NYPF 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 7883 p4p, 571 weight class) and Leroy Hugo (ranked 3694 p4p, 377 weight class). Biernat comes to the ring accompanied by Marzenia. Hugo has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Biernat
vs
Hugo

178 cm
22
174 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

174 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biernat.
Hugo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Biernat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hugo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biernat scrambles back to his feet.
Hugo throws a shot to the body.
Hugo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hugo misses with a two punch combination.
Hugo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biernat lands a hook that snaps the head of Hugo backwards.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Hugo misses with a wild body shot.

Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biernat.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
Hugo stalling in the clinch but Biernat improves position.
Biernat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Biernat breaks the clinch.
Hugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biernat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biernat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Biernat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Biernat darts in and clinches Hugo up against the ropes.
Hugo trying to control the position but instead, Biernat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hugo into the ropes.
A short right from Biernat.
Hugo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biernat avoids it.
Biernat lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Biernat breaks the clinch.

Biernat instigates a clinch.
Biernat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Biernat.
Biernat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hugo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hugo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biernat circles away from the clinch attempt.

Biernat gets a clinch.
Biernat is looking to control Hugo's arms but Hugo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Biernat has his back to the ropes.

Hugo breaks from the clinch.
Hugo tries to score with a low kick but Biernat moves his leg out of the way.

Biernat clinches up with Hugo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Biernat lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Biernat.
Hugo has Biernat pushed against the ropes.
Biernat scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Hugo is rocked!
Biernat cracks Hugo with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Hugo goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Hugo wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mateusz Biernat!
Our winner, Mateusz Biernat, 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.
Leroy Hugo was interviewed post fight and said 'It is not about how many times you win, but about how many times you can come back for more.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Johnny Umbutu (ranked 5473 p4p, 461 weight class) and Jackie Shift (ranked 4144 p4p, 393 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Umbutu
vs
Shift

195 cm
28
250 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

180 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Basic striking
KO power

Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Umbutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackie Shift !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shift connects with a leg kick. Umbutu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umbutu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Umbutu instigates a clinch.
Shift is trying to break the clinch but Umbutu has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Shift 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shift has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shift looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Umbutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shift putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Umbutu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shift is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shift lands a nice knee to the body.
Shift should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shift misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shift is trying to force a seperation but Umbutu has the dominant position.
Shift scores with a knee to the head.
Umbutu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shift 's efforts to push away.
Shift is looking to break free of the clinch but Umbutu has double underhooks.
Shift is trying to break free.
Shift working Umbutu over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Shift 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Umbutu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shift is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umbutu is keeping busy.
Shift is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A short uppercut from Shift .
Shift tries to stall but Umbutu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Umbutu trying to control the position but instead, Shift has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umbutu into the ropes.
Umbutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Shift .
Umbutu tries to land knees in the clinch but Shift avoids the damage to the body.
Shift with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shift lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umbutu backwards.
Umbutu has Shift pressed against the ropes, preventing Shift from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shift working hard to break the clinch.
Shift is trying to break the clinch but Umbutu is controlling him.
Shift wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shift is trying to push Umbutu away but Umbutu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shift can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Umbutu fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shift just leaning against Umbutu, taking a breather.
Shift landing knees to the body.
Shift is trying to push Umbutu away but Umbutu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shift wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shift wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shift landing knees to the body.
Shift working Umbutu over with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shift is trying to break free.
Shift has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Shift dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Umbutu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umbutu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shift fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shift scores with a hook to the body. Umbutu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shift thows a body kick. Umbutu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shift tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umbutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Shift .
Shift tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umbutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shift tries to close the distance and clinch but Umbutu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shift tries to close the distance and clinch but Umbutu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Shift .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbutu keeps the fight on the outside.
Shift is looking to clinch but Umbutu is avoiding it.
It looked like Umbutu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umbutu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shift is looking to clinch.
Shift tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umbutu paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbutu misses with a two punch combination.
Shift throws a head kick that misses.
Shift lands a head kick. Umbutu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shift lands with a nice combination. Umbutu backs away looking to recover.
Johnny Umbutu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shift doesn't manage to clinch there - Umbutu circles away.
As Shift looks to move away, Umbutu throws a big counter combo but Shift just gets out of the way.
Shift tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umbutu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shift looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shift tries to clinch there but Umbutu circles away.

Shift lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Umbutu goes down! The ref sends Shift to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Umbutu is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!

Umbutu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shift fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Umbutu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shift throws a sloppy head kick and Umbutu moves out of range easily.
Umbutu seems to have got his legs back now.
Shift throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Umbutu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shift tries to clinch up.
Shift is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shift lands a right and a left and another right! Umbutu goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jackie Shift !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Blokka Bosman (ranked 6317 p4p, 485 weight class) and Ike Fightson (ranked 7766 p4p, 520 weight class). Bosman comes to the ring accompanied by Boom Boom Pow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bosman
vs
Fightson

204 cm
16
271 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blokka Bosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ike Fightson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Bosman lands but Fightson takes it in his stride.
Bosman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fightson tries to counter with a clinch but Bosman shakes him off and moves away.
Bosman throws a sloppy head kick and Fightson moves out of range easily.
Fightson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fightson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosman.
Fightson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blokka Bosman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Fightson has closed the distance and engaged Bosman in a clinch.
Bosman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fightson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fightson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Bosman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosman throws a head kick but Fightson moves out of range.
Bosman sets himself, and Fightson steps forward looking for the clinch! Bosman avoids it this time.
Bosman misses with a head kick.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses.

Fightson drives through and clinches with Bosman against the ropes.
Fightson is trying to force a seperation but Bosman has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosman missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fightson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Fightson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fightson is stalling here.
Bosman is trying to maintain a safe position but Fightson gets an underhook and turns Bosman into the ropes.
Bosman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fightson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fightson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bosman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fightson is defending well for now.

Bosman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fightson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosman slips a jab from Fightson.
Fightson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fightson moves into the clinch.
Bosman misses with a punch to the body.

Bosman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses.
Fightson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fightson instigates a clinch.
Bosman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fightson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Bosman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
A head kick from Bosman lands but Fightson takes it in his stride.
Fightson misses with a double jab.
Crunch! Bosman slams his shin into Fightson's torso.

Fightson darts in and clinches Bosman up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bosman fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bosman fails to land.
Fightson blocks an elbow strike from Bosman.
Good body shot from Bosman.
Bosman misses with the head strike.
Bosman tries a body shot but Fightson blocks it.
Fightson has had enough of the clinch but Bosman keeps him there for the moment.
Bosman tries a body shot but Fightson blocks it.
Fightson has had enough of the clinch but Bosman keeps him there for the moment.
Bosman avoiding damage as Fightson throws knees to the body.

Bosman manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fightson.
Bosman lands a high kick!

Fightson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bosman is trying to force a seperation but Fightson has the dominant position.
Bosman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightson blocking some punches.
Fightson managing to block the knees to the body from Bosman.
Bosman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fightson tries to break free but Bosman pushes him back against the ropes.
Bosman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fightson tries to break the clinch but Bosman is controlling the position.
Fightson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fightson avoids a wild elbow strike from Bosman.
Fightson taking a breather.
Fightson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosmans 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!

Bosman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Bosman lands but Fightson takes it in his stride.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fightson misses with a wild combination.
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 Blokka Bosman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Fightson blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman throws a head kick that Fightson semi-blocks.

Fightson clinches with his opponent.
Bosman tries to throw a body punch but Fightson avoids it by throwing Bosman back against the ropes.
Bosman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bosman misses with a body punch.
Bosman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fightson avoiding damage as Bosman throws knees to the body.
Fightson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bosman has Fightson pressed against the ropes, preventing Fightson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Bosman.
Bosman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fightson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fightson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fightson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bosman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fightson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fightson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bosman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bosman appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosman misses with a head kick.

Fightson closes the distance and pushes Bosman back into the ropes.
Fightson effectively controlling the action here.
Bosman can't find room to land a body shot as Fightson controls the action.
Fightson avoids a wild elbow strike from Bosman.
Fightson tries to stall but Bosman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bosman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fightson controls his hands.
Bosman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosman keeps control of Fightson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bosman is trying to stall.
Bosman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fightson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosman misses with some punches.
Fightson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bosman has had enough of the clinch but Fightson keeps him there for the moment.
Fightson is trying to push Bosman away but Bosman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bosman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fightson.

Bosman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosman lands a front kick.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosman lands a head kick!
Fightson blocks a head kick by Bosman.

Fightson closes the distance and clinches.
Bosman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fightson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fightson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bosman tries to work over Fightson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bosman scores with a shoulder strike.
Bosman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Bosman breaks from the clinch.
Fightson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bosman counters with a leg kick.
Bosman lands with a kick to the temple. Fightson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bosman connects with a leg kick. Fightson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosman scores with a nice body kick.

Fightson instigates a clinch.
Fightson tries to break free but Bosman pushes him back against the ropes.
Bosman throws an elbow but it misses.

Bosman breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fightson rushes Bosman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosman tries to land knees in the clinch but Fightson avoids the damage to the body.
Bosman has Fightson pressed against the ropes, preventing Fightson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bosman can't find room to land a body shot as Fightson controls the action.
Bosman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fightson controls his hands.
Fightson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosman works on Fightson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bosman tries to work over Fightson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fightson managing to block the knees to the body from Bosman.
Bosman can't find room to land a body shot as Fightson controls the action.
Bosman wants to stall.
Fightson is trying to break free.
Bosman throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bosman.
Bosman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fightson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blokka Bosman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Bosman scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Bosman.

Fightson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bosman wants to break free but Fightson has control.
Bosman lands a knee to the body.
Fightson blocks an elbow strike from Bosman.
A frustrated look appears on Fightson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fightson takes a shot to the head.
Fightson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bosman has double underhooks.
Fightson slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fightson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fightson keeps control of Bosman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fightson is trying to break free.
Fightson blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fightson as Bosman tries to tie him up.
Bosman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosman looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Bosman fails to land.
Blokka Bosman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bosman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fightson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bosman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fightson avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fightson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bosman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fightson avoids it.
Bosman misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bosman.
Fightson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosman tries a body shot but Fightson blocks it.
Bosman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fightson is defending well for now.
Fightson is trying to break the clinch but Bosman has him pressed against the ropes.
Fightson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bosman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bosman breaks from the clinch.
Bosman scores with a head kick.
Bosman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fightson's head.
Blokka Bosman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fightson closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fightson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fightson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bosman.
Fightson is trying to stall.
Fightson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fightson blocks an uppercut.
Bosman throws a head punch that misses.
Bosman misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fightson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Bosman breaks the clinch.
Bosman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightson tries to circle away but Bosman has him pinned against the ropes.
Bosman can't find room to land a body shot as Fightson controls the action.
Knees to the body from Bosman.
Bosman tries a body shot but Fightson blocks it.
Fightson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bosman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fightson controls his hands.
Bosman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fightson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blokka Bosman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fightson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fightson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bosman won't allow it.
Ike Fightson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fightson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blokka Bosman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bosman 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blokka Bosman!
A victorious Blokka Bosman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Josh Cook (ranked 2546 p4p, 225 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 7427 p4p, 419 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Roy Buchanan's Train Blues as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Cook
vs
Buchanan

173 cm
25
154 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

169 cm
33
147 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Buchanan clinches up with Cook and pushes him back against the ropes.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Cook prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Buchanan takes a shot to the head.

Cook breaks the clinch.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buchanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Cook misses.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Cook misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Cook misses the target.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Buchanan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan pushes Cook back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cook pushes Buchanan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Cook lands an uppercut.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Cook.
A short left from Cook.
Buchanan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchanan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!

Buchanan clinches.
Buchanan digs a right hand underneath Cook's ribcage. Cook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Buchanan.

Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Buchanan.
Cook stuns Buchanan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buchanan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buchanan misses with a head kick.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Buchanan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.

Buchanan drives through and clinches with Cook against the ropes.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Buchanan digs a right hand into Cook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cook's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchanans head.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan is controlling him.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Buchanan blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buchanan is keeping busy.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands a body punch.

Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook throws a jab when Buchanan was well out of range.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buchanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Buchanan clinches up with Cook and pushes him back against the ropes.

Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan scores with a push kick.
Buchanan needs to keep his hands up - Cook had a free shot at his head there.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.

Buchanan has Cook up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
Buchanan lands a right hand.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Cook is looking to control Buchanan's arms but Buchanan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the ropes.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.

Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Buchanan moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Buchanan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cook throws a poor cross that misses
and Buchanan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook moves into range and connects with a jab.

Buchanan clinches with his opponent.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cook throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buchanan moves forwards but Cook connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cook stuns Buchanan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
Cook lands a nice looking body shot.
Cook lands with an overhand left.
Buchanan staying out of range there.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buchanan has time to react.
Josh Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Buchanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buchanan throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Buchanan is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Buchanan forces Cook back against the ropes and clinches.
Ross Buchanan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Buchanan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cook, pushing him back against the ropes.

Cook breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buchanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
Cook taking a breather.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Buchanan scores with a hook to the body.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook blocking some punches.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Cook lands a left hand.
Cook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.

Cook breaks the clinch.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Cook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cook looks to land a right hand but Buchanan moved out of range.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cook lands a jab to Buchanan's midsection.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Cook tries to keep at a distance but Buchanan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Cook misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buchanan lunges at Cook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cook's hand.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Buchanan's head but Buchanan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buchanan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Buchanan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Buchanan moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Buchanan controls his hands.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.

Cook manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Buchanan has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands with a left to the head.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buchanan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook lands with a short shot to the head.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook lands an overhand right.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Good shot there by Cook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Cook dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cook scores with a hook.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buchanan.
Cook sizes up Buchanan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buchanan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buchanan throws a head kick that Cook semi-blocks.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Buchanan is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
Buchanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Cook moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook cracks Buchanan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Buchanan.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Buchanan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cook throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Buchanan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buchanan throws a one two combo.

Buchanan forces Cook back against the ropes and clinches.
Buchanan tries to work over Cook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buchanan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buchanan cracks Cook with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Buchanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Josh Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.

Buchanan darts in and clinches Cook up against the ropes.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.

Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
Cook lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Buchanan slips under a jab from Cook.
Cook misses with a straight right.
A jab from Cook misses.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Buchanan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buchanan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buchanan misses with a head kick.
Buchanan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cook back to the ropes. Buchanan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Josh Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cook jabs Buchanan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buchanan at a distance.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Cook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Buchanan rushes Cook and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buchanan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Buchanan avoids it by throwing Cook back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buchanan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan lands a shoulder strike.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Cook.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook lands with a left to the head.

Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook scores with the left hand. Buchanan knows he should have avoided that one.
Cook with a nice cross.
Buchanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Cook.
Cook dips to his left and cracks Buchanan with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buchanan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook with a nice cross.

Buchanan takes the fight into the clinch.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Cook.
Well Cook 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Cook!
A victorious Josh Cook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Westover (ranked 11615 p4p, 447 weight class) and Ma Moru (ranked 3280 p4p, 276 weight class). Moru is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by slam dunk opening theme song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Westover
vs
Moru

180 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

163 cm
24
140 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Westover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ma Moru!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Westover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moru throws the left hand but Westover avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moru.
Moru connects with a single shot there.
Westover works the jab nicely.

Moru darts in and clinches Westover up against the ropes.
Moru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moru lands a nice hook to Westover's body. Westover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moru tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Westover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moru sizes up Westover with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Westover tests Moru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westover throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Moru 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.
Moru slips under a jab from Westover.
Moru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westover lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westover in his tracks.
Moru lands a nice looking body shot.
Westover misses with the combination.
Moru cracks Westover with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westover.
Westover misses with a hook.
Westover connects with a single shot there.
Moru slips under a jab.
Westover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Westover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Westover as the two fighters clinch.
Moru is trying to break the clinch but Westover is controlling him.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westover is defending well for now.
Moru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Westover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westover blocks a body shot from Moru.
Westover misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westover.
Moru pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Moru prevents a body shot from Westover.

Moru breaks the clinch.
Moru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Westover looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Westover defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Moru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westover doesn't seem bothered though.
Westover avoids the head kick by Moru.
Westover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Westover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moru throws a body punch but Westover moves out of range.

Moru closes the distance and clinches.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
Moru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moru is trying to break free.
Westover misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westover is defending well for now.
Westover lands a hook to the side of the head.

Moru is rocked!
Westover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru is still on wobbly legs! Can Westover finish him?
Westover is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westover breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Moru with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Moru looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Moru 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 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tommy Westover!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Westover thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ma Moru had this to say: 'Watashi wa yoriyoi sentōkidesuga, anata wa kōundeshita. Jikai wa sukiru de watashi o uchi makashi, kōunde wanai'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yormomza Khan (ranked 3252 p4p, 340 weight class) and Nero La Croix (ranked 20132 p4p, 545 weight class). La Croix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ca Plane Pour Moi. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khan
vs
La Croix

225 cm
28
270 lbs
14 - 2 - 1

190 cm
28
265 lbs
24 - 5 - 0

Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yormomza Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero La Croix!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Croix throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan digs a good hook to La Croix's body.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
Yormomza Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Croix.

It looks like Yormomza Khan has been cut.
La Croix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Croix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Croix on the side of the head.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Croix throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Khan moves into range and clinches up with La Croix.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khan takes an elbow to the forehead.
La Croix lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Yormomza Khan's cut is getting worse.
La Croix tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Croix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but La Croix avoids it by throwing Khan back against the ropes.
La Croix misses with a knee strike.
La Croix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan presses La Croix against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Croix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from La Croix.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
La Croix lands a left hand.
La Croix is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La Croix.
Khan presses La Croix against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Croix misses with a knee to the head.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
La Croix is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Croix lands a body punch.
La Croix lands a knee to the head.

Khan is rocked!

Yormomza Khan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
La Croix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
La Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Croix is working Khan over against the ropes.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
La Croix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Croix lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Croix lands a damaging elbow.
La Croix connects with a knee right up the middle! Khan tumbles to the floor and La Croix stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nero La Croix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.