Throwdown Kickboxing 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Billy Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Hassan Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Madison
vs
Hassan Hussain

187 cm
24
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
282 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tariq Hassan Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Billy Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Madison pushes Hussain up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hussain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussain takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Madison.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Madison has him pressed against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Madison.
Hussain tries to circle away but Madison has him pinned against the ropes.
Madison cracks Hussain with a nice body shot.
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Madison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Madison has the dominant position.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madison landing knees to the body.
Hussain looks winded!
Madison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hussain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Madison lands with a left to the head.
Madison lands a knee to the body.
Madison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Madison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hussain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Madison presses Hussain against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madison pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hussain working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Madison.
Madison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hussain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Madison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Madison blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madison.
Madison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Madison lands an elbow that stopped Hussain in his tracks for a moment.
Madison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madison lands a nice elbow.
Madison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
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!
Madison is stalling here.
Madison pushes Hussain back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Madison as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Madison.
Madison lands an elbow inside.
Madison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Madison lands with a left to the head.
Madison lands a nice uppercut.
Madison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hussain.
Nice body punch from Madison - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Madison.
Madison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Madison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Madison lands with a light punch inside.
Hussain takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Tariq Hassan Hussain has been cut.
Madison with a knee to the head.
Madison leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Madison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Madison lands an elbow just above Hussain 's eye.
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
Madison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hussain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Madison taking a breather.
Madison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Madison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madison pushes Hussain back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Madison lands a left hand.
Madison scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Madison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Madison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Madison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hussain's face.
Madison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Madison with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Madison.
Madison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison gets through Hussain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madison lands with a short shot to the head.
Hussain takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Madison.
Knees to the body from Madison.
Madison cracks Hussain with a nice body shot.
Madison lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
Madison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Madison lands an elbow inside.
Madison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hussain's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Madison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tariq Hassan Hussain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Madison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hussain's sensitive parts.
Hussain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madison circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Madison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Madison rushes Hussain and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Madison lands a body shot.
Madison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madison with a knee to the head.
Madison lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madison has Hussain pushed against the ropes.
Madison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Madison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Madison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Hussain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hussain is breathing heavily.
Madison connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Madison.
Madison lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Madison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Madison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Billy Madison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Madison is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Madison.
Madison holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Madison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussains head.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Madison.
Madison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Madison lands an elbow inside.
Madison scores a nice knee to the body.
Madison holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Madison works on Hussain's body with a couple of short punches.
Hussain being controlled against the ropes.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Madison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madison lands with a short shot to the head.
Madison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison lands an uppercut.
Madison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Madison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Madison.
Madison lands an elbow that stopped Hussain in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Madison.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison lands an elbow inside.
Madison lands an elbow inside.
Madison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
A short right from Madison.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison landing knees to the body.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison digs a right hand underneath Hussain's ribcage. Hussain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
Madison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Madison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hussain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Madison.
A body shot lands from Madison.
Madison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Madison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
Madison lands a knee to the head.
Madison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Madison.
Madison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussain can do to turn this around?
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Madison presses Hussain against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madison lands with a light punch inside.
Madison lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Madison.
Nice body punch from Madison.
Madison taking a breather.
Madison crunches a lovely knee into Hussain's ribcage.
Hussain takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Madison.
Madison lands a nice uppercut.
Madison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Madison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tariq Hassan Hussain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Madison delivers a nice body kick.

Hussain gets tackled into the ropes by Madison. Madison maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madison scores a nice knee to the body.
Madison lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madison.
Madison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Madison controlling the action here for a moment.
Madison lands a nice elbow.
Madison lands a damaging elbow.
Madison lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Hussain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madison lands a nice elbow.
Madison prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Madison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison lands a shot to the body.
Madison lands with a right to the head.
Madison lands a damaging elbow.
Madison lands a shoulder strike.
Madison'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.
A right hook to the body lands for Madison.
Hussain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Madison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Madison digs a right hand underneath Hussain's ribcage. Hussain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Madison obliges.
Madison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Madison lands a knee to the body.
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hussain working hard to break the clinch.
Hussain letting Madison take a breather here.
Tariq Hassan Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Madison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Madison prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Madison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Madison scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Madison.
Madison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Madison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madison.
Madison lands a damaging elbow.
Madison scores with a knee to the head.
Madison stalling against the ropes.
Madison lands an elbow just above Hussain 's eye.
Hussain takes an elbow to the temple.
Madison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Madison lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands a damaging elbow.
Madison lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Madison.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Madison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madison gets through Hussain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madison lands with a light punch inside.
Madison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hussain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hussain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madison lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison working Hussain over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison digs a right hand into Hussain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hussain's gas tank.
Madison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hussain up against the ropes.
Madison lands an elbow inside.
Hussain takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Madison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussain misses with the head strike.
Madison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madison lands an elbow that stopped Hussain in his tracks for a moment.
Madison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madison avoiding damage.
Madison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Madison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Madison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Madison.
Madison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Madison lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Madison.
Madison landing knees to the head.
Madison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Madison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Madison!
A very excited looking Billy Madison 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Luka Dragovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Quioxte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luka Dragovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manny Quioxte's chin.

Dragovic
vs
Quioxte

178 cm
28
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
32
225 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Dragovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Quioxte!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Quioxte blocks the leg kick.

Quioxte forces Dragovic back against the ropes and clinches.
Quioxte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quioxte throws an elbow but it misses.

Quioxte breaks the clinch.
Quioxte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dragovic.
Manny Quioxte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quioxte circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quioxte circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragovic throws a wild body kick that Quioxte sees coming a mile off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Quioxte has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dragovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quioxte tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Dragovic. Those never looked like landing.
Quioxte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragovic.

Quioxte clinches.
Quioxte slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quioxte breaks the clinch.
Dragovic takes a swing at Quioxte's ribcage but misses.
Quioxte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Dragovic.
Dragovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quioxte is looking to clinch.
Dragovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quioxte.
Dragovic misses with a kick to the body.
Dragovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Quioxte gets a clinch.
Quioxte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Quioxte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quioxte slips a jab and a cross from Dragovic.
Dragovic throws a right and a left that both miss.

Quioxte has closed the distance and engaged Dragovic in a clinch.
Quioxte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dragovic tries to circle away but Quioxte has him pinned against the ropes.
Quioxte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quioxte receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Quioxte.
A combination from Dragovic does no damage.
Dragovic lands an overhand right.
Dragovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quioxte tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dragovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quioxte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragovic throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dragovic gets tackled into the ropes by Quioxte. Quioxte maintains the clinch.
Quioxte stalling in the clinch.

Quioxte breaks the clinch.
Dragovic throws a head kick but Quioxte moves out of range.
Dragovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Quioxte.
Quioxte wants to clinch up but Dragovic keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte wants to clinch.
Dragovic thows a body kick. Quioxte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Quioxte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quioxte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragovic misses with a few strikes there.
Quioxte wants to clinch.
Dragovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Dragovic slams his shin into Quioxte's torso.
Quioxte looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragovic, as that shot connected.
Quioxte wants to clinch up but Dragovic keeps it at a distance.
Dragovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragovic digs a good hook to Quioxte's body.
Quioxte tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Dragovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dragovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quioxte's sensitive parts.
Quioxte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragovic.
Dragovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dragovic staggers Quioxte with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Quioxte looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!

Quioxte is rocked!
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!
Quioxte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quioxte is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragovic finish him?
Quioxte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quioxte walks straight into a big right, left combination from Dragovic and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Dragovic as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luka Dragovic!
Luka Dragovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zbigniew Ciosek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ciosek
vs
Dale Arizona

220 cm
35
277 lbs
13 - 15 - 1

180 cm
32
163 lbs
15 - 21 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zbigniew Ciosek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arizona tries to clinch but Ciosek moves out of range.
Arizona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ciosek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arizona tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciosek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciosek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arizona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arizona tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciosek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Arizona.

It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.
Arizona tries to clinch but Ciosek moves away
and Ciosek counters with a two punch combo.
Arizona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arizona throws the kick towards the body but Ciosek avoids it.
Arizona tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and whilst Arizona still has his hands down, Ciosek counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Arizona crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Arizona be able to survive another onslaught?

Arizona is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arizona avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arizona clinches.
Arizona blocks the elbow strike.
Ciosek taking a breather.
Ciosek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arizona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ciosek breaks from the clinch.
Arizona wants to clinch but Ciosek slips to the side
and Ciosek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arizona misses with a kick to the body.
Arizona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arizona tries to clinch up
and Ciosek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Glen Dale Arizona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Arizona has closed the distance and engaged Ciosek in a clinch.
Ciosek controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arizona.
Ciosek wants to break the clinch but can't.

Arizona manages to break the clinch.
Arizona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ciosek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arizona is looking to clinch.
Ciosek keeps the fight on the outside.
Arizona tries to clinch there but Ciosek circles away.
Arizona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciosek scores with the left hand. Arizona knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Ciosek has closed the distance and engaged Arizona in a clinch.
Arizona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ciosek tries a body shot but Arizona blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arizona just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ciosek's brow.
Ciosek trying to stall but Arizona improves his position.
Arizona managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Arizona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ciosek can't break the clinch.
Arizona tries to stall but Ciosek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ciosek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ciosek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arizona is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ciosek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arizona scores with a nice body kick.
Ciosek digs a good body shot into Arizona's ribs.
Arizona tries to clinch there but Ciosek circles away.
Arizona tries to clinch up but Ciosek circles away and keeps his distance.
Arizona tries to clinch but Ciosek moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ciosek moves into the clinch.
Ciosek blocks an elbow strike.
Arizona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciosek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Arizona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arizona throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciosek counters with a right hand to the body.
Arizona moves in looking to clinch but Ciosek pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zbigniew Ciosek should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Arizona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arizona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciosek. That did some damage!
Arizona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ciosek.
Arizona tries to clinch but Ciosek moves out of range.
Arizona doesn't manage to clinch there - Ciosek circles away.
Ciosek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arizona at a distance.
Ciosek seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arizona tries to clinch up
and Ciosek counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ciosek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ciosek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arizona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glen Dale Arizona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arizona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ciosek lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arizona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ciosek blocks a jab.
Arizona throws a sloppy head kick
and Ciosek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arizona really felt that one!
Arizona is breathing heavily.
Arizona misses with a double jab.
Arizona is looking to clinch.
Zbigniew Ciosek is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciosek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arizona is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciosek finish him?
Arizona darts in trying to clinch
and Ciosek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arizona seems to have recovered his senses.
Ciosek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ciosek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arizona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arizona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arizona tries to clinch but Ciosek moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arizona moves out of range of the body kick.

Ciosek lands a head kick that bluckles Arizona and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Ciosek no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Arizona wants to clinch but Ciosek slips to the side
and Ciosek counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Arizona goes down! Will Arizona beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zbigniew Ciosek!
During a confident post fight interview, Zbigniew Ciosek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Owen Maestro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Povetkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maestro
vs
Povetkin

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
35
181 lbs
23 - 12 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Povetkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Povetkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maestro on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Maestro.
The fighters circling - Povetkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestro connects with a solid leg kick.
Maestro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maestro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Povetkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Maestro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Povetkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Povetkin.
Povetkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povetkin lands a two punch combo.

Maestro is rocked!
Maestro misses with a hook
and Povetkin counters with a big uppercut that drops Maestro face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Povetkin!
Our winner, Alexander Povetkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jake The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niek Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

The
vs
Groot

191 cm
33
221 lbs
19 - 16 - 1

193 cm
23
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niek Groot!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Groot.
The pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The has managed to clinch.
Groot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Groot trying to control the position but instead, The has worked for underhooks and has pushed Groot into the ropes.
The lands a good knee to the midsection. Groot won't want to take too many of those.
Groot managing to block the knees to the body from The.
The lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Groot told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Groot lands an uppercut.
The blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groot tries a knee to the head but The blocks it.
Groot lands an elbow inside that The shrugs off.
The working hard to break the clinch.
The lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Groot backwards.
The with a knee to the head.
Groot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Groot blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groot lands a body shot.
The swings wildly with an uppercut but Groot uses good head movement to avoid it.

The breaks the clinch.
Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
Groot throws a jab but it's blocked by The.
A punch lands to the side of The 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Groot fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Groot. That's going to slow The down.
The tries to clinch there but Groot circles away.
The misses with a body kick.
The circles away from the clinch attempt.
Groot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The tries to clinch but Groot moves out of range.
The throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Groot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Groot blocks an uppercut.
The has Groot pressed against the ropes.
The fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Groot has a couple of punches blocked by The.

The breaks the clinch.
The avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Groot misses with an uppercut. The saw that one coming.
Groot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from The.
Groot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The is out of range.
The tries to close the distance and clinch but Groot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The staying out of range there.
Groot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groot tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Groot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The throws a right and a left that Groot avoids nicely.
That kick from Groot tenderised The's leg. The is trying to keep his angry face on.
The pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The needs to keep his hands up - Groot had a free shot at his head there.
Groot keeps the fight on the outside.
The has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Groot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Groot misses
and The cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Groot tries to clinch up.
Groot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jake The seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groot moves forwards but The connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Groot misses with an uppercut.
The doesn't manage to clinch there - Groot circles away.
The scores with a leg kick.
Niek Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groot throws a nice head kick!
The throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groot throws a leg kick that is checked
and The counters with an inside leg kick.
The is looking to clinch.
Groot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The tries to clinch but Groot moves out of range.
Groot is looking to chop away at The's legs.
Good work by The as he checks the leg kick.
Groot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The manages to avoid it.
The throws a sloppy head kick and Groot moves out of range easily.

The has managed to clinch.
Groot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by The.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Groot is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niek Groot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Groot throws a front kick aimed at The's knee but The avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Groot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The - the referee stops the clock and Groot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The. Groot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The looks for the body kick but Groot saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Groot.
The swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Groot.
A head kick from Groot lands but The takes it in his stride.
The lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Groot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niek Groot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The. Groot shrugs it off though.

Groot takes the fight into the clinch.
The scores with a knee to the head.
The tries a knee to the head but Groot blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The breaks the clinch.
Groot lands with a nice body kick.
Groot thows a leg kick but The checks it
and The counters with a low kick, right behind Groot 's knee.
The throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Groot counters with a thumping low kick.
Groot throws a jab when The was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Groot.
Groot tries a head kick but it misses.
The fails with an attempt to clinch.
The throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The avoids the head kick by Groot.

The moves into the clinch.
The misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Groot connects with a nasty looking knee right to The's face.
Groot tries to work over The's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Groot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The tries a body shot but Groot blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Groot pushes off an throws an elbow but The leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

The manages to break the clinch.
Groot misses with a low kick.
Groot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Groot. Beautiful body shot.
The connects with a nice looking jab.
The throws a leg kick but Groot checks it.
Groot swats away the attempt to clinch by The.
Groot throws a low kick, looking for The's leg but The calmly moves out of range.
Groot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The throws a head kick that Groot semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Groot throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The. Groot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The tries a head kick but it misses.
Groot with a nice cross.
The misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Groot, right into the meat.
The tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Groot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick from Groot.
A bone on bone clash there as The blocks the leg kick.
The tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by The.
Groot connects with an inside leg kick.
The tries to clinch there but Groot circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groot looks to land a body kick but The moved away.
Groot misses with an uppercut.
Groot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groot lands a body shot.
The misses with a leg kick.
Groot tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Groot throws a leg kick
and The makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Groot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Groot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Groot cracks The with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Groot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Groot throws a lazy head kick
and The counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from The misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niek Groot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Groot throws a jab when The was well out of range.
The lands with a kick to the temple. Groot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Groot lands with a hook. The tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

The has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by The.
The looking to throw knees to the head but Groot is blocking nicely.
Groot pushes off an throws an elbow but The leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Groot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Groot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The tries to land knees in the clinch but Groot avoids the damage to the body.
Groot tries to stall but The uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The misses with a hook to the ribs.
The trying to control the position but instead, Groot has worked for underhooks and has pushed The into the ropes.
The swings wildly with an uppercut but Groot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groot has a couple of punches blocked by The.
The misses with a hook from the clinch.

The breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by The. That's going to slow Groot down.
Groot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Groot throws a leg kick but The moved away.
The pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Groot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Groot circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for The.
The throws out a leg kick but Groot moves out of range and The only half commits.
The bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The looks to throw a body kick
and Groot counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for The.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The throws a combination that misses
and Groot counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fails in his attempt to clinch.
Groot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Groot throws a looping overhand right but The ducks down to avoid it.
The swinging wildly here.
The blocks a head kick by Groot.
A head kick misses from Groot.
The is looking to land body kicks.
The just misses with a punch to the body.
Groot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Groot swings and misses with a hook to the body.

The has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jake The has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The landing knees to the body.
Groot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Groot avoiding damage as The throws knees to the body.
The is trying to break the clinch but Groot has him pressed against the ropes.
The blocking some punches.
Groot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jake The is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The swings for the body but Groot moves out of range.
Groot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The moves in looking to clinch but Groot pushes him off.
Niek Groot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Groot.
Groot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The.
The wants to clinch.
The slips a jab from Groot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Groot works the jab nicely.
Groot scores with a jab to the body.
Groot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The moves away.
Jake The has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Groot missing with a left hand there. The was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Groot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The.
Groot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Groot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Groot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Groot scores with a nice strike.
Groot throws a low kick, looking for The's leg but The calmly moves out of range.
The doesn't manage to clinch there - Groot circles away.
The chopping away at his opponent's legs.

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 Jake The.
I think Groot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niek Groot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kamikaze Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sazuki
vs
Vernon

178 cm
31
160 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

184 cm
33
184 lbs
25 - 15 - 1

World class boxer
Very quick

World class boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kamikaze Sazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Vernon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sazuki throws a leg kick that misses.
Vernon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vernon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vernon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Sazuki.
Vernon thumps Sazuki with a low kick.
Sazuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sazuki misses with an uppercut

and Vernon counters by moving into the clinch.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vernon has him pressed against the ropes.
Vernon lands a nice shot to the body.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sazuki controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon stalling against the ropes.
Sazuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sazuki is trying to break the clinch but Vernon is controlling him.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sazuki controls his hands.
Vernon can't find room to land a body shot as Sazuki controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vernon stalls.

Sazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sazuki misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vernon.
Sazuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Sazuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Kamikaze Sazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vernon leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Vernon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sazuki's efforts to push away.

Sazuki manages to break the clinch.
Sazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vernon circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Sazuki misses.
Sazuki loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Sazuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Vernon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sazuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sazuki misses

and Vernon counters by clinching up.
Sazuki working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Vernon to work.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vernon scores with a shot to the side of Sazuki's head.
Sazuki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Kamikaze Sazuki has been cut.
Sazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vernon has him pressed against the ropes.
Vernon can't find room to land a body shot as Sazuki controls the action.
Sazuki blocking some punches.
Vernon lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki can't break the clinch.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Vernon prevents Sazuki from breaking the clinch.
Sazuki is trying to break the clinch but Vernon has him pressed against the ropes.
Sazuki blocking some punches.
Vernon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sazuki blocking some punches.
Vernon tries to work over Sazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sazuki controls his hands.
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Vernon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sazuki throws a right hand that Vernon ducks under and follows up with a left that Vernon also avoids with ease.
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sazuki.
A leg kick checked by Vernon.
Kamikaze Sazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vernon pushes Sazuki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vernon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sazuki.
Good body shot from Vernon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vernon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sazuki.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Sazuki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Vernon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon has Sazuki pressed against the ropes, preventing Sazuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vernon looking to stall.
A short left from Vernon.
A frustrated look appears on Sazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Vernon lands with a short shot to the head.
Sazuki tries to break the clinch but Vernon is controlling the position.
Vernon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sazuki can't break the clinch.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Sazuki avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the ropes.
Sazuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon tries a body shot but Sazuki blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki has had enough of the clinch but Vernon keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Vernon.
Sazuki prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sazuki's elbow.
Sazuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dai Vernon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sazuki is trying to break the clinch but Vernon has him pressed against the ropes.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon tries to work over Sazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sazuki is trying to force a seperation but Vernon has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki working hard to break the clinch.
Sazuki tries to break free but Vernon pushes him back against the ropes.
Vernon cracks Sazuki with a nice body shot.
Sazuki blocks an uppercut.
Vernon holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon tries a body shot but Sazuki blocks it.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.
Vernon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vernon has him pressed against the ropes.
Vernon lands a nice uppercut.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vernon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vernon effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Sazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sazuki is trying to push Vernon away but Vernon has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sazuki misses with a straight left.
Vernon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sazuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sazuki misses with a leg kick.
Vernon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sazuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Vernon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sazuki is out of range.
Vernon moves out of range of the body kick.
Sazuki thows a leg kick but Vernon checks it

and Vernon counters by clinching up.
Sazuki blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vernon just leaning against Sazuki, taking a breather.
Sazuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vernon is working Sazuki over against the ropes.
Sazuki wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon lands with a right to the head.
Vernon keeps control of Sazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Vernon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sazuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vernon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Vernon on the inside.
Vernon pushes Sazuki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vernon scores with a shot to the side of Sazuki's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vernon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vernon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sazuki backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vernon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vernon fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Vernon.
Vernon tries to work over Sazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sazuki.
Vernon working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sazuki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vernon.

Sazuki is rocked!
Vernon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Sazuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sazuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Vernon has double underhooks.
Dai Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sazuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Vernon lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Vernon.
Sazuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vernon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vernon creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Sazuki crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Sazuki face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Vernon takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dai Vernon!
Dai Vernon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shitty Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Wiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiki has chosen Reuben James as his entrance music. Shitty Bill has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bill
vs
Wiki

225 cm
34
300 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

173 cm
35
182 lbs
26 - 17 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shitty Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Wiki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill throws a solid leg kick but Wiki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bill.
Bill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill throws a head kick that misses.
Bill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill with a nice cross.
Bill throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiki counters with a one-two to the body.
Wiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bill in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bill in his tracks.
Wiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bill throws a sloppy head kick and Wiki moves out of range easily.
Wiki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Wiki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiki tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiki misses with a head kick.
Bill throws a nice looking combination but Wiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bill loads up on a big right hand but Wiki slips the punch.
Wiki throws a hook but Bill blocks it.
Wiki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiki misses with a kick to the body.
Bill throws a shot from downtown. Wiki moves away and avoids it.
Bill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiki scores with a jab.
Wiki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiki swings widly with a right hand
and Bill counters with a straight right hand.
Bill throws a combination that misses
and Wiki counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiki is looking to slow Bill down with leg kicks.
Bill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BEVA Fight Home in the buildup to the fight.
Wiki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bill.
A head kick misses from Bill.
Bill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiki.
Bill blocks a head kick by Wiki.
Wiki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wiki works Bill's body with a nice hook.
Bill is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiki. Wiki obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bill.
Bill throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiki circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bill.
Wiki blocks a head kick by Bill.
Wiki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bill on the side of the head.
Wiki scores with a leg kick.
Bill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wiki.
Wiki throws an overhand right that lands on Bill's shoulder, as Bill tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Bill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiki scores with a shot to the body.
Wiki misses with a looping left.
Bill dodges the punch combination from Wiki.
Wiki blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill slips under a jab from Wiki.
Wiki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bill if he has to take too many more of those.

Wiki moves into the clinch.
Bill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wiki lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wiki obliges.
Wiki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bills head.
A short right from Wiki.
Wiki lands an elbow inside.
Wiki blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bill is trying to break the clinch but Wiki has him pressed against the ropes.
Wiki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wiki.
Wiki lands a damaging elbow.
Wiki looking to throw knees to the head but Bill is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wiki.
Bill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiki landing knees to the body.
Wiki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wiki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bill's defenses.
Wiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiki landing knees to the head.
Wiki digs a right hand into Bill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bill's gas tank.
Wiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bill blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bill's defenses.
Wiki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bill's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiki lands a damaging elbow.
Wiki lands an elbow inside that Bill shrugs off.
Wiki working Bill over with knees to the body.
Wiki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bill misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Wiki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wiki throws a head kick but Bill moves out of range.
A slow jab from Bill misses its intended target.
Bill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wiki looks to land a right hand but Bill moved out of range.
Bill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bill throws a jab when Wiki was well out of range.
Shitty Bill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bill misses with a head kick.
Bill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wiki throws a low kick but Bill avoids it.
Bill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bill throws a leg kick but Wiki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bill misses the jab.
Wiki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruben Wiki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bill swinging wildly here.
Wiki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiki cracks the inside of Bill's front leg.
Wiki connects with a single shot there.
Wiki throws the left hand but Bill avoids the punch easily.
Wiki cracks a nice hook into Bill's ribs.
Bill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wiki misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wiki throws a series of punches but Bill moves out of range.
Wiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bill throws a nice looking combination but Wiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wiki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bill was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiki.
Wiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiki throws a good cross that connects.
Wiki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Bill gets tackled into the ropes by Wiki. Wiki maintains the clinch.
Bill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bill has a couple of punches blocked by Wiki.
Wiki lands an elbow inside.
Bill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiki lands an elbow just above Bill 's eye.
Wiki working Bill over with knees to the body.
Wiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wiki crunches a lovely knee into Bill's ribcage.
Wiki lands a good knee to the midsection. Bill won't want to take too many of those.
Bill takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Wiki.
Wiki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Bill is rocked!
Wiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wiki lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiki lands a nice elbow.
Wiki lands an elbow that stopped Bill in his tracks for a moment.
Wiki lands an uppercut.
Wiki lands an elbow just above Bill 's eye.
Wiki misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Wiki.
Wiki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bill is trying to break free.
Wiki lands a nice elbow.
Wiki lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiki.
Wiki lands an elbow inside.
Wiki misses with a knee to the head.
Bill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wiki prevents Bill from breaking the clinch.
Bill takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiki tries a knee to the head but Bill blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bill seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiki lands an elbow inside that Bill shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bill throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiki.
Wiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bill misses with the head strike.
Wiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bill takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiki misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Wiki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bill blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Wiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wiki throws the left hand but Bill avoids the punch easily.
Wiki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bill walks into a stiff left hand from Wiki.
Wiki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bill on the side of the head.
Bill swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiki.
That kick from Wiki tenderised Bill's leg. Bill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiki thows a body kick. Bill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiki swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Wiki rushes Bill and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bill takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiki lands an elbow that stopped Bill in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wiki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wiki lands a damaging elbow.
Bill takes an elbow to the temple.
Bill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Wiki.
Bill takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Wiki.
A knee to the head by Wiki.
Wiki is holding Bill round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Bill goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Wiki takes it and Bill is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Ruben Wiki!
Ruben Wiki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thomson
vs
Hart

202 cm
36
254 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

225 cm
31
300 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernie Hart!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart misses with a head kick.
Thomson connects with a jab.

It looks like Bernie Hart has been cut.
Thomson misses with a kick to the body
and Hart counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hart lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomson avoids the head kick by Hart.
Thomson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hart throws the left hand but Thomson avoids the punch easily.
Hart misses with a wild combination.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomson ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hart misses with a double jab
and Thomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.

Thomson scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hart to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Hart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hart looks winded!
Thomson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hart walks into a left hand.

That has opened up Bernie Hart's cut even more.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Hart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomson.
Thomson lands a leg kick that knocks Hart off balance momentarily.
Thomson scores with a body shot.
Thomson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomson dips to his left and cracks Hart with an uppercut!
Hart is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Thomson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hart crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hart's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Thomson!
Craig Thomson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.