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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sugar StPierre (ranked 4078 p4p, 3959 weight class) and Sparks Yurchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sugar StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sparks Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon throws a head kick but StPierre moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yurchon checks a leg kick.
Yurchon tried to score with a low kick but StPierre checks it.
StPierre clinches up with Yurchon and pushes him back against the cage.
Yurchon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
StPierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
StPierre can't get the takedown.
StPierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Yurchon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yurchon slowing the pace effectively.
StPierre is working for takedown but Yurchon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sugar StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StPierre is trying to force a seperation but Yurchon has the dominant position.
StPierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yurchon is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yurchon lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sugar StPierre has been cut.
StPierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Yurchon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
StPierre avoids the elbow strike from Yurchon, against the cage.
Yurchon lands a damaging elbow.
Yurchon misses with an elbow strike.
Yurchon effectively controlling the action here.
StPierre blocks an elbow strike.
Yurchon is stalling here.
StPierre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yurchon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yurchon throws an elbow but misses.
Yurchon lands an elbow just above StPierre 's eye.
Sugar StPierre's cut is getting worse.
StPierre is looking to take this one to the mat.
StPierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Yurchon has double underhooks.
StPierre is trying to push Yurchon away but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yurchon is stalling here.
Yurchon avoiding damage as StPierre throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurchon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
StPierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yurchon uses from the top position.
StPierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurchon is one step ahead there.
Yurchon wanted to stand there but StPierre had control of the position.
StPierre controls Yurchon momentarily but Yurchon frees himself.
StPierre wants to stand up but Yurchon is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon is looking to stand up but StPierre won't let him.
StPierre working for a triangle but Yurchon defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yurchon wants to get up but he can't break StPierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yurchon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
StPierre shoots in and drives through. Yurchon sprawls well.
StPierre avoids the head kick by Yurchon.
That kick from Yurchon tenderised StPierre's leg. StPierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon misses with a kick to the body.
Yurchon throws a leg kick but StPierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yurchon as he jumps to the side.
StPierre moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYurchon.
Yurchon tries to keep at a distance but StPierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Yurchon to work.
Yurchon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
StPierre dodges an elbow strike from Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with an elbow strike.
StPierre blocks an elbow strike from Yurchon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yurchon just misses with a elbow thrown towards StPierre's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
StPierre is trying to pull guard but Yurchon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yurchon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sugar StPierre's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurchon pushes off an throws an elbow but StPierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Yurchon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparks Yurchon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sugar StPierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yurchon tries to land a leg kick but StPierre saw it coming and moves away.
StPierre forces Yurchon back against the cage and clinches.
Yurchon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
StPierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
StPierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yurchon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Yurchon.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sugar StPierre's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sparks Yurchon!
A relieved looking Sparks Yurchon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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