at his legs.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
McTearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hanolla 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!
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanolla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTearson can do to turn this around?
McTearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McTearson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanolla's head backwards.
McTearson scores with a shot to the body.
Hanolla misses with a body shot.
Hanolla throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Hanolla moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McTearson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hanolla has got the better of the exchanges.
Hanolla checks a low kick from McTearson.
Hanolla lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Hanolla moved away.
McTearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanolla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McTearson scrambles back to his feet.
McTearson keeps Hanolla at a distance using the push kick.
McTearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hanolla back to the cage. McTearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Hanolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Hanolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Hanolla scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanolla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
Hanolla needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson slips under a jab from Hanolla.
Hanolla 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.
Hanolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTearson's sensitive parts.
Hanolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanolla works the jab nicely.
Hanolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanolla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanolla is able to avoid easily.#T4#
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanolla checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Hanolla sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson throws a jab when Hanolla was well out of range.
Hanolla misses with a head kick.
Hanolla wants to slow McTearson down by chopping away at his legs.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanolla.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Hanolla avoids them all with ease.
A jab from McTearson misses.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanolla lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson throws the left hand but Hanolla avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanolla misses the target.
McTearson 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.

A close second round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's time! Hanolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson keeps Hanolla at a distance using the push kick.
McTearson throws a shot to the body.
Hanolla scoring well with a low kick there.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanolla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTearson misses with a hook. Hanolla ducked under it nicely.
Hanolla tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanolla throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
Hanolla drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson.
Hanolla misses the shot to the body.
Hanolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.#T1#
McTearson moves away from the strike by Hanolla.
McTearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson motions for Hanolla to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by McTearson.
Hanolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanolla.
McTearson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hanolla.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanolla was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson wants to slow Hanolla down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Hanolla.
Hanolla moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson throws a series of punches but Hanolla avoids them all with ease.
Hanolla looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
Hanolla throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
Hanolla connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanolla throws a body kick that misses.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanolla throws out the jab.
McTearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanolla at a distance.
McTearson throws a hook but Hanolla blocks it.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanolla throws a head kick that misses.
Hanolla throws a head kick that misses.
Hanolla motions for McTearson to come forward. Hanolla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
McTearson throws a front kick that sends Hanolla stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanolla lands with a shot to the body.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanolla throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanolla has time to react.
Hanolla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson throws a head kick but Hanolla moves out of range.
McTearson throws the left hand but Hanolla avoids the punch easily.
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson tries to clinch but Hanolla moves out of range.
McTearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Hanolla.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanolla misses with a body shot
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Hanolla.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McTearson - that will leave a mark!
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson moves out of range as Hanolla throws a body kick.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson moves forwards but Hanolla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanolla misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Hanolla misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus McTearson.
I think McTearson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jutta Hanolla!

After winning the bout, Jutta Hanolla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by McTearson as he connects with a hook.
McTearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
Volkov avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
McTearson throws a right hand that misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov lands with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for McTearson.#T1#
Volkov misses with a straight left.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from McTearson
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight right. #T2#
McTearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson jabs at Volkov's body.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
McTearson blocks a jab.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
McTearson has managed to clinch.
McTearson blocking some punches.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McTearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from McTearson.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson lands an elbow that stopped Volkov in his tracks for a moment.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
McTearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Volkov.
That kick from Volkov tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov blocks a head kick by McTearson.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
McTearson sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! McTearson avoids it this time.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and McTearson counters by moving into the clinch.
Volkov tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
McTearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Volkov thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov checks a low kick from McTearson.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but McTearson manages to duck under it in time.
Volkov swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range. #T1#
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. McTearson catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
McTearson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
McTearson wants to clinch.
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McTearson tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
A low kick from Volkov misses
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McTearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McTearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
McTearson connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks. #T4#
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson slips under a jab from Volkov.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McTearson.
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Volkov shrugs it off though.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McTearson.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov 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.
#R3#
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
McTearson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov connects with a right hand. McTearson shakes it off.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
McTearson misses with the combination.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTearson takes one to the chin there.
McTearson throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but McTearson shakes him off and moves away.#T2##CL#
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but McTearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Volkov misses.
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Jab from Volkov.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Volkov throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#T4#
A jab from McTearson misses.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by McTearson and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
McTearson swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
Volkov lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
McTearson throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov just about did enough to take it.
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#
McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Volkov throws a sloppy body shot
and McTearson counters with a good, hard body kick but Volkov shrugs it off.
McTearson lands a slapping body shot.
McTearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
McTearson misses with a body shot
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a hook.
McTearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McTearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTearson throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov feints and then cracks McTearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTearson down.
McTearson defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
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!
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
McTearson cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McTearson dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Volkov throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McTearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
As Volkov tries to get set, McTearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Volkov shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov 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.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. McTearson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McTearson.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
A leg kick checked by McTearson.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Volkov digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
McTearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McTearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov lands with a hook. McTearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Volkov is looking to slow McTearson down with leg kicks.
Volkov throws a sloppy body shot
and McTearson counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McTearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Volkov throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson lands with a cross.
McTearson slips under a jab from Volkov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McTearson.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTearson tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it. #CL#
McTearson moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
Volkov jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by McTearson and move into the clinch position.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.#T2#
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McTearson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
McTearson wants to clinch.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
McTearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McTearson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by McTearson as he connects with a hook.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
McTearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Volkov.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Volkov blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! McTearson slams his shin into Volkov's torso.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Volkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov slips under a jab.
McTearson lands the left hand.
Volkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McTearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov is looking for the big counter here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McTearson - that will leave a mark!
Volkov lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
McTearson throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus McTearson.
I think Volkov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!

Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#645 Hasai vs Hanolla     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1##CL#
McTearson gets tackled into the cage by Shin. Shin maintains the clinch. #TD#
Shin successfully pulls guard.
McTearson wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving. #SUB#
Shin throws his legs up looking for a submission but McTearson uses it to pass to side control.
Shin stops McTearson from passing to mount.
Shin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shin struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from McTearson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shin is looking for a sweep.
Shin can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Shin defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by McTearson.
Shin is trying to work for a sweep but McTearson has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin is working to get back to half guard.
Shin is working hard here to advance position.
Shin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McTearson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McTearson.
Shin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McTearson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
McTearson unloads with some shots from mount but Shin bucks and avoids them well.
Shin tries to lock up and control but McTearson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McTearson wants to control the pace but Shin is squirming around nicely.
Shin blocking the ground and pound.
Shin gets back to half guard.
McTearson is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.
McTearson thows a huge punch but Shin dodges it nicely.
Shin is looking to improve his position.
Shin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTearson. #T3#
Shin trying to control but McTearson postures up.
Still in half guard, McTearson seems content to control.
Shin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTearson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shin tries to roll over but McTearson keeps him under control.
McTearson is controlling the pace.
Shin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McTearson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shin avoids a punch combination nicely. #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.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on McTearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Shin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
McTearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Shin throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
McTearson checks a leg kick.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
A decent looking cross lands there for McTearson.
McTearson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shin rather than just go for the knockout.
Shin walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
McTearson throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McTearson checks a low kick from Shin.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Shin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shin throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson lands with a slapping head kick.
McTearson lands with a kick to the temple. Shin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McTearson misses with the combination.
A jab from McTearson misses.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - Shin had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McTearson circles away from the clinch attempt
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McTearson! But no joy.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson 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!
#R3#
McTearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Shin.
A lazy body kick from McTearson
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin blocks a jab.
McTearson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Shin.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shin lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
McTearson misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Shin settles back down.
McTearson lands a jab to the head.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
Shin throws a low kick, looking for McTearson's leg but McTearson calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Shin throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin misses with a hook.
McTearson lands with a kick to the temple. Shin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McTearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson connects with a jab.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
McTearson scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
McTearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
A head kick by McTearson misses
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McTearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a series of strikes. McTearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shin looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson tests Shin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
McTearson thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from McTearson misses.
Shin thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McTearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Shin.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Shin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but McTearson avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rufus McTearson just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
McTearson looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Jab by McTearson.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McTearson lands with a cross.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson throws a combination. Shin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
McTearson moves away from the strike by Shin.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming. #T2#
The crowd cheers as McTearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shin doesn't seem phased though.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shin slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
McTearson stalks Shin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shin's face. Shin staggers backwards, shaken.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McTearson throws an off balance right hand
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson throws a one two combo. #T3#
McTearson moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shin.
Shin misses with a left hand
and McTearson counters with a one-two to the body.
McTearson takes one to the chin there.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Shin slips under a jab.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
A big right from McTearson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTearson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShin.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Shin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McTearson tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
McTearson cracks Shin with a good jab.
McTearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McTearson scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
Shin defending well as McTearson loads up on a big left hand.
Shin looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shin tried to score with a low kick but McTearson checks it.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shin.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a looping left.
McTearson connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
That kick from McTearson tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTearson.
Shin lands with a kick to the ribs.
McTearson lands with a right hand. #T2#
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but McTearson avoided it.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
Shin misses the jab.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
McTearson lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
McTearson lands a head shot.
Shin with a hook.
Shin looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
A nice side step and McTearson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Shin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McTearson.
McTearson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McTearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it. #T4#
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin avoids the body shot from McTearson.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shin looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shin.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTearson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shin slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McTearson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!

Rufus McTearson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#642 Shin v McTearson     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
McTearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shin throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Shin settles back down.
McTearson 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.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
McTearson cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shin moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
A head kick from McTearson lands but Shin takes it in his stride.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
McTearson lands with a good body shot.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Shin moves out of range.
Shin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
A shot to the liver by Shin. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Shin slams his shin into McTearson's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin with a jab.
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Shin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McTearson lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
Shin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McTearson counters with a right hand to the body.
McTearson stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Shin avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Shin.#T3##CL2#
McTearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
McTearson lands a damaging elbow.
Shin avoiding damage as McTearson throws knees to the body.
Shin lands a body punch.
Shin blocking some punches.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson avoids the elbow strike from Shin, against the cage.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike.
McTearson tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing McTearson back against the cage.
McTearson scores with a shoulder strike.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with some punches.
Shin gets through McTearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Shin is trying to stall.
Shin misses with a body punch.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Shin lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
Shin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shin lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson'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.
#R2#
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shin throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shin on the side of the head.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
Shin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shin digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
Shin misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
McTearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Shin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson. #T1#
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Shin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson tries to move into range but Shin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shin misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Shin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick. #T2#
McTearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on McTearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin scores with a nice right hand.
McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down. #T3#
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin catches McTearson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McTearson throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McTearson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shin looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
McTearson moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick. #T4#
McTearson missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Shin misses.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and McTearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McTearson.
Shin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson connects with a knee to the head.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
McTearson looks to throw a body kick
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a good low kick that McTearson was not able to check.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Shin throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Shin lands the left hand.
McTearson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson scoring well with a low kick there.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Shin down.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shin throws a combination. McTearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
McTearson is rocked!
McTearson throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Shin misses with a looping right.
McTearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shin moves away from the strike by McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson lands a head kick!
Shin tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it.
Shin throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin swinging wildly here.
Shin throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
Shin blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.#T3#
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
Shin takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson misses with a hook.
Shin slips a straight right by McTearson.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for McTearson.
McTearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTearson tries to clinch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Shin cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
And Shin counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.
Shin throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McTearson cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTearson connects with a jab.
Shin connects with the punch.
A left lands for McTearson.
Shin misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shin back to the cage. McTearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Shin tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
McTearson misses with a double jab
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow McTearson down.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.
Shin lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him. #T1#
Shin moves forwards but McTearson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Shin avoids them all with ease.
McTearson jabs Shin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McTearson tries to clinch up.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson slips a straight right by Shin.
McTearson defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTearson if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from McTearson is predictable there
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McTearson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shin misses with a straight right.
McTearson is looking for the big counter here.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Shin is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Shin loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin misses with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Shin.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
McTearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A head kick by McTearson misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by McTearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTearson.
Shin avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shin tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away. #CL#
Shin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McTearson misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson'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#
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
McTearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Shin coming out on top.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from McTearson both land. Nice combination.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
McTearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTearson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shin.
McTearson throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but McTearson saw it coming and moves away.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin avoids the body shot from McTearson. #T2#
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Shin lands a big head kick that sends McTearson tumbling to the mat! Shin takes a step backwards and waves McTearson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McTearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
McTearson seems to have recovered his senses.
Shin misses with a right hand
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
McTearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
McTearson misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
McTearson slips under a jab from Shin.
Shin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Shin throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Shin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin scores with a leg kick.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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 Lao Shin.
I think Shin 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Lao Shin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: GAMMA#635 Sito v Wayne     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowacki.
A big left from Nowacki misses.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Nowacki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Nowacki wants to clinch up but McTearson keeps it at a distance.
Nowacki misses the jab.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
Nowacki is looking to counter punch.
Nowacki moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nowacki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that McTearson 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.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Nowacki.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Nowacki throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nowacki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Nowacki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nowacki.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Nowacki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowacki checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nowacki connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Nowacki down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson misses with an uppercut. Nowacki saw that one coming.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Nowacki's knee but Nowacki avoids it well.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A lazy body kick from McTearson
and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nowacki connects with a single shot there.
McTearson moves out of range as Nowacki strikes.
Nowacki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McTearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nowacki jabs at McTearson's body.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nowacki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McTearson throws a head kick but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Nowacki. #CL#
Nowacki moves into the clinch successfully.
Nowacki throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Nowacki manages to break the clinch. #T3#
McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Nowacki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nowacki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nowacki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Nowacki counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.#CL#
Nowacki moves into the clinch.
McTearson tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nowacki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nowacki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McTearson takes an elbow to the temple.
McTearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nowacki takes a knee to the side of the body.
McTearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but McTearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above McTearson 's eye.
McTearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
McTearson tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Nowacki tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Nowacki back against the cage.
Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nowacki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, McTearson throws an elbow but misses.
Nowacki lands a right hand.
McTearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McTearson.
Nowacki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that McTearson shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nowacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but McTearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McTearson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McTearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Nowacki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nowacki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herkules Nowacki dominated 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.
#R2#
Nowacki scores with a kick to the body.
Nowacki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nowacki closes the distance and clinches.
McTearson lands a left hand.
Nowacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTearson can do to turn this around?
McTearson crunches a lovely knee into Nowacki's ribcage.
Nowacki blocks an elbow strike.
Nowacki takes a shot to the head.
Nowacki misses with an elbow strike.
McTearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nowacki.
McTearson lands a damaging elbow.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson pushes Nowacki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McTearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTearson pushes Nowacki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nowacki blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
McTearson blocking some punches.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowacki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a hook to the body.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McTearson gets through Nowacki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McTearson pushes Nowacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Nowacki is rocked!
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Nowacki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTearson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nowacki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McTearson is unloading with more strikes now! Nowacki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#632 Bryant v Curry     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
A jab from Symons misses.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Symons moves out of range.
Symons moves away from the strike by McTearson.
McTearson connects with the punch.
Symons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Symons misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Symons looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
A jab from McTearson misses.
Symons throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Symons checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson 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.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Symons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Symons rushes McTearson and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Symons.
Symons is trying to push McTearson away but McTearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
McTearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Symons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Symons working aggressively here.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Symons.
McTearson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Symons on the side of the head.
Symons throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McTearson is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks.
Symons moves out of range of the strikes.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson staying out of range there.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Symons's sensitive parts.
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!
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Symons's knee but Symons avoids it well.
Symons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Symons just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Symons blocks the leg kick.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons misses with a looping left.
McTearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Symons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
Symons throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Symons swinging wildly here.
Symons misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Symons misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Symons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
Symons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Symons moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson with a nice cross.#CL2#
Symons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Symons stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
McTearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Symons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Symons dodges an elbow strike from McTearson. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Symons misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Symons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
A nice combination there by McTearson.
A jab from McTearson misses.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Symons is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Symons! But no joy.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Symons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTearson motions for Symons to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Symons misses with an uppercut
and McTearson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Symons should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
Symons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
McTearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symons counters with a nice body shot.
Symons is looking to clinch.
McTearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
McTearson throws a push kick but Symons slaps the foot to one side.
Symons now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Symons swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
Symons misses with a low kick.
Symons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symons throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Symons walks into a left hand. #T1#
Symons connects with a body shot that sends McTearson's belly button to the back.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Symons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
A low kick from McTearson misses
and Symons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Symons.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Symons moves out of range.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Symons slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
A little jabbing left from Symons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons moves in looking to clinch but McTearson pushes him off.#T2#
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Symons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Symons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Symons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Symons counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Symons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons misses with an uppercut.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Symons.
Symons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Symons, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from McTearson misses its target.
McTearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McTearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Symons misses with a straight left.
McTearson throws a low kick but Symons avoids it.
Symons throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
As Symons looks to move away, McTearson throws a big counter combo but Symons just gets out of the way.
Symons connects with a jab.#CL2#
Symons forces McTearson back against the cage and clinches.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Symons tries to tie him up.
Symons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graeme Symons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McTearson looking to throw knees to the head but Symons is blocking nicely.
McTearson lands a nice uppercut.
Symons misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Symons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons. #T4#
McTearson punishes Symons's body with a nice straight punch.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Symons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from McTearson.
Symons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McTearson.
McTearson throws a low kick but Symons moves out of range easily.
Symons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Symons misses.
Symons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
Symons moves out of range as McTearson throws a body kick.
McTearson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
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 Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Symons misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but Symons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Symons 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.
McTearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Symons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Symons misses.
McTearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson scores with the left hand. Symons knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Symons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson cracks a nice hook into Symons's ribs.#T1#
Symons scores with a jab to the jaw.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Symons saw that one coming.
Symons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Symons misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
A jab from Symons does it's job there.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson misses with a hook. Symons ducked under it nicely.
Symons tries to bum rush McTearson with a series of wild strikes but McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
McTearson wants to slow Symons down by chopping away at his legs.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
and Symons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Symons misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Symons has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson lands a good knee to the midsection. Symons won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons scores with a shot to the side of McTearson's head.
Symons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Symons throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons taking a breather.#BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
Symons throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
Symons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
Symons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Symons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTearson. #T3#
Jab from McTearson.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Symons.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
Symons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Symons duly obliges.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Symons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Symons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Symons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson works over Symons's head and body with a nice combination.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson. #T4#
Symons throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson lands with a straight right. Symons didn't see that one coming.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
Symons misses with a left hand
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Symons fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rufus McTearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Symons dodges the punch combination from McTearson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus McTearson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McTearson, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!

A relieved looking Rufus McTearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#628 Volkov v Kelley     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dearborn.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTearson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dearborn throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson throws a combination. Dearborn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McTearson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
McTearson connects with a right hand. Dearborn shakes it off.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dearborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dearborn on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Dearborn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson tries to bum rush Dearborn with a series of wild strikes but Dearborn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dearborn tries to counter with a clinch but McTearson shakes him off and moves away.
McTearson connects with the punch.
Dearborn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McTearson throws a leg kick but Dearborn checks it.
Dearborn tries to clinch up.
Dearborn throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McTearson.
Dearborn tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it.
Dearborn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dearborn.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dearborn counters with a straight right hand.
Dearborn slips under a jab.
Dearborn misses with an uppercut.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws the left hand but Dearborn avoids the punch easily.
As McTearson backs off Dearborn throws a huge counter combo but McTearson manages to avoid it all.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dearborn.
Dearborn sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
McTearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dearborn misses with a body kick.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
Dearborn slips a straight right by McTearson.
Dearborn dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
Dearborn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson throws a low kick but Dearborn moves out of range easily.
Dearborn misses the shot to the body.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McTearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
A bone on bone clash there as Dearborn blocks the leg kick.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dearborn moves away.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson moves out of range as Dearborn strikes.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dearborn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
McTearson tries to keep at a distance but Dearborn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dearborn is looking to control McTearson's arms but McTearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the cage.
Dearborn takes a knee right on the jaw!
McTearson blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, McTearson throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Dearborn has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
I was talking to McTearson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Dearborn manages to break the clinch.
Dearborn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dearborn throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson connects with the punch.
Dearborn looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dearborn checks a leg kick.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
Dearborn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
McTearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dearborn, as that shot connected.
McTearson is looking to slow Dearborn down with leg kicks.
McTearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dearborn throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
A shot to the liver by McTearson. Beautiful body shot.
Dearborn throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dearborn throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
Dearborn cracks McTearson with a good jab.
McTearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dearborn can do to turn this around?
McTearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Dearborn seems unphased.
Dearborn throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Dearborn.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dearborn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Dearborn is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dearborn was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
Dearborn thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dearborn throws a front kick that sends McTearson stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dearborn connects with a body shot.
Dearborn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dearborn.
McTearson 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.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dearborn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dearborn blocks a jab.
Dearborn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dearborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dearborn.
Dearborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Dearborn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
Dearborn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
McTearson connects with a right hand. Dearborn shakes it off.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dearborn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dearborn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dearborn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dearborn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dearborn.
Dearborn dips to his left and cracks McTearson with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Dearborn misses with a body kick.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Dearborn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTearson throws a low kick but Dearborn moves out of range easily.
McTearson cracks the inside of Dearborn's front leg.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Dearborn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson missing with a left hand there. Dearborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dearborn lands with an uppercut that bounces McTearson off the cage and back into range.
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice straight punches there by McTearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTearson.#T3#
Dearborn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTearson.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
Dearborn throws a right and a left that McTearson avoids nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dearborn 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.
Dearborn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dearborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
Dearborn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Dearborn ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Dearborn's knee but Dearborn avoids it well.
Dearborn misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dearborn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTearson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dearborn, right into the meat. #T4#
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
Dearborn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dearborn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and 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.
A quick step to the side and McTearson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Dearborn lands a body shot.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dearborn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dearborn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Dearborn has closed the distance and engaged McTearson in a clinch.
McTearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dearborn avoids the damage to the body.
Dearborn tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dearborn looking to slow down the pace here.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from Dearborn.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Dearborn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dearborn scores with a head kick. McTearson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dearborn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dearborn swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTearson counters with a three punch combo that has Dearborn backing up. Dearborn nods at McTearson to acknowledge the strikes.
McTearson tries to work over Dearborn's front leg with a kick but Dearborn checks it.
Dearborn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTearson.
McTearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
McTearson lands a head kick that stumbles Dearborn and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Dearborn is rocked!
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dearborn's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#624 Theodorou v LeBlanc     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that McTearson 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.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dundee finds it's way round the side to connect with McTearson's head.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson slips under a jab from Dundee.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
Dundee moves out of range of the leg kick from McTearson.
Good shot there by McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Dundee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson feints and then cracks Dundee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dundee down.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Dundee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dundee needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A head kick by Dundee misses
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McTearson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dundee.
An attempted straight right counter from Dundee misses the target.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Dundee is looking to counter punch.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on McTearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dundee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID280) in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dundee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dundee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dundee lunges at McTearson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McTearson's hand.
Dundee lands the left hand.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dundee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dundee.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Dundee's head but Dundee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dundee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
A jab from Dundee finds it's way through McTearson's defenses. #T2#
Dundee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by Dundee.
No joy there for Dundee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dundee looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dundee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTearson counters with a series of strikes. Dundee will be more careful next time no doubt.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dundee.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Dundee sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dundee.
A low kick from McTearson is predictable there
letting Dundee counter with a right hand.
Dundee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dundee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dundee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dundee throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
McTearson is looking to slow Dundee down with leg kicks.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Dundee.
A countering left hand to the body from McTearson misses.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Dundee seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson scores with a jab. Dundee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dundee throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and McTearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McTearson.
McTearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Dundee avoiding damage as McTearson throws knees to the body.
Dundee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dundee tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dundee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands. #T4#
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTearson.
Dundee avoids the elbow strike from McTearson, against the cage.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTearson.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
McTearson is working Dundee over against the cage.
McTearson lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dundee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
Dundee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McTearson connects with a single shot there.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Dundee ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McTearson scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson scores with a jab. Dundee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson scores with a jab. Dundee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Dundee sees coming a mile off.
McTearson slips a jab and a cross from Dundee.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
Dundee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
McTearson tries a low kick but Dundee avoids it.
McTearson defending well as Dundee loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Dundee. #T1#
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dundee circles away quickly and effectively.
Dundee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dundee looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
Dundee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTearson slips under a jab from Dundee.
Dundee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dundee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
Dundee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dundee looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McTearson!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dundee avoids the head kick by McTearson. #T2#
McTearson cracks the inside of Dundee's front leg.
Dundee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dundee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTearson if he has to take too many more of those.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTearson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dundee.
Dundee misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Dundee misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Dundee takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee lands with a left to the head.
Dundee misses with a punch on the inside.
Rufus McTearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from McTearson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
Dundee avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
Dundee lands a hook that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Dundee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dundee. #T4#
Dundee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dundee misses with some punches.
McTearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dundee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dundee's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but McTearson blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a right hand.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dundee misses with an elbow over the top.
McTearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dundee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTearson throws a one two combo.
McTearson throws a right hand that Dundee ducks under and follows up with a left that Dundee also avoids with ease.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dundee throws a shot to the body.
Dundee slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
Donk. McTearson catches Dundee right on the button with a cross.
Dundee scores with a nice right hand.
Dundee checks a leg kick.
McTearson staying out of range there.
McTearson swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
McTearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Dundee counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson misses with a combination
and Dundee counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McTearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dundee to score with a decent uppercut.
Dundee throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Dundee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dundee!
Dundee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dundee misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
McTearson gets tackled into the cage by Dundee. Dundee maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from McTearson. #CUT2#
It looks like Mick Dundee has been cut.
Dundee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dundee lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
A short uppercut from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
Mick Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McTearson lands a damaging elbow.
McTearson connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Dundee is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Dundee.
Oh Dundee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dundee lands with a left to the head.
Dundee seems to have got his legs back now.
Dundee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dundee swings wildly with an uppercut but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
Dundee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dundee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson blocking some punches.
McTearson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dundee is keeping busy.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McTearson dodges an elbow strike from Dundee.
McTearson throws an elbow but it misses.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTearson.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Dundee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dundee.
McTearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dundee lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Dundee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
McTearson lands an elbow just above Dundee 's eye.
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Dundee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
McTearson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTearson lands an elbow inside that Dundee shrugs off.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dundee pushes off an throws an elbow but McTearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Dundee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Dundee misses the target.
Dundee throws out a powerful jab.
McTearson jabs at Dundee's body.
Dundee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee misses with a head kick.
Dundee tries a head kick but it misses.
Rufus McTearson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dundee really felt that one!

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 Mick Dundee.
Well McTearson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!

A very excited looking Rufus McTearson 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#619 Gunnar v Amato     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Genia misses with a head kick.
Genia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McTearson duly obliges.
Genia looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
Genia misses with a leg kick.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Genia misses.
Genia 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.
Genia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Genia with a nice cross.
McTearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Genia.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Genia lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Genia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Genia cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
McTearson staying out of range there.
Genia with a hook.
Genia misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genia.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson lands a head shot.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Genia.
McTearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Genia there.
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!
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Genia is able to avoid easily.
McTearson throws a hook but Genia avoids it easily.#T2#
Genia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTearson counters with a left to the body.
Genia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Genia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for McTearson.
Genia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson throws a head kick but Genia moves out of range.
Will Genia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Genia's defenses.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Genia counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson scores with a jab. Genia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Genia.
Genia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Genia thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
Genia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genia.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genia.
McTearson thinks about countering with a head kick.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Genia moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Genia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genia misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a nice leg kick.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Genia.
McTearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Genia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Genia looks to land a combination. McTearson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson throws a front kick that sends Genia stumbling back into the cage.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Genia misses
and McTearson counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Genia finds it's way round the side to connect with McTearson's head.
Genia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Genia misses.
Genia connects with a body shot.
McTearson cracks Genia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Genia throws a left and a right that both miss
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Genia is rocked!
McTearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Genia is still on wobbly legs! Can McTearson finish him?
Genia moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Genia dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Genia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genia seems to have recovered his senses.
McTearson slips under a jab.
Genia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Genia throws a low kick but McTearson moves out of range easily.
McTearson checks a low kick from Genia.
Genia throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
McTearson ducks right into an uppercut from Genia.
McTearson looks to land a combination but Genia avoids it well.
Genia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Genia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Genia blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Genia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Genia looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Genia.
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genia.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Genia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Genia lands with a cross.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Genia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Genia's head but Genia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McTearson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Genia finds it's way through McTearson's defenses.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Genia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTearson lands a head 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!
McTearson scores with a jab to the head.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Genia is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Genia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson moves out of range as Genia throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from McTearson misses its target.
Genia checks a leg kick.
Genia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Genia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Will Genia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Genia! But no joy.
McTearson tried to score with a low kick but Genia checks it.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Genia misses.
Genia throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from McTearson misses.
Genia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Genia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A head kick misses from Genia.
Genia throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by McTearson.
McTearson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Genia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from McTearson.
McTearson throws a shot from downtown. Genia moves away and avoids it.
McTearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Genia misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Genia.
Genia lands an overhand right.
Genia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Genia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson jabs Genia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Genia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.#T4#
A head kick misses from McTearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson moves out of range as Genia strikes.
Genia throws a quick inside leg kick.
McTearson misses with a hook. Genia ducked under it nicely.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Genia.
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genia jabs at McTearson's body.
McTearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genia just misses with a punch to the body.
Genia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Genia misses.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Genia tries to work over McTearson's front leg with a kick but McTearson checks it.
McTearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genia.
Genia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Genia!
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Genia 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.
Genia thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genia throws a combination. McTearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Genia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by McTearson! #T1#
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Genia's corner calls for a 1-2. Genia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Genia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Genia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Genia scores with a hook to the body. McTearson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genia takes one to the chin there.
Genia moves out of range as McTearson throws a body kick.
Genia thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
Genia swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genia throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Genia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genia with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia. #T2#
Genia slips under a jab.
Genia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Genia misses with a shot to the body
and McTearson counters with a series of strikes. Genia will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Genia misses its intended target.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Genia's defenses. #ROC#
Genia is rocked!
Genia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Genia is still on wobbly legs! Can McTearson finish him?
McTearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Genia seems to have recovered his senses.
Genia misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genia misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Genia lands a jab.
Genia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTearson.#T3#
Genia throws a predictable looking body shot
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genia scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. McTearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McTearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Genia's calf.
McTearson thows a leg kick but Genia checks it
and Genia counters with a right hand to the body.
Genia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Genia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McTearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Genia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.#T4#
Genia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McTearson on the side of the head.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but Genia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Genia counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Genia moves out of range of the strikes.
Genia flicks out a counter leg kick but McTearson steps away.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genia throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Will Genia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McTearson misses with a hook.
Genia misses with a jab to the body
and McTearson counters with a stiff right hand.
McTearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Genia connects with the punch.
That kick from Genia tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Genia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Genia 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!

Will Genia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Kullervo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McTearson misses with the combination.
Kullervo slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson 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.
Kullervo thumps McTearson with a low kick.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kullervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McTearson.
Kullervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.#CL#
McTearson drives through and clinches with Kullervo against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo is trying to pull guard but McTearson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson misses with some punches. #T1#
McTearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Kullervo jumps guard. #SUB2#
Kullervo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McTearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kullervo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McTearson postures up in Kullervo's guard and throws a big left but Kullervo blocks it. #T2##SUB2#
Kullervo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses. Kullervo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McTearson's guard. Nice move by Kullervo!#REVB#
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
McTearson controlling Kullervo's posture.
McTearson 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.#T3#
McTearson trying to control the position here.
Kullervo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McTearson is proving hard to escape from.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Kullervo from controlling successfully.
McTearson 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.
McTearson is pulling down on Kullervo's head. It's preventing any offense from Kullervo, at least for the moment.
Kullervo 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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McTearson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kullervo takes a step back to recover.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
Kullervo checks a low kick from McTearson.
Kullervo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kullervo scores with a jab to the body.
Kullervo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kullervo walks into a stiff left hand from McTearson.
Kullervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
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 Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McTearson connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Kullervo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kullervo connects with a crisp jab.
Kullervo looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Kullervo misses with a straight right.
McTearson throws a low kick, looking for Kullervo's leg but Kullervo calmly moves out of range.
McTearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kullervo, right into the meat.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kullervo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McTearson throws a head kick but Kullervo moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kullervo misses.
Kullervo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kullervo looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
McTearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Kullervo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McTearson throws an off balance right hand
and Kullervo counters with a left to the body.
McTearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kullervo throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kullervo.
Evil Kullervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kullervo scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kullervo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
McTearson pushes Kullervo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kullervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from McTearson. #T2#
Kullervo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McTearson just stands there and leans against the cage.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kullervo backwards.
Kullervo blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Kullervo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McTearson uses from the top position.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kullervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kullervo has his foot on McTearson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTearson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kullervo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McTearson passes into half guard.
McTearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kullervo keeps working. #T3#
McTearson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McTearson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kullervo trying to control from the bottom.
McTearson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kullervo looking for submissions off his back.
Kullervo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTearson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTearson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kullervo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Well, if McTearson 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.
Kullervo wants to control but McTearson is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kullervo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kullervo misses with a straight left.
A slapping body kick lands there for McTearson.
McTearson misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kullervo.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but McTearson won't allow it.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kullervo is defending well for now.
Kullervo throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Kullervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo'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!
#R3#
Kullervo misses with an uppercut.
Kullervo avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Kullervo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McTearson blocks it well.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kullervo.
McTearson slips a straight right by Kullervo.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kullervo tries to keep at a distance but McTearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kullervo is trying to pull guard but McTearson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kullervo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson misses with some punches.
McTearson crunches a lovely knee into Kullervo's ribcage.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Kullervo jumps guard but McTearson stands there with Kullervo around his waist. Kullervo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rufus McTearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evil Kullervo.
McTearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kullervo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kullervo fails to pull guard.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kullervo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McTearson to keep the fight standing.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Kullervo controls the action.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rufus McTearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kullervo jumps guard but McTearson stands there with Kullervo around his waist. Kullervo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kullervo jumps guard but McTearson stands there with Kullervo around his waist. Kullervo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kullervo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kullervo looking to stall.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McTearson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
Kullervo is trying to pull guard but McTearson has him pressed against the cage.
Kullervo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McTearson smiles and moves away. #CL#
McTearson moves into range and clinches up with Kullervo.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Kullervo is trying to pull guard but McTearson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Kullervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
McTearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from McTearson finds it's target.
McTearson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kullervo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##KD#
McTearson lands a high kick to the side of Kullervo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McTearson dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
McTearson is working Kullervo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kullervo is still in real trouble! Can McTearson finish him?
McTearson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kullervo covers up, he's hurt! McTearson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McTearson and the ref steps in to end the fight! McTearson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rufus McTearson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Evil Kullervo had this to say: 'I think my heart is broken.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#608 Volkov v Williams     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
Pereira throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
Pereira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from McTearson does it's job there.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
Pereira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pereira. McTearson shrugs it off though.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Pereira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTearson motions for Pereira to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira lands a nice looking body kick.
McTearson pushes Pereira away with a front kick.#T1#
McTearson throws a head kick that Pereira semi-blocks.
Pereira staying out of range there.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pereira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira jabs at McTearson's body.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.#T2#
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira just leaning against McTearson, taking a breather.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Pereira.
McTearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira clobbers McTearson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McTearson misses with a low kick as Pereira jumps back.
Pereira keeps McTearson at a distance using the push kick.
McTearson misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson feints a jab promting Pereira to slip. McTearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pereira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Pereira cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Pereira raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Pereira 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#
Pereira looks to clinch
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.#CL2#
Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson lands a left hand.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pereira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Pereira tries to tie him up. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
McTearson is leaning against Pereira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira is trying to force a seperation but McTearson has the dominant position.
McTearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pereira takes an elbow to the temple.
McTearson prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a knee to the head.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
Pereira tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow. #T2#
McTearson connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Pereira has been cut.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira blocks a body shot from McTearson. #BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira misses with a hook.
Pereira throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Pereira thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McTearson tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Pereira moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Pereira misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McTearson is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, McTearson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Pereira drives through and clinches with McTearson against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTearson checks a low kick from Pereira.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTearson misses with a head kick. #T4#
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
Pereira throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson misses the jab.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira'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!
#R3#
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
That kick from Pereira tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pereira - the referee stops the clock and McTearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pereira. McTearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira lands with a nice body kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson backing away here, and Pereira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson. #T1#
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McTearson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Pereira throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and pushes McTearson back into the cage.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
McTearson letting Pereira take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira slowing the pace effectively.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
McTearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards. #T2#
Pereira lands a left hand.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
McTearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pereira.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
Miguel Pereira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
Pereira slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McTearson as Pereira tries to tie him up. #T3#
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
McTearson is working Pereira over against the cage.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
McTearson avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miguel Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTearson misses with some punches.
Pereira blocks a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Pereira!

After the fight, Miguel Pereira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: GAMMA#603 Bryant v Bannon     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Sundvison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Sundvison jabs McTearson right on the nose. McTearson blinks but takes it well.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sundvison.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Sundvison shrugs it off though.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A lazy body kick from Sundvison
and McTearson counters with a right hand to the body.
McTearson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sundvison throws a body kick that misses
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundvison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Sundvison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sundvison lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTearson's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundvison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson wants to counter with a clinch but Sundvison pushes him away.
McTearson 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.
Sundvison checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Sundvison moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Sundvison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Sundvison walks into a stiff left hand from McTearson.
Sundvison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sundvison ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundvison misses the target.
Sundvison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sundvison throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sundvison.
Sundvison blocks a leg kick.
Sundvison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sundvison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Sundvison avoids nicely.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McTearson looks to land a combination. Sundvison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sundvison throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
McTearson lands with a kick to the temple. Sundvison shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sundvison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McTearson lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Sundvison misses.
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Sundvison misses the target.
Sundvison misses with a wild combination.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundvison.
Sundvison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sundvison appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundvison can pounce on him.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson lands a head kick!
Sundvison cracks McTearson with an open hand slap.#T3#
Sundvison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
Sundvison avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Sundvison lands.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sundvison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sundvison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTearson lands a nice hook to Sundvison's body. Sundvison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sundvison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sundvison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sundvison rather than just go for the knockout.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Sundvison is looking to chop away at McTearson's legs.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sundvison.
Sundvison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sundvison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundvison tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
Sundvison lands a body shot.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Sundvison counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from McTearson lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Sundvison shrugs it off though.
McTearson thows a body kick. Sundvison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sundvison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sundvison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sundvison loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Sundvison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McTearson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sundvison looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison scores with a kick to the midsection.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sundvison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson with a nice cross.
McTearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sundvison dips to his left and cracks McTearson with an uppercut!
Sundvison tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundvison staying out of range there.
Sundvison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Sundvison.
McTearson takes a swing at Sundvison's ribcage but misses.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Sundvison avoids nicely.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Sundvison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTearson throws a head kick but Sundvison moves out of range.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Sundvison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sundvison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McTearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sundvison thumps McTearson with a low kick.
Good exchange - Sundvison coming out on top.
A slow jab from Sundvison misses its intended target.
McTearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sundvison looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson defending well as Sundvison loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sundvison checks it well.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundvison.
McTearson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundvison lands with a nice combination. McTearson backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Sundvison moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
A slow jab from Sundvison misses its intended target.
Sundvison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundvison misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sundvison misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sundvison if he has to take too many more of those.
Sundvison slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
McTearson cracks Sundvison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundvison looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
Sundvison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sundvison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
McTearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundvison misses the target.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Sundvison 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.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Sundvison avoids them all with ease.
Sundvison lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slow jab from Sundvison misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
Sundvison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sundvison looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
McTearson feints and then cracks Sundvison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sundvison down.
Sundvison will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sundvison thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sundvison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sundvison throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
Sundvison takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Sundvison.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Sundvison moves out of range. #T4#
Sundvison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sundvison throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson moves out of range as Sundvison strikes.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson is breathing heavily.
Sundvison checks a leg kick.
Sundvison misses with a looping left.
McTearson blocks a low kick nicely.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sundvison.
Sundvison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sundvison scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sundvison.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Sundvison moves out of range easily.
Sundvison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sundvison lands a jab-cross combination.
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 Mats Sundvison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McTearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sundvison misses with a series of wild punches.
Sundvison thumps McTearson with a low kick.
McTearson scores with a head kick. Sundvison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundvison can pounce on him.
McTearson scores with a jab.
McTearson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Sundvison misses.
Sundvison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundvison sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson misses with an uppercut. Sundvison saw that one coming.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTearson connects with a single shot there.
McTearson checks a leg kick nicely.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison connects with a body shot.
McTearson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Sundvison down.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
McTearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sundvison throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
Sundvison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sundvison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Sundvison pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Sundvison settles back down.
Sundvison scores with a nice head shot.
Sundvison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sundvison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Sundvison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McTearson counter with a right hand.
Sundvison tries to land a leg kick but McTearson saw it coming and moves away.
McTearson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sundvison connects with a solid leg kick.
Sundvison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sundvison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sundvison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McTearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sundvison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sundvison.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundvison can pounce on him. #T3#
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sundvison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Sundvison looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sundvison throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
Sundvison throws a head kick that misses.
Sundvison avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson swings for the body but Sundvison moves out of range.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson throws a solid leg kick but Sundvison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination. Sundvison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sundvison throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
McTearson staying out of range there.
Sundvison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundvison.#T4#
McTearson swinging wildly here.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson slips a straight right by Sundvison.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundvison.
Sundvison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Sundvison as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Sundvison throws a leg kick that misses.
McTearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson thumps Sundvison with a low kick.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sundvison throws a combination. McTearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson lands with a hook. Sundvison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sundvison slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
Sundvison throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus McTearson.
Well McTearson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Sundvison!

Mats Sundvison bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#598 Williams v Shin     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Aragon takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aragon is just out of range.
McTearson ducks right into an uppercut from Aragon.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aragon.
Nice cross by Aragon.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
Aragon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McTearson lands a jab to the head.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
Aragon flicks out a counter leg kick but McTearson steps away.
Nice uppercut there from McTearson.
Aragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aragon checks it well.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Aragon feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.#CL2#
Aragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Aragon trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Aragon misses with the head strike.
Aragon leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aragon.
Aragon avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
Nice elbow from McTearson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aragon.
Aragon struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
Knees to the body from McTearson.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aragon is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragon.
Aragon working McTearson over with knees to the body.
Aragon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aragon.
Aragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aragon prevents a body shot from McTearson.
Aragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McTearson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTearson.#T2#
Aragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Aragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aragon needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
Aragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aragon connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from McTearson misses. #CL2#
Aragon pushes McTearson up against the cage in a clinch.
McTearson blocking some punches.
McTearson tries a knee to the head but Aragon blocks it.
Aragon effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aragon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a knee strike.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from McTearson.
A bit of stalling here from Aragon. #T3#
Aragon lands a hook that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Aragon misses with some punches.
McTearson trying to land knees to the body.
McTearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
Aragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Aragon.
Aragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Aragon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aragon lands a hook that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aragon is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns Aragon into the cage.
Aragon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Aragon.
Aragon tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Aragon back against the cage.
Aragon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aragon can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McTearson avoids it.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aragon is defending well for now.#T4#
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aragon blocks 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aragon.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the head but McTearson blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for McTearson.
Aragon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McTearson throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Aragon tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
Aragon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aragon misses the shot to the body.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Aragon throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aragon avoids the head kick by McTearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a solid leg kick but Aragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McTearson.
Aragon connects with a solid leg kick.
Aragon tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Aragon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aragon takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aragon's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by McTearson!
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aragon connects with a high kick.
Aragon tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Aragon misses.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
Aragon flicks out a counter leg kick but McTearson steps away.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aragon.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aragon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Aragon counters with a one-two to the body.
McTearson ducks right into an uppercut from Aragon.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Aragon down.
Aragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Some bone on bone action there as Aragon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aragon misses with a low kick. #T1#
Aragon throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
Nice body kick from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a head kick. Aragon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aragon tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
Aragon scores with a jab to the jaw.
McTearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aragon's head.
Aragon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aragon throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
McTearson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aragon manages to avoid it.
Aragon connects with a good right hand that stumbles McTearson. McTearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McTearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aragon's head.
McTearson tries to land a leg kick but Aragon saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Aragon.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Nice body kick there by Aragon.
McTearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aragon.
McTearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aragon.
A big left from Aragon misses.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Aragon throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
Aragon throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Aragon motions for McTearson to come forward. Aragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aragon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aragon lands with a slapping head kick.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aragon scores with a nice body kick.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Aragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Aragon.
Aragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Aragon moves away from the strike by McTearson.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aragon.
McTearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Aragon off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
Aragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aragon looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson cracks the inside of Aragon's front leg.
McTearson cracks Aragon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aragon tries to clinch but McTearson moves out of range.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.#T4#
Aragon blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Aragon ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Aragon is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Aragon with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aragon - that will leave a mark!
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Aragon with an uppercut!
Aragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Aragon.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Aragon checks it.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Aragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aragon cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
Aragon dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aragon takes a step back to recover.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McTearson scores with a one two! Aragon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aragon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that second round.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aragon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McTearson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aragon misses with a wild body shot.
Aragon lands with a nice combination. McTearson backs away looking to recover.
Aragon is looking to clinch.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Aragon moves out of range easily.
Aragon jabs McTearson right on the nose. McTearson blinks but takes it well.
McTearson cracks a nice hook into Aragon's ribs.
Aragon looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aragon - the referee stops the clock and McTearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aragon. McTearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aragon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from McTearson.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Aragon tries to clinch
and McTearson counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
McTearson avoids the head kick by Aragon.
McTearson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aragon looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Aragon lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by McTearson - just one landing.
Aragon takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Aragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aragon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson lands with a nice body kick.
Aragon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McTearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Aragon moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aragon.
Aragon tries to clinch up.#T2#
Aragon misses with a shot to the body
and McTearson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aragon motions for McTearson to come forward. Aragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon tries to clinch up but McTearson circles away and keeps his distance.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Aragon sees coming a mile off.
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Aragon closes the distance and clinches.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTearson.
Aragon can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
Aragon managing to block the knees to the body from McTearson.
Aragon tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Aragon lands a right hand.
Aragon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McTearson lands a knee to the body.
Aragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aragon blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTearson. #T3#
Aragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTearson working Aragon over with knees to the body.
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
Aragon tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aragon blocks an elbow strike.
McTearson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aragon misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Aragon.
Nice elbow from McTearson.
Aragon avoids the elbow strike from McTearson, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McTearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Aragon blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Still in the clinch, McTearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Aragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragon is looking to control McTearson's arms but McTearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aragon has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Aragon - that landed with a thud.
Aragon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McTearson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McTearson.
McTearson slowing the pace effectively.
Rufus McTearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McTearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Aragon has been cut.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McTearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Aragon.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Aragon controls the action.
Aragon tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Aragon back against the cage.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aragon misses with an elbow over the top.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTearson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McTearson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!

Rufus McTearson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Diego Aragon stepped up to the mic, saying 'That sucked! '.

 

Event: GAMMA#594 Rufus v Williams 3     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams jabs at McTearson's body.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Williams .
McTearson cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
McTearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams scores with the left hand. McTearson knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McTearson duly obliges.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McTearson tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
McTearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams .
McTearson sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson punishes Williams 's body with a nice straight punch.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Williams .
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams .
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson walks into a left hand.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson. #T2#
A big right from McTearson misses.
Williams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
McTearson lands with a right hand.
McTearson sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
McTearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams stuns McTearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams .
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams avoids the body shot from McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson throws a head kick that misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTearson.
Williams walks into a left hand.
McTearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .#T4#
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McTearson scores with a body shot.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Williams misses.
McTearson takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
A big right from McTearson misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanly Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Williams missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson checks a low kick from Williams .
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson feints a jab promting Williams to slip. McTearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Stanly Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams .
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Williams needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams counters with a body kick.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Williams .
Nice straight punches there by Williams . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams .
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Williams 's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McTearson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Williams pushes McTearson away with a front kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.#T2#
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson slips a jab and a cross from Williams .
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. McTearson takes a step back to recover.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Williams .
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams blocks the body kick.
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Williams shrugs it off though.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTearson if he has to take too many more of those.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks.
Williams avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
McTearson catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
McTearson darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing McTearson up against the cage.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but McTearson gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
McTearson lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams trying to stall but McTearson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stanly Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
McTearson throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks McTearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
McTearson closes the distance and clinches.
McTearson misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams leaning against his opponent.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams .
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams .
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, McTearson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.#T2#
Williams taking a breather.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Williams .
Williams slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams blocking some punches.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Williams .
Williams stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position. #T3#
McTearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams 's elbow.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanly Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTearson.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McTearson tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams working aggressively here. #T4#
Williams taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stanly Williams .
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson is looking to clinch.
McTearson stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams 's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams works McTearson's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Stanly Williams just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Williams tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Williams misses.
Good shot there by Williams .
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams throws a right hand that McTearson ducks under and follows up with a left that McTearson also avoids with ease.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
McTearson is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McTearson scores with a decent looking hook.
McTearson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McTearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson checks a low kick from Williams .
Williams looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams avoids the head kick by McTearson.
A big right from Williams misses.
As Williams tries to get set, McTearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McTearson under the eye.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McTearson circles away quickly and effectively.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for McTearson.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Williams misses with a body kick.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams slips a jab from McTearson.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams pushes McTearson away with a front kick.#CL#
McTearson gets a clinch.
McTearson blocking some punches.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, McTearson throws an elbow but misses.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams .#T3#
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McTearson.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams stalling the fight.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McTearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, McTearson throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson lands a right hand.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McTearson is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams .
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams misses the jab.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams .
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
McTearson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McTearson on the side of the head.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
Williams throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.#T1#
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams .
Williams lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanly Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson misses with an uppercut.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Williams misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
That kick from McTearson tenderised Williams 's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot.
McTearson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams .
McTearson cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
Williams looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from McTearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
McTearson moves away from the strike by Williams .
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTearson slips a straight right by Williams .
A leg kick checked by McTearson.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
McTearson blocks the body kick.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
McTearson cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
That kick from Williams tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
McTearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams .
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Williams is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus McTearson.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !

Stanly Williams took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.

 

Event: GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Boma throws a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
We've been informed that McTearson 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.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Boma. Beautiful body shot.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Boma thumps McTearson with a low kick.
McTearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McTearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
Boma sets himself, and McTearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Boma avoids it this time.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Boma.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
Boma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Boma.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma misses with a few strikes there.
Boma lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Boma drives through and clinches with McTearson against the cage.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma has had enough of the clinch but McTearson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Boma breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Boma.
McTearson misses with a combination
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McTearson.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boma 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.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Boma avoids nicely.
McTearson checks a low kick from Boma.
McTearson is looking for the big counter here.
McTearson lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma keeps the fight on the outside.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Boma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McTearson.
A short left from Boma.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boma is trying to push McTearson away but McTearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Boma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma. #T4#
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boma throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
Boma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTearson.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Boma misses with an uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McTearson's head.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
As Boma backs off McTearson throws a huge counter combo but Boma manages to avoid it all.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson lands a jab.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Boma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boma throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range. #CL#
Boma moves into the clinch.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boma is trying to force a seperation but McTearson has the dominant position.
Boma has McTearson pressed against the cage.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma is looking to break free of the clinch but McTearson has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Boma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson lands a right hand.
Boma blocking some punches.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards. #T1#
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
McTearson digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
McTearson keeps control of Boma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from McTearson on the inside.
McTearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hook to the body lands for McTearson.
McTearson pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
McTearson cracks Boma with a nice body shot.#BC#
Boma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McTearson drives through and clinches with Boma against the cage.
Rufus McTearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boma is defending well for now.#T2#
Boma digs a right hand underneath McTearson's ribcage. McTearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson working aggressively here.
Boma working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Boma breaks from the clinch.
McTearson misses with the combination.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
McTearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McTearson cracks Boma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from McTearson.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Boma's knee but Boma avoids it well. #T3#
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by McTearson - just one landing.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boma lands an overhand right.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Boma.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but McTearson seems unphased.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oscar Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Boma with an uppercut!
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTearson with a jab.#T4#
Boma checks a low kick from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Boma.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
McTearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from McTearson both land. Nice combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson 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#
Boma moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
A lazy body kick from McTearson
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boma scores with a jab.
Boma is looking to clinch.
A big left from McTearson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma misses with a leg kick.
Boma throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Boma throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
Boma throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Boma lands a glancing blow to the side of McTearson's head.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
McTearson clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson feints a counter leg kick.
Boma blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTearson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boma blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
McTearson misses with the combination.
McTearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boma fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTearson just manages to avoid it.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Boma.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTearson looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma checks a leg kick.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boma counters with a big head kick but McTearson shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. McTearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McTearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Boma misses with a straight right.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Boma misses with a looping left.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Boma lands but McTearson takes it in his stride.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson throws a right hand that Boma ducks under and follows up with a left that Boma also avoids with ease.
Boma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Boma misses with a head kick.
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boma lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus McTearson.
I think McTearson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!

A very excited looking Rufus McTearson 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#585 McTearson v Lewis 3     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Lewis throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.
McTearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lewis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson lands a two punch combo.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
Lewis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a body punch
and Lewis counters with a nice low kick that buckles McTearson's knee momentarily.
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McTearson cracks Lewis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
Lewis staying out of range there.
McTearson throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.#T1#
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
A quick step to the side and McTearson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
McTearson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lewis manages to circle out of the way.
McTearson scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis scores with a hook.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McTearson on the side of the head.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis 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.
McTearson jabs at Lewis's body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
Lewis digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Lewis catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
Lewis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Lewis blocks a leg kick.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lewis.
McTearson throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lewis throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lewis with a jab.#T3#
Lewis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Lewis avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
A head kick by McTearson misses
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Lewis down.
McTearson misses with a head kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson is looking to wear down Lewis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lewis avoids the body shot from McTearson.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but McTearson moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Lewis misses with a shot to the body
and McTearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
McTearson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
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#
Lewis misses with a hook.
McTearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McTearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis wants to counter with a clinch but McTearson pushes him away.
McTearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson moves away from the strike by Lewis. #T1#
McTearson slips under a jab.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
Lewis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McTearson defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson slips under a jab from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
McTearson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McTearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lewis.
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
McTearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Lewis misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Lewis down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
McTearson backing away here, and Lewis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Lewis moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
Lewis misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis lands the left hand.
McTearson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Lewis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Lewis lands a body shot.
McTearson cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis 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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by McTearson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lewis - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Lewis catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McTearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Lewis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lewis throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson lands a jab to the head.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Lewis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
McTearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson thinks about countering with a body kick.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewis blocks the leg kick.
McTearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTearson scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Lewis works McTearson's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis slips a straight right by McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. McTearson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a body shot.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewis.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
Lewis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McTearson with a body shot.
Lewis slips under a jab.
McTearson misses with a hook.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
A cross from McTearson lands.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow McTearson down.
Lewis checks a low kick from McTearson.
Lewis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McTearson with a body shot.
McTearson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lewis eats them both and turns towards McTearson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Lewis as he connects with a hook.
Lewis scores with a nice head shot.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
Lewis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lewis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from McTearson lands.
McTearson 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.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ray Lewis just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis'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#
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis lands with a shot to the body.
McTearson with a poor takedown
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
McTearson misses with a hook
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
McTearson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lewis misses the jab.
McTearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson slips a straight right by Lewis.
McTearson throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
McTearson motions for Lewis to come forward. McTearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Lewis.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Lewis throws out a counter right but McTearson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
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!
Lewis looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson throws a counter high kick but Lewis was just alert enough to avoid it.
McTearson feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Lewis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson scores with a head kick. Lewis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lewis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.#T3#
McTearson misses with a hook.
Lewis swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by McTearson.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Lewis backs away, McTearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McTearson throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.#T4#
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis flicks out a counter leg kick but McTearson steps away.
Lewis moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
A big left from McTearson misses.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Lewis throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ray Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lewis misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson lands with a right hand.
McTearson staying out of range there.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTearson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson blocks a jab.
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
McTearson lands a jab.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTearson 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 Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lewis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lewis digs a good hook to McTearson's body.
McTearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McTearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
McTearson stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Lewis misses.
A good leg kick by Lewis. #T2#
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Lewis scores with a leg kick.
McTearson drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McTearson lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by McTearson there.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but McTearson moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
McTearson cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Lewis blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
McTearson drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis flicks out a counter leg kick but McTearson steps away.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McTearson scores with a hook.#T4#
Lewis dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewis.
Ray Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis scores with a spinning back kick!
Lewis scores with a leg kick.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Lewis sees coming a mile off.
McTearson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray Lewis!

Ray Lewis is the new welterweight champion!
Ray Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Wojnasiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McTearson counters with a two punch combo.
Wojnasiewicz staying out of range there.
Wojnasiewicz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as McTearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wojnasiewicz doesn't seem phased though.
McTearson keeps the fight on the outside.
McTearson throwing a counter right hand but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson throws a right hand that Wojnasiewicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wojnasiewicz also avoids with ease.
McTearson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Wojnasiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojnasiewicz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a left to the head.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wojnasiewicz avoids it.
Wojnasiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojnasiewicz dodges an elbow strike from McTearson.
Wojnasiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojnasiewicz.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by McTearson. #CUT#
It looks like Krystian Wojnasiewicz has been cut.
McTearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojnasiewicz.
McTearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wojnasiewicz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards.
Wojnasiewicz wants to break free but McTearson has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojnasiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojnasiewicz goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTearson prevents it.
Wojnasiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wojnasiewicz fails to land.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojnasiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
McTearson misses with a knee to the head.
Wojnasiewicz misses with the head strike.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wojnasiewicz blocks an uppercut.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojnasiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz trying to land knees to the body.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McTearson lands a good knee to the midsection. Wojnasiewicz won't want to take too many of those.
Wojnasiewicz looks winded!
McTearson lands a left hand.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojnasiewicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wojnasiewicz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McTearson.
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
Wojnasiewicz dodges an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson pushes Wojnasiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wojnasiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
McTearson lands a nice elbow.
McTearson trying to land knees to the body.
McTearson slows down the pace here.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wojnasiewicz avoids it.
McTearson blocks an elbow strike.
Wojnasiewicz blocks an elbow strike from McTearson. #BC2#
Wojnasiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wojnasiewicz looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a shot to the body.
Wojnasiewicz takes one to the side of the head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McTearson! Wojnasiewicz is out on his feet! McTearson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wojnasiewicz is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wojnasiewicz is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Rufus McTearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#575 Gage v Richards     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams ! But no joy.#CL#
McTearson darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams . #TD2#
Williams jumps into guard, dragging McTearson to the mat. #SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTearson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McTearson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
McTearson prevents Williams from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McTearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but McTearson pushes his legs off easily.
McTearson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McTearson throwing strikes but missing.
McTearson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.#SUB2#
McTearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #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.
McTearson postures up. #SUB2#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTearson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McTearson continues to stall.
McTearson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
McTearson throwing strikes but missing.
McTearson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB2#
McTearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle here but McTearson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTearson controlling the pace.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McTearson is working away from the top position though.
Williams tries to get to full guard but McTearson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
McTearson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a kimura from the bottom but McTearson passes into side control!
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams taking some punishment here, with McTearson in his half guard.
McTearson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
McTearson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McTearson thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
McTearson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams . That one must have hurt.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McTearson under the eye.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson lands a head kick!
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson looks to throw a body kick
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
McTearson rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McTearson smiles and moves away.
Williams works McTearson's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends McTearson's belly button to the back.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
A low kick from McTearson is predictable there
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
McTearson dives in and grabs Williams 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on McTearson's head and hops out.
McTearson throws an off balance right hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance. #T2#
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams ! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick from McTearson.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson is looking to score with low kicks.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
McTearson lands a high kick!
McTearson misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson jabs at Williams 's body.
Williams throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Williams feints and then cracks McTearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTearson down.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanly Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McTearson misses its target.
Williams cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McTearson with a body shot.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
Williams scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from McTearson.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams .
Williams cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Williams settles back down.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
McTearson misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind McTearson 's knee.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
McTearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams . That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McTearson.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.#CL#
McTearson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McTearson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.
Williams is trying to keep McTearson in close. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but McTearson defends easily.
Williams controls McTearson momentarily but McTearson frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTearson defends it easily.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stanly Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead McTearson has moved into half guard.
Williams is not content to let McTearson control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McTearson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams tries to roll over but McTearson keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McTearson in particular looking to stall.
Williams is pressing down on McTearson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTearson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTearson defends well.#SUB2#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Stanly Williams just about did enough to take it.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson with a nice cross.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McTearson looks to throw a body kick
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
McTearson gets a clinch.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
Williams tries to pull guard but McTearson holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.#BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanly Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
McTearson blocks a jab.
Williams avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
McTearson with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTearson has a takedown stuffed.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
A jab from McTearson misses.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Williams misses.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Williams swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
McTearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McTearson tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind McTearson 's knee.
McTearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends McTearson's belly button to the back.#T3#
McTearson tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
McTearson 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.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams . McTearson shrugs it off though.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. McTearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson. #T4#
Williams drops his hands momentarily and McTearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams scores with the left hand. McTearson knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Williams misses.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTearson throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams connects with a body shot.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
McTearson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
McTearson clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
McTearson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Stanly Williams 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!
#R5#
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces McTearson off the cage and back into range.
Jab by McTearson.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
McTearson with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McTearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Williams .
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
McTearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Williams misses.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
McTearson lands a head kick!
A big right from McTearson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McTearson.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is looking to chop away at McTearson's legs.
As Williams backs away, McTearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Williams tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
Williams cracks a nice hook into McTearson's ribs.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McTearson misses with a body shot. #T3##TD#
McTearson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams 's guard.#SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTearson defends it easily.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McTearson is aware though and is defending well.
McTearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McTearson stacks Williams 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 McTearson!
McTearson is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
The strikes coming from McTearson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McTearson trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Stanly Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McTearson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - McTearson scoring with strikes.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McTearson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McTearson is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McTearson to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanly Williams .
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rufus McTearson!

Rufus McTearson retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Rufus McTearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Stanly Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I have to go poop'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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