Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 43: Simons vs St Claire
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Simons scores with a hook.
Saint-Clair walks into a left hand.
Simons throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Saint-Clair colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Simons as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Saint-Clair is left battered and dazed whilst Simons and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Simons!
Russ Simons retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Russ Simons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Anudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint-Clair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Saint-Clair.#CUT2#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Anudo throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown but Saint-Clair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anudo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint-Clair throws out a counter right but Anudo avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair lands an overhand right.
Anudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint-Clair.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint-Clair.
Anudo slips a jab from Saint-Clair.#T1#
Anudo throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice right hand that sends Anudo toppling to the canvas! Anudo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saint-Clair finish him?!
Saint-Clair's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint-Clair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anudo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anudo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anudo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anudo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saint-Clair looks to throw the jab but Anudo is out of range.
Anudo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saint-Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Anudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint-Clair lands a jab.#ROC2#Anudo is rocked!
Saint-Clair fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Anudo square on the jaw! Damn, Anudo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 34: Donal vs Tonioli
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Saint-Clair misses with a straight left.
Saint-Clair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
Saint-Clair throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saint-Clair won't be happy with that.
Oneil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saint-Clair takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oneil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oneil trying to control the position but Saint-Clair is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oneil goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saint-Clair rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oneil's guard! Nice work there by Saint-Clair!
Oneil 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saint-Clair passes into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Oneil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saint-Clair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Oneil has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Saint-Clair. Oh but Oneil has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Saint-Clair goes limp - he's gone! Oneil jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Oneil!
A very excited looking David Oneil 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: NYF 32: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Baddock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brendan Baddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saint-Clair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.
Baddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Saint-Clair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saint-Clair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baddock misses with a few strikes there.
Baddock looks to land a combination but Saint-Clair avoids it well.
Saint-Clair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baddock momentarily.
Baddock swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair is looking to clinch but Baddock is avoiding it.
Saint-Clair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baddock misses with a double jab
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice body shot.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baddock was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Baddock lands a two punch combo.
We've been told by Baddock's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Baddock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint-Clair.
Baddock throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Saint-Clair misses.
Baddock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Brendan Baddock's cut is getting worse.
Saint-Clair tries to clinch but Baddock moves out of range.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Baddock.
Saint-Clair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saint-Clair connects with a single shot there.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Baddock.
Baddock's corner calls for a 1-2. Baddock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baddock catches Saint-Clair with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Baddock blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddock motions for Saint-Clair to come forward. Baddock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baddock.#T2#
Saint-Clair jabs at Baddock's body.
Baddock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Brendan Baddock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saint-Clair misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws out a loose jab but Baddock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baddock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Saint-Clair. Beautiful body shot.
Baddock is breathing heavily.
Saint-Clair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Saint-Clair does it's job there.
Baddock moves out of range as Saint-Clair strikes.
Baddock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Baddock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint-Clair.
Baddock throwing a counter right hand but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Baddock throws a low kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Baddock misses.
Baddock misses with a double jab
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Jeez, Brendan Baddock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Baddock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Saint-Clair ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Saint-Clair misses. #CL2#
Saint-Clair has managed to clinch.
Simons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simons blocking some punches.
Simons blocking some punches.
Simons stalling in the clinch but Saint-Clair improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saint-Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simons tries to stall but Saint-Clair uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair leaning against his opponent.
Simons misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Saint-Clair.
Simons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Simons - that landed with a thud.
Simons throws a head punch that misses.
Simons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards. #T1#
Saint-Clair lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Simons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saint-Clair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint-Clair.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Simons pushes Saint-Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saint-Clair - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simons stalling in the clinch but Saint-Clair improves position.
Simons blocking some punches.
Saint-Clair stalling.
Saint-Clair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Simons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saint-Clair is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair prevents a body shot from Simons.
Saint-Clair looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simons struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Saint-Clair prevents a body shot from Simons.
Simons lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair scores with a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Simons.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simons has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Clair.
Simons lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Simons.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land. #T3#
Simons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Simons.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saint-Clair has Simons pushed against the cage.
Simons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair prevents a body shot from Simons.
Saint-Clair blocks a body shot from Simons.
Saint-Clair makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simons has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Clair. #T4#
Saint-Clair lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch to the body.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Simons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simons trying to control the position but instead, Saint-Clair has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simons into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saint-Clair being controlled against the cage.
Simons is trying to maintain a safe position but Saint-Clair gets an underhook and turns Simons into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Russ Simons.
Simons throws a looping overhand right but Saint-Clair ducks down to avoid it.
Simons throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Saint-Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simons counters with a straight right hand.
Saint-Clair moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Saint-Clair.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saint-Clair lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint-Clair fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Saint-Clair.#CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Simons missing with a left hand there. Saint-Clair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simons throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint-Clair counters with a right hand to the body.
Simons throws a right hand that misses
and Simons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Simons.
Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons manages to avoid it.#T1#
Simons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saint-Clair. Saint-Clair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair slips a jab from Simons.
Simons misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Simons lands.
We've been informed that Saint-Clair has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Simons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint-Clair.
Simons throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simons misses with a hook.
Simons throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simons lands with a cross.
Simons scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Clair throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Saint-Clair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simons misses the jab.
Saint-Clair let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Simons misses.
Simons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint-Clair.
Simons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Saint-Clair steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simons.
A big left from Simons misses.
Saint-Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Simons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simons dodges the punch combination from Saint-Clair.
Jab, jab by Simons - just one landing.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simons.
A little jabbing left from Saint-Clair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simons throws a right hand that misses
enabling Saint-Clair to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Simons digs a good body shot into Saint-Clair's ribs.
Simons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simons throws a lazy right hand but Saint-Clair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint-Clair slips under a jab.
Simons tries to move into range but Saint-Clair moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simons looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Simons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saint-Clair connects with a looping right hand.
Simons misses with a hook.
Simons looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Simons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint-Clair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair blocks a jab.
Simons swings widly with a right hand
and Simons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Simons strikes.#T4#
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Saint-Clair slips under a jab from Simons.
Saint-Clair tries to clinch there but Simons circles away.
Simons throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saint-Clair to counter with a crisp jab.
Simons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simons misses with an uppercut. Saint-Clair saw that one coming.#CL2#
Saint-Clair moves into the clinch successfully.
Simons is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saint-Clair's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Simons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saint-Clair or not.
Simons taking a breather.
Simons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saint-Clair lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but LÃ©o Saint-Clair will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russ Simons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook
and Simons counters with a nice uppercut.
Simons clobbers Saint-Clair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saint-Clair throws a right and a left that Simons avoids nicely.
Saint-Clair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Simons.
Saint-Clair digs a good body shot into Simons's ribs.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but Simons moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Simons counters with a nice right hand that sends Saint-Clair toppling to the canvas! Saint-Clair scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Simons finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons swings widly with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint-Clair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Simons misses its intended target. #T1#
Saint-Clair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simons misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Simons drops Saint-Clair with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saint-Clair looks back up at him and smiles so Simons waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Saint-Clair is rocked!
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint-Clair is still on wobbly legs! Can Simons finish him?
Saint-Clair connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Jeez, Russ Simons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Simons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint-Clair seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint-Clair slips under a jab.
Simons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint-Clair darts in trying to clinch
and Simons counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the side of Simons's head but Simons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simons throws a right hand that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russ Simons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Baddock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baddock's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baddock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baddock scores with a jab to the head.
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Baddock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint-Clair finds it's way round the side to connect with Baddock's head. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.#CL#
Saint-Clair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baddock misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Baddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Baddock.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Baddock blocks it.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses.
Baddock connects with a looping right hand.
Saint-Clair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baddock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Baddock.
We've been told by Saint-Clair's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baddock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Baddock ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baddock misses with a body kick.
Baddock misses with a hook to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baddock thinking.
Baddock throws a head kick that half lands.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baddock throws a sloppy head kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Saint-Clair.
Baddock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Saint-Clair lands a big right hand that sends Baddock crashing to the mat! Saint-Clair stays standing though and waves Baddock back to his feet!#ROC#Baddock is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddock misses with the combination. #KD#
Saint-Clair lands a big right hand that sends Baddock crashing to the mat! Saint-Clair stays standing though and waves Baddock back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Brendan Baddock's cut even more.
Baddock throws a head kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baddock!
Brendan Baddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Baddock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Baddock. Beautiful body shot.
Saint-Clair fails to land with a series of punches.
Baddock misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Baddock.
Baddock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baddock lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saint-Clair avoids the head kick by Baddock.
Saint-Clair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baddock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD#
Saint-Clair cracks Baddock with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baddock looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saint-Clair finish him? #CUT#The cut above Brendan Baddock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Saint-Clair rushes Baddock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baddock's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Baddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Baddock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baddock lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baddock.
Baddock gets through Saint-Clair's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
Baddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Baddock pushes Saint-Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddock blocking some punches.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baddock backwards. #CUT#Brendan Baddock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baddock misses with a knee strike. #T4##BC2#
Baddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Clair scores with a hook to the body. Baddock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baddock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Baddock misses the target.
Saint-Clair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Baddock moves out of range of the strikes.
Baddock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Baddock misses its intended target.
Baddock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baddock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands a two punch combo.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Baddock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
During a confident post fight interview, LÃ©o Saint-Clair thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Justen misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saint-Clair's head.
Saint-Clair's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint-Clair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Justen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Justen wants to clinch but Saint-Clair slips to the side
and Justen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justen throws a body kick that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Justen has managed to clinch.
Saint-Clair lands with a right to the head.
Saint-Clair stops a takedown attempt from Justen.
Justen is trying to pull guard but Saint-Clair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Justen.#T1#
Justen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Justen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Justen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saint-Clair lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justen.
A short right from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair is leaning against Justen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saint-Clair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Saint-Clair on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Justen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair pushes Justen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Saint-Clair scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint-Clair presses Justen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair.
A short right from Saint-Clair.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint-Clair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair cracks Justen with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A short left from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Saint-Clair.
A body shot lands from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Saint-Clair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint-Clair.
Decent striking displayed by Saint-Clair there.#ROC#Justen is rocked!
Justen tries for a takedown but Saint-Clair circles away easily
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Justen is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint-Clair finish him?
Saint-Clair drops Justen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Justen! Saint-Clair dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Herbert Justen stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*** '.

Event: NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson with the inside leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint-Clair. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
enabling Saint-Clair to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses the jab.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saint-Clair rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range easily.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter punch.
Saint-Clair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferguson under the eye.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson wants to slow Saint-Clair down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint-Clair went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been told by Saint-Clair's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Saint-Clair's shoulder, as Saint-Clair tries to avoid the shot.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Saint-Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson with a hook.
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saint-Clair cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint-Clair's sensitive parts.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Ferguson misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint-Clair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Saint-Clair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint-Clair, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson stalling against the cage.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that LÃ©o Saint-Clair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson'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#
Saint-Clair tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint-Clair tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint-Clair is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson misses the body punch
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint-Clair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint-Clair counters with a three punch combo that has Ferguson backing up. Ferguson nods at Saint-Clair to acknowledge the strikes.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Saint-Clair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Saint-Clair ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Saint-Clair ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint-Clair also avoids with ease.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson punishes Saint-Clair's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint-Clair defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Saint-Clair loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab.
Ferguson jabs at Saint-Clair's body.#T2#
Saint-Clair checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Saint-Clair misses its target.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter 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!
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Clair is just out of range.
Saint-Clair blocks a leg kick.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
As Ferguson looks to move away, Saint-Clair throws a big counter combo but Ferguson just gets out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as Saint-Clair jumps back.#T3#
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Saint-Clair's ribs.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Saint-Clair moves away
and Saint-Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint-Clair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint-Clair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saint-Clair takes a step back to recover.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Saint-Clair saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint-Clair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saint-Clair lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Saint-Clair is avoiding it.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint-Clair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saint-Clair misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Saint-Clair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Saint-Clair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint-Clair checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Ferguson clinches.
Saint-Clair lands an uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Saint-Clair breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saint-Clair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint-Clair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint-Clair at a distance.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson misses the jab.#T2#
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saint-Clair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saint-Clair checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Saint-Clair does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Ferguson slips a jab from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saint-Clair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferguson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint-Clair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint-Clair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Niall Ferguson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson'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#
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saint-Clair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint-Clair blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint-Clair 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.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson. #T1#
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saint-Clair dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a two punch combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Clair moves away.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Ferguson. #T2#
Saint-Clair throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Saint-Clair.
It looked like Saint-Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint-Clair to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint-Clair slips a jab from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
Ferguson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Saint-Clair avoids nicely. #T3#
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint-Clair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair staying out of range there.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson works Saint-Clair's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson scores with a jab to 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!
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair connects with a jab.
Saint-Clair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
It looked like Saint-Clair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saint-Clair slips under a jab.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson feints the counter takedown.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Niall Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson is looking to slow Saint-Clair down with leg kicks.
Ferguson jabs at Saint-Clair's body.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Saint-Clair.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Saint-Clair avoids it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Saint-Clair's ribcage but misses.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Clair is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Saint-Clair avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Saint-Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint-Clair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint-Clair lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Saint-Clair throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saint-Clair scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair checks it.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Saint-Clair ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Saint-Clair is avoiding it.
Ferguson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Saint-Clair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Saint-Clair appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint-Clair swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Saint-Clair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Saint-Clair's head but Saint-Clair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson digs a good hook to Saint-Clair's body.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saint-Clair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheers as Saint-Clair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niall Ferguson.
I think Ferguson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niall Ferguson!

Event: NYF 18: Mendez vs Simons
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Saint-Clair avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint-Clair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target. #CL2#
Dewitt has managed to clinch.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands an elbow just above Saint-Clair 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saint-Clair is leaning against Dewitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Clair. #T1#
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint-Clair struggles to land a body shot inside as Dewitt controls his hands.
A short right from Dewitt on the inside.
Saint-Clair lands a right hand.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
Saint-Clair blocks the elbow strike.
Saint-Clair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Clair.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint-Clair working aggressively here. #T2#
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair dodges an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Dewitt lands an elbow just above Saint-Clair 's eye.
Saint-Clair blocks an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands an uppercut.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like LÃ©o Saint-Clair has been cut.
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint-Clair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saint-Clair avoiding damage.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Saint-Clair on the inside. #T4#
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Saint-Clair shrugs off.
Dewitt letting Saint-Clair take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Dewitt.
Dewitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
A nice left hand lands by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint-Clair.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LÃ©o Saint-Clair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dewitt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dewitt throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair blocks a jab.
Dewitt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint-Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Dewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dewitt lands a big head kick that sends Saint-Clair tumbling to the mat! Dewitt takes a step backwards and waves Saint-Clair back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Saint-Clair is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut.
Oh Saint-Clair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Dewitt gets tackled into the cage by Saint-Clair. Saint-Clair maintains the clinch.
Saint-Clair seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair. #T1#
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint-Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Saint-Clair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dewitts head.
The referee calls for Saint-Clair to work.
Saint-Clair looking to stall.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside.
Dewitt pushes Saint-Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Dewitt being controlled against the cage.
Saint-Clair scores with a shoulder strike.
Howie Dewitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dewitt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Saint-Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.
Dewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Saint-Clair's head.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint-Clair prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Clair's elbow.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch to the body.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dewitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saint-Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Clair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint-Clair blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair effectively controlling the action here.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Good body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LÃ©o Saint-Clair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saint-Clair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dewitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint-Clair has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dewitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Dewitt scores with a nice body kick.
Saint-Clair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Saint-Clair misses its target.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Dewitt cracks a nice hook into Saint-Clair's ribs.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint-Clair.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saint-Clair.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewitt. That's going to slow Saint-Clair down.
Dewitt is looking to chop away at Saint-Clair's legs. #CL2#
Dewitt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saint-Clair leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saint-Clair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saint-Clair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it. #T3#
Saint-Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
A short uppercut from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Saint-Clair shrugs off.
Dewitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair blocks an elbow strike.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Dewitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair controlling the action here for a moment.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint-Clair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saint-Clair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dewitt.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saint-Clair lands with a light punch inside.
Saint-Clair lands with a light punch inside.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint-Clair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint-Clair digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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 LÃ©o Saint-Clair.
Well Dewitt 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Dewitt!
After winning the bout, Howie Dewitt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 15: Mendez vs St.Claire 2
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Mendez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook
and Mendez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendez misses the target.
Saint-Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saint-Clair with a hook.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Saint-Clair shows good takedown defense.
Saint-Clair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint-Clair.#T1#
Mendez jabs at Saint-Clair's body.
Saint-Clair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Mendez slips a straight right by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez throwing a counter right hand but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saint-Clair misses with a double jab.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
Saint-Clair lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
Mendez scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez throws a hook but Saint-Clair blocks it.#T2#
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight left.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
A nice side step and Saint-Clair releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saint-Clair doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendez misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Mendez moves forwards but Saint-Clair connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saint-Clair jabs Mendez right on the nose. Mendez blinks but takes it well.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez is looking to wear down Saint-Clair with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saint-Clair missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight left. #T4#
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint-Clair circles away quickly and effectively.
Saint-Clair lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint-Clair avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Mendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendez swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Mendez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Saint-Clair.
A jab from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping right.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Saint-Clair gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint-Clair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint-Clair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saint-Clair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Saint-Clair is keeping the position.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint-Clair has wrist control.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mendez postures up in Saint-Clair's guard and throws a big left but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Mendez passes Saint-Clair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendez with the ground and pound but Saint-Clair uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saint-Clair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendez's guard. #REVB#
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been informed that Saint-Clair has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saint-Clair has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Saint-Clair trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Mendez postures up in Saint-Clair's guard and throws a big left but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Saint-Clair keeps moving.
Mendez is in close to Saint-Clair's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez won't allow Saint-Clair to sweep him here.
Saint-Clair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez won't allow Saint-Clair to sweep him here.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Saint-Clair trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Saint-Clair has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position.
Saint-Clair pulls Mendez in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Saint-Clair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saint-Clair's head.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow. #ROC#Saint-Clair is rocked!
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint-Clair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saint-Clair is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Saint-Clair'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 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
Joe Mendez retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NYF 12: St. Claire vs Mendez
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Saint-Clair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez 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.
Saint-Clair keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Saint-Clair wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint-Clair looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint-Clair has wrist control.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saint-Clair is pulling down on Mendez's head to control his posture.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint-Clair has wrist control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Saint-Clair keeps moving.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Saint-Clair's brow.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint-Clair is looking to improve his position.
Saint-Clair is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint-Clair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Mendez 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.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint-Clair's head. #T3#
Saint-Clair is controlling Mendez's trapped leg to prevent Mendez from advancing to side control.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint-Clair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Mendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saint-Clair on his heels. He'll look to pass Saint-Clair's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendez lands a couple of elbows.
Saint-Clair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Saint-Clair.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez throws an elbow that misses. Saint-Clair uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendez's guard. Nice move by Saint-Clair!#REVR#
Mendez managing to control the position.
Saint-Clair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saint-Clair.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint-Clair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint-Clair postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Saint-Clair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saint-Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
We've been told by Saint-Clair's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Mendez throws a counter combo.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez throws a hook but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint-Clair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saint-Clair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saint-Clair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Mendez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saint-Clair.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saint-Clair's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint-Clair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saint-Clair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saint-Clair is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendez misses with a wild body shot.
Saint-Clair misses with a body punch
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Saint-Clair is rocked!#T2#
Saint-Clair lands with a hook. Mendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
Saint-Clair throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Saint-Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Saint-Clair down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Saint-Clair back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Saint-Clair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint-Clair seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.#KD2#
Mendez drops Saint-Clair with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saint-Clair looks back up at him and smiles so Mendez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Saint-Clair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
Saint-Clair scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair with a nice cross.
Saint-Clair leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mendez.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendez stuns Saint-Clair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint-Clair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Saint-Clair.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Saint-Clair sprawls well.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping right.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint-Clair misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Mendez manages to pass to side control.
Saint-Clair is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Saint-Clair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saint-Clair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Mendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Saint-Clair thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands with an overhand left.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Mendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls well. He's pushed Mendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a shot to the body
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Mendez lands with a hook. Saint-Clair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saint-Clair counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Saint-Clair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint-Clair cracks Mendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.#TD2#
Mendez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saint-Clair to the ground. Mendez is now in Saint-Clair's guard.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position.
Joe Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Saint-Clair's hands, connecting with Saint-Clair's forehead.
Saint-Clair taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez uses his free foot to push down on Saint-Clair's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez has Saint-Clair pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Saint-Clair from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint-Clair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez managing to control the position.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint-Clair throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Saint-Clair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saint-Clair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saint-Clairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saint-Clair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Saint-Clair throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
Mendez swinging wildly here.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saint-Clair defends it well.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
Saint-Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Saint-Clair tests Mendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.#T2#
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mendez is pressing down on Saint-Clair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saint-Clair is holding on for now.
Mendez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Saint-Clair's thigh. Saint-Clair counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saint-Clair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saint-Clair wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him. #T3#
Saint-Clair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendez's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendez holds on and takes a little breather.
Saint-Clair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint-Clair controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saint-Clair puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Saint-Clair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Saint-Clair postures up.
Saint-Clair throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez wants to control but Saint-Clair is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez slips a straight right by Saint-Clair.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint-Clair pinned against the cage. Saint-Clair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint-Clair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that LÃ©o Saint-Clair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.#T1#
Saint-Clair misses with a straight right.
Mendez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saint-Clair with a body shot.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair lands with an overhand left.
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Saint-Clair moves away and avoids it.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair scores with a jab.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Mendez feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Saint-Clair swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Saint-Clair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Saint-Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Jab from Saint-Clair.#TD2#
Mendez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez throws a strike but Saint-Clair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saint-Clair wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saint-Clair trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Saint-Clair postures up.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Saint-Clair wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint-Clair not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint-Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint-Clair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendez blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint-Clair lands with a right hand.
Saint-Clair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.

And that's the end of the fight!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saint-Clair 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Mendez!
Joe Mendez is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: NYF 9: St. Claire vs Silva
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint-Clair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab. #TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Saint-Clair's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Saint-Clair is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Saint-Clair defends it.
Saint-Clair is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Saint-Clair defends it.
Saint-Clair moves into full guard. #T1#
Silva advances position into side control!
Saint-Clair is trying to work for a sweep but Silva has mounted him!
Silva tries to control but Saint-Clair wriggling away.
Saint-Clair is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva mounts Saint-Clair! Really nice guard pass there!
Saint-Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saint-Clair bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint-Clair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint-Clair throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Saint-Clair from controlling successfully.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Silva wants to control from the top but Saint-Clair keeps moving. #T3#
Saint-Clair looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint-Clair, not yet.
Saint-Clair looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Saint-Clair keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint-Clair is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control but Saint-Clair is working from the bottom.
Saint-Clair can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saint-Clair tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Saint-Clair trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Saint-Clair wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saint-Clair wants to control but Silva is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Saint-Clair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Saint-Clair tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Saint-Clair gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to control from the top but Saint-Clair keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saint-Clair circles away.
Saint-Clair stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Saint-Clair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Saint-Clair lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Silva defending well as Saint-Clair loads up on a big left hand.
Saint-Clair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to move into range but Saint-Clair moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.#T1#
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint-Clair defends it nicely.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Jackson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Jackson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint-Clair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva throws a leg kick but Saint-Clair moved away.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint-Clair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint-Clair scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint-Clair as he avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saint-Clair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Saint-Clair strikes.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab.
Saint-Clair lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Saint-Clair throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.#T3#
Silva looks for a takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls well.
Saint-Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Saint-Clair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Saint-Clair. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Jab from Saint-Clair.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint-Clair digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Saint-Clair misses the shot to the body.
Silva blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint-Clair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Jab, jab by Saint-Clair - just one landing.
Saint-Clair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Clair catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Saint-Clair cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Saint-Clair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva with a poor takedown
enabling Saint-Clair to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab.
Silva with the counter takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Saint-Clair.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saint-Clair circles away.
Silva tries for a takedown but Saint-Clair circles away easily
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint-Clair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair scores with a jab.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint-Clair misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target.
Saint-Clair stuffs the takedown.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saint-Clair scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saint-Clair sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saint-Clair missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint-Clair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saint-Clair is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Saint-Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint-Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Saint-Clair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saint-Clair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Saint-Clair gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saint-Clair throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Saint-Clair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Clair lands a jab to Silva's midsection.#T2#
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint-Clair with a nice cross.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint-Clair digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Saint-Clair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saint-Clair slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saint-Clair connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Silva is rocked!#T3#
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Saint-Clair lands with a cross.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint-Clair finish him?
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Saint-Clair.
Silva slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint-Clair to score with a decent uppercut.
Saint-Clair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Saint-Clair gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair retains his heavyweight title!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint-Clair.
Kuznecov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint-Clair swivels and escapes.
Kuznecov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Saint-Clair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznecov slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Kuznecov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls and moves away.
Kuznecov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuznecov clobbers Saint-Clair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but Kuznecov moved out of range.
Saint-Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznecov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznecov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands with a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair cracks Kuznecov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint-Clair misses with a looping right.
Saint-Clair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Kuznecov looks to throw the jab but Saint-Clair is out of range.
Saint-Clair missing with a left hand there. Kuznecov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint-Clair looks to throw the jab but Kuznecov is out of range.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the side of Kuznecov's head but Kuznecov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznecov walks into a straight right hand from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight right.
Saint-Clair scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznecov in his tracks. #TD#
Kuznecov feints and as Saint-Clair raises his hands in defense, Kuznecov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznecov throwing strikes but missing.
Saint-Clair trying to keep a closed guard but Kuznecov is proving a slippery customer.
Saint-Clair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Kuznecov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saint-Clair keeping moving, preventing Kuznecov from controlling successfully.
Saint-Clair wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint-Clair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznecov throwing strikes from guard but Saint-Clair blocks nicely.
Kuznecov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuznecov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kuznecov trying to control but Saint-Clair is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznecov misses with a takedown
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight right.
Saint-Clair lands a right hook to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Kuznecov avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight right. #T4#
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kuznecov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saint-Clair won't be happy with that.
Saint-Clair tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Saint-Clair right now.
Kuznecov controlling from the back.
Saint-Clair covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kuznecov has the hooks in. Saint-Clair is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuznecov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Saint-Clair could be in trouble here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but LÃ©o Saint-Clair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznecov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint-Clair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznecov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznecov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Kuznecov was well out of range.
Kuznecov ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Kuznecov blocks it.
Kuznecov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznecov.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznecov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznecov misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint-Clair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint-Clair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint-Clair connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.#T1#
Kuznecov misses with a hook. Saint-Clair ducked under it nicely.
Kuznecov defending well as Saint-Clair loads up on a big left hand.
Saint-Clair scores with a jab. Kuznecov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint-Clair cracks Kuznecov with a good jab.
Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Kuznecov slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Kuznecov has his takedown stuffed
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand.
Kuznecov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but Kuznecov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznecov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands a body shot.
Kuznecov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Saint-Clair counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kuznecov avoids the body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Kuznecov avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair misses with a body punch #TD#
and Kuznecov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Clair keeping moving, preventing Kuznecov from controlling successfully.
Saint-Clair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saint-Clair has momentary wrist control but Kuznecov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuznecov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuznecov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint-Clair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznecov is really struggling to control Saint-Clair but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Kuznecov with a nice head shot there.
Kuznecov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznecov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint-Clair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Saint-Clair has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznecov looking to sit in guard and control but Saint-Clair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saint-Clair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint-Clair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint-Clair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Kuznecov working a defensive guard here.
Kuznecov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznecov pulls Saint-Clair in close to his closed guard and prevents Saint-Clair from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuznecov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznecov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint-Clair is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznecov has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair 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!#R3#
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kuznecov counters with a shoot takedown. Saint-Clair fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuznecov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saint-Clair is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kuznecov is controlling Saint-Clair's trapped leg to prevent Saint-Clair from advancing to side control.
Kuznecov manages to get to full guard.
Saint-Clair won't allow Kuznecov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair wants to control from the top but Kuznecov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint-Clair being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Saint-Clair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saint-Clair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznecov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznecov tries to get out of the position.
Saint-Clair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saint-Clair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznecov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint-Clair is fighting to break Kuznecov's control of his arms but Kuznecov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznecov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint-Clair throws a lazy right hand but Kuznecov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznecov looks to land a right hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range.
Saint-Clair misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznecov closes the distance and clinches up with Saint-Clair, looking for a takedown. Kuznecov pushes Saint-Clair against the cage but Saint-Clair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznecov misses with a hook.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the side of Kuznecov's head but Kuznecov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint-Clair throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls and moves away.
Kuznecov tries for a takedown but Saint-Clair circles away easily
and Kuznecov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznecov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kuznecov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznecov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznecov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint-Clair is fending him off so far but Kuznecov persists. Nope, Saint-Clair circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Kuznecov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznecov shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls well. He's pushed Kuznecov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping right.
Kuznecov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls and moves away.
Saint-Clair tests Kuznecov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Kuznecov blocks it.
Saint-Clair missing with a left hand there. Kuznecov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint-Clair stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznecov. Kuznecov gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Saint-Clair's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint-Clair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Saint-Clair. Beautiful body shot.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznecov.
Saint-Clair clobbers Kuznecov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznecov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saint-Clair counters with a left to the body.
Saint-Clair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznecov. Kuznecov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznecov attempts a counter takedown but Saint-Clair avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
A big left from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls and moves away.
Saint-Clair jabs Kuznecov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saint-Clair digs a good body shot into Kuznecov's ribs.
Kuznecov works Saint-Clair's body with a nice hook.
Kuznecov slips under a jab.
Saint-Clair thuds a left hand into Kuznecov's body.
Saint-Clair lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair throws a jab when Kuznecov was well out of range.
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Kuznecov clobbers Saint-Clair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saint-Clair tests Kuznecov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Kuznecov misses with a left hand
enabling Saint-Clair to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint-Clair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznecov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznecov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint-Clair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saint-Clair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Kuznecov avoids it easily.
Kuznecov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls and moves away.
Kuznecov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint-Clair.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznecov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznecov closes the distance and clinches up with Saint-Clair, looking for a takedown. Kuznecov pushes Saint-Clair against the cage but Saint-Clair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznecov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saint-Clair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kuznecov is rocked!
Saint-Clair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Kuznecov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznecov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint-Clair sprawls and moves away.
Saint-Clair connects with a single shot there.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Kuznecov avoids the punch easily.
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!
Saint-Clair cracks a nice hook into Kuznecov's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Saint-Clair there.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Saint-Clair throws a body punch but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Kuznecov seems to have got his legs back now.
Saint-Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznecov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuznecov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznecov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Kuznecov misses its intended target. #T3#
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Kuznecov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuznecov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznecov throwing a counter right hand but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznecov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Kuznecov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznecov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint-Clair as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saint-Clair! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Kuznecov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint-Clair lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuznecov defending well as Saint-Clair loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznecov tries to counter with a takedown but Saint-Clair is quick to defend against it.
Kuznecov throws a hook to the side of Saint-Clair's head but Saint-Clair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznecov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Saint-Clair connects with a looping right hand.
Saint-Clair cracks Kuznecov with an open hand slap.
Saint-Clair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saint-Clair moves away from the strike by Kuznecov.
Saint-Clair lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznecov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint-Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint-Clair misses the shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the side of Kuznecov's head but Kuznecov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint-Clair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint-Clair scores with a jab to the body.
Saint-Clair thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LÃ©o Saint-Clair dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kuznecov misses with a takedown attempt
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair moves away from the strike by Kuznecov.
A big left from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair throws out a loose jab but Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Kuznecov feinted with a counter takedown.
Saint-Clair scores with a hook to the body. Kuznecov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznecov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Saint-Clair lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Kuznecov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznecov scores with a hook.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznecov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznecov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saint-Clair defends well and Kuznecov ends up having to push Saint-Clair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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.
Saint-Clair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saint-Clair wants to stall.
Kuznecov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint-Clair pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Kuznecov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznecov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Kuznecov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznecov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint-Clair swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kuznecov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saint-Clair's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint-Clair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznecov is one step ahead there.
Saint-Clair looking to control.
Egor Kuznecov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint-Clair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznecov's guard. #REVB##T3#
Kuznecov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saint-Clair throwing strikes from guard but Kuznecov blocks nicely.
Kuznecov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznecov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saint-Clair's guard. #REVR#
Kuznecov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznecov distracts Saint-Clair with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saint-Clair wants to sweep here but Kuznecov controlling him for the moment.
Saint-Clair is trying to keep Kuznecov in close.
Kuznecov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Kuznecov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saint-Clair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznecov preventing the sweep.
Kuznecov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuznecov scoring with some ground and pound.
Saint-Clair is trying to control the position but Kuznecov postures up.
Kuznecov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saint-Clair's head.
Kuznecov landing some decent shots from guard.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#Saint-Clair is rocked!
Saint-Clair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saint-Clair 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, LÃ©o Saint-Clair thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 3: Sam vs Moustafa
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Saint-Clair cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saint-Clair moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint-Clair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saint-Clair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
Saint-Clair throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saint-Clair's hands.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint-Clair.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Saint-Clair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a hook. Saint-Clair ducked under it nicely.
Saint-Clair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint-Clair scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Saint-Clair moved out of range nicely.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kevin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint-Clair lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target. #CL#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Saint-Clair back into the cage.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Saint-Clair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saint-Clair - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Clair.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor taking a breather.
Taylor misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Saint-Clair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.#T2#
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Saint-Clair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor swings for the body but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
It seemed like Saint-Clair was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Saint-Clair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Clair is just out of range.
Saint-Clair scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair avoids them all with ease.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint-Clair.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Saint-Clair jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Saint-Clair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Saint-Clair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Taylor pushes Saint-Clair up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Saint-Clair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint-Clair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Saint-Clair throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Saint-Clair has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair throws a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor stuns Saint-Clair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint-Clair throws out the jab.
Saint-Clair thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Saint-Clair dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Saint-Clair finds it's way through Taylor's defenses. #ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
Taylor tries to get into range but Saint-Clair steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Taylor! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Saint-Clair scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
A very excited looking LÃ©o Saint-Clair 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Oliveira looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.#CL#
One moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.
One content to slow the pace in the clinch.
One misses with a body punch.
One misses with the head strike.
One tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
One misses with some punches.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but One keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from One.
Nice body punch from One - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as One takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
One cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
One taking a breather.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables One to keep the fight standing.
Test One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to stall but One improves his position.
One lands a body punch in the clinch.
One lands a left hand.
One stalls.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
One digs a right hand underneath Oliveira's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
One lands with a light punch inside.
One is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
One lands a body shot in the clinch.
One manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from One.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from One - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from One.
Oliveira looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from One.
A short right from One on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
A short left from One. #T3#
One lands with a short shot to the head.
One is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
One lands a left hand.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries to circle away but One has him pinned against the cage.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but One manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from One.
One prevents a takedown attempt there.
One controlling the action here for a moment.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for One.
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!
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from One.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
A short right from One.
A body shot lands from One.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
One lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by One.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. One smiles and moves away. #CL#
One has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from One - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test One dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
One clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
A short right from One on the inside.
One works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
Test One has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One lands with a left to the head.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from One.
One lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
One keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
A short right from One.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
One lands with a right to the head.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to stall. #T1#
One lands an uppercut.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
One lands with a right to the head.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
One softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliveira tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira is looking to control One's arms but One gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
One lands with a right to the head.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can One finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
One lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from One. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as One walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
One closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from One as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from One.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
One dips a shoulder and cracks Oliveira with a mighty uppercut! Oliveira falls back against the cage and One unloads with a barrage of strikes! Oliveira is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - One screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test One!

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