Dynasty Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 5219 p4p, 572 weight class) and Bornas Lopette (ranked 9322 p4p, 775 weight class). Bathory comes to the ring accompanied by Brain Scan. Lopette has chosen Root Of All Evil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bathory
vs
Lopette

186 cm
35
197 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

190 cm
37
183 lbs
31 - 14 - 3

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bathory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bathory moves in looking to clinch but Lopette pushes him off.
Bathory throws a nice looking combination but Lopette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopette staying out of range there.
Lopette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Lopette moved out of range.
Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bathory wants to clinch
and Lopette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopette swats away the attempt to clinch by Bathory.
Lopette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Lopette lands a front kick.
Bathory tries to clinch but Lopette moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Lopette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory is looking to clinch.
Lopette throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.

Lopette tries to keep at a distance but Bathory has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopette lands an elbow just above Bathory 's eye.
Lopette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bathory breaks from the clinch.
Lopette throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopette.
Lopette swinging wildly here.

Bathory has closed the distance and engaged Lopette in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lopette fails to land.

Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopette cracks Bathory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Lopette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory wants to clinch up but Lopette keeps it at a distance.
Lopette circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Lopette tenderised Bathory's leg. Bathory is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopette circles away quickly and effectively.
Bathory thuds his right hand into Lopette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bathory tries to clinch there but Lopette circles away.

Bathory moves into range and clinches up with Lopette.

Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Lopette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Lopette is rocked!
Lopette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopette is still on wobbly legs! Can Bathory finish him?
Lopette throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Lopette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopette seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopette staying out of range there.
Lopette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Bathory moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopette creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopette working aggressively here.
Lopette throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bornas Lopette will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lopette looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.

Lopette tries to keep at a distance but Bathory has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bathory is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bathory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bathory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.

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

Bathory drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Lopette onto his butt! Lopette pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.

It looks like Bornas Lopette has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lopette keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopette throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.

Bathory connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Lopette onto his butt! Lopette bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Lopette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette swats away the attempt to clinch by Bathory.
Lopette connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Arzlan Bathory has been cut.
Lopette ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopette cracks Bathory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lopette thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Bathory is looking to clinch.
Lopette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Lopette slips the punch.
Bathory throws a hook but Lopette avoids it easily.
Lopette is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Lopette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bathory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bathory is looking to clinch but Lopette is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.
Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bathory gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bathory blocking some punches.

Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lopette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bathory is looking to clinch.
Lopette thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bathory if he has to take too many more of those.
Bathory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopette works the jab nicely.
Bathory fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopette chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Bathory catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Lopette stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Lopette walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bathory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Lopette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopette.
Bathory connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lopette - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Bornas Lopette stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Biggy Highway (ranked 22554 p4p, 944 weight class) and Tien Shinhan (ranked 7387 p4p, 775 weight class). Shinhan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breaking Benjamin - Lights Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Highway
vs
Shinhan

190 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

187 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

World class MT
Granite chin

Great elbows
Tends to cut

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Biggy Highway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tien Shinhan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Shinhan moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Highway.
Highway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Highway checks a low kick from Shinhan.
Shinhan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHighway.
A head kick from Highway lands but Shinhan takes it in his stride.

It looks like Tien Shinhan has been cut.
Shinhan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shinhan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highway throws a quick counter head kick but Shinhan was just out of range.
Shinhan is looking to chop away at Highway's legs.
Shinhan throws a low kick but Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Shinhan blocks the body kick.
Shinhan avoids the head kick by Highway.
Shinhan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinhan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shinhan throws a leg kick but Highway moved away.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinhan misses with a leg kick.
Shinhan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shinhan is looking to clinch.
Highway lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinhan misses with a low kick as Highway jumps back.
Tien Shinhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinhan throws a leg kick but Highway sees it coming and checks it nicely.

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

Shinhan is rocked!
Highway throws a head kick but Shinhan moves out of range.
Shinhan is still on wobbly legs! Can Highway finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinhan throws a low kick but Highway avoids it.
Shinhan blocks a head kick by Highway.
Shinhan seems to have recovered his senses.
Highway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shinhan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Highway throws a counter high kick but Shinhan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Highway cracks the inside of Shinhan's front leg.
Highway tries a head kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Shinhan breaks from the clinch.
Highway checks a leg kick.
Highway has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shinhan tries to land a leg kick but Highway saw it coming and moves away.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Shinhan moves out of range easily.
Shinhan misses with a low kick.
Highway tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinhan wants to clinch up but Highway keeps it at a distance.
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway misses with a kick to the body.
Highway throws a solid leg kick but Shinhan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Highway.
Shinhan throws a front kick aimed at Highway's knee but Highway avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Highway blocks the low kick.
Highway throws a counter high kick but Shinhan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Highway lands a head kick that bluckles Shinhan and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Highway no doubt looking to push for a finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shinhan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shinhan wants to slow Highway down by chopping away at his legs.
Highway throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Shinhan crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Biggy Highway!
An intense looking Biggy Highway took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'GET ON DEEZ NUTS KING!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vunny Bin (ranked 3197 p4p, 380 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 4962 p4p, 556 weight class). Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. Vunny Bin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stacker Pentacost's chin.

Bin
vs
Pentacost

190 cm
34
265 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

182 cm
28
223 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunny Bin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin digs a good body shot into Pentacost's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin.
Bin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pentacost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin.
A jab from Bin misses.
Bin misses with a hook to the body
and Pentacost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentacost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentacost misses with a wild body shot.
Pentacost checks a leg kick.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Vunny Bin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost scores with a head kick.
Bin tries to clinch up but Pentacost circles away and keeps his distance.
Bin misses with a straight right.
Pentacost lands a glancing blow to the side of Bin's head.
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!
Pentacost throws out a powerful jab.
Pentacost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bin scores with a spinning back kick!
Bin cracks Pentacost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bin closes the distance and catches Pentacost with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Pentacost is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Pentacost is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Pentacost is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Bin takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vunny Bin!
Vunny Bin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Karol Tarczynski (ranked 2416 p4p, 316 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 2611 p4p, 340 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tarczynski
vs
Rutherford

186 cm
40
185 lbs
34 - 16 - 1

187 cm
30
190 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Sully's Bar & Grill

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 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karol Tarczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarczynski tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
We've been informed that Rutherford has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Tarczynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses
and Rutherford finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarczynski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarczynski lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Tarczynski keeps it at a distance.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that half lands.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tarczynski is out of range.
Tarczynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a lazy head kick
letting Tarczynski counter with a right hand.
Tarczynski blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Tarczynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Tarczynski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarczynski throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarczynski!
Tarczynski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Tarczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Tarczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A chopping leg kick lands by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with a left hand
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Tarczynski misses
and Rutherford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tarczynski really felt that one!
Karol Tarczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Tarczynski. Beautiful body shot.

Tarczynski drives through and clinches with Rutherford against the ropes.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Tarczynski keeps him there for the moment.
Tarczynski is looking to control Rutherford's arms but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tarczynski has his back to the ropes.
Tarczynski working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tarczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarczynski misses with a straight right.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a lazy head kick
and Tarczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
Rutherford throws a counter combo.
Tarczynski swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tarczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford unleashes a big counter combination but Tarczynski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutherford misses.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
enabling Tarczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Tarczynski's torso.
A head kick from Rutherford lands but Tarczynski takes it in his stride.
Tarczynski jabs at Rutherford's body.
Tarczynski throws a lazy head kick
and Rutherford counters with a left and a right that stings Tarczynski.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
It looked like Tarczynski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tarczynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Tarczynski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rutherford lands with a cross.
Tarczynski lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Tarczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Tarczynski misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarczynski tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Tarczynski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Tarczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Tarczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarczynski. Tarczynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the body.
Tarczynski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Tarczynski looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Tarczynski misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Tarczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tarczynski wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarczynski misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarczynski throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.

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 Karol Tarczynski.
Well Tarczynski 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Tarczynski!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Shahar Aharon (ranked 7665 p4p, 707 weight class) and Thomas Silver Jr (ranked 8179 p4p, 727 weight class). Silver Jr has chosen The Return as his entrance music. Shahar Aharon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aharon
vs
Silver Jr

188 cm
19
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Solid boxing
Very strong

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 2 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Silver Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aharon tries to clinch up.
Silver Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aharon tries to clinch but Silver Jr is having none of it.
Aharon backing away here, and Silver Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aharon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aharon closes the distance but Silver Jr moves to the side
and Silver Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Aharon gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aharon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aharon is looking to clinch but Silver Jr is avoiding it.

Aharon clinches with his opponent.
Aharon throws a head punch that misses.
Silver Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Aharon.
Aharon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
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!
Silver Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silver Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aharon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silver Jr lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aharon doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver Jr circles away.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

Aharon drives through and clinches with Silver Jr against the ropes.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Aharon has him pressed against the ropes.
Silver Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aharon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aharon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aharon throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver Jr.
Silver Jr working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aharon.
Silver Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aharon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aharon tries to throw a body punch but Silver Jr avoids it by throwing Aharon back against the ropes.
I was talking to Aharon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aharon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aharon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver Jr tries to throw a body punch but Aharon avoids it by throwing Silver Jr back against the ropes.
Aharon lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver Jr backwards.
Silver Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aharon has a couple of punches blocked by Silver Jr.
Silver Jr can't break the clinch.
Aharon can't find room to land a body shot as Silver Jr controls the action.
Aharon working aggressively here.
Silver Jr tries to break free but Aharon pushes him back against the ropes.
Aharon lands a nice uppercut.
Aharon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Silver Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Aharon.
Aharon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver Jr's efforts to push away.
Aharon throws a head punch that misses.
Aharon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver Jr backwards.
Silver Jr blocks a body shot from Aharon.
Silver Jr lands a body shot.
Aharon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silver Jrs head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aharon as Silver Jr tries to tie him up.
Aharon misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silver Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aharon tries to clinch
and Silver Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Aharon.
Silver Jr scores with a body shot.
Aharon tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver Jr misses with a body kick.
Silver Jr throws a leg kick which misses Aharon's front leg but catches the back leg as Aharon tries to avoid it.
Aharon fails with an attempt to clinch.

Aharon pushes Silver Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aharon tries to throw a body punch but Silver Jr avoids it by throwing Aharon back against the ropes.

Silver Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aharon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aharon moves out of range of the body kick from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr connects with a body shot.
Silver Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Aharon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aharon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aharon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silver Jr. That one must have hurt.
Silver Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aharon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silver Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aharon tries to clinch up
and Silver Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silver Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aharon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Aharon is looking to clinch.
Silver Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aharon tries to clinch but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Silver Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silver Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Silver Jr.
Silver Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aharon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silver Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Aharon doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver Jr circles away.
Aharon wants to clinch
and Silver Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silver Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aharon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silver Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aharon doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver Jr circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Silver Jr misses.
Aharon moves to clinch but Silver Jr breaks away
and Silver Jr counters with a left to the body.
Aharon tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aharon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver Jr scores with a hook to the body. Aharon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Silver Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Aharon tries to clinch but Silver Jr moves away
and Silver Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Aharon gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Aharon closes the distance and clinches.

Silver Jr manages to break the clinch.
Silver Jr lands a jab to the head.
Aharon wants to clinch up but Silver Jr keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Silver Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aharon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silver Jr - the referee stops the clock and Aharon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silver Jr. Aharon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aharon moves to clinch but Silver Jr breaks away
and Silver Jr counters with a left to the body.
Aharon wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silver Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aharon rather than just go for the knockout.
Silver Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Silver Jr circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silver Jr.
Aharon wants to clinch but Silver Jr slips to the side
and Silver Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Silver Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Aharon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver Jr.
Aharon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silver Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Silver Jr misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silver Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aharon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver Jr stuns Aharon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silver Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aharon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aharon tries to clinch but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Aharon wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Silver Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Silver Jr.
Aharon wants to clinch.
Aharon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silver Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aharon tries to clinch up but Silver Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aharon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Aharon.
Silver Jr lands a jab to Aharon's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Silver Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silver Jr 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Silver Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Silver Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Liam McGuiness (ranked 2500 p4p, 359 weight class) and Andriy Pavlyuchenko (ranked 18206 p4p, 898 weight class). McGuiness comes to the ring accompanied by The Boys are Back by Dropkick Murphys. Pavlyuchenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mushroomhead-Soltaire Unraveling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

McGuiness
vs
Pavlyuchenko

182 cm
33
209 lbs
30 - 26 - 2

190 cm
29
217 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 30 - 26 - 2, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko throws a looping overhand right but McGuiness ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for McGuiness.
Pavlyuchenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a double jab.
That kick from Pavlyuchenko tenderised McGuiness's leg. McGuiness is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by McGuiness.
McGuiness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Pavlyuchenko.
McGuiness has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pavlyuchenko.
McGuiness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlyuchenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuiness off the ropes and back into range.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a right hand. McGuiness shakes it off.
McGuiness takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuiness misses the target.
McGuiness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlyuchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pavlyuchenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlyuchenko thuds a left hand into McGuiness's body.
Pavlyuchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko tries a low kick but McGuiness avoids it.
McGuiness was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavlyuchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlyuchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like McGuiness was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko tries to bum rush McGuiness with a series of wild strikes but McGuiness uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavlyuchenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a kick to the body.
Pavlyuchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuiness was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuiness with a jab.
Pavlyuchenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pavlyuchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuiness throws out the jab.
Pavlyuchenko throws a body punch but McGuiness moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McGuiness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pavlyuchenko looks to land a left hand but McGuiness moved out of range nicely.
Pavlyuchenko thows a body kick. McGuiness tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuiness staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuiness misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pavlyuchenko scores with a jab to the head.
Pavlyuchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuiness checks it well.
McGuiness throwing a counter right hand but Pavlyuchenko manages to avoid it.
Andriy Pavlyuchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlyuchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuiness has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pavlyuchenko tries to land a leg kick but McGuiness saw it coming and moves away.
Pavlyuchenko is looking to slow McGuiness down with leg kicks.
McGuiness moves out of range of the body kick from Pavlyuchenko.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuiness misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuiness swings for the body but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range.
McGuiness moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPavlyuchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuiness moves out of range as Pavlyuchenko strikes.
It looked like McGuiness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuiness takes one to the side of the head.
McGuiness avoids the body shot from Pavlyuchenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pavlyuchenko lands a head shot.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pavlyuchenko is looking to clinch.
Pavlyuchenko lands a head kick. McGuiness smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pavlyuchenko thuds a left hand into McGuiness's body.
McGuiness lands with a right hand.
Pavlyuchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and whilst Pavlyuchenko still has his hands down, McGuiness counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Pavlyuchenko crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Pavlyuchenko be able to survive another onslaught?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Pavlyuchenko misses.
Pavlyuchenko falls off balance throwing a combination

and McGuiness counters with a nice uppercut that drops Pavlyuchenko onto his backside! Pavlyuchenko bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.

Pavlyuchenko is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavlyuchenko.
McGuiness connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Pavlyuchenko's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Pavlyuchenko - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Liam McGuiness!
After the big win, Liam McGuiness made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Liam McRae (ranked 3546 p4p, 476 weight class) and Pat Barry (ranked 2612 p4p, 392 weight class). McRae comes to the ring accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Barry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Dreams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McRae
vs
Barry

185 cm
29
180 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

182 cm
43
170 lbs
34 - 13 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam McRae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pat Barry!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barry moves away from the strike by McRae.

Barry rushes McRae and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRae.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae working aggressively here.
Barry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Barry throws an elbow but misses.
McRae avoids a wild elbow strike from Barry.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Barry uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
Barry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barry misses with an elbow over the top.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
Barry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae misses with a body punch.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McRae blocks an elbow strike.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barry blocking some punches.
Barry throws an elbow but it misses.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae blocks an elbow strike from Barry.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.
Barry connects with a nasty looking knee right to McRae's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae lands a right hand.
Barry lands an elbow inside that McRae shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Barry.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Barry controls his hands.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the ropes.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barry misses with a knee strike.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the ropes.
McRae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McRae is trying to stall.
Barry pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Barry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McRae dodges an elbow strike from Barry.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barry blocking some punches.
McRae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barry backwards.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barry's elbow.
McRae pushes Barry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barry lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Barry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McRae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Barry closes the distance and clinches.
Barry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barry backwards.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pat Barry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barry takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae misses with some punches.
Barry blocks a body shot from McRae.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barry blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barry takes a shot to the head.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barry looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McRae misses with a body punch.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
Barry blocks an uppercut.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
Barry tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
McRae tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for McRae.
Barry is breathing heavily.
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Barry pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRae pushes Barry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae taking a breather.

McRae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barry needs to keep his hands up - McRae had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae lands a jab to Barry's midsection.

McRae moves into the clinch successfully.
Barry looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
Barry misses with an elbow strike.
Barry blocks a body shot from McRae.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Barry just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
McRae cracks Barry with a nice body shot.
McRae blocks an elbow strike.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McRae - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barry throws an elbow that misses.
Barry connects with a knee to the head.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam McRae dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barry darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a two punch combo.
Barry is looking to clinch.
Barry wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barry tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae lands a glancing blow to the side of Barry's head.
Pat Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.

McRae closes the distance and pushes Barry back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barry takes a shot to the head.
McRae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barry can do to turn this around?
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae gets through Barry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from McRae.
McRae lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from McRae as the two fighters clinch.
McRae lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McRae.

Barry is rocked!
Barry scores with a knee to the head.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barry is still on wobbly legs! Can McRae finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from McRae.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barry's elbow.
McRae lands a shoulder strike.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barry seems to have recovered his senses.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Barry avoids it by throwing McRae back against the ropes.
Barry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from McRae on the inside.
Barry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

McRae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barry has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pat Barry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McRae forces Barry back against the ropes and clinches.
Barry blocks an uppercut.

McRae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae lands a jab to the head.
McRae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barry.
Barry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Barry closes the distance and pushes McRae back into the ropes.
Barry throws a knee to the head but misses.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrys head.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McRae lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McRae 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
A relieved looking Liam McRae thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.