KILL - 14 : Sunrise Sparring PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Daniel Dan (ranked 24435 p4p, 648 weight class) and Porky Nobriega (ranked 24344 p4p, 645 weight class). Daniel Dan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dan
vs
Nobriega

175 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

169 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Brawler
Good chin

Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Dan !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Porky Nobriega!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nobriega.
Dan slips a jab and a cross from Nobriega.
Nobriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dan wants to land a leg kick but Nobriega is out of range.
Nobriega throws a front kick that sends Dan stumbling back into the ropes.
Nobriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nobriega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dan slips a jab and a cross from Nobriega.
Dan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nobriega manages to circle out of the way.
Nobriega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dan .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nobriega staggers Dan with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Dan looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nobriega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dan slips a jab and a cross from Nobriega.
Nobriega tries to bum rush Dan with a series of wild strikes but Dan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dan tries to clinch but Nobriega is having none of it.
Dan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriega catches Dan napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Dan crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Nobriega raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Porky Nobriega!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Amzi Morgan (ranked 5467 p4p, 462 weight class) and Ko Specialist Specialist (ranked 7820 p4p, 534 weight class). Amzi Morgan had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Morgan
vs
Ko Specialist Specialist

200 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amzi Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ko Specialist Specialist!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specialist tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Specialist is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgan gets an underhook and turns Specialist into the ropes.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Specialist misses with some punches.
Morgan digs a right hand into Specialist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Specialist's gas tank.
Morgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Specialist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Specialist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Morgan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Specialist throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Specialist 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! Specialist face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Morgan takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Amzi Morgan!
After the fight, Amzi Morgan 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Genji Hanzo (ranked 6561 p4p, 579 weight class) and Hanzo Hattori (ranked 6713 p4p, 584 weight class). Hanzo comes to the ring accompanied by u mad. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hanzo
vs
Hattori

175 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good kicks
Cuts easily

Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genji Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanzo Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hattori blocks a head kick by Hanzo.
Hanzo wants to clinch up but Hattori keeps it at a distance.
Hanzo moves forwards but Hattori connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Genji Hanzo has been cut.
Hattori connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Hanzo's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Hanzo - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hanzo Hattori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser (ranked 4991 p4p, 196 weight class) and Wakan Daforever (ranked 5098 p4p, 200 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wakan Daforever enters the ring!

Kyillshiweoser
vs
Daforever

225 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Intelligent

Great elbows
Powerful

Woodhouse's

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wakan Daforever!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daforever gets a clinch.
Kyillshiweoser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daforever wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daforever prevents Kyillshiweoser from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daforever.
Kyillshiweoser is trying to break the clinch but Daforever is controlling him.
Daforever is trying to force a seperation but Kyillshiweoser has the dominant position.
Kyillshiweoser slowing the pace effectively.

Kyillshiweoser breaks from the clinch.

Kyillshiweoser drives through and clinches with Daforever against the ropes.
Daforever tries to break free but Kyillshiweoser pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daforever tries to circle away but Kyillshiweoser has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Daforever's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daforever wants to break free but Kyillshiweoser has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daforever is trying to break the clinch but Kyillshiweoser is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daforever working hard to break the clinch.
Daforever misses with the head strike.
Kyillshiweoser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daforever's efforts to push away.
Kyillshiweoser avoiding damage.
Daforever is trying to break the clinch but Kyillshiweoser is controlling him.
Daforever wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyillshiweoser has him pressed against the ropes.
Kyillshiweoser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kyillshiweoser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kyillshiweoser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kyillshiweoser has Daforever pressed against the ropes, preventing Daforever from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daforever trying to control the position but instead, Kyillshiweoser has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daforever into the ropes.

Kyillshiweoser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyillshiweoser throws the left hand but Daforever avoids the punch easily.
Daforever tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyillshiweoser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kyillshiweoser moves into range and clinches up with Daforever.
Daforever is trying to break free.
Daforever is trying to break the clinch but Kyillshiweoser is controlling him.
Daforever lands an elbow inside that Kyillshiweoser shrugs off.
Kyillshiweoser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Daforever avoiding damage as Kyillshiweoser throws knees to the body.
Daforever tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyillshiweoser avoids it.
Daforever is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daforever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kyillshiweoser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Daforever.
Kyillshiweoser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daforever avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daforever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kyillshiweoser pushes Daforever up against the ropes in a clinch.

Kyillshiweoser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Kyillshiweoser misses.
Kyillshiweoser throws a sloppy head kick and Daforever moves out of range easily.
Daforever moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyillshiweoser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kyillshiweoser there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kyillshiweoser moves into the clinch successfully.
Kyillshiweoser connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daforever's face.

It looks like Wakan Daforever has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyillshiweoser stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kyillshiweoser stalling the fight.

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

Kyillshiweoser clinches up against the ropes.
Daforever prevents Kyillshiweoser from breaking the clinch.
Kyillshiweoser wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyillshiweoser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daforever is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyillshiweoser has double underhooks.
Kyillshiweoser has had enough of the clinch but Daforever keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wakan Daforever'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.

Kyillshiweoser drives through and clinches with Daforever against the ropes.
Kyillshiweoser stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daforever is trying to stall.
Daforever trying to land knees to the body.
Kyillshiweoser can't find room to land a body shot as Daforever controls the action.
Kyillshiweoser tries to circle away but Daforever has him pinned against the ropes.
Kyillshiweoser is looking to break free of the clinch but Daforever has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyillshiweoser.
Kyillshiweoser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daforever's efforts to push away.
Daforever with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daforever keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kyillshiweoser's efforts to push away.
Daforever stalling in the clinch but Kyillshiweoser improves position.
Kyillshiweoser blocks a body shot from Daforever.
Kyillshiweoser tries to land a knee to the head but Daforever blocks with his arms.
Kyillshiweoser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daforever can do to turn this around?
Kyillshiweoser keeps control of Daforever as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daforever being controlled against the ropes.
Daforever tries to circle away but Kyillshiweoser has him pinned against the ropes.
Daforever wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daforever tries to circle away but Kyillshiweoser has him pinned against the ropes.
Kyillshiweoser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daforever has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daforever is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Daforever is trying to break free.
Kyillshiweoser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kyillshiweoser keeps control of Daforever as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kyillshiweoser as the two fighters clinch.
Daforever is trying to break the clinch but Kyillshiweoser has him pressed against the ropes.
Kyillshiweoser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daforever takes a shot to the head.
Kyillshiweoser stalling the fight.
Kyillshiweoser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daforever's efforts to push away.
Kyillshiweoser blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyillshiweoser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Daforever manages to break the clinch.
Kyillshiweoser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daforever fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kyillshiweoser rushes Daforever and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Daforever tries to break the clinch but Kyillshiweoser is controlling the position.
Daforever is trying to break the clinch but Kyillshiweoser has him pressed against the ropes.
Kyillshiweoser is trying to break the clinch but Daforever has him pressed against the ropes.
Daforever tries to work over Kyillshiweoser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daforever can't break the clinch.
Kyillshiweoser stalling.
Daforever is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyillshiweoser has double underhooks.
Kyillshiweoser is trying to push Daforever away but Daforever has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kyillshiweoser wants to break free but Daforever has control.
Daforever wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daforever wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyillshiweoser has him pressed against the ropes.

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

Kyillshiweoser rushes Daforever and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kyillshiweoser blocks a body shot from Daforever.
Kyillshiweoser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daforever throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyillshiweoser blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyillshiweoser has had enough of the clinch but Daforever keeps him there for the moment.
Kyillshiweoser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kyillshiweoser lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wakan Daforever's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Daforever throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kyillshiweoser moves into the clinch.
Kyillshiweoser keeps control of Daforever as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daforever wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyillshiweoser has him pressed against the ropes.

Kyillshiweoser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kyillshiweoser clinches.
Kyillshiweoser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daforever has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daforever is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyillshiweoser is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyillshiweoser as Daforever tries to tie him up.
Kyillshiweoser tries a body shot but Daforever blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyillshiweoser is looking to break free of the clinch but Daforever has double underhooks.
Daforever is looking to control Kyillshiweoser's arms but Kyillshiweoser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daforever has his back to the ropes.
Daforever is trying to break the clinch but Kyillshiweoser has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyillshiweoser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Kyillshiweoser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daforever wants to clinch.

Kyillshiweoser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Kyillshiweoser's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyillshiweoser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyillshiweoser.

Daforever's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kyillshiweoser closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daforever managing to block the knees to the body from Kyillshiweoser.
Daforever is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kyillshiweoser is trying to break the clinch but Daforever has him pressed against the ropes.
Daforever is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyillshiweoser is keeping busy.
Kyillshiweoser is pushing Daforever up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daforever tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyillshiweoser avoids it.
Kyillshiweoser prevents Daforever from breaking the clinch.

Kyillshiweoser breaks the clinch.

Kyillshiweoser gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daforever lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser has been cut.
Daforever wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyillshiweoser has him pressed against the ropes.

Kyillshiweoser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daforever throws a sloppy head kick and Kyillshiweoser moves out of range easily.

Daforever tries to keep at a distance but Kyillshiweoser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kyillshiweoser prevents Daforever from breaking the clinch.

Kyillshiweoser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyillshiweoser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daforever manages to avoid it.
Daforever misses with a two punch combination.
Kyillshiweoser thinks about countering with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Kyillshiweoser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daforever blocks a leg kick.
Daforever avoids the head kick by Kyillshiweoser.
Kyillshiweoser tries to close the distance and clinch but Daforever swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyillshiweoser jabs Daforever to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kyillshiweoser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kyillshiweoser clinches up against the ropes.
Daforever stalling in the clinch but Kyillshiweoser improves position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyillshiweoser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daforever takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kyillshiweoser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wakan Daforever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daforever throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyillshiweoser 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basbryillo Kyillshiweoser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lakam Akafo (ranked 6729 p4p, 130 weight class) and Isiah Yesaya (ranked 6175 p4p, 226 weight class). Yesaya has chosen Rivers of Babylon as his entrance music. Isiah Yesaya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Akafo
vs
Yesaya

183 cm
18
244 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

212 cm
25
295 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lakam Akafo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isiah Yesaya!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Akafo misses its intended target.
Yesaya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yesaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yesaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yesaya's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yesaya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yesaya thuds a left hand into Akafo's body.
Yesaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Akafo moves into the clinch.

Yesaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yesaya cracks Akafo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yesaya dodges the punch combination from Akafo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yesaya tries to land a front kick but Akafo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akafo throws a big counter combination but Yesaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Akafo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yesaya takes a step back to recover.
Yesaya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yesaya misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Akafo pushes Yesaya up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yesaya tries to throw a body punch but Akafo avoids it by throwing Yesaya back against the ropes.
Akafo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yesaya pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Akafo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Akafo is trying to break free.
Yesaya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akafo backwards.
Yesaya is pushing Akafo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akafo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yesaya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Yesaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yesaya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akafos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akafo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yesaya tests Akafo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yesaya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akafo is breathing heavily.
Yesaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yesaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya scores with a hook to the body. Akafo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yesaya throws a shot to the body.
Akafo blocks a head kick by Yesaya.
Yesaya jabs Akafo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Isiah Yesaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yesaya.
Yesaya lands a front kick.
Yesaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yesaya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yesaya scores with a spinning back kick!
Yesaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yesaya works over Akafo's head and body with a nice combination.
Yesaya connects with a high kick.
Yesaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akafo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yesaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yesaya scores with a sloppy right hand. Akafo should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yesaya.
Yesaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yesaya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yesaya throws a switch kick that catches Akafo on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Akafo looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Akafo flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Isiah Yesaya!
An out of breath Isiah Yesaya 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Gorny (ranked 6905 p4p, 506 weight class) and Helio Sarantoppoulos (ranked 6360 p4p, 490 weight class). 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?

Gorny
vs
Sarantoppoulos

210 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Basic striking
Very strong

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Gorny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Helio Sarantoppoulos!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorny misses with a two punch combination.
Sarantoppoulos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gorny. Gorny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorny loads up on a big right hand but Sarantoppoulos slips the punch.

Gorny has managed to clinch.
Gorny lands with a right to the head.
Gorny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sarantoppoulos is trying to break the clinch but Gorny is controlling him.
Sarantoppoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Gorny won't allow it.
Sarantoppoulos is trying to push Gorny away but Gorny has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gorny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gorny.
Sarantoppoulos looks winded!
Gorny lands a hook that snaps the head of Sarantoppoulos backwards.
Gorny lands an uppercut.
Gorny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarantoppoulos.
Sarantoppoulos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gorny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarantoppoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gorny lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gorny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Gorny.
Gorny works on Sarantoppoulos's body with a couple of short punches.
Gorny pushes Sarantoppoulos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gorny lands a shoulder strike.
Gorny gets through Sarantoppoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gorny lands a nice uppercut.
Gorny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sarantoppoulos or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gorny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gorny - that landed with a thud.
Gorny presses Sarantoppoulos against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gorny lands a body punch.
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!
Gorny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gorny creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Sarantoppoulos crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!

Sarantoppoulos is rocked!
Sarantoppoulos drops his guard momentarily, allowing Gorny to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Sarantoppoulos! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Gorny takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mateusz Gorny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bob West Va (ranked 7684 p4p, 609 weight class) and Charles Pennington (ranked 3885 p4p, 433 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

West Va
vs
Pennington

176 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

176 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Excellent MT
Big heart

Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob West Va!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Pennington!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pennington darts in and clinches West Va up against the ropes.
Pennington lands a nice uppercut.
West Va tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the ropes.
Pennington lands a good knee to the midsection. West Va won't want to take too many of those.
West Va is looking to break free of the clinch but Pennington has double underhooks.
Come on Pennington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
West Va tries to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling the position.
West Va is trying to break free.
Pennington keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
Pennington presses West Va against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
Pennington keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West Va tries to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling the position.

Pennington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West Va definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West Va throws the kick towards the body but Pennington avoids it.
Pennington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

West Va tries to keep at a distance but Pennington has taken the fight into the clinch.
West Va wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pennington lands a body punch.
West Va has had enough of the clinch but Pennington keeps him there for the moment.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
West Va is trying to force a seperation but Pennington has the dominant position.
Pennington presses West Va against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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

Pennington pushes West Va up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pennington.

West Va's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West Va misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Pennington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West Va scores with a three punch combo!
West Va misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from West Va misses.
Pennington avoids the head kick by West Va.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West Va throws a right hand that Pennington ducks under and follows up with a left that Pennington also avoids with ease.

Pennington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pennington slowing the pace effectively.
Pennington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West Va is trying to push Pennington away but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West Va throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pennington takes the fight into the clinch.
West Va looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West Va is trying to break the clinch but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes.
West Va wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West Va has had enough of the clinch but Pennington keeps him there for the moment.
West Va working hard to break the clinch.
Pennington prevents West Va from breaking the clinch.

Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West Va misses with a double jab
and Pennington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Pennington forces West Va back against the ropes and clinches.
West Va wants to get back to striking at distance but Pennington won't allow it.
Pennington holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
West Va working hard to break the clinch.
West Va is trying to push Pennington away but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pennington drives through and clinches with West Va against the ropes.
West Va is trying to push Pennington away but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pennington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West Va tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the ropes.

Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pennington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pennington blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from West Va.
West Va lands with a nice combination. Pennington backs away looking to recover.
West Va throws a right hand that Pennington ducks under and follows up with a left that Pennington also avoids with ease.
West Va throws a lazy uppercut

and Pennington moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West Va tries to circle away but Pennington has him pinned against the ropes.
West Va tries to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling the position.
West Va is looking to break free of the clinch but Pennington has double underhooks.
West Va is trying to break the clinch but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Pennington on the inside.
West Va can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Pennington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

West Va tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pennington flicks out a counter leg kick but West Va steps away.
Bob West Va is winning the standup battle so far.
West Va tries to bum rush Pennington with a series of wild strikes but Pennington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West Va throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
Pennington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West Va tries a head kick but it misses.
West Va throws a left and a right that both miss
and West Va takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pennington avoids a punch combination nicely.
West Va swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pennington counters with a nice uppercut.
West Va throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
West Va misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pennington gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West Va wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West Va has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West Va is trying to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling him.
West Va wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes.
Pennington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of West Vas head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennington digs a right hand into West Va's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West Va's gas tank.
West Va wants to break free but Pennington has control.
West Va wants to break free but Pennington has control.
West Va tries to circle away but Pennington has him pinned against the ropes.
Pennington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
West Va wants to break the clinch but can't.

Pennington manages to break the clinch.

Pennington clinches.

Pennington breaks from the clinch.
West Va throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West Va misses with a double jab
and Pennington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from West Va.
Pennington throws a leg kick which misses West Va's front leg but catches the back leg as West Va tries to avoid it.
West Va swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch.
Pennington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West Va is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Pennington - that landed with a thud.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
Pennington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pennington digs a right hand underneath West Va's ribcage. West Va let out a lung full of air as it connected.
West Va can't break the clinch.
Pennington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pennington lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Pennington.

Pennington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West Va throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Pennington forces West Va back against the ropes and clinches.
Pennington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pennington stalling.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pennington clinches up with West Va and pushes him back against the ropes.
West Va is trying to push Pennington away but Pennington has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
West Va has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West Va throws a lazy head kick
and Pennington counters with an inside leg kick.
West Va throws a head kick that misses

and Pennington moves into the clinch.
Pennington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt West Va or not.
Pennington is working West Va over against the ropes.
West Va wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pennington keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pennington lands a left hand that snaps the head of West Va backwards.
Pennington is working West Va over against the ropes.
Pennington keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pennington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pennington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of West Vas head.
Pennington lands an elbow just above West Va 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West Va looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pennington has West Va pressed against the ropes, preventing West Va from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Pennington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pennington is stalling here.
West Va tries to circle away but Pennington has him pinned against the ropes.
West Va wants to get back to striking at distance but Pennington won't allow it.
West Va is looking to break free of the clinch but Pennington has double underhooks.
Pennington has West Va pushed against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pennington.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
West Va working hard to break the clinch.
Charles Pennington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
West Va tries to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling the position.
West Va 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.

Charles Pennington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pennington drives through and clinches with West Va against the ropes.
West Va tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the ropes.
West Va wants to get back to striking at distance but Pennington won't allow it.
West Va wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West Va tries to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling the position.
West Va is trying to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling him.
Pennington prevents West Va from breaking the clinch.

Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Pennington.
Pennington avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West Va misses with a double jab.
Bob West Va is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennington slips a jab and a cross from West Va.
West Va throws a lazy body kick
and Pennington counters with a three punch combo that has West Va backing up. West Va nods at Pennington to acknowledge the strikes.
West Va misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West Va misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Pennington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West Va misses with a double jab
and Pennington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West Va misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pennington throws a series of strikes that have West Va backpedaling.
Pennington throws a nice head kick!
West Va misses with the combination.

Pennington moves into the clinch successfully.
West Va is trying to break free.
Pennington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pennington lands a nice knee to the body.
Pennington has West Va pressed against the ropes, preventing West Va from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West Va is trying to force a seperation but Pennington has the dominant position.
West Va tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Pennington - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington working West Va over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pennington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by West Va misses
and West Va takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West Va throws a half hearted mid kick.
West Va chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pennington can pounce on him.
Pennington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pennington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West Va blocks it with crossed arms.
West Va is looking to break free of the clinch but Pennington has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Pennington.
West Va is trying to force a seperation but Pennington has the dominant position.

Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob West Va seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

West Va gets tackled into the ropes by Pennington. Pennington maintains the clinch.
West Va has had enough of the clinch but Pennington keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West Va is trying to force a seperation but Pennington has the dominant position.
West Va wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Pennington.
Pennington keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Pennington breaks the clinch.
West Va misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West Va throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West Va on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

West Va tries to keep at a distance but Pennington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pennington scores with a hook to the body.

Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pennington closes the distance and clinches.
Pennington prevents West Va from breaking the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Pennington moves into range and clinches up with West Va.
West Va wants to break free but Pennington has control.
West Va working hard to break the clinch.

Pennington manages to break the clinch.
West Va looks for the body kick but Pennington saw that one coming.

Pennington clinches up against the ropes.

Pennington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pennington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West Va's efforts to push away.
West Va is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
West Va tries to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling the position.
West Va looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bob West Va has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Pennington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pennington prevents West Va from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Pennington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pennington 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Pennington!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gok Dok (ranked 6325 p4p, 609 weight class) and Micky Brit (ranked 5727 p4p, 573 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!

Dok
vs
Brit

202 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

210 cm
23
211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good kicks
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gok Dok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Micky Brit!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dok looks to throw a body kick
and Brit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dok's knee momentarily.
Brit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dok is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brit misses the shot to the body.
Dok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dok blocks the body kick.
Dok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brit counters with a nice uppercut.
Dok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brit was well out of range. Poor timing from Dok.
Dok looks to land a combination but Brit avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brit can pounce on him.
Dok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Brit.
Dok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit tries to clinch but Dok is having none of it.
Dok takes one to the side of the head.
Brit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brit throws a leg kick which misses Dok's front leg but catches the back leg as Dok tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brit thuds his shin into the meat of Dok's side.
Dok is breathing heavily.
Dok misses with a few strikes there.
Brit fakes the leg kick and cracks Dok in the body.
Brit cracks the inside of Dok's front leg.
Dok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Gok Dok has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dok misses with a lunging right hand
and Brit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brit lands the left hand.
Dok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gok Dok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brit, right into the meat.
Dok just misses with a punch to the body.
Dok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dok staying out of range there.
Dok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dok in his tracks.
Dok throws a right and a left that Brit avoids nicely.
Dok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brit is out of range.
Brit feints and then cracks Dok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dok down.
Dok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Dok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brit throws a push kick but Dok slaps the foot to one side.
Brit misses with a body shot.
Dok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dok misses with a combination
and Brit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dok misses with a right hand
and Brit counters with a right hand to the body.
Dok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brit tests Dok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dok misses the body punch
letting Brit counter with a right hand.
Dok moves out of range as Brit throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Brit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brit throws a hook but Dok blocks it.
It looked like Dok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Brit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Brit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gok Dok's cut.
That's time! Dok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dok's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Brit lands with a straight right. Dok didn't see that one coming.
Dok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brit. That one must have hurt.
Brit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dok.
Dok throws a poor cross that misses

and Brit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brit.
Brit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brit.
Brit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dok avoids it.
Brit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brit.
Dok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brit takes a swing at Dok's ribcage but misses.
Dok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dok is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dok.
Dok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brit.
Brit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dok thumps Brit with a low kick.
Dok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brit keeps Dok at a distance using the push kick.
Brit lands with a hook. Dok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Gok Dok's cut is getting worse.
Dok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dok takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brit lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dok takes one to the chin there.
Dok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dok's calf.

Brit scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Dok to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Brit away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Dok got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Micky Brit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brit lands a nice looking body shot.

Brit cracks Dok with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Dok is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Dok is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
A head kick misses from Brit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dok is rocked!
Brit misses with a body shot.
Oh Dok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brit scores with a kick to the body.
Dok seems to have got his legs back now.
Dok throws a leg kick but Brit moved away.
Brit cracks a nice hook into Dok's ribs.
Dok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid body kick from Brit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brit connects with a looping right hand.

Gok Dok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brit.
Brit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Brit.
Brit scores with a jab. Dok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brit connects with a quick right hand that sends Dok tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Micky Brit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Jones (ranked 2217 p4p, 37 weight class) and Francisco Baltazar (ranked 5833 p4p, 217 weight class). Baltazar has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. John Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jones
vs
Baltazar

193 cm
26
193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

209 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Great elbows
Powerful

BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francisco Baltazar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltazar sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Baltazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baltazar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.

Baltazar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Baltazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baltazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baltazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Baltazar pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baltazar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baltazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Baltazar creates a bit of space and cracks Jones with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Jones is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!

Jones is rocked!
Jones glances at the clock... BAM! Baltazar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jones crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jones is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Baltazar!
Francisco Baltazar is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Francisco Baltazar, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mang Kanor (ranked 5949 p4p, 590 weight class) and Yevgen Maartins (ranked 4891 p4p, 530 weight class). Kanor comes to the ring accompanied by Mang J̶o̶s̶e̶ Kanor by Parokya ni Edgarskie. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kanor
vs
Maartins

195 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Powerful

BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mang Kanor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yevgen Maartins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maartins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kanor is out of range and Maartins settles back down.
Kanor moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Kanor finds it's target.
Maartins wants to clinch

and Kanor counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Maartins onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
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!
Kanor weaves into range and cracks Maartins right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Maartins goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kanor is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mang Kanor!
Mang Kanor retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Mang Kanor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.