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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Hadley Chadwick (ranked 6098 p4p, 501 weight class) and Extro Haymaker (ranked 5048 p4p, 474 weight class). Hadley Chadwick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Extro Haymaker's chin.
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156 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hadley Chadwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Extro Haymaker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chadwick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haymaker swinging wildly here.
Chadwick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Haymaker as he connects with a hook.
Haymaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haymaker jabs Chadwick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chadwick tries to bum rush Haymaker with a series of wild strikes but Haymaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haymaker ducks under a wild hook from Chadwick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haymaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haymaker staying out of range there.
Haymaker cracks a nice hook into Chadwick's ribs.
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!
Chadwick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haymaker has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Chadwick. Those never looked like landing.
Haymaker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chadwick backs up against the ropes.
Haymaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chadwick's head.
Chadwick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chadwick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haymaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haymaker throws a combination. Chadwick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haymaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haymaker is rocked!
Chadwick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haymaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Chadwick finish him?
Haymaker misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadwick misses the target.
Chadwick closes the distance and catches Haymaker with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Haymaker is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Haymaker is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Haymaker is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Chadwick takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hadley Chadwick!
An out of breath Hadley Chadwick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Extro Haymaker was interviewed post fight and said 'He hits like a girl but you know. Im a real man and real MEN let women wins. Fuck youbitch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Anders Silver (ranked 7093 p4p, 524 weight class) and Bryant Smith (ranked 3917 p4p, 396 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Television - Marquee Moon. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anders Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryant Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silver moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Silver lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Silver checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Silver tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Silver connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Silver counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
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!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
It looked like Silver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver lands with an overhand left.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Silver counters with a head kick.
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 Anders Silver will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silver slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Silver slips under a jab from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silver is looking to counter punch.
Silver misses the jab.
It looks like Silver has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Silver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Smith misses.
Silver is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Silver.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silver here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Smith misses.
Silver checks a low kick from Smith.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anders Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to push Silver away but Silver has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Silver presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silver prevents a body shot from Smith.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the ropes.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Silver dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silver throws a combination that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Silver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith catches Silver napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Silver 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! Smith raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tony Bologna (ranked 24803 p4p, 462 weight class) and Ryan Johnson (ranked 6574 p4p, 425 weight class). Tony Bologna could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Johnson's chin.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Bologna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bologna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Bologna's belly button to the back.
Bologna looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bologna misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bologna throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Bologna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Bologna.
Bologna takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Bologna throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
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!
Bologna misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Bologna throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Bologna tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tony Bologna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bologna misses with a wild combination.
Bologna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bologna scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bologna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Bologna.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bologna. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bologna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bologna, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Bologna.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bologna tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologna throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Bologna throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Bologna.
Johnson tries to clinch but Bologna is having none of it.
Bologna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bologna takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Tony Bologna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bologna throws a body shot but no joy.
Bologna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bologna tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bologna misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bologna punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bologna is looking to land body kicks.
Bologna sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Bologna avoids it this time.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bologna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Tony Bologna will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Bologna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Bologna.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bologna misses with a series of wild punches.
Bologna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Bologna tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Bologna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Bologna circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson clinches.
Bologna lands a nice uppercut.
Bologna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Bologna improves position.
Bologna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson trying to stall but Bologna improves his position.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Bologna improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bologna.
Bologna avoiding damage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bologna lands a right hook to the body.
Bologna throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Bologna throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Bologna keeps it at a distance.
Bologna takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bologna. Those never looked like landing.
Bologna misses with the combination.
Bologna throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bologna under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Bologna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson lands a head kick. Bologna smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bologna misses with a kick to the body.
Bologna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bologna.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bologna circles away.
And Bologna counters with a quick kick to the body but Johnson blocks it.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Bologna's leg. Bologna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bologna swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bologna. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bologna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bologna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bologna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson prevents Bologna from breaking the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bologna has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bologna is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Bologna tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Bologna back against the ropes.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Bologna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bologna as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bologna has Johnson pressed against the ropes, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
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.
Bologna can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Bologna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bologna avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Bologna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Bologna is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Bologna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bologna backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Ryan Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Bologna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bologna misses with a punch to the body.
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 Tony Bologna.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bologna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bologna!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Saku Lehtonen (ranked 6092 p4p, 410 weight class) and Joey Whelter (ranked 24576 p4p, 452 weight class). The key to victory for Saku Lehtonen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saku Lehtonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Whelter!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whelter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lehtonen counters with a leg kick.
Whelter throws a body shot but no joy.
Whelter misses with a double jab
and Lehtonen counters with a straight right hand.
Lehtonen lands a jab to the head.
Lehtonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whelter.
Whelter throws a leg kick but Lehtonen moved away.
Lehtonen tests Whelter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whelter tries to land a body kick
and Whelter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehtonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Whelter counters by clinching up.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whelter slips a jab and a cross from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from Whelter.
Whelter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lehtonen really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelter throws a body punch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
Whelter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whelter throws a hook but Lehtonen avoids it easily.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot that sends Whelter's belly button to the back.
Whelter defending well as Lehtonen loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whelter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whelter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Whelter. Those never looked like landing.
Lehtonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whelter takes a swing at Lehtonen's ribcage but misses.
Whelter throws a leg kick
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen lands with a good body shot.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtonen takes a swing at Whelter's ribcage but misses.
Lehtonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whelter just misses with a punch to the body.
Whelter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lehtonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Lehtonen lands with a straight right. Whelter didn't see that one coming.
Whelter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lehtonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Whelter circles away.
Whelter throws a body shot but no joy.
Whelter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelter throws a nice looking combination but Lehtonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lehtonen scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtonen lands a right hook to the body.
Lehtonen is looking to slow Whelter down with leg kicks.
Whelter looks to land a body kick but Lehtonen moved away.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whelter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehtonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whelter thinking.
Lehtonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whelter's calf.
Lehtonen scores with a body shot.
Whelter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen lands with an overhand left.
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Whelter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whelter down.
Whelter swings for the body but Lehtonen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lehtonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whelter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whelter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lehtonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whelter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from Whelter.
Whelter misses the shot to the body.
Lehtonen with a hook.
Whelter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehtonen moves away.
Lehtonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lehtonen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whelter. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehtonen misses the target.
Lehtonen misses the shot to the body.
Whelter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lehtonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whelter doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy body kick from Whelter
and Lehtonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelter misses with a hook
and Lehtonen counters with a good low kick that Whelter was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen scores with a jab to the body.
Whelter 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 combination from Whelter does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen punishes Whelter's body with a nice straight punch.
Whelter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whelter misses with a double jab
and Lehtonen counters with a straight right hand.
Whelter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whelter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Whelter ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
Whelter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lehtonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Lehtonen misses with a wild body shot.
Lehtonen sets himself, and Whelter steps forward looking for the clinch! Lehtonen avoids it this time.
Whelter misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whelter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen cracks Whelter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lehtonen scores with a hook to the body. Whelter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lehtonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whelter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehtonen.
Whelter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whelter misses with a body punch
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Whelter misses
and Lehtonen counters with a three punch combo that has Whelter backing up. Whelter nods at Lehtonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Whelter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lehtonen with a hook.
Whelter misses the shot to the body.
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whelter can do to turn this around?
Whelter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehtonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whelter.
Whelter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtonen.
Joey Whelter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whelter misses with a body kick.
Whelter misses with a body shot
and Lehtonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whelter's knee momentarily.
Lehtonen misses with an uppercut. Whelter saw that one coming.
Lehtonen swings for the body but Whelter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lehtonen sizes up Whelter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lehtonen throws a shot from downtown. Whelter moves away and avoids it.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick from Whelter.
Whelter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saku Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whelter at a distance.
Joey Whelter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whelter just misses with a punch to the body.
Whelter looks to land a combination but Lehtonen avoids it well.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whelter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Lehtonen scores with a four punch combination!
Lehtonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whelter.
Lehtonen throws a big shot that misses.
As Lehtonen backs off Whelter throws a huge counter combo but Lehtonen manages to avoid it all.
Whelter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whelter moves away.
Lehtonen connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehtonen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whelter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whelter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Whelter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whelter misses with a wild combination.
Whelter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whelter misses with a body shot.
Lehtonen works Whelter's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Lehtonen.
Whelter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy body kick from Whelter
and Lehtonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whelter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehtonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehtonen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lehtonen cracks a nice hook into Whelter's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen cracks the inside of Whelter's front leg.
Lehtonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lehtonen scores with a jab. Whelter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whelter connects with a body shot that sends Lehtonen's belly button to the back.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whelter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehtonen is just out of range.
Lehtonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whelter misses with a series of wild punches.
Lehtonen pushes Whelter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lehtonen tries to break the clinch but Whelter is controlling the position.
Joey Whelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whelter misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehtonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 3913 p4p, 395 weight class) and BodyShot Scott (ranked 6111 p4p, 502 weight class). Irrawaddy comes to the ring accompanied by Laos Rules!. BodyShot Scott is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BodyShot Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott moves away from the strike by Irrawaddy.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irrawaddy clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the ropes.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands with a light punch inside.
Scott prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the ropes.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Irrawaddy is controlling him.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy has Scott pressed against the ropes, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Irrawaddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Irrawaddy.
Scott wants to break free but Irrawaddy has control.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy lands a right hand.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy misses with the head strike.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scott is rocked!
Irrawaddy circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Scott tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Irrawaddy wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Moses Odongkara (ranked 7151 p4p, 439 weight class) and Woodford May (ranked 4207 p4p, 336 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Odongkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woodford May!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Odongkara.
May's coach down at Fisticuffs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on May's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
May throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
May feints a jab promting Odongkara to slip. May then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Odongkara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Odongkara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Odongkara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odongkara tests May's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odongkara lands a nice leg kick that just misses May's sensitive parts.
Odongkara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
May takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Odongkara misses
and May counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odongkara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Odongkara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Odongkara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with May, pushing him back against the ropes.
I was talking to Odongkara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
May is trying to force a seperation but Odongkara has the dominant position.
May wants to break free but Odongkara has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odongkara misses with a punch on the inside.
May is trying to push Odongkara away but Odongkara has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Odongkara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May's elbow.
May wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odongkara lands a left hand that snaps the head of May backwards.
Odongkara scores with a nice hook to the head.
May tries to circle away but Odongkara has him pinned against the ropes.
May is trying to break free.
Odongkara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with May's elbow.
May tries to break free but Odongkara pushes him back against the ropes.
Odongkara lands with a light punch inside.
Odongkara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
May looks winded!
Odongkara lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odongkara.
May is rocked!
Odongkara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
May is still on wobbly legs! Can Odongkara finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Odongkara.
Odongkara creates a bit of distance and cracks May with a big uppercut! May goes down! The referee pushes Odongkara away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will May make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Odongkara takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Moses Odongkara!
Woodford May was interviewed post fight and said 'Live and learn. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Krzysztof Bobaszewski (ranked 2443 p4p, 56 weight class) and Kevaughn Aldridge (ranked 2196 p4p, 52 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aldridge's choice of entrance music: Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson. Kevaughn Aldridge acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevaughn Aldridge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldridge avoids the head kick by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Aldridge moves out of range easily.
Bobaszewski swinging wildly here.
Aldridge shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aldridge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bobaszewski counters with a head kick.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobaszewski tries to bum rush Aldridge with a series of wild strikes but Aldridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobaszewski. Aldridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobaszewski throws a right hand that Aldridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldridge also avoids with ease.
Bobaszewski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Bobaszewski throws a series of punches but Aldridge avoids them all with ease.
Aldridge blocks a head kick by Bobaszewski.
Sloppy strikes from Bobaszewski. Those never looked like landing.
Aldridge misses with a combination
and Bobaszewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobaszewski tries to bum rush Aldridge with a series of wild strikes but Aldridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldridge looks to land a combination but Bobaszewski avoids it well.
Bobaszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobaszewski looks to land a combination. Aldridge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bobaszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aldridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Aldridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bobaszewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aldridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobaszewski.
Some wild striking there from Bobaszewski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobaszewski. Aldridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobaszewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Bobaszewski misses.
Bobaszewski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobaszewski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Bobaszewski.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch but Aldridge moves out of range.
Aldridge moves in looking to clinch but Bobaszewski pushes him off.
A lazy left from Aldridge finds it's target.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Bobaszewski moves out of range.
Bobaszewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aldridge dodges the punch combination from Bobaszewski.
Aldridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobaszewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Bobaszewski lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldridge slips a jab and a cross from Bobaszewski.
Aldridge throws a head kick but Bobaszewski moves out of range.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bobaszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldridge tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Bobaszewski does no damage.
Bobaszewski throws a series of strikes that have Aldridge backpedaling.
A punch combination from Bobaszewski misses.
Bobaszewski misses with a body kick.
Aldridge staying out of range there.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch up.
Aldridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobaszewski, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bobaszewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobaszewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldridge can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldridge as Bobaszewski tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Aldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bobaszewski's defenses.
Bobaszewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Aldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldridge stalls.
Aldridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldridge tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobaszewski avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bobaszewski.
Aldridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bobaszewski lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kevaughn Aldridge has been cut.
Bobaszewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldridge trying to stall but Bobaszewski improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bobaszewski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobaszewski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldridge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bobaszewski has Aldridge pushed against the ropes.
Aldridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Bobaszewski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldridge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski avoids a wild elbow strike from Aldridge.
Aldridge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobaszewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldridge wants to stall.
Aldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bobaszewski's defenses.
Bobaszewski working Aldridge over with knees to the body.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bobaszewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevaughn Aldridge's cut.
That's time! Bobaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bobaszewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kevaughn Aldridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobaszewski misses with a double jab
and Aldridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobaszewski scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bobaszewski.
Aldridge lands a two punch combo.
Bobaszewski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bobaszewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldridge is defending well for now.
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
Aldridge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aldridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Bobaszewski lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldridge blocking some punches.
Aldridge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobaszewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge scores with a knee to the head.
Bobaszewski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldridge blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldridge lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aldridge blocks an uppercut.
Bobaszewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldridge.
Aldridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Aldridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bobaszewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldridges head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aldridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldridge.
Bobaszewski blocks an elbow strike.
Bobaszewski throws a head punch that misses.
Aldridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bobaszewski trying to stall but Aldridge improves his position.
Bobaszewski trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldridge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldridge lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Krzysztof Bobaszewski has been cut.
Aldridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Bobaszewski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bobaszewski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bobaszewski lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bobaszewski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobaszewski.
Aldridge tries a knee to the head but Bobaszewski blocks it.
Bobaszewski takes an elbow to the temple.
Aldridge throws an elbow that misses.
Aldridge looking to throw knees to the head but Bobaszewski is blocking nicely.
Aldridge manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bobaszewski.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldridge throws a right and a left that Bobaszewski avoids nicely.
Bobaszewski lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Krzysztof Bobaszewski.
Well Bobaszewski 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
An out of breath Krzysztof Bobaszewski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryan Brophy (ranked 4110 p4p, 338 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 3278 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 33 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy instigates a clinch.
Labosky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doherty's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Labosky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Labosky moves out of range.
Labosky tries to counter with a clinch but Brophy shakes him off and moves away.
Labosky defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Labosky wants to counter the offense by Brophy and move into the clinch position.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Labosky slips under a jab.
Labosky unleashes a big counter combination but Brophy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy clinches up with Labosky and pushes him back against the ropes.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Labosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Labosky moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brophy clinches.
Labosky breaks the clinch.
Brophy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Labosky on the side of the head.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Labosky blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Labosky throws a counter combo.
Labosky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brophy will feel that in the morning.
Brophy moves into the clinch.
Labosky breaks the clinch.
Brophy clinches with his opponent.
Labosky takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy managing to block the knees to the body from Labosky.
Labosky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a nice looking body shot.
Brophy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Labosky told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labosky misses with a body kick.
Labosky moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Labosky follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Labosky moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
It seemed like Labosky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Labosky blocks the body kick.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Brophy forces Labosky back against the ropes and clinches.
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labosky staying out of range there.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Labosky.
Labosky throws a body kick that misses
and Brophy counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Labosky slips the punch.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Labosky's body.
Brophy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Labosky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Ryan Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Labosky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brophy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryan Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy lunges at Labosky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Labosky's hand.
Labosky tries to keep at a distance but Brophy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Labosky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Labosky.
Ryan Brophy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Labosky staying out of range there.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brophy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brophy.
Labosky is rocked!
Brophy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Labosky back to the ropes. Brophy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Labosky is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Labosky throws the kick towards the body but Brophy avoids it.
Brophy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Labosky just manages to avoid it.
Labosky drops his guard momentarily, allowing Brophy to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Labosky! 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! Brophy takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Brophy!
Our winner, Ryan Brophy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Wilmer Lynn (ranked 17064 p4p, 127 weight class) and Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 4069 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilmer Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanderlei Bitetti!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitetti throws out a head kick that Lynn doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Lynn crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Lynn's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Wilmer Lynn has been cut.
Lynn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Lynn blocks a head kick by Bitetti.
Lynn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bitetti checks a low kick from Lynn.
Bitetti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lynn misses the jab.
Lynn avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
Lynn stuns Bitetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn misses with a looping right.
Lynn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lynn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Sanderlei Bitetti has been cut.
Bitetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bitetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitetti throws the kick towards the body but Lynn avoids it.
Lynn throws a big counter combination but Bitetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bitetti defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn wants to land a leg kick but Bitetti is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bitetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lynn throws out a powerful jab.
Bitetti throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Bitetti.
A cross from Lynn lands.
Lynn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynn scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bitetti staying out of range there.
Bitetti throws a big counter head kick but Lynn avoids it with no problem.
Bitetti throws a front kick aimed at Lynn's knee but Lynn avoids it well.
Bitetti avoids the body shot from Lynn.
Nice straight punches there by Lynn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lynn.
Bitetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bitetti.
It looked like Lynn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bitetti.
Lynn connects with a right hand. Bitetti shakes it off.
Bitetti throws a head kick that misses.
Bitetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Bitetti tenderised Lynn's leg. Lynn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bitetti blocks a jab.
Bitetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lynn scores with a leg kick.
Bitetti misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Lynn misses its target.
Bitetti lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Lynn goes down! The ref sends Bitetti to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Lynn 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!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitetti misses with a low kick as Lynn jumps back.
Bitetti walks into a straight right hand from Lynn.
Bitetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti is looking to chop away at Lynn's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynn misses the target.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Bitetti moved out of range nicely.
Lynn misses with a straight right.
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynn blocks a head kick by Bitetti.
Bitetti throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lynn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Bitetti scores with a four punch combination!
Bitetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lynn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Lynn.
Bitetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bitetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Lynn avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitetti.
Bitetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bitetti needs to keep his hands up - Lynn had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Lynn.
Bitetti thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanderlei Bitetti will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lynn lands a jab.
Lynn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitetti.
Lynn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitetti.
Lynn slips a straight right by Bitetti.
Lynn throws a hook but Bitetti blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lynn!
Lynn moves out of range of the strikes.
Bitetti moves forwards but Lynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Bitetti finds it's way through Lynn's defenses.
Lynn works the jab nicely.
Lynn throws a right hand that Bitetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Bitetti also avoids with ease.
Bitetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lynn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bitetti tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitetti moves forwards but Lynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lynn slips a straight right by Bitetti.
Bitetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynn moves away.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Lynn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bitetti misses with a hook
and Bitetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitetti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bitetti misses with a body kick.
Bitetti lands with a straight right. Lynn didn't see that one coming.
Bitetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bitetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitetti swinging wildly here.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Lynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bitetti counters with a straight right hand.
Lynn tries to bum rush Bitetti with a series of wild strikes but Bitetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynn throws the left hand but Bitetti avoids the punch easily.
Bitetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynn.
Bitetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Lynn does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Lynn.
Lynn moves away from the strike by Bitetti.
Lynn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bitetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Bitetti misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilmer Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Bitetti misses the jab.
Bitetti staying out of range there.
Bitetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bitetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bitetti scores with a hook to the body. Lynn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Bitetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bitetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bitetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynn moves away from the strike by Bitetti.
Lynn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bitetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bitetti tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bitetti is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmer Lynn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bitetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bitetti, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lynn blocks an uppercut.
Lynn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bitetti up against the ropes.
Bitetti lands with a left to the head.
Bitetti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bitetti digs a right hand underneath Lynn's ribcage. Lynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lynn working aggressively here.
Lynn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bitetti backwards.
Bitetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bitetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lynn is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn misses with a straight right.
Lynn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bitetti on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bitetti.
Bitetti throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitetti misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Bitetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bitetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitetti throws a head kick that misses.
Lynn misses with a hook
and Bitetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilmer Lynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Bitetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bitetti misses.
Lynn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Bitetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitetti walks into a left hand.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
Bitetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lynn cracks Bitetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lynn misses.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
Bitetti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bitetti misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
A cross from Lynn lands.
Bitetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lynn misses the jab.
Lynn misses with a double jab.
Lynn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanderlei Bitetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick and Lynn moves out of range easily.
Bitetti scores with a head kick.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitetti needs to keep his hands up - Lynn had a free shot at his head there.
Lynn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Lynn does it's job there.
A slow jab from Bitetti misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitetti misses with a wild body shot.
Bitetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynn moves away.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Bitetti.
Lynn connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Wilmer Lynn.
Well Lynn 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanderlei Bitetti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Oson Bon (ranked 536 p4p, 23 weight class) and Jacques Durand (ranked 18686 p4p, 139 weight class). Durand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N.. Oson Bon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Oson Bon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bon misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Bon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Bon off balance momentarily.
Durand clinches.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Bon blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Bon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Bon is blocking nicely.
Durand wants to get back to striking at distance but Bon won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand throws a body punch but Bon moves out of range.
A jab from Bon misses.
Bon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Bon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Durand scores with a kick to the body.
Bon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bon. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bon moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bon fails to land with a series of punches.
Durand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bon works Durand's body with a nice hook.
Bon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bon throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Durand thuds a left hand into Bon's body.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bon throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Bon throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Bon.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bon looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target.
Bon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Durand moves out of range as Bon throws a body kick.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Bon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Bon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bon staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Bon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand clinches up with Bon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bon avoids it.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bon avoids it.
Durand pushes off an throws an elbow but Bon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bon's brow.
Durand misses with a knee strike.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Bon blocks the elbow strike.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bon is defending well for now.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bon is defending well for now.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Bon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bon dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durand breaks the clinch.
Durand closes the distance but Bon moves to the side
and Bon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durand thinking.
Bon looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oson Bon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bon loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bon with a jab.
Durand takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bon's head.
Bon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Bon misses.
Bon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand misses with a jab to the body
and Bon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bon.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Bon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bon.
Bon connects with the punch.
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bon looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a two punch combination.
Bon tries to bum rush Durand with a series of wild strikes but Durand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oson Bon is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Durand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bon misses the shot to the body.
Bon misses with an uppercut.
Bon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Bon lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durand doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oson Bon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durand has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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