MBF 021 LV Tournament PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Ceed
vs
Henry

200 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

222 cm
25
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Brawler
Big heart

Brawler
Solid 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 Las Vegas, Kia Ceed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiery Henry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Ceed there.
Ceed misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Henry is predictable there
and Ceed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.

Henry closes the distance and pushes Ceed back into the ropes.
Ceed wants to get back to striking at distance but Henry won't allow it.
Ceed is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Henry lands a right hand.
Ceed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Henry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ceed's efforts to push away.
Ceed swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ceed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceed moves out of range of the body kick.

Henry rushes Ceed and presses him up against the ropes.
Ceed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ceed.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Ceed avoids it by throwing Henry back against the ropes.

Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry looks to score with a jab to the body but Ceed is just out of range.
Ceed throws a big counter combination but Henry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ceed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Ceed.
Ceed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ceed throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Henry wants to counter with a clinch but Ceed pushes him away.
Sloppy strikes from Ceed. Those never looked like landing.
Ceed pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Henry drives through and clinches with Ceed against the ropes.
Henry prevents Ceed from breaking the clinch.

Henry breaks from the clinch.
Ceed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry wants to counter the offense by Ceed and move into the clinch position.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ceed.
No joy there for Ceed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Henry clinches with his opponent.
Ceed is trying to break free.
Henry prevents Ceed from breaking the clinch.
Henry looking to stall.
Ceed stalling against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiery Henry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ceed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some wild striking there from Henry.
Ceed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ceed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kia Ceed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ceed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Henry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Henry slows down the pace here.

Henry manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceed misses with a few strikes there.
Henry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Henry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Ceed is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henry has closed the distance and engaged Ceed in a clinch.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Ceed is looking to break free of the clinch but Henry has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ceed stalling in the clinch but Henry improves position.
Ceed is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Henry is trying to maintain a safe position but Ceed gets an underhook and turns Henry into the ropes.

Henry breaks the clinch.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ceed.
Ceed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ceed sets himself, and Henry steps forward looking for the clinch! Ceed avoids it this time.

Henry has taken the fight to the clinch.

Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Henry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henry throws a leg kick that misses.
Ceed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Henry instigates a clinch.
Ceed is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the ropes.
Henry looking to slow down the pace here.

Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiery Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Henry pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Henry closes the distance and clinches.
Henry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ceed up against the ropes.

Henry breaks from the clinch.
Henry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ceed tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ceed throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ceed feints a jab promting Henry to slip. Ceed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Henry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Thiery Henry has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceed throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Henry is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Henry closes the distance and clinches.

Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ceed throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ceed has managed to clinch.
Ceed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Henry pressing his opponent against the ropes.

Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henry throws a leg kick but Ceed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceed loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Henry keeps the fight on the outside.
Ceed wants to clinch.

Ceed gets tackled into the ropes by Henry. Henry maintains the clinch.

Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Henry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henry keeps control of Ceed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kia Ceed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiery Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiery Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiery Henry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Craig Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zsamot Bollog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cook
vs
Bollog

220 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

211 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 Las Vegas, Craig Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zsamot Bollog!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollog tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook tries to clinch but Bollog moves out of range.
Cook tries to clinch but Bollog moves out of range.
Bollog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Bollog.
Cook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bollog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bollog breaks the clinch.
Cook lands a body shot.
Bollog misses the shot to the body.

Bollog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bollog controlling the action here for a moment.
Bollog has Cook pressed against the ropes, preventing Cook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bollog is trying to maintain a safe position but Cook gets an underhook and turns Bollog into the ropes.
Cook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bollog working hard to break the clinch.

Bollog breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Bollog moves out of range easily.

Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bollog blocks it with crossed arms.
Bollog dodges an elbow strike from Cook.
Bollog stalling in the clinch but Cook improves position.
Cook working aggressively here.
Bollog lands a body punch in the clinch.

Bollog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook avoids the head kick by Bollog.

Bollog moves into the clinch.
Cook pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zsamot Bollog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bollog is trying to push Cook away but Cook has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bollog is trying to stall.
Bollog tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.

Cook manages to break the clinch.
Cook is looking to land body kicks.
Cook is looking to clinch.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bollog.
Cook is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollog moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off.
Craig Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Cook has closed the distance and engaged Bollog in a clinch.
Cook has Bollog pushed against the ropes.
Bollog is trying to push Cook away but Cook has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollog tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bollog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cook takes an elbow to the temple.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but Bollog has him pressed against the ropes.

Cook breaks the clinch.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.

Bollog moves into the clinch.
Bollog is trying to push Cook away but Cook has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bollog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bollog is trying to maintain a safe position but Cook gets an underhook and turns Bollog into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bollog taking a breather.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook taking a breather.

Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cook gets a clinch.

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

Bollog moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollog is trying to maintain a safe position but Cook gets an underhook and turns Bollog into the ropes.
Bollog slowing the pace effectively.

Cook breaks the clinch.

Bollog closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Cook will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bollog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bollog checks a leg kick.
Cook tries to clinch up.

Bollog darts in and clinches Cook up against the ropes.
Zsamot Bollog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bollog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cook is looking to control Bollog's arms but Bollog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.

Bollog manages to break the clinch.
Bollog misses with a head kick.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Bollog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollog thumps Cook with a low kick.
Bollog wants to clinch up but Cook keeps it at a distance.

Cook gets a clinch.
Come on Cook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cook as Bollog tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cook clinches up against the ropes.
Bollog prevents Cook from breaking the clinch.
Bollog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cook is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bollog taking a breather.
Cook with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

Bollog breaks the clinch.
Bollog lands a head kick!
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Bollog tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.

Bollog rushes Cook and presses him up against the ropes.

Cook manages to break the clinch.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bollog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bollog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Bollog.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bollog instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Bollog avoids the damage to the body.
Bollog misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zsamot Bollog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bollog 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zsamot Bollog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Winner
vs
Ramirez

200 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
289 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 Las Vegas, Andre Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Winner is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Winner wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Winner tries to break the clinch but Ramirez is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Winner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramirez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramirez has double underhooks.
Come on Ramirez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramirez just leaning against Winner, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Ramirez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ramirez leaning against his opponent.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Winner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramirez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner taking a breather.
Winner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramirez is keeping busy.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winner wants to break free but Ramirez has control.
Ramirez taking a breather.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Winner has the dominant position.
Ramirez is pushing Winner up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramirez slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oskar Ramirez.

Winner looks low and kicks high, catching Ramirez right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!

Ramirez is rocked!

It looks like Oskar Ramirez has been cut.

Winner darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the ropes.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Winner finish him?
Winner has control of Ramirez and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Ramirez crashing to the mat! Ramirez looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Winner looks delighted, as well he should.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Andre Winner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Greg Hangcook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Hangcook has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hangcook
vs
Nichols

211 cm
25
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

200 cm
25
277 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Hangcook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hangcook counters with a body kick that stops Nichols in his tracks momentarily.
Hangcook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hangcook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nichols misses with a double jab.
Nichols lands a body shot.
Hangcook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nichols moves out of range of the body kick from Hangcook.
Nichols tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hangcook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nichols lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Hangcook moves into the clinch.
Hangcook wants to stall.
Nichols swings wildly with an uppercut but Hangcook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols prevents Hangcook from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hangcook working hard to break the clinch.
Nichols has Hangcook pressed against the ropes, preventing Hangcook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch but Hangcook keeps him there for the moment.

Hangcook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nichols scores with a head kick. Hangcook tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nichols takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Scott Nichols has been cut.

Hangcook rushes Nichols and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hangcook misses with an elbow over the top.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Nichols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nichols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hangcook has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hangcook trying to control the position but instead, Nichols has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hangcook into the ropes.

Hangcook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nichols loads up on a big right hand but Hangcook slips the punch.
Nichols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hangcook tries to clinch up

and whilst Hangcook still has his hands down, Nichols counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Hangcook 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 Hangcook be able to survive another onslaught?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.

Hangcook tries to keep at a distance but Nichols has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Scott Nichols should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Scott Nichols's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hangcook circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nichols looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott Nichols seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nichols gets a clinch.

Hangcook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hangcook paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nichols gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hangcook stalling in the clinch but Nichols improves position.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Hangcook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nichols is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Hangcook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nichols.

Hangcook closes the distance and clinches.
Hangcook landing knees to the body.
Nichols is breathing heavily.

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

Hangcook has Nichols up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Nichols breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hangcook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hangcook tries to clinch up.
Hangcook moves in looking to clinch but Nichols pushes him off.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Hangcook circles away.
Hangcook is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hangcook rushes Nichols and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the head but Hangcook blocks with his arms.
Hangcook is looking to break free of the clinch but Nichols has double underhooks.
Hangcook is looking to control Nichols's arms but Nichols gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hangcook has his back to the ropes.
Hangcook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nichols lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hangcook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hangcook breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hangcook throws a head kick that misses.
Greg Hangcook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hangcook doesn't manage to clinch there - Nichols circles away.

Nichols moves into range and clinches up with Hangcook.

Hangcook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hangcook tries to keep at a distance but Nichols has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Hangcook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Nichols'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. This is the final round!

Hangcook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hangcook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hangcook is looking to clinch but Nichols is avoiding it.

Nichols gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hangcook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hangcook avoids a kick to the body.
Hangcook tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nichols manages to circle out of the way.
Nichols misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nichols avoids the head kick by Hangcook.
Hangcook lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nichols takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nichols moves in looking to clinch but Hangcook pushes him off.

Hangcook rushes Nichols and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nichols is trying to maintain a safe position but Hangcook gets an underhook and turns Nichols into the ropes.
Nichols throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hangcook blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nichols.
Nichols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nichols throws an elbow that misses.
Nichols tries to break free but Hangcook pushes him back against the ropes.

Hangcook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nichols throws a head kick but Hangcook moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hangcook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nichols takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Nichols tries to keep at a distance but Hangcook has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hangcook closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hangcook tries to land a knee to the head but Nichols blocks with his arms.

Hangcook breaks the clinch.
Hangcook looks to land a combination. Nichols sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Hangcook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hangcook 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sergio Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Perez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Perez
vs
Kokin

202 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Solid boxing
Good chin

Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolay Kokin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Kokin moves out of range easily.
Perez takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Sergio Perez has been cut.
Kokin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kokin tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kokin is trying to break free.
Perez has Kokin pushed against the ropes.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kokin's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Kokin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perez has him pressed against the ropes.
Kokin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Kokin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kokin taking a breather.
Kokin is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kokin trying to stall but Perez improves his position.
Kokin wants to stall.
Kokin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez lands a nice uppercut.
Kokin avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Kokin is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Perez can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Perez throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of stalling here from Perez.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perez has Kokin pressed against the ropes, preventing Kokin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez stalls.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Kokin has him pressed against the ropes.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Kokin has the dominant position.
Kokin is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kokin avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Kokin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kokin lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Perez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kokin's brow.
Perez is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolay Kokin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergio Perez'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.

Kokin wants to clinch.
Kokin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Perez gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kokin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kokin wants to stall.
Kokin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perez tries to break free but Kokin pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokin tries to break the clinch but Perez is controlling the position.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kokin's efforts to push away.
Perez is stalling here.
Kokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kokin avoids it.
Kokin is trying to break free.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Kokin keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kokin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Kokin has him pressed against the ropes.
Perez wants to stall.
Kokin tries to circle away but Perez has him pinned against the ropes.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez keeps control of Kokin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kokin has Perez pressed against the ropes, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kokin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
Kokin stalling in the clinch but Perez improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Kokin keeps him there for the moment.
Kokin tries to stall but Perez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perez controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Kokin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Perez'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. This is the final round!

Kokin throws out a head kick that Perez doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Perez crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Perez's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

Perez moves into range and clinches up with Kokin.
Perez looking to stall.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kokin's efforts to push away.
Perez prevents Kokin from breaking the clinch.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kokin has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez just leaning against Kokin, taking a breather.
Kokin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Sergio Perez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perez trying to stall but Kokin improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Perez fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perez as Kokin tries to tie him up.
Kokin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kokin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Perez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kokin tries to break free but Perez pushes him back against the ropes.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perez wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kokin works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kokin's efforts to push away.

Kokin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikolay Kokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kokin tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kokin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kokin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kokin tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokin throws a head kick that misses.
Kokin throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Sergio Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolay Kokin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kokin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Kokin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kokin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Kokin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Cok Chestnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Richardsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnar comes to the ring accompanied by Detachable Penis. Lee Richardsonn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chestnar
vs
Richardsonn

190 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Basic striking
Very quick

Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cok Chestnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Richardsonn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardsonn wants to clinch.

Richardsonn moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardsonn tries to circle away but Chestnar has him pinned against the ropes.

Chestnar breaks from the clinch.
Richardsonn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chestnar keeps the fight on the outside.

Richardsonn moves into the clinch successfully.
Chestnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chestnar breaks from the clinch.
Chestnar blocks a head kick by Richardsonn.
Richardsonn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestnar moves away.

Richardsonn instigates a clinch.
Richardsonn missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chestnar manages to break the clinch.
Chestnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chestnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardsonn.
Chestnar misses with a wild body shot.
Richardsonn looks for the body kick but Chestnar saw that one coming.
A head kick by Richardsonn misses
letting Chestnar counter with a right hand.

It looks like Lee Richardsonn has been cut.
Richardsonn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chestnar under the eye.
Chestnar looks to land a right hand but Richardsonn moved out of range.
Richardsonn tries to clinch up but Chestnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Chestnar looks to land a right hand but Richardsonn moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Chestnar.
A jab from Chestnar misses.
Richardsonn staying out of range there.
Richardsonn tries to clinch up.
Chestnar misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chestnar misses its intended target.
Richardsonn slips under a jab from Chestnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chestnar misses.
Richardsonn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Chestnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardsonn.
Chestnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardsonn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richardsonn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chestnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chestnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Richardsonn wants to counter with a clinch but Chestnar pushes him away.
Chestnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardsonn misses with a jab to the body
and Chestnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Chestnar throws a big shot that misses.
Richardsonn misses with a head kick.
Richardsonn defending well as Chestnar loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cok Chestnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Richardsonn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chestnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chestnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richardsonn darts in trying to clinch
and Chestnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Richardsonn throws a head kick that misses.
Chestnar is looking to counter punch.
Chestnar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Chestnar.

That has opened up Lee Richardsonn's cut even more.
Richardsonn lands a right hook to the body.
Chestnar swings for the body but Richardsonn moves out of range.
Richardsonn moves away from the strike by Chestnar.
Richardsonn wants to counter the offense by Chestnar and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestnar with a hook.
Chestnar missing with a left hand there. Richardsonn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chestnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardsonn.
Cok Chestnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Chestnar misses with an uppercut.
Chestnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestnar. Richardsonn does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richardsonn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chestnar throws a good cross that connects.
Chestnar scores with a three punch combo!
Richardsonn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chestnar.
Richardsonn tries to clinch up
enabling Chestnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chestnar misses with a straight right.
Chestnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Chestnar sets himself, and Richardsonn steps forward looking for the clinch! Chestnar avoids it this time.

Richardsonn rushes Chestnar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chestnar tries a body shot but Richardsonn blocks it.

Chestnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardsonn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chestnar throws out the jab.
Richardsonn staying out of range there.
Chestnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardsonn can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chestnar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richardsonn on the side of the head.

The cut above Lee Richardsonn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Richardsonn misses with a combination
and Chestnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richardsonn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestnar throws an overhand right that lands on Richardsonn's shoulder, as Richardsonn tries to avoid the shot.
Chestnar misses the jab.
Richardsonn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chestnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chestnar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richardsonn tries to clinch there but Chestnar circles away.
Chestnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardsonn.
A head kick misses from Richardsonn.
Chestnar misses with an uppercut. Richardsonn saw that one coming.
Richardsonn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chestnar.
Chestnar misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cok Chestnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Richardsonn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Richardsonn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richardsonn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardsonn throws a nice looking combination but Chestnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chestnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Chestnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardsonn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Richardsonn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chestnar misses with an uppercut
and Richardsonn counters with a one-two to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chestnar, as that shot connected.
Chestnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardsonn.
Chestnar ducks under a wild hook from Richardsonn.
Chestnar is looking to counter punch.
Lee Richardsonn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardsonn staying out of range there.
Richardsonn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chestnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chestnar throws an off balance right hand
and Richardsonn counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardsonn tries a head kick but it misses.
Chestnar moves in looking to clinch but Richardsonn pushes him off.
Chestnar misses with a looping right.
Richardsonn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richardsonn takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Chestnar.
Chestnar throws an overhand right that lands on Richardsonn's shoulder, as Richardsonn tries to avoid the shot.
Richardsonn fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Chestnar misses the target.
Chestnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richardsonn.
Richardsonn throws a head kick that misses.
Richardsonn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardsonn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richardsonn throws a nice looking combination but Chestnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richardsonn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardsonn throws a leg kick
enabling Chestnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chestnar misses with an uppercut.
Richardsonn ducks under a wild hook from Chestnar.
Richardsonn throws a counter combo.
Chestnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar avoids the head kick by Richardsonn.
Chestnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardsonn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chestnar lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Chestnar misses.
Richardsonn ducks under a wild hook from Chestnar.
Chestnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Lee Richardsonn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Richardsonn tries to clinch up
and Chestnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Chestnar scores with the left hand. Richardsonn knows he should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cok Chestnar!
A very excited looking Cok Chestnar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Iwan Bondarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abubakar Shekau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shekau has chosen P-Square - Personally(I blow you up now) as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bondarenko
vs
Shekau

220 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Solid boxing
Big heart

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iwan Bondarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abubakar Shekau!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shekau swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bondarenko to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Abubakar Shekau has been cut.
No joy there for Shekau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bondarenko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shekau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Shekau closes the distance and pushes Bondarenko back into the ropes.

Shekau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shekau throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shekau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shekau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bondarenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shekau stalks Bondarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bondarenko's face. Bondarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shekau throws a right hand that Bondarenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Bondarenko also avoids with ease.
Shekau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bondarenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Shekau's head.
Shekau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bondarenko counters with a two punch combo.
Nice body punch from Shekau.
Bondarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shekau lands a slapping body shot.
Bondarenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shekau swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondarenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondarenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shekau checks it well.
Shekau lands with a nice body punch.
Bondarenko is breathing heavily.
Shekau misses the shot to the body.
Bondarenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shekau.
A shot to the liver by Shekau. Beautiful body shot.
Shekau jabs at Bondarenko's body.
Shekau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bondarenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Shekau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Shekau there.
Shekau takes a swing at Bondarenko's ribcage but misses.
Abubakar Shekau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bondarenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shekau.
Shekau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bondarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Shekau.
Bondarenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shekau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bondarenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Shekau dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Bondarenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shekau lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shekau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bondarenko at a distance.
Shekau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bondarenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shekau moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shekau lands a nice looking body shot.
Shekau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shekau misses with a wild body shot.
Shekau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shekau lands a right hook to the body.
Shekau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bondarenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shekau. Bondarenko shrugs it off though.
Shekau scores with a body shot.
Shekau cracks a nice hook into Bondarenko's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shekau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bondarenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bondarenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bondarenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abubakar Shekau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abubakar Shekau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shekau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shekau throws a shot to the body.
Shekau fakes the leg kick and cracks Bondarenko in the body.
Shekau lands a head kick!
Shekau digs a good body shot into Bondarenko's ribs.
Shekau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Shekau.
Shekau digs a good body shot into Bondarenko's ribs.
Shekau lands a body shot.

Shekau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shekau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shekau presses Bondarenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Shekau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shekau connects with a body shot that sends Bondarenko's belly button to the back.
Shekau throws a shot to the body.
Bondarenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shekau lands a nice hook to Bondarenko's body. Bondarenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iwan Bondarenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bondarenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bondarenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Shekau has closed the distance and engaged Bondarenko in a clinch.
Shekau is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shekau.
Shekau digs a right hand underneath Bondarenko's ribcage. Bondarenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shekau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bondarenko trying to control the position but instead, Shekau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bondarenko into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Shekau.
Shekau leaning his opponent against the ropes.

Shekau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shekau jabs at Bondarenko's body.
Shekau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shekau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bondarenko moves away.
Shekau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bondarenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shekau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shekau lands a slapping body shot.

Shekau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shekau lands a shot to the body.
Shekau lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shekau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Shekau manages to break the clinch.
Shekau misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abubakar Shekau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abubakar Shekau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shekau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shekau works Bondarenko's body with a nice hook.
Shekau keeps the fight on the outside.
Shekau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shekau lands a right hook to the body.
Shekau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shekau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shekau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shekau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shekau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bondarenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shekau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bondarenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abubakar Shekau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shekau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shekau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bondarenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shekau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bondarenko will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shekau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shekau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shekau digs a good hook to Bondarenko's body.
Shekau scores with a kick to the body.
Shekau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shekau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shekau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bondarenko at a distance.

Shekau rushes Bondarenko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Shekau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shekau misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shekau lands a front kick.
Shekau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shekau thuds a left hand into Bondarenko's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bondarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shekau's corner calls for a 1-2. Shekau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shekau lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Shekau both land. Nice combination.
Shekau lands a body shot.
Shekau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shekau misses with a wild body shot.
Bondarenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shekau punishes Bondarenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Shekau throws a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shekau lands with an overhand left.
Shekau connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Shekau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iwan Bondarenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shekau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bondarenko is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abubakar Shekau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shekau 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abubakar Shekau!
Abubakar Shekau 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zdzichu Krecina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Mario is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Krecina
vs
Mario

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

211 cm
25
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdzichu Krecina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Mario!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krecina wants to clinch.
Krecina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mario fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krecina is out of range.
Krecina tries to clinch
and Krecina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krecina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krecina tries to clinch up but Mario circles away and keeps his distance.
Krecina tries to clinch but Mario is having none of it.
Krecina tries to clinch up.
Krecina is looking to clinch.
Krecina darts in trying to clinch
and Krecina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krecina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krecina wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mario takes the fight into the clinch.
Krecina unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Mario as the two fighters clinch.
Krecina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mario is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Krecina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krecina lands an elbow inside that Mario shrugs off.
Krecina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krecina trying to control the position but instead, Mario has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krecina into the ropes.
Krecina taking a breather.
Krecina seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Mario is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Krecina has had enough of the clinch but Mario keeps him there for the moment.
Krecina unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krecina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mario tries to circle away but Krecina has him pinned against the ropes.
Mario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mario wants to break free but Krecina has control.
Krecina taking a breather.
Mario avoids the elbow strike from Krecina, against the ropes.
Mario wants to break free but Krecina has control.
Mario avoids a wild elbow strike from Krecina.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Krecina is controlling him.
Krecina with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mario blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krecina misses with an elbow over the top.
Krecina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krecina.
Mario wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krecina has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krecina tries to close the distance and clinch but Mario swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Mario scores with a four punch combination!
Mario keeps the fight on the outside.
Krecina wants to clinch up but Mario keeps it at a distance.
Krecina is looking to clinch.
Mario throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krecina tries to clinch but Mario is having none of it.
Krecina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krecina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mario counters with a left and a right that stings Krecina.
Mario swats away the attempt to clinch by Krecina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mario swinging wildly here.
Krecina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krecina sets himself, and Mario steps forward looking for the clinch! Krecina avoids it this time.
Zdzichu Krecina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krecina tries to clinch
and Mario counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krecina tries to clinch there but Mario circles away.
Krecina tries to clinch but Mario moves away
and Mario counters with a nice uppercut.
Zdzichu Krecina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krecina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mario counters with a three punch combo that has Krecina backing up. Krecina nods at Mario to acknowledge the strikes.
Mario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krecina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Krecina backs off Mario throws a huge counter combo but Krecina manages to avoid it all.
Mario lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mario.
Krecina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krecina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario is looking for the big counter here.
Krecina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mario counters with a series of strikes. Krecina will be more careful next time no doubt.

Mario clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krecina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mario blocks an uppercut.
Come on Mario - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Krecina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mario's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krecina lands an elbow just above Mario 's eye.
Mario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krecina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Super Mario has been cut.
A knee to the head by Krecina.
Krecina is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mario is breathing heavily.
Krecina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Krecina lands a damaging elbow.
Krecina lands with a short shot to the head.
Krecina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mario's defenses.
Krecina lands an elbow inside.
Krecina is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krecina lands an elbow just above Mario 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mario blocks an uppercut.
Mario tries to work over Krecina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Mario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Mario's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Krecina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krecina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mario darts in and clinches Krecina up against the ropes.
Krecina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mario wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mario is trying to force a seperation but Krecina has the dominant position.
Krecina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krecina lands an elbow just above Mario 's eye.

Krecina breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mario stalks Krecina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krecina's face. Krecina staggers backwards, shaken.
Krecina tries to clinch but Mario is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mario misses.
Mario throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krecina wants to clinch up but Mario keeps it at a distance.
Krecina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krecina tries to close the distance and clinch but Mario swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krecina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario tries to counter with a clinch but Krecina shakes him off and moves away.
Krecina tries to clinch up but Mario circles away and keeps his distance.
Krecina tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zdzichu Krecina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krecina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mario tries a head kick but it misses.
Krecina looks to clinch
and Mario counters with a nice body shot.
Krecina doesn't manage to clinch there - Mario circles away.
Krecina wants to clinch.
Krecina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mario paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mario wants to counter with a clinch but Krecina pushes him away.
Mario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krecina is looking for a counter combo.
Mario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krecina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krecina is looking to clinch but Mario is avoiding it.
Mario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krecina wants to clinch up but Mario keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krecina tries to close the distance and clinch but Mario swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mario circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mario counters with a three punch combo that has Krecina backing up. Krecina nods at Mario to acknowledge the strikes.
Mario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krecina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mario counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krecina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krecina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mario swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krecina tries to clinch up.
Mario lands a nice shot that snaps Krecina's head back.
Krecina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mario paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krecina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krecina doesn't manage to clinch there - Mario circles away.
Krecina tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krecina tries to close the distance and clinch but Mario swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krecina is looking to clinch but Mario is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Mario comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mario 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Mario!
Our winner, Super Mario, 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
56%

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