FC 140:The Challenger PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Reynolds had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!

Reynolds
vs
Ricks

187 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
154 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Solid boxing
KO power

Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ricks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ricks clinches up against the ropes.
Reynolds looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ricks lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
Ricks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ricks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ricks lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.

It looks like Frank Reynolds has been cut.
Ricks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricks lands a damaging elbow.
Ricks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Ricks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ricks lands a damaging elbow.
Ricks lands an elbow inside.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ricks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reynolds's defenses.
Ricks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Ricks.

Reynolds is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricks pushes off an throws an elbow but Reynolds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricks lands an elbow just above Reynolds 's eye.
Ricks cracks Reynolds with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Reynolds drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Reynolds isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Ricks struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Ricks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Chris Ricks!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arroyo Malavino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikami Kanno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Malavino
vs
Kanno

168 cm
39
167 lbs
32 - 19 - 0

169 cm
24
147 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arroyo Malavino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikami Kanno!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malavino throws a shot to the body.
Kanno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malavino manages to avoid it.
Malavino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malavino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malavino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanno scores with a decent looking hook.
Malavino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kanno scores with a jab to the body.

Malavino drives through and clinches with Kanno against the ropes.

Malavino breaks the clinch.
Malavino thuds his shin into the meat of Kanno's side.
Kanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Malavino is just out of range.
Malavino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malavino scoring well with a low kick there.
Malavino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanno tests Malavino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malavino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Malavino throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Kanno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanno avoids a kick to the body.
Malavino ducks under a wild hook from Kanno.
Kanno lands a nice shot that snaps Malavino's head back.
Kanno scores with a hook to the body. Malavino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Malavino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malavino lands an elbow inside that Kanno shrugs off.
Malavino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but Malavino avoids the damage to the body.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malavino has him pressed against the ropes.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malavino avoids it.
Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Malavino controls his hands.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malavino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Malavino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malavino lands a jab to Kanno's midsection.
Malavino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malavino lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Malavino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malavino throws a body punch but Kanno moves out of range.
Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malavino staying out of range there.
Kanno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malavino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanno.
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malavino is looking to score with low kicks.
Malavino is looking to wear down Kanno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malavino misses with a jab to the body
and Kanno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanno throws an overhand right that lands on Malavino's shoulder, as Malavino tries to avoid the shot.
Malavino is looking to counter punch.
Malavino scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malavino can pounce on him.
Kanno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kanno misses with an uppercut
letting Malavino counter with a right hand.
Malavino checks a low kick from Kanno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malavino misses with a body kick.
Malavino checks a leg kick.
Malavino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around?

Malavino moves into the clinch.
Malavino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malavino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kanno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malavino managing to block the knees to the body from Kanno.
Malavino lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
Malavino digs a right hand underneath Kanno's ribcage. Kanno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malavino is leaning against Kanno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Malavino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino with a knee to the head.
Kanno is trying to break free.
Malavino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malavino scores with a shoulder strike.
Kanno trying to control the position but instead, Malavino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanno into the ropes.
Malavino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kanno or not.
Kanno is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malavino lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut.

Kanno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanno moves forwards but Malavino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malavino slips under a jab from Kanno.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malavino.
Malavino works Kanno's body with a nice hook.
Malavino lands with a slapping head kick.
Malavino ducks under a wild hook from Kanno.
Malavino misses with a hook. Kanno ducked under it nicely.
Kanno throws a poor cross that misses
and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malavino connects with a leg kick. Kanno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kanno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malavino.
Malavino cracks Kanno with a good jab.
Malavino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanno throws a body kick that misses.
Malavino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanno.
Kanno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malavino wants to land a leg kick but Kanno is out of range.
Malavino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Malavino duly obliges.
Kanno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malavino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malavino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Kanno.
Malavino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanno is just out of range.

Malavino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Malavino has Kanno pressed against the ropes, preventing Kanno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malavino.
Kanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malavino has him pressed against the ropes.
Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Malavino scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malavino has Kanno pressed against the ropes.
Kanno misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arroyo Malavino dominated that second round.
That's time! Malavino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Malavino clinches with his opponent.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Malavino.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malavino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malavino lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malavino.
Malavino lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Mikami Kanno has been cut.

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

Malavino moves into range and clinches up with Kanno.
Malavino lands with a light punch inside.
Malavino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malavino'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.
Malavino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannos head.

Kanno is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malavino pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Malavino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malavino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kanno's defenses.
Arroyo Malavino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malavino lands a nice shot to the body.
Malavino works on Kanno's body with a couple of short punches.
Kanno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malavino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Malavino.
A left hand lands to the body for Malavino.

Malavino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malavino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malavino takes a swing at Kanno's ribcage but misses.
Malavino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malavino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanno was well out of range. Poor timing from Malavino.

Malavino drives through and clinches with Kanno against the ropes.
Malavino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malavino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kanno takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Malavino manages to break the clinch.
Kanno swings for the body but Malavino moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Kanno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanno flicks out a counter leg kick but Malavino steps away.
Malavino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno.
Kanno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malavino.
A leg kick checked by Kanno.
Kanno misses with a wild combination.
Malavino misses with a wild combination.
Malavino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanno is able to avoid easily.
Kanno misses the shot to the body.
Malavino looks to land a body kick but Kanno moved away.

Kanno gets tackled into the ropes by Malavino. Malavino maintains the clinch.
Kanno throws an elbow that misses.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

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

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Balor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn Balor is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Brooks
vs
Balor

180 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Great elbows
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finn Balor!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Balor slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Balor throws a body shot but no joy.
Balor throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Balor misses the target.
Balor jabs Brooks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balor.
Balor throws a body shot but no joy.
Brooks scores with a kick to the body.

Brooks rushes Balor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Balor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brooks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finn Balor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to work over Balor's front leg with a kick but Balor checks it.
Balor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brooks rather than just go for the knockout.
Brooks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Balor misses.
As Balor backs away, Brooks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brooks slips a jab from Balor.
Balor swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balor. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks scores with a shot to the body.
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Brooks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balor lands with a good body shot.
Balor misses with a hook to the body
and Brooks counters with a body kick that stops Balor in his tracks momentarily.
Balor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Balor.
Balor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
Brooks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks staying out of range there.
Brooks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
Brooks misses the jab.
Balor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balor throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Balor swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Balor throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Balor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Balor moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Balor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Balor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brooks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balor.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Balor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brooks under the eye.
Brooks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balor is out of range.
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Balor had a free shot at his head there.
Brooks throws a solid leg kick but Balor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brooks.
Balor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Balor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brooks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Balor scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Eric Brooks has been cut.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balor.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brooks walks into a straight right hand from Balor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Brooks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balor swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a low kick, looking for Balor's leg but Balor calmly moves out of range.
Balor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Balor scores with a shot to the body.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balor.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balor throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Balor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brooks's hands.
Balor misses with a wild body shot.
Balor misses with a body shot.
Balor looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Brooks throws a jab when Balor was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balor misses with a looping left.
Balor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balor lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balor scores with a nice strike.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Balor throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Balor misses with a body shot
and Brooks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balor scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Balor.
Brooks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brooks slips under a jab from Balor.
Balor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Balor misses the target.
Balor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Balor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
Finn Balor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Balor moved out of range nicely.

Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the ropes.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Balor.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balor's defenses.
Balor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balor's defenses.
Balor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands a nice elbow.
Brooks taking a breather.
Brooks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Balor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Balor breaks the clinch.
Balor looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Brooks tests Balor's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands the left hand.
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Brooks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Balor misses the target.
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Balor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balor lands a jab to Brooks's midsection.
Balor works over Brooks's head and body with a nice combination.
Brooks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Balor scores with a jab to the head.
Balor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brooks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brooks.
Balor takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Brooks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor throws a body shot but no joy.
Brooks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brooks walks into a left hand.
Balor misses with a jab to the body
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. Balor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Balor.
Balor misses the jab.
Brooks tried to counter with a leg kick but Balor avoided it.
Brooks staying out of range there.
Balor throws a sloppy body shot
and Brooks counters with a body kick.
Brooks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brooks blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Balor.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooks throws a head kick that Balor semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brooks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balor on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Doroteo Arango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Red Robin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arango's entrance music is The Lion. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Arango
vs
Red Robin

189 cm
25
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doroteo Arango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Red Robin!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Red Robin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arango wants to clinch up but Red Robin keeps it at a distance.
Red Robin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Red Robin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Red Robin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Red Robin looks to score with a jab to the body but Arango is just out of range.
Arango tries to clinch but Red Robin is having none of it.
Arango misses with a body shot.
Red Robin unleashes a big counter combination but Arango bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arango tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Red Robin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red Robin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red Robin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Red Robin throws a lazy right hand but Arango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tim Red Robin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red Robin. Arango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arango tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Red Robin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red Robin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arango manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Arango finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arango moves into the clinch successfully.
Arango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arango misses with the head strike.
Red Robin wants to get back to striking at distance but Arango won't allow it.
Red Robin blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Robin blocking some punches.
Arango lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arango has a couple of punches blocked by Red Robin.
A head punch on the inside from Arango fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Arango.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Robin.
Red Robin working hard to break the clinch.
Arango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arango lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Arango lands a shoulder strike.
Arango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Robin's elbow.
Arango misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Robin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Arango's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arango lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arango misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Arango.
Arango has a couple of punches blocked by Red Robin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Arango.
Arango lands a shot to the body.
Red Robin is trying to break free.
Arango lands a right hand.
Arango has Red Robin pressed against the ropes, preventing Red Robin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doroteo Arango dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Red Robin connects with a body shot.
Arango throws a body punch but Red Robin moves out of range.
Red Robin lands with a good body shot.
Red Robin cracks a nice hook into Arango's ribs.
Arango fails in his attempt to clinch.
Red Robin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arango tries to close the distance and clinch but Red Robin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arango misses with a wild combination.
Red Robin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Red Robin does no damage.

Arango rushes Red Robin and presses him up against the ropes.
A short left from Arango.
Arango lands a nice shot to the body.
Red Robin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Arango.
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!
Arango keeps control of Red Robin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Robin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Robin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Arango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Robin.
Arango working aggressively here.
Arango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Robin has had enough of the clinch but Arango keeps him there for the moment.
Arango struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Robin controls his hands.
Arango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arango prevents Red Robin from breaking the clinch.
Arango lands a left hand.
Arango lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Robin backwards.
Arango lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arango tries to throw a body punch but Red Robin avoids it by throwing Arango back against the ropes.
Arango working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Red Robin can do to turn this around?
Arango lands a nice uppercut.
Arango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arango lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arango lands a right hand that snaps the head of Red Robin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arango.
Arango misses with some punches.
Arango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arango misses with the head strike.
Arango swings wildly with an uppercut but Red Robin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doroteo Arango dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Red Robin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red Robin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Red Robin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Red Robin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arango stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Red Robin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arango was well out of range. Poor timing from Red Robin.
Red Robin lands with a nice combination. Arango backs away looking to recover.

Arango gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arango lands with a right to the head.
Red Robin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arango lands a shoulder strike.
Arango pushes Red Robin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red Robin working hard to break the clinch.
Arango throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Robin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arango gets through Red Robin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arango swings wildly with an uppercut but Red Robin uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arango throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arango scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arango tries a body shot but Red Robin blocks it.
Arango working aggressively here.
Arango scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tim Red Robin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arango makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arango scores with a shoulder strike.
Arango throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Robin.
A head punch on the inside from Arango fails to land.
Arango misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arango tries a body shot but Red Robin blocks it.
Arango misses with the head strike.
Red Robin blocks an uppercut.
Arango scores with a nice hook to the head.
Red Robin is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Red Robin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arango misses with a punch on the inside.
Doroteo Arango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arango lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Red Robin or not.
Arango tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Robin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red Robin tries to break the clinch but Arango is controlling the position.
Red Robin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Red Robin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arango tries to work over Red Robin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doroteo Arango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arango, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doroteo Arango!
Doroteo Arango really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) 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
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between David Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. another life - kano kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Byrne
vs
Dowiyogo

184 cm
38
206 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

178 cm
39
212 lbs
36 - 20 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, David Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo misses with a body kick.
Dowiyogo avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Dowiyogo throws a big counter head kick but Byrne avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Byrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dowiyogo. That's going to slow Byrne down.
Byrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dowiyogo counters with a body kick that stops Byrne in his tracks momentarily.

Byrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne blocks a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo working Byrne over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byrne lands a body punch.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Dowiyogo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Byrne lands an elbow just above Dowiyogo 's eye.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Byrne blocks it.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Byrne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Byrne scores with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Byrne blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dowiyogo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Byrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grover Dowiyogo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Byrne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dowiyogo.

Byrne rushes Dowiyogo and presses him up against the ropes.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Byrne is keeping busy.
Dowiyogo managing to block the knees to the body from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Byrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Byrne lands with a light punch inside.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Dowiyogo is breathing heavily.
Byrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dowiyogos head.
A right hand to the body from Byrne.
Byrne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Byrne.
Byrne landing knees to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Byrne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Byrne.
A short right from Byrne.
A short left from Byrne.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
David Byrne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Byrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
Byrne lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Byrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dowiyogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrne lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrne's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dowiyogo throws a low kick, looking for Byrne's leg but Byrne calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Byrne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dowiyogo.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Byrne tries to score with a low kick but Dowiyogo moves his leg out of the way.
As Byrne backs off Dowiyogo throws a huge counter combo but Byrne manages to avoid it all.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dowiyogo can do to turn this around?
Dowiyogo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Dowiyogo pushes Byrne up against the ropes in a clinch.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo is trying to stall.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to stall.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Byrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dowiyogo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrne working Dowiyogo over with knees to the body.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne connects with a knee to the head.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne lands a right hand.
Byrne trying to land knees to the body.
Byrne tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Byrne.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Byrne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowiyogo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Byrne.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dowiyogo is trying to stall.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne looking to throw knees to the head but Dowiyogo is blocking nicely.
Byrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Byrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
A short right from Byrne.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a right to the head.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Dowiyogo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
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!
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Byrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowiyogo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Byrne works on Dowiyogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Byrne tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Byrne back against the ropes.
Byrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dowiyogo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Byrne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Byrne throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Byrne.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrne missing with knees to the body.
Byrne is leaning against Dowiyogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Byrne had his way with Grover Dowiyogo in that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dowiyogo clinches.
Dowiyogo is trying to maintain a safe position but Byrne gets an underhook and turns Dowiyogo into the ropes.
A short right from Byrne.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byrne.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Byrne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dowiyogo's brow.
Byrne lands an elbow inside that Dowiyogo shrugs off.
Byrne lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowiyogo won't want to take too many of those.
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
Byrne managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dowiyogo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Byrne digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Byrne connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byrne misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrne avoids it.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byrne blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Nice body punch from Byrne - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Byrne obliges.
Byrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dowiyogo.
Byrne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Byrne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Byrne crunches a lovely knee into Dowiyogo's ribcage.
Byrne is leaning against Dowiyogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Byrne lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Byrne.
Byrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Byrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Byrne.
A short right from Byrne.
Byrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but Dowiyogo blocks it.
David Byrne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Byrne avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrne avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Byrne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dowiyogo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne lands an uppercut.
Grover Dowiyogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrne avoids the elbow strike from Dowiyogo, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Byrne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byrne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Byrne!
David Byrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Guy Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacinto Ramos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Davidson
vs
Ramos

180 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacinto Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davidson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davidson lands with a kick to the temple. Ramos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramos doesn't manage to clinch there - Davidson circles away.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson misses with an uppercut.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Davidson's body.
Davidson throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Davidson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davidson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davidson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Davidson finds it's way through Ramos's defenses.
Ramos lands with a good body shot.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Davidson moved out of range.
Davidson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davidson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos jabs at Davidson's body.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davidson lands with a kick to the temple. Ramos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramos avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Ramos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Donk. Davidson catches Ramos right on the button with a cross.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos slips a straight right by Davidson.
Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scores with a head kick. Ramos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramos scores with a head kick.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Davidson's ribs.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Davidson counters with a thumping low kick.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidson looks for the body kick but Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Davidson scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson throws a front kick that sends Ramos stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Davidson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Davidson throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Davidson misses
and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos unleashes a big counter combination but Davidson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Ramos cracks Davidson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos jabs Davidson right on the nose. Davidson blinks but takes it well.
Davidson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Davidson.
Ramos works Davidson's body with a nice hook.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidson.
Davidson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Davidson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramos off the ropes and back into range.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Davidson is just out of range.
Davidson throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Davidson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.

Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Davidson in a clinch.
Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ramos.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.

Davidson is rocked!
Ramos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos.
Ramos lands a right hand.
Ramos cracks Davidson with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Davidson goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Davidson wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jacinto Ramos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Oubaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code . Oubaali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Belsunce Breakdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGuire
vs
Oubaali

187 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ali Oubaali!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oubaali takes one on the button.

McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire stalling the fight.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire trying to stall but Oubaali improves his position.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oubaali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Oubaali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire stalls.
Oubaali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oubaali moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oubaali tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oubaali throws a combination that misses

and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from McGuire.

McGuire breaks from the clinch.

Oubaali moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Oubaali manages to break the clinch.
Oubaali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Oubaali misses with a wild body shot.
Oubaali misses with a combination

and McGuire moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGuire lunges at Oubaali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oubaali's hand.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oubaali tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire stuns Oubaali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire misses with a hook. Oubaali ducked under it nicely.
Oubaali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oubaali scores with a nice head shot.

McGuire drives through and clinches with Oubaali against the ropes.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oubaali can do to turn this around?
Oubaali prevents a body shot from McGuire.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tests Oubaali's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body

and Oubaali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oubaali.
Oubaali scores with a hook to the body.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Oubaali.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Patrick McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oubaali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Oubaali lands a nice shot to the body.
Oubaali struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the ropes.
Oubaali lands a body punch.

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

Oubaali clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with some punches.
A short left from McGuire.
Oubaali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the ropes.
McGuire tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick McGuire dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Oubaali throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.

McGuire drives through and clinches with Oubaali against the ropes.
McGuire presses Oubaali against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oubaali as McGuire tries to tie him up.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
Oubaali works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oubaali.
Oubaali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oubaali misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Oubaali works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Oubaali blocking some punches.
Oubaali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Oubaali had a free shot at his head there.
Oubaali throws a left and a right that both miss

and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the ropes.
McGuire is working Oubaali over against the ropes.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from McGuire.

McGuire breaks the clinch.
Patrick McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Oubaali ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
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!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
enabling Oubaali to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
Oubaali misses with a double jab.
McGuire jabs Oubaali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patrick McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oubaali just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGuire!
A victorious Patrick McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ali Oubaali had this to say: 'Thank'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kevin Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Buddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Night gown - Pillow fight! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mayweather
vs
Buddington

189 cm
31
202 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

188 cm
28
198 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Buddington!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddington works Mayweather's body with a nice hook.
Buddington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but Buddington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buddington 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.
An inside leg kick from Buddington misses.
Mayweather misses with a straight right.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but Buddington moved out of range.
Buddington throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Mayweather scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayweather walks forward, straight into a front kick from Buddington.
Mayweather throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddington on the side of the head.
Mayweather scores with a sloppy right hand. Buddington should have avoided that one.
Buddington misses with a jab to the body
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Buddington misses with a combination
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Buddington lands with a kick to the temple. Mayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Kevin Mayweather has been cut.
Buddington staying out of range there.
Buddington throws a fast counter high kick but Mayweather manages to duck under it in time.
Mayweather has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buddington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buddington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buddington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a lunging right hand
letting Buddington counter with a right hand.
Buddington misses with an uppercut
and Buddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayweather tries to land a leg kick but Buddington saw it coming and moves away.
Buddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayweather.
Buddington wants to counter the offense by Mayweather and move into the clinch position.
Mayweather throws a lazy head kick
and Mayweather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buddington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mayweather if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick by Mayweather misses
and Buddington counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buddington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buddington is looking to slow Mayweather down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Kevin Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayweather takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a jab to the head.
Buddington is looking to score with low kicks.
Buddington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddington is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buddington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buddington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buddington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayweather rather than just go for the knockout.
Buddington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buddington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Mayweather misses
and Buddington counters with a straight right hand.
Buddington misses with a body punch
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Mayweather will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Mayweather's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Buddington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab.
Buddington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
Buddington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buddington ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a body shot but no joy.
Kevin Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayweather throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Buddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mayweather misses its target.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Buddington moved away.
It seemed like Buddington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddington looks for the body kick but Mayweather saw that one coming.
Mayweather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Mayweather finds it's target.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses
and Buddington counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddington tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Mayweather sets himself, and Buddington steps forward looking for the clinch! Mayweather avoids it this time.
Mayweather looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayweather lands with a hook. Buddington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buddington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buddington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayweather takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Buddington.
Buddington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buddington misses with a low kick as Mayweather jumps back.
Buddington misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buddington.
Buddington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayweather catches Buddington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Mayweather misses.
Buddington wants to land a leg kick but Mayweather is out of range.
Buddington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Buddington moved away.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Mayweather connects with a single shot there.
Buddington misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather looks to throw a body kick
and Buddington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buddington misses with an uppercut.

Mayweather looks low and kicks high, catching Buddington 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!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddington jabs Mayweather to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Buddington moved away.
Mayweather throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Mayweather will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Mayweather's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mayweather pushes Buddington away with a front kick.
Buddington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddington can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Buddington. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Mayweather throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayweather lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice combination there by Buddington.
A swing and a miss from Buddington.
It looked like Mayweather wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Mayweather rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buddington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Buddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mayweather swings widly with a right hand
and Buddington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddington.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Buddington's body.
Buddington moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws the kick towards the body but Buddington avoids it.
Buddington fakes the leg kick and cracks Mayweather in the body.
Mayweather throws a jab when Buddington was well out of range.
Buddington throws a leg kick but Mayweather moved away.
Buddington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather throws a sloppy body shot
and Mayweather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buddington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buddington.
Buddington lands the left hand.
Buddington just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayweather lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buddington checks a leg kick.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather connects with an inside leg kick.
Buddington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buddington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Buddington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mayweather - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddington. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Buddington moved away.
Mayweather connects with a body shot that sends Buddington's belly button to the back.
Buddington motions for Mayweather to come forward. Buddington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddington throws a body kick that misses
and Mayweather counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kevin Mayweather did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kevin Mayweather's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Buddington.
Buddington digs a good body shot into Mayweather's ribs.
Mayweather misses with a right hand
and Buddington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buddington swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Buddington blocks the body kick.
Buddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mayweather was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buddington ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a body punch

and Buddington counters by moving into the clinch.
Buddington blocks a body shot from Mayweather.
Mayweather struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddington controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Buddington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather is trying to stall.
Buddington lands a right hand.
Mayweather working aggressively here.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather tries to throw a body punch but Buddington avoids it by throwing Mayweather back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddington prevents a body shot from Mayweather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Buddington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Buddington lands a nice knee to the body.
Buddington gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Buddington.
Mayweather is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buddington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buddington scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddington.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Buddington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buddington scores with a knee to the head.
Buddington misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddington digs a right hand underneath Mayweather's ribcage. Mayweather let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddington scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddington controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buddington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddington scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Buddington.
Buddington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Buddington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mayweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Buddington is leaning against Mayweather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Mayweather swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayweather misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buddington misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Buddington dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Mayweather's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Buddington misses the jab.
Jab by Buddington.
Buddington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayweather. That did some damage!
Buddington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayweather is looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Mayweather.
Buddington sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buddington slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Buddington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayweather listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Mayweather smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayweather throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buddington counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
Mayweather throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddington counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddington.
Good leg kick by Mayweather there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buddington moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buddington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mayweather looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buddington connects with an inside leg kick.
Buddington looks to land a right hand but Mayweather moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayweather as he connects with a hook.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddington.
Buddington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayweather.
Mayweather takes one to the chin there.
Mayweather jabs Buddington right on the nose. Buddington blinks but takes it well.
Buddington misses with the combination.
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!
Mayweather looks for the body kick but Buddington saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Buddington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliver Buddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayweather slips under a jab from Buddington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab.
Mayweather connects with an inside leg kick.
Buddington blocks the body kick.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Buddington moved away.
Buddington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddington tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather with a hook.
Buddington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buddington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buddington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mayweather.
Buddington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Buddington moves out of range.
Mayweather slips a straight right by Buddington.
Buddington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddington looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Buddington.
I think Mayweather has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Mayweather!
A relieved looking Kevin Mayweather thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Oliver Buddington had this to say: 'Whatever, im done!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Markus Remoreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hematoma Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remoreras comes to the ring accompanied by Ludacris feat. Nas and Jay-Z - I Do It For Hip-Hop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Remoreras
vs
Hominick

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35
154 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

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31
160 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Remoreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hematoma Hominick!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remoreras blocks the body kick.
Remoreras lands a head kick!

It looks like Hematoma Hominick has been cut.
Remoreras looks to land a body kick but Hominick moved away.
Hominick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Remoreras misses with a head kick.
Remoreras scores with a kick to the midsection.
Remoreras looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hominick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Remoreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hominick.
Remoreras lands a nice shot that snaps Hominick's head back.
Hominick slips a jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hominick is out of range.
Hominick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hominick throws a leg kick which misses Remoreras's front leg but catches the back leg as Remoreras tries to avoid it.
Hominick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Hominick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Remoreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Hominick.
It looked like Remoreras wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hominick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hominick sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Remoreras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Remoreras pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Remoreras managing to block the knees to the body from Hominick.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Remoreras avoids the damage to the body.
Remoreras lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hominick backwards.
Remoreras leaning against his opponent.
Remoreras lands with a left to the head.
Hominick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remoreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick takes a shot to the head.
Remoreras tries a body shot but Hominick blocks it.
Hominick has Remoreras pressed against the ropes, preventing Remoreras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Remoreras.
Remoreras is trying to force a seperation but Hominick has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remoreras prevents a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Remoreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hominick ducks under a wild hook from Remoreras.

Hominick clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hominick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Remoreras backwards.
Remoreras blocking some punches.
Hominick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hominick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Remoreras backwards.
Good body shot from Remoreras.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remoreras's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hominick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Remoreras's brow.
Remoreras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Remoreras manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Remoreras.
Hominick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hominick wants to slow Remoreras down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Remoreras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hominick looks to throw a body kick

and Remoreras counters by moving into the clinch.
Hominick lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Remoreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Remoreras pushes Hominick back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Remoreras creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Remoreras avoids the damage to the body.
Remoreras crunches a lovely knee into Hominick's ribcage.
Hominick lands an uppercut.

Remoreras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hominick moves out of range of the strikes.
Remoreras swings widly with a right hand
and Hominick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Remoreras throws a jab when Hominick was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hominick.
Remoreras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras throws the left hand but Hominick avoids the punch easily.
Hominick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Remoreras with a body shot.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Remoreras lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Remoreras - just one landing.
Remoreras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hominick can do to turn this around?
Remoreras lands a nice hook to Hominick's body. Hominick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Remoreras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hominick darts in and clinches Remoreras up against the ropes.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Remoreras controls the action.

Remoreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remoreras misses with the body kick
and Hominick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good work by Remoreras as he checks the leg kick.
Remoreras thumps Hominick with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Remoreras.
Hominick moves out of range as Remoreras throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hominick misses with a wild body shot.
Remoreras throws a hook but Hominick blocks it.
Remoreras misses with a low kick.
Hominick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hominick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a shot to the body.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but Hominick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markus Remoreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hominick tries to clinch but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras looks to land a right hand but Hominick moved out of range.
Hominick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Remoreras lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Remoreras dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick'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.

Remoreras throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Remoreras tries to clinch there but Hominick circles away.
Hominick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remoreras. Remoreras obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Remoreras catches Hominick right on the button with a cross.
Remoreras misses with a low kick.
Hominick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Remoreras stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hominick.
Hominick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Remoreras's corner calls for a 1-2. Remoreras obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remoreras misses with a left hand
and Hominick counters with a nice body kick.
Markus Remoreras is winning the standup battle so far.
Remoreras misses with a series of wild punches.
Remoreras takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick throws a front kick that sends Remoreras stumbling back into the ropes.
Remoreras connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hominick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Remoreras checks a leg kick.
Hominick keeps Remoreras at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Remoreras misses
and Hominick counters with a body kick that stops Remoreras in his tracks momentarily.
Hominick throws a body kick that misses.
Remoreras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hominick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remoreras throws a low kick but Hominick moves out of range easily.
Hominick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remoreras.
Hominick scores with a kick to the body.
Hominick blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remoreras tries a low kick but Hominick avoids it.
Hominick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Remoreras takes a head kick 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!
Hominick swings for the body but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Hominick.
Remoreras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hominick looks to land a body kick but Remoreras moved away.
Remoreras takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hominick just misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Hominick blocks a head kick by Remoreras.
Hominick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hematoma Hominick really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Remoreras connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Remoreras.
Remoreras fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hominick checks it well.
Remoreras avoids the head kick by Hominick.
A leg kick checked by Remoreras.
Hominick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hominick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Remoreras rather than just go for the knockout.
Hominick takes one on the button.
Remoreras throws a hook to the side of Hominick's head but Hominick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remoreras misses with a right hand
and Hominick counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but Hominick checks it.
Remoreras connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hominick throws a head kick that misses.
Remoreras lands a leg kick that knocks Hominick off balance momentarily.
Remoreras thumps Hominick with a low kick.
Remoreras blocks a head kick by Hominick.
Remoreras lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remoreras goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hominick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Remoreras blocks it well.
Remoreras bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Remoreras throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hominick.
Remoreras sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hominick staying out of range there.
Hominick misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Remoreras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Remoreras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Remoreras checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remoreras misses with a lunging right hand
and Hominick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Remoreras throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hominick on the side of the head.
Remoreras lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hominick takes a step back to recover.

Hominick has closed the distance and engaged Remoreras in a clinch.
Remoreras with a knee to the head.
Hominick tries to work over Remoreras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick is leaning against Remoreras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hematoma Hominick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Remoreras had his way with Hematoma Hominick in that round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Remoreras looks to land a right hand but Hominick moved out of range.
Hematoma Hominick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hominick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Remoreras avoids the body shot from Hominick.
Remoreras closes the distance but Hominick moves to the side
and Hominick counters with a nice body kick.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick.
Hominick counters with a body kick.
Remoreras misses with a wild body shot.
Hominick slips under a jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras misses with a hook.
Remoreras will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hominick slips a jab from Remoreras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remoreras scores with a punch to the head.
Hominick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Remoreras throws a front kick that sends Hominick stumbling back into the ropes.
Hominick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hominick ducks right into an uppercut from Remoreras.
Remoreras feints and then cracks Hominick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hominick down.
Remoreras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hominick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Remoreras fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hominick just manages to avoid it.
Hominick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Hominick rushes Remoreras and presses him up against the ropes.
Hominick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Remoreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Remoreras avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Remoreras avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Hominick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Remoreras is defending well for now.
Remoreras scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Remoreras avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hominick tries a body shot but Remoreras blocks it.
Hominick misses with some punches.
Hominick missing with knees to the body.
Remoreras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Remoreras.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remoreras lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hominick is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Remoreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hominick avoids a kick to the body.
Remoreras feints and then cracks Hominick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hominick down.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Remoreras takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses.
Remoreras turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Remoreras throws a low kick but Hominick avoids it.
Hominick misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Remoreras was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Remoreras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Remoreras has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Remoreras!
A very excited looking Markus Remoreras 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.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Marcus Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stipe Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Santiago
vs
Miocic

190 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stipe Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago moves out of range of the strikes.
Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santiago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miocics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Stipe Miocic has been cut.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miocic misses with a straight right.
Stipe Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miocic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miocic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Santiago.
Santiago throws an overhand right that lands on Miocic's shoulder, as Miocic tries to avoid the shot.
Miocic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.

Santiago connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Miocic onto his butt! Miocic bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.

Miocic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago misses with a straight left.
Miocic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Santiago backs off Miocic throws a huge counter combo but Santiago manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Miocic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miocic 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.
Santiago moves out of range as Miocic strikes.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miocic.
Miocic misses with a combination
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miocic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miocic looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Miocic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Miocic misses its intended target.
Santiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Miocic throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Miocic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santiago to score with a decent uppercut.
Miocic throws a good cross that connects.

Miocic walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Santiago rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Miocic has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Santiago engages and cracks Miocic with a massive lead left hook - Miocic tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Santiago is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!
Marcus Santiago retains his heavyweight title!
Marcus Santiago took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'WHOS THE PUSSY NOW BITCH !!!!!!!!'.