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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Rami Astalo (ranked 2977 p4p, 112 weight class) and Tommy Westover (ranked 12093 p4p, 286 weight class). Astalo comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff blaring out of the sound system. 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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145 lbs
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Astalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Westover!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Westover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Westover.
Astalo defending well as Westover loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Westover counters with a stiff right hand.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo misses with a double jab.
Westover moves into the clinch successfully.
Westover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo taking a breather.
Westover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westover throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Westover takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Westover needs to keep his hands up - Astalo had a free shot at his head there.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
Westover throws out a powerful jab.
Westover has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astalo tries to break free but Westover pushes him back against the ropes.
Westover pushes Astalo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Astalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Astalo misses with a knee to the head.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astalo.
Westover tries a body shot but Astalo blocks it.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Westover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Westover.
Westover swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
Astalo is trying to push Westover away but Westover has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westover as Astalo tries to tie him up.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Westover has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
Astalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Westover uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo tries to throw a body punch but Westover avoids it by throwing Astalo back against the ropes.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Westover fails to land.
Good body shot from Westover.
Westover misses with a punch to the body.
Westover misses with some punches.
Westover blocks a body shot from Astalo.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Westover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Westover moved 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 Rami Astalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Astalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Westover.
Astalo throws a body kick that misses.
Astalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Westover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Westover ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Westover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws a push kick but Westover slaps the foot to one side.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo throws a big shot that misses.
Westover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rami Astalo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westover moves into range and clinches up with Astalo.
Tommy Westover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Astalo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westover takes a shot to the head.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
Westover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westover backwards.
Astalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westover.
Westover lands a nice uppercut.
Westover throws a head punch that misses.
Westover lands a body punch.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Astalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westover blocking some punches.
Westover takes an elbow to the forehead.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Westover swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westover struggles to land a body shot inside as Astalo controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Westover tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Astalo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Astalo lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astalo works on Westover's body with a couple of short punches.
Westover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Astalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westover backwards.
Westover working aggressively here.
Westover lands with a light punch inside.
Astalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Astalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Astalo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westover moves away.
Westover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tommy Westover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Tommy Westover has been cut.
Astalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Westover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Astalo.
Astalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westover can do to turn this around?
Astalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westover counters with a nice uppercut.
Westover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Astalo scores with a spinning back kick!
Westover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Westover.
Astalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Astalo connects with a looping right hand.
Astalo throws a hook but Westover blocks it.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Astalo coming out on top.
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!
Astalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westover staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Westover misses.
Westover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astalo moves away.
Astalo takes a swing at Westover's ribcage but misses.
Westover blocks the body kick.
Astalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Astalo.
Westover moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Astalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westover.
Westover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Westover.
Astalo motions for Westover to come forward. Astalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Westover misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo pushes Westover up against the ropes in a clinch.
Astalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westover or not.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Westover.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Astalo.
Astalo prevents a body shot from Westover.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Westover.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Westover.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Astalo.
Astalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Westover.
Astalo tries to throw a body punch but Westover avoids it by throwing Astalo back against the ropes.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Westover.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Astalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Westover blocking some punches.
Westover is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Westover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover working aggressively here.
Westover tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Astalo 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rami Astalo waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Ezekyle Abaddon (ranked 4415 p4p, 182 weight class) and Pikku Nilkki (ranked 1568 p4p, 62 weight class). Abaddon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vengeful One. Nilkki has chosen Fintelligens - Sori as his entrance music. Ezekyle Abaddon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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143 lbs
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147 lbs
30 - 18 - 1 |
World class boxer
Very quick
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Ezekyle Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pikku Nilkki!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nilkkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abaddon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range and Abaddon settles back down.
Abaddon scores with a nice strike.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
Abaddon looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
A jab from Abaddon misses.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range.
Abaddon tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a left hand.
Abaddon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Nilkki takes a shot to the 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!
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of Abaddon's head.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilkki.
Abaddon pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki is working Abaddon over against the ropes.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abaddon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nilkki.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki working Abaddon over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Abaddon as the two fighters clinch.
Abaddon prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki is leaning against Abaddon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Abaddon in his tracks for a moment.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
Abaddon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abaddon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
A short body shot lands from Abaddon as the two fighters clinch.
Abaddon lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon lands with a right to the head.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Abaddon controls his hands.
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekyle Abaddon 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.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abaddon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abaddon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
Abaddon keeps the fight on the outside.
Abaddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abaddon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from Abaddon.
Abaddon connects with the punch.
Abaddon misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nilkki blocks a head kick by Abaddon.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Abaddon checks it.
Nilkki works the jab nicely.
Nilkki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Nilkki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki takes one to the side of the head.
Abaddon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abaddon takes one to the chin there.
Abaddon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilkki under the eye.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nilkki tries to clinch up but Abaddon circles away and keeps his distance.
Abaddon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nilkki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abaddon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Abaddon in his tracks for a moment.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Abaddon as the two fighters clinch.
Abaddon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Ezekyle Abaddon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abaddon lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Nilkki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abaddon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abaddon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the ropes.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Abaddon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
A short right from Nilkki.
Abaddon blocking some punches.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekyle Abaddon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abaddon tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki moves away from the strike by Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a body shot.
Nilkki rushes Abaddon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abaddon as Nilkki tries to tie him up.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Abaddon blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaddon avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the ropes.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Abaddon avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
A right handed body shot lands from Abaddon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Nilkki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abaddon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Abaddon controls his hands.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
A short uppercut from Abaddon.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the ropes.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Abaddon blocks the elbow strike.
Abaddon blocks an elbow strike.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Nilkki.
Abaddon lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon blocks an elbow strike.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Abaddon controls the action.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the ropes.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.
Abaddon pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Abaddon.
Abaddon avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the head but Abaddon blocks with his arms.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki lands with a left to the head.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Abaddon works on Nilkki's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pikku Nilkki.
Well Abaddon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekyle Abaddon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Jay Hakopa (ranked 21223 p4p, 690 weight class) and Chong Starbowski (ranked 5415 p4p, 496 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Starbowski's choice of entrance music: Traditional Thai Music . Jay Hakopa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chong Starbowski's chin.
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183 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Hakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Starbowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starbowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hakopa moves out of range easily.
Hakopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starbowski.
Hakopa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Starbowski slips under a jab.
Hakopa lands a really nice looking cross but Starbowski seems unphased.
Hakopa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Starbowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starbowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakopa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Starbowski misses with a few strikes there.
Hakopa cracks Starbowski with a good jab.
Starbowski sizes up Hakopa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Starbowski cracks Hakopa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Starbowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakopa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starbowski has time to react.
Starbowski is rocked!
Starbowski glances at the clock... BAM! Hakopa nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Starbowski crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Starbowski is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Hakopa!
After winning the bout, Jay Hakopa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Buster Opin (ranked 20397 p4p, 644 weight class) and Steve Hicks (ranked 20415 p4p, 676 weight class). Buster Opin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Hicks's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Opin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opin slips a straight right by Hicks.
Opin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Opin scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Steve Hicks has been cut.
Hicks swings for the body but Opin moves out of range.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
and Opin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Opin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Opin moves out of range of the strikes.
Opin throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Hicks there.
Opin throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Opin.
A punch lands to the side of Opin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Opin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Opin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab.
Opin avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Opin.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Opin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Opin misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Opin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Opin thinking.
Opin staying out of range there.
Hicks throws a body punch but Opin moves out of range.
Opin takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Opin avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Opin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Opin avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks throws the left hand but Opin avoids the punch easily.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Opin counters with a thumping low kick.
Hicks throws a body punch but Opin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Opin throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Hicks blocks the leg kick.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buster Opin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Opin lands with a nice body punch.
Opin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Opin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Opin tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Opin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Opin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Opin moved out of range nicely.
Opin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hicks circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Hicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Opin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hicks's head.
Hicks with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Hicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Opin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Opin on the side of the head.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Opin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Opin tries to clinch up.
Opin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Opin in his tracks.
Nice shot by Hicks.
Opin misses the jab.
Opin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Opin misses with a hook
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Opin lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opin tries to move into range but Hicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Opin on the side of the head.
Opin ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Opin off the ropes and back into range.
Steve Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Opin takes one to the side of the head.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Opin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks tests Opin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Opin.
Opin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Opin.
Opin throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Opin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Opin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Hicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Opin momentarily.
Opin is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Opin.
Oh Opin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Opin seems to have got his legs back now.
Hicks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Hicks misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Opin throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hicks misses.
Opin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Opin's head.
Hicks throws the left hand but Opin avoids the punch easily.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Opin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Opin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Opin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Opin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks walks into a jab.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Opin is out of range.
Opin defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Opin throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opin looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Opin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Opin takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Opin moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Opin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Hicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Opin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buster Opin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks throws a hook but Opin avoids it easily.
Opin moves away from the strike by Hicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Opin misses the target.
Opin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Opin.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Opin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Opin.
Opin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Opin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opin moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Opin scores with a leg kick.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Opin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Opin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Opin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hicks! But no joy.
Opin misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks moves away from the strike by Opin.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Opin is just out of range.
Opin misses with a straight right.
Hicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steve Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Hicks.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Opin just misses with a punch to the body.
Opin looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Opin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Opin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Opin misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Hicks jabs Opin right on the nose. Opin blinks but takes it well.
Hicks scores with a hook to the body. Opin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Opin manages to avoid it.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Opin's belly button to the back.
Opin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Opin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Opin ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Opin slips a jab from Hicks.
Opin tries to counter by clinching up but Hicks breaks away and moves out of range.
Opin needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Opin takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opin looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks connects with a right hand. Opin shakes it off.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Opin swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hicks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hicks!
After the fight, Steve Hicks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 20200 p4p, 552 weight class) and Raivo Jaak (ranked 8461 p4p, 540 weight class). Peterson comes to the ring accompanied by Rhyme Asylum - Poison Penmanship. Jaak has chosen Dr.Dre - Next Episode as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raivo Jaak!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak misses the jab.
Jaak cracks Peterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jaak slips a straight right by Peterson.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaak misses.
Jaak staying out of range there.
Jaak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaak misses with a straight right.
Jaak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaak misses with a double jab
and Peterson counters with a thumping low kick.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Jaak.
We've been informed that Jaak 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.
Jaak swings widly with a right hand
and Peterson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaak tries to clinch up.
Peterson swings for the body but Jaak moves out of range.
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peterson tries a low kick but Jaak avoids it.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Jaak circles away.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaak is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Jaak throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Jaak.
Raivo Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson rushes Jaak and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Peterson digs a right hand into Jaak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaak's gas tank.
Jaak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jaak fails to land.
I was talking to Peterson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaak is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks.
Jaak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson dodges an elbow strike from Jaak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson avoids the elbow strike from Jaak, against the ropes.
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaak looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson tries a body shot but Jaak blocks it.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaak controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson is leaning against Jaak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaak backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
It looks like Raivo Jaak has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaak blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A short right from Peterson.
Jaak is rocked!
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Jaak 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! Jaak face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Peterson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). George Peterson!
An out of breath George Peterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Giennadiy Tchestov (ranked 2925 p4p, 263 weight class) and Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 18817 p4p, 569 weight class). 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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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giennadiy Tchestov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchestov misses with a low kick.
Tchestov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Tchestov misses
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchestov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles Iii.
Tchestov throws a hook to the side of Miles Iii's head but Miles Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tchestov misses the body punch
letting Miles Iii counter with a right hand.
Tchestov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Tchestov.
Tchestov scores with a one two! Miles Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tchestov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miles Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Tchestov.
Miles Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Miles Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tchestov throws a head kick that misses.
Tchestov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchestov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miles Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tchestov's knee momentarily.
Tchestov throws a lazy head kick
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii connects with the punch.
Tchestov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchestov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miles Iii lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Giennadiy Tchestov has been cut.
Miles Iii lands with a cross.
Tchestov throws a head kick but Miles Iii moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles Iii swings for the body but Tchestov moves out of range.
Miles Iii forces Tchestov back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tchestov.
Tchestov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miles Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Miles Iii.
Tchestov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Tchestov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miles Iii lands an elbow inside.
Tchestov blocks the elbow strike.
Tchestov avoids a wild elbow strike from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tchestov.
Miles Iii landing knees to the body.
Tchestov managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchestov takes a shot to the head.
Miles Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Tchestov avoids the damage to the body.
Miles Iii missing with knees to the body.
Miles Iii comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miles Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Miles Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchestov backwards.
Miles Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchestov backwards.
Miles Iii blocks an uppercut.
Miles Iii misses with a knee strike.
Tchestov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tchestov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchestov has a couple of punches blocked by Miles Iii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles Iii trying to stall but Tchestov improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Tchestov.
Tchestov avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Miles Iii crunches a lovely knee into Tchestov's ribcage.
Miles Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tchestov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boobie Miles Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giennadiy Tchestov's cut.
That's time! Tchestov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miles Iii defending well as Tchestov loads up on a big left hand.
Miles Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Tchestov pushes him away.
Miles Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tchestov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miles Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tchestov throws a shot to the body.
Tchestov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crunch! Tchestov slams his shin into Miles Iii's torso.
Giennadiy Tchestov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tchestov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii misses with a hook.
Tchestov throws a head kick that misses.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchestov.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
Miles Iii connects with a right hand. Tchestov shakes it off.
Miles Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miles Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tchestov.
Tchestov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miles Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Giennadiy Tchestov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Miles Iii does it's job there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miles Iii. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tchestov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles Iii at a distance.
Tchestov misses with the combination.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Tchestov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Tchestov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tchestov misses with a hook.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the side of Tchestov's head but Tchestov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miles Iii lands with a straight right. Tchestov didn't see that one coming.
Miles Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Tchestov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tchestov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tchestov.
Miles Iii takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Tchestov
and Tchestov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchestov throws a leg kick
and Miles Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miles Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Tchestov.
Miles Iii missing with a left hand there. Tchestov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tchestov throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Tchestov.
Miles Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tchestov throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tchestov, as that shot connected.
Tchestov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles Iii misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tchestov. Tchestov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giennadiy Tchestov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giennadiy Tchestov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tchestov staying out of range there.
Tchestov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miles Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Tchestov's shoulder, as Tchestov tries to avoid the shot.
Miles Iii blocks a head kick by Tchestov.
Tchestov sets himself, and Miles Iii steps forward looking for the clinch! Tchestov avoids it this time.
Tchestov looks to throw a body kick
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchestov throws a nice looking combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tchestov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miles Iii slips a jab and a cross from Tchestov.
Miles Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tchestov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tchestov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Tchestov blocks it.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but Tchestov moved away.
Miles Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Miles Iii tries a low kick but Tchestov avoids it.
Tchestov misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miles Iii. That's going to slow Tchestov down.
Tchestov looks to land a right hand but Miles Iii moved out of range.
Tchestov takes one on the button.
Tchestov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii lunges at Tchestov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tchestov's hand.
Tchestov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchestov.
Miles Iii misses with a looping left.
Tchestov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tchestov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tchestov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii wants to clinch up but Tchestov keeps it at a distance.
Tchestov slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Tchestov counters with a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Tchestov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii with a nice cross.
Tchestov misses with a shot to the body
and Miles Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchestov lands a nice shot to the body.
Miles Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tchestov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miles Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tchestov ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Tchestov throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tchestov tries to land a body kick
and Miles Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Tchestov is looking to wear down Miles Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miles Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tchestov in his tracks.
Tchestov swinging wildly here.
Miles Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tchestov with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchestov misses the target.
A shot to the body from Tchestov misses
and Miles Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tchestov presses Miles Iii against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miles Iii looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boobie Miles Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miles Iii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boobie Miles Iii!
Our winner, Boobie Miles Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 3354 p4p, 460 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 4351 p4p, 562 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the ring accompanied by Son d'Play part Look e Vadioslocus. Young has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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35 - 12 - 3 |
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Granite chin
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses the jab.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to clinch.
A jab from Young misses.
Young swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Young blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a punch to the head.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Young.
A swing and a miss from Young.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Young cracks a nice hook into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a low kick as MacArthur Jnr jumps back.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Ernst Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hook to the body.
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Jnr misses with the body kick
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good low kick that Young was not able to check.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young misses with a body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacArthur Jnr eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the body.
Young scores with a body shot.
Young throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Young blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body punch.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young thows a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the nose.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Young throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Jnr digs a good hook to Young's body.
MacArthur Jnr moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Young is looking to chop away at MacArthur Jnr's legs.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Young throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
Young throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Young.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Young crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Jnr - the referee stops the clock and Young gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Jnr. Young manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Young takes a kick to the side of the head.
Young misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr 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. And we move into the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
Ernst Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a body punch
and MacArthur Jnr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Young really felt that one!
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Young takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Young scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a left hand.
Young checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Young throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Young misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a thumping low kick.
Young walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr dodges the punch combination from Young.
MacArthur Jnr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Jnr tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young misses with a double jab
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
Young looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Young avoids it.
Young has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Jnr.
Young moves out of range of the body kick.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Nice body punch from Young.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Jnr 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
A pretty intense looking Robert MacArthur Jnr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 7234 p4p, 123 weight class) and Frank Nicolosi (ranked 3307 p4p, 128 weight class). Spong's entrance music is 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . A fine choice. Nicolosi has chosen A Fistful Of Dollars by Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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276 lbs
33 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Nicolosi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolosi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolosi looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Nicolosi lands the left hand.
Nicolosi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spong pushes Nicolosi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nicolosi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Nicolosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
A short right from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Nicolosi working aggressively here.
Nicolosi is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolosi misses with a punch to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolosi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow strike.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolosi controls the action.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi is trying to stall.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi looks winded!
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolosi.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Nicolosi's head.
Nicolosi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Nicolosi won't want to take too many of those.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolosi is defending well for now.
Nicolosi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Frank Nicolosi has been cut.
The referee calls for Spong to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicolosi missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong avoids the head kick by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong throws a head kick but Nicolosi moves out of range.
Nicolosi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicolosi tries to bum rush Spong with a series of wild strikes but Spong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spong tests Nicolosi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Nicolosi.
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong tries to work over Nicolosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolosi's elbow.
Nicolosi has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Nicolosi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolosi is breathing heavily.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolosis head.
Spong tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
Spong tries to work over Nicolosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicolosi takes a shot to the head.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Nicolosi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from Spong.
Nicolosi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicolosi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Nicolosi throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Frank Nicolosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolosi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spong looks low and kicks high, catching Nicolosi 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!
Nicolosi is rocked!
Spong thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolosi's side.
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Nicolosi with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Nicolosi looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Nicolosi get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Titan Xavier Burns (ranked 5385 p4p, 504 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 5111 p4p, 482 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Conor McGregor UFC Entrance Music - Foggy Dew / Hypnotize Remix blaring out of the sound system. Wade has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Titan Xavier Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wade's brow.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Wade lands a knee to the body.
I was talking to Burns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wade lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns working aggressively here.
Wade prevents a body shot from Burns.
Still in the clinch, Wade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Wade on the inside.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns closes the distance and pushes Wade back into the ropes.
Wade tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Wade misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Jab from Burns.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wade rushes Burns and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Wade closes the distance and clinches.
Wade lands a knee to the body.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Burns prevents a body shot from Wade.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Wade.
Wade drives through and clinches with Burns against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wade lands with a left to the head.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wade.
Wade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns has Wade up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Wade 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.
Wade moves into the clinch.
Wade blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
A head punch on the inside from Wade fails to land.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wade checks the leg kick.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wade, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wade blocking some punches.
Wade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Wade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns is looking to chop away at Wade's legs.
Wade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns looks to clinch
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns connects with a jab.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Burns's head back.
Burns rushes Wade and presses him up against the ropes.
Burns breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade misses with a right hand
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burns.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns avoids the body shot from Wade.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Wade in a clinch.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Wade.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Wade takes the fight into the clinch.
Wade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wade's brow.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Wade shrugs off.
It looks like Morgan Wade has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns obliges.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Wade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Wade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Wade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A body shot lands from Wade.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Wade tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Wade managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan Wade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wade blocks an uppercut.
Burns presses Wade against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Xavier Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Wade's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burns slips a straight right by Wade.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Wade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wade closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Wade's head back.
Wade checks the leg kick.
Wade tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wade.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Wade is looking to clinch.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wade manages to circle out of the way.
Wade lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade closes the distance and clinches.
Wade lands a nice knee to the body.
Wade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns blocking some punches.
Wade misses with some punches.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns clinches up with Wade and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Wade tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Wade back against the ropes.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wades head.
Burns tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wade misses with a body punch.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wade dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Wade lands a shot to the body.
Wade lands a nice uppercut.
Wade struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Wade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morgan Wade.
I think Wade 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Morgan Wade!
A relieved looking Morgan Wade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Titan Xavier Burns had this to say: 'Woah, didn't expect that one.. Wait, what exactly happened again?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jacques Durand (ranked 20080 p4p, 574 weight class) and Big Bobby (ranked 21305 p4p, 591 weight class). Durand comes to the ring accompanied by Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N.. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Bobby missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Durand does it's job there.
Bobby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobby throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Durand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Bobby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand lands the left hand.
Durand slips under a jab from Bobby.
A left lands for Bobby.
Bobby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand connects with a high kick.
It looks like Big Bobby has been cut.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Bobby throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bobby thinking.
Bobby throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durand slips a jab from Bobby.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bobby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Bobby throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
A big left from Durand misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bobby.
A counter left hand to the body from Durand misses its target.
Bobby 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.
Bobby loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Bobby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durand lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bobby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Big Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bobby counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobby is looking to control Durand's arms but Durand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bobby has his back to the ropes.
Durand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Durand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bobby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Bobby gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Bobby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bobby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durand.
Bobby throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Bobby moves out of range easily.
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand moves away from the strike by Bobby.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby.
Durand works Bobby's body with a nice hook.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Bobby lands a right hook to the body.
Durand is looking to slow Bobby down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Bobby gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Bobby tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby lands an uppercut.
Bobby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Bobby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Bobby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durand has him pressed against the ropes.
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bobby misses the shot to the body.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Bobby manages to avoid it.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobby avoids the body shot from Durand.
A countering left hand to the body from Bobby misses.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Durand blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bobby misses.
Durand is looking for a counter combo.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Durand clinches up against the ropes.
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand moves out of range as Bobby strikes.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Bobby manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Durand tenderised Bobby's leg. Bobby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bobby throws a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durand to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Durand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Bobby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Bobby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Durand throws a head kick but Bobby moves out of range.
Bobby misses with a hook.
Durand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand stuns Bobby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobby! But no joy.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobby lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby swings widly with a right hand
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Bobby.
Bobby avoids a kick to the body.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Durand here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand connects with the punch.
Durand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobby misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bobby manages to circle out of the way.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Bobby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durand is looking to wear down Bobby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durand backs up against the ropes.
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Bobby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bobby misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Bobby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby avoids it.
Bobby effectively controlling the action here.
Durand trying to stall but Bobby improves his position.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Durand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bobby throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bobby 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durand 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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