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Dynasty Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Carter Jose De La Cus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goki Shibukawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose De La Cus comes to the ring accompanied by The Veils - Vicious Traditions. Shibukawa has chosen Ramallah - Days of Revenge as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Granite chin
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Carter Jose De La Cus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Goki Shibukawa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibukawa misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Shibukawa there.
Shibukawa wants to clinch up but Jose De La Cus keeps it at a distance.
Jose De La Cus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jose De La Cus swinging wildly here.
Shibukawa misses with a hook.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shibukawa misses with a straight right.
Jose De La Cus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shibukawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shibukawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Shibukawa throws the left hand but Jose De La Cus avoids the punch easily.
Shibukawa throws a hook but Jose De La Cus blocks it.
Jose De La Cus misses with a two punch combination.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush Shibukawa with a series of wild strikes but Shibukawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shibukawa looks to land a right hand but Jose De La Cus moved out of range.
Jose De La Cus throwing a counter right hand but Shibukawa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shibukawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jose De La Cus.
Shibukawa forces Jose De La Cus back against the ropes and clinches.
Shibukawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibukawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibukawa tries a body shot but Jose De La Cus blocks it.
Jose De La Cus blocks an uppercut.
Shibukawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jose De La Cus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shibukawa misses with the head strike.
Jose De La Cus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shibukawa presses Jose De La Cus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shibukawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shibukawa tries a body shot but Jose De La Cus blocks it.
Shibukawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shibukawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shibukawa loads up on a big right hand but Jose De La Cus slips the punch.
Jose De La Cus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shibukawa eats them both and turns towards Jose De La Cus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shibukawa misses with a looping left.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but Shibukawa avoids them all with ease.
Jose De La Cus moves out of range as Shibukawa strikes.
Jose De La Cus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shibukawa wants to clinch up but Jose De La Cus keeps it at a distance.
Shibukawa misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Shibukawa misses its intended target.
Jose De La Cus throws a right hand that Shibukawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Shibukawa also avoids with ease.
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!
Jose De La Cus just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Shibukawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jose De La Cus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shibukawa backs up against the ropes.
Shibukawa loads up on a big right hand but Jose De La Cus slips the punch.
Jose De La Cus swinging wildly here.
Jose De La Cus ducks under a wild hook from Shibukawa.
Jose De La Cus throws a right hand that Shibukawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Shibukawa also avoids with ease.
Shibukawa is looking to clinch.
Shibukawa misses with an uppercut.
Shibukawa throws a jab when Jose De La Cus was well out of range.
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 Carter Jose De La Cus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jose De La Cus punishes Shibukawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Jose De La Cus misses with the combination.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shibukawa throws a shot from downtown. Jose De La Cus moves away and avoids it.
Jose De La Cus misses with the combination.
Jose De La Cus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shibukawa.
No joy there for Jose De La Cus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jose De La Cus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shibukawa.
Jose De La Cus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jose De La Cus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shibukawa throws a lazy right hand but Jose De La Cus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter Jose De La Cus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shibukawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shibukawa slips a jab and a cross from Jose De La Cus.
Shibukawa throws a big shot that misses.
Jose De La Cus throwing a counter right hand but Shibukawa manages to avoid it.
Shibukawa misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose De La Cus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shibukawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
Jose De La Cus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibukawa can do to turn this around?
Shibukawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shibukawa looks to land a left hand but Jose De La Cus moved out of range nicely.
Shibukawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shibukawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus slips a jab from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jose De La Cus in his tracks.
Jose De La Cus misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Shibukawa.
Nice defenses there by Shibukawa.
Shibukawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose De La Cus.
A little feinted left hand from Jose De La Cus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jose De La Cus moves out of range as Shibukawa strikes.
Jose De La Cus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shibukawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose De La Cus.
A left lands for Jose De La Cus.
Shibukawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shibukawa misses with an uppercut.
Shibukawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shibukawa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shibukawa throws the left hand but Jose De La Cus avoids the punch easily.
Jose De La Cus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jose De La Cus defending well as Shibukawa loads up on a big left hand.
Jose De La Cus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shibukawa.
Jose De La Cus moves out of range as Shibukawa strikes.
Jose De La Cus falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Shibukawa counter with a right hand.
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jose De La Cus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shibukawa throws a hook to the side of Jose De La Cus's head but Jose De La Cus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jose De La Cus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jose De La Cus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shibukawa misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Shibukawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shibukawa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jose De La Cus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jose De La Cus scores with a nice right hand.
Shibukawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jose De La Cus throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Jose De La Cus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shibukawa closes the distance and clinches.
Shibukawa tries to throw a body punch but Jose De La Cus avoids it by throwing Shibukawa back against the ropes.
Jose De La Cus tries to circle away but Shibukawa has him pinned against the ropes.
Good body shot from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa cracks Jose De La Cus with a nice body shot.
Jose De La Cus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jose De La Cus blocks an uppercut.
Shibukawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibukawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jose De La Cus misses with a body shot.
Shibukawa throws out a counter right but Jose De La Cus avoids it with no problem.
Jose De La Cus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shibukawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shibukawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jose De La Cus connects with a looping right hand.
Shibukawa cracks Jose De La Cus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa misses with an uppercut.
Carter Jose De La Cus is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jose De La Cus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shibukawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
Shibukawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter Jose De La Cus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jose De La Cus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shibukawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush Shibukawa with a series of wild strikes but Shibukawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jose De La Cus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shibukawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
It seemed like Shibukawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jose De La Cus staying out of range there.
Shibukawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jose De La Cus.
Shibukawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jose De La Cus is trying to force a seperation but Shibukawa has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa breaks from the clinch.
Shibukawa throws an overhand right that lands on Jose De La Cus's shoulder, as Jose De La Cus tries to avoid the shot.
Shibukawa throws a lazy right hand but Jose De La Cus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shibukawa tries to clinch but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush Shibukawa with a series of wild strikes but Shibukawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shibukawa lands a really nice looking cross but Jose De La Cus seems unphased.
Jose De La Cus punishes Shibukawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Jose De La Cus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shibukawa dodges the punch combination from Jose De La Cus.
A jab from Shibukawa misses.
Jose De La Cus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose De La Cus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jose De La Cus throws a poor cross that misses
and Shibukawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Shibukawa misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goki Shibukawa.
I think Jose De La Cus 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Shahar Aharon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Light Yagame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Very strong
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shahar Aharon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Yagame!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aharon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yagame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aharon gets a clinch.
Yagame tries to work over Aharon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yagame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yagame struggles to land a body shot inside as Aharon controls his hands.
Yagame lands a shoulder strike.
Aharon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aharon.
A shot in the inside from Aharon.
A short right from Yagame on the inside.
Aharon throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagame.
Aharon can't find room to land a body shot as Yagame controls the action.
Yagame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aharon's elbow.
Aharon makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Aharon misses with some punches.
Yagame swings wildly with an uppercut but Aharon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aharon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Aharon.
Still in the clinch, Aharon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aharon has a couple of punches blocked by Yagame.
Aharon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yagame is rocked!
Yagame struggles to land a body shot inside as Aharon controls his hands.
Yagame is still on wobbly legs! Can Aharon finish him?
Aharon creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Yagame crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Yagame face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Aharon takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Shahar Aharon!
Shahar Aharon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Joe Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters by moving into the clinch.
Maverick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Maverick keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Maverick keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Maverick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Ramirez tries to break free but Maverick pushes him back against the ropes.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick lands with a right to the head.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
A nice left hand lands by Maverick.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick lands a right hand.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Maverick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramirezs head.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramirez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maverick has him pressed against the ropes.
Joe Maverick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maverick has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Maverick.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Maverick has the dominant position.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the ropes.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
A body shot lands from Maverick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Joe Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Maverick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.
Maverick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Maverick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and Maverick counters by clinching up.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Maverick.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Maverick is controlling him.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Ramirez.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Grzegorz Rundowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oldaghar Khara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Khusugtun Batzorig Chinggis khaan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grzegorz Rundowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grzegorz Rundowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oldaghar Khara!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rundowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khara throws a jab when Rundowski was well out of range.
Rundowski has Khara up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rundowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khara blocks an uppercut.
Khara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rundowski or not.
Khara digs a right hand underneath Rundowski's ribcage. Rundowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khara tries a body shot but Rundowski blocks it.
Khara lands with a left to the head.
Rundowski throws a head punch that misses.
Khara struggles to land a body shot inside as Rundowski controls his hands.
Khara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Grzegorz Rundowski has been cut.
Rundowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khara avoids it.
Rundowski has a couple of punches blocked by Khara.
Khara lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Khara misses with a body punch.
Khara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rundowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Khara.
Rundowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundowski tries to throw a body punch but Khara avoids it by throwing Rundowski back against the ropes.
Khara cracks Rundowski on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Rundowski crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Oldaghar Khara!
A very excited looking Oldaghar Khara 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.
In defeat, Grzegorz Rundowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't know it s MMA fight, fought it's BJJ turnament :('.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Joey Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam James!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by James.
It looks like Joey Boss has been cut.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Boss lands a right hook to the body.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boss keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Boss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boss.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James forces Boss back against the ropes and clinches.
James lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James taking a breather.
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Boss misses.
James rushes Boss and presses him up against the ropes.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boss breaks the clinch.
Boss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Adam James has been cut.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boss misses with a combination
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the ropes. Boss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
James misses with a right hand
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Boss. Beautiful body shot.
Boss throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Boss dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boss misses with a body kick.
Boss seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boss misses with a double jab.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Boss is predictable there
letting James counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Boss.
A right-left combo lands from Boss.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boss scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops James to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
James moves into the clinch.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Boss misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Boss falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joey Boss is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Boss looks to throw a body kick
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
An inside leg kick lands from Boss.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boss prevents a body shot from James.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boss is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boss throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boss misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James gets a clinch.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boss.
James with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James forces Boss back against the ropes and clinches.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James taking a breather.
James breaks the clinch.
James ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
James rushes Boss and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Boss will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Boss misses with a double jab.
Boss looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boss throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a counter combo.
Boss looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James rushes Boss and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
James swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Boss scores with a four punch combination!
Boss misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss throws a leg kick
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Boss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James breaks the clinch.
Boss cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boss misses with a double jab
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Joey Boss's cut is getting worse.
Joey Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adam James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James works over Boss's head and body with a nice combination.
Adam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss misses with the combination.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Boss.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boss.
Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Boss.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boss, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Boss!
A very excited looking Joey Boss 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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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopette kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Root Of All Evil. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarczynski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lopette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarczynski throws out the jab.
Lopette lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarczynski off the ropes and back into range.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that half lands.
Lopette throws a wild body kick that Tarczynski sees coming a mile off.
Lopette connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopette throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses
and Lopette counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Lopette does it's job there.
Tarczynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Tarczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopette throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarczynski counters with a left to the body.
Lopette connects with a looping right hand.
Lopette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarczynski.
Lopette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tarczynski is out of range.
Tarczynski tries to clinch up.
Lopette moves away from the strike by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Lopette blocks it.
Tarczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopette.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopette is just out of range.
A low kick from Lopette is predictable there
and Tarczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarczynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopette thuds his shin into the meat of Tarczynski's side.
Lopette takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Tarczynski 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bornas Lopette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick.
Lopette throws a leg kick that misses.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopette.
Lopette throws a lazy right hand but Tarczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarczynski drops his hands momentarily and Lopette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopette misses with a hook to the body
letting Tarczynski counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette scores with a nice strike.
Tarczynski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopette.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopette throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopette's head.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Tarczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tarczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Lopette lands a really nice looking cross but Tarczynski seems unphased.
Tarczynski cracks Lopette with a good jab.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Lopette blocks it.
Tarczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopette.
Tarczynski throws out a counter right but Lopette avoids it with no problem.
Tarczynski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bornas Lopette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarczynski has time to react.
Lopette lands a leg kick that knocks Tarczynski off balance momentarily.
Lopette tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette defending well as Tarczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Lopette lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopette lands a nice shot that snaps Tarczynski's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopette. Tarczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarczynski doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette checks a leg kick.
Tarczynski dodges the punch combination from Lopette.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick.
Lopette takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Lopette.
Good shot there by Lopette.
Tarczynski 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.
Lopette misses with a leg kick
and Tarczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopette misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lopette.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarczynski takes one on the button.
Lopette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopette throws an overhand right that lands on Tarczynski's shoulder, as Tarczynski tries to avoid the shot.
Tarczynski feints a counter leg kick.
Tarczynski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopette throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tarczynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarczynski misses the jab.
Lopette avoids the body shot from Tarczynski.
Lopette misses with a kick to the body.
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopette manages to avoid it.
Lopette throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette 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!
Tarczynski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tarczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarczynski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tarczynski misses with a straight left.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopette drops his hands momentarily and Tarczynski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Tarczynski.
A slow jab from Lopette misses its intended target.
Tarczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarczynski scores with the left hand. Lopette knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarczynski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopette checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopette scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Tarczynski misses
and Tarczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarczynski tries to land a leg kick but Lopette saw it coming and moves away.
Tarczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarczynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the body kick from Lopette.
Lopette takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarczynski! But no joy.
Lopette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarczynski counters with a nice body shot.
Tarczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopette misses the target.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Lopette slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopette misses the target.
Lopette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopette takes a step back to recover.
Tarczynski scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarczynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Tarczynski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarczynski lands a jab to Lopette's midsection.
Lopette works Tarczynski's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Tarczynski.
Lopette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopette.
Tarczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarczynski 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.
Lopette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarczynski! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Tarczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopette 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Hematoma Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hematoma Hominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dai Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hominick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Evans blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Hematoma Hominick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hominick was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Hominick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hominick misses.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans throws a right and a left that Hominick avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick lands a right hook to the body.
Evans 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 throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Hominick cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Hominick.
Hominick scores with a nice strike.
Hominick works the jab nicely.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hominick is out of range.
Hominick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hominick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans thumps Hominick with a low kick.
Hominick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hominick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Hominick lands with a shot to the body.
Evans 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.
Hominick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hominick scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans tries to work over Hominick's front leg with a kick but Hominick checks it.
Evans clobbers Hominick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a series of strikes that have Hominick backpedaling.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Hominick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hominick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hominick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Hominick slips under a jab.
Hominick tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Hominick lands a jab to the nose.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hominick.
Hominick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Hominick defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Hominick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Hominick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Evans tries to get set, Hominick tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Hominick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans throws a low kick but Hominick avoids it.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hominick.
Hominick throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Hominick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Hominick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hominick.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hominick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick blocks a low kick nicely.
Hominick blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hominick's head.
Hominick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans avoids the body shot from Hominick.
A jab from Evans does it's job there.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Hominick saw that one coming.
Evans lands a high kick!
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Hominick slams his shin into Evans's torso.
Hominick tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
Hematoma Hominick is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hominick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Hominick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws a one two combo.
Evans takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hominick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Hominick connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hominick swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans ducks right into an uppercut from Hominick.
Hominick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hominick scores with a nice body kick.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Evans misses with a jab to the body
and Hominick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hominick trying to land knees to the body.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hominick.
Hominick prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hominick throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Hominick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick trying to land knees to the body.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Hominick cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hominick moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Hematoma Hominick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Hominick cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Hominick misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
As Hominick backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Hominick manages to avoid it all.
Hominick connects with a jab.
Hominick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Evans lands with a kick to the temple. Hominick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Hematoma Hominick has been cut.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hominick finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
Evans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hominick just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick.
Hominick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hominick.
Hominick tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hominick feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Hominick misses with a straight left.
Hominick instigates a clinch.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hominick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hominick.
Good body shot from Hominick.
Dai Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hominick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Hominick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans wants to break free but Hominick has control.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick scores a nice knee to the body.
Hominick lands with a right to the head.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hominick misses with a knee strike.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hematoma Hominick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hominick 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hematoma Hominick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dick Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen Slice of Heaven as his entrance music. Dick Cheese has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese scores with a hook.
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Nice cross by Cheese.
Valentine clinches with his opponent.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine stalling in the clinch but Cheese improves position.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Cheese is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentine has double underhooks.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Valentine taking a breather.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Cheese tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Cheese is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cheese is working Valentine over against the ropes.
Valentine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Cheese tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Valentine stalling.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cheese.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Cheese appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valentine moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Nice shot lands for Cheese.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Valentine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Cheese lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Cheese takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Cheese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese lands a nice looking body shot.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Cheese lands with a cross.
That has opened up Sam Valentine's cut even more.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine glances at the clock... BAM! Cheese nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Valentine crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Valentine is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cheese!
Dick Cheese tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Marcus Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Santiago is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes 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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
Rhodes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes tries to counter with a clinch but Santiago shakes him off and moves away.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago throws an off balance right hand
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago blocks an elbow strike.
Rhodes lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Santiago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Santiago lands with a left to the head.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago is trying to maintain a safe position but Rhodes gets an underhook and turns Santiago into the ropes.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Santiago stalling in the clinch but Rhodes improves position.
Santiago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santiago.
Santiago digs a right hand into Rhodes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rhodes's gas tank.
Santiago lands a body punch.
Santiago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rhodes looks winded!
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhodes wants to counter the offense by Santiago and move into the clinch position.
Rhodes walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Santiago rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Rhodes has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
Rhodes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santiago is out of range and Rhodes settles back down.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Rhodes throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago misses with a body shot.
Rhodes clinches.
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!
Santiago scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Santiago here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago blocking some punches.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Rhodes back against the ropes.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago scores with a hook to the body.
Marcus Santiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
A short right from Rhodes.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws an elbow but it misses.
Santiago effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rhodes.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Rhodes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Santiago will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santiago walks into a big right hand from Rhodes and goes down! The referee sends Rhodes to a neutral corner as Santiago gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Marcus Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhodes scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Santiago to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Rhodes away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Santiago got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Santiago is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago checks a low kick from Rhodes.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes blocks a jab.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Santiago misses its target.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Santiago tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Santiago misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santiago.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Rhodes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santiago effectively controlling the action here.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes misses with some punches.
A short right from Rhodes on the inside.
Rhodes lands an uppercut.
Rhodes avoiding damage.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is working Santiago over against the ropes.
Santiago looking to stall.
Rhodes misses with a body punch.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhodes is rocked!
Santiago presses Rhodes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhodes is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Rhodes wants to stall.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhodes seems to have recovered his senses.
Santiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pinto checks a leg kick nicely.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Pinto connects with a crisp jab.
Pinto throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinto.
Norris Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Pinto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Norris Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Pinto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinto lands with a cross.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Norris Jr slips the punch.
Norris Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Pinto moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Pinto counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
A nice left hand lands by Pinto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr blocking some punches.
Pinto blocks an elbow strike from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Pinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris Jr controls his hands.
Norris Jr misses with some punches.
Norris Jr takes a shot to the head.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Pinto is looking to control Norris Jr's arms but Norris Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pinto has his back to the ropes.
Pinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris Jr's elbow.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
Norris Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pinto fails to land.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Norris Jr trying to control the position but instead, Pinto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris Jr into the ropes.
Pinto tries to throw a body punch but Norris Jr avoids it by throwing Pinto back against the ropes.
Norris Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pinto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norris Jr can turn it around.
Pinto lands a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris Jr's elbow.
Norris Jr is trying to stall.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch but Pinto improves position.
Pinto misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris Jr lands with a right to the head.
Norris Jr blocks a body shot from Pinto.
Pinto misses with the head strike.
Pinto misses with some punches.
Pinto misses with the head strike.
Norris Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinto.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Pinto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Norris Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris Jr can do to turn this around?
Norris Jr slips under a jab from Pinto.
Norris Jr throws a hook but Pinto blocks it.
Pinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Norris Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Pinto moved away.
Norris Jr moves out of range as Pinto strikes.
Pinto misses the jab.
Norris Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pinto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Norris Jr checks it well.
Norris Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Pinto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arthur Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Pinto does no damage.
Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr.
Pinto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pinto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinto dips to his left and cracks Norris Jr with an uppercut!
Pinto throws a hook but Norris Jr avoids it easily.
Norris Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinto. Pinto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Pinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Norris Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pinto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris Jr on the side of the head.
Pinto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pinto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris Jr's calf.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pinto takes a step back to recover.
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!
Pinto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Norris Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr pushes Pinto away with a front kick.
Norris Jr tries to land a leg kick but Pinto saw it coming and moves away.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris Jr lands a head shot.
Norris Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinto.
Pinto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norris Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinto throws out the jab.
Norris Jr throws a low kick, looking for Pinto's leg but Pinto calmly moves out of range.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinto throws an off balance right hand
and Norris Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Pinto moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris Jr.
Pinto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
Pinto connects with a single shot there.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Norris Jr is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr thows a body kick. Pinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norris Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinto throws a low kick but Norris Jr moves out of range easily.
Norris Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinto wants to clinch up but Norris Jr keeps it at a distance.
Pinto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris Jr misses with a looping left.
Pinto lands a body shot.
Pinto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris Jr momentarily.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pinto's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Pinto as he checks the leg kick.
Pinto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris Jr.
Pinto moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinto takes a swing at Norris Jr's ribcage but misses.
Norris Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norris Jr under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinto, as that shot connected.
Pinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinto has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris Jr gets through Pinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinto connects with a single shot there.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Pinto misses with an uppercut
letting Norris Jr counter with a right hand.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norris Jr throws out the jab.
Norris Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris Jr! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Pinto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris Jr tried to score with a low kick but Pinto checks it.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Norris Jr tries to clinch up.
Pinto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good work by Pinto as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
Pinto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pinto moves into range and clinches up with Norris Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands an elbow inside that Pinto shrugs off.
Norris Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Norris Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Pinto blocks an elbow strike from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Norris Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinto.
Pinto blocks an uppercut.
Norris Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norris Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinto moves out of range of the body kick from Norris Jr.
Pinto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norris Jr staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Pinto finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris Jr.
Pinto cracks Norris Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinto scores with a jab. Norris Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinto misses with a hook.
Pinto throws an overhand right that lands on Norris Jr's shoulder, as Norris Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pinto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinto walks into a stiff left hand from Norris Jr.
Pinto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris Jr.
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!
Norris Jr slips under a jab.
Pinto lands a jab.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Norris Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris Jr misses the target.
Norris Jr throws a low kick, looking for Pinto's leg but Pinto calmly moves out of range.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Norris Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto wants to clinch.
Norris Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinto throws a leg kick
and Norris Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Pinto.
Pinto throws an off balance right hand
and Norris Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norris Jr is looking to control Pinto's arms but Pinto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norris Jr has his back to the ropes.
Pinto lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Norris Jr.
Pinto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norris Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
Pinto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris Jr.
Pinto lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris Jr's head.
Norris Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris Jr 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.
A head kick misses from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr slips a jab from Pinto.
Norris Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinto will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris Jr clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arthur Pinto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinto. That's going to slow Norris Jr down.
Norris Jr moves out of range as Pinto strikes.
Norris Jr moves into the clinch.
Pinto tries to work over Norris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A hook to the body from Norris Jr.
Pinto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Norris Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Pinto.
Pinto tries to work over Norris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Norris Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pinto's brow.
Chuck Norris Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinto avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Pinto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Norris Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pinto's calf.
Pinto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris Jr.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Pinto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Norris Jr slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Norris Jr misses.
Norris Jr throws a solid leg kick but Pinto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris Jr.
Pinto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinto lands a jab to Norris Jr's midsection.
Pinto punishes Norris Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinto 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 Norris Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norris Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norris Jr is looking to clinch.
Pinto moves in looking to clinch but Norris Jr pushes him off.
Pinto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pinto throws out a powerful jab.
Norris Jr throws a push kick but Pinto slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Norris Jr misses.
Norris Jr misses with a looping right.
Norris Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that Pinto semi-blocks.
Pinto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norris Jr. Norris Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norris Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris Jr.
Arthur Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Pinto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinto checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto retains his welterweight title!
Arthur Pinto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Chuck Norris Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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