RH30 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 3588 p4p, 363 weight class) and Juan Fonseca (ranked 3555 p4p, 361 weight class). Juan Fonseca looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kennedy
vs
Fonseca

183 cm
33
178 lbs
13 - 21 - 0

178 cm
27
167 lbs
7 - 11 - 3

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Fast

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Fonseca moved out of range.
Fonseca misses with a double jab.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Fonseca.
Kennedy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fonseca just manages to avoid it.
Fonseca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca scores with a jab.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fonseca 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.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fonseca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Fonseca jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fonseca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fonseca.
Fonseca swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca connects with a body shot that sends Kennedy's belly button to the back.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to Fonseca's body. Fonseca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fonseca looks winded!
Kennedy connects with the punch.
Fonseca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kennedy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fonseca momentarily.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fonseca has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fonseca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Fonseca swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy cracks Fonseca with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Fonseca 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 Fonseca is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Fonseca could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steven Kennedy!
Our winner, Steven Kennedy, 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 6847 p4p, 492 weight class) and Rob Ford (ranked 3247 p4p, 376 weight class). Cooper comes to the ring accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. Charles Cooper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Ford's chin.

Cooper
vs
Ford

178 cm
49
190 lbs
40 - 45 - 1

195 cm
36
215 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great elbows
Granite chin

Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 40 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Ford!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Ford.

It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
Ford digs a good hook to Cooper's body.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ford thuds a left hand into Cooper's body.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Cooper's ribs.

Ford scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Cooper to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Ford away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Cooper 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?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper sets himself, and Ford steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooper avoids it this time.
Ford closes the distance and catches Cooper with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Cooper is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Cooper is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Cooper is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ford takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rob Ford!
A victorious Rob Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Blokka Bosman (ranked 23586 p4p, 425 weight class) and Django Ripa (ranked 2934 p4p, 266 weight class). Bosman comes to the ring accompanied by Boom Boom Pow. Ripa has chosen American Woman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Bosman
vs
Ripa

204 cm
18
271 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
28
218 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Decent boxing
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blokka Bosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Django Ripa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bosman moves into the clinch.
Ripa works on Bosman's body with a couple of short punches.
Bosman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripa slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bosman working aggressively here.
Ripa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripa is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripa.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bosman throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosmans head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ripa.
A head punch on the inside from Ripa fails to land.
Ripa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripa presses Bosman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosman looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bosman is trying to push Ripa away but Ripa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ripa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ripa.

It looks like Blokka Bosman has been cut.
Bosman works on Ripa's body with a couple of short punches.
Bosman takes a shot to the head.
Ripa's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ripa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bosman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripa controls his hands.
Ripa lands a left hand.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosman gets through Ripa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosman backwards.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripa is leaning against Bosman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bosman blocking some punches.
Ripa lands a shot 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!
Ripa is working Bosman over against the ropes.
Bosman is breathing heavily.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bosman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bosman is trying to stall.
Ripa lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Ripa.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosman is trying to push Ripa away but Ripa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ripa has Bosman pressed against the ropes, preventing Bosman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bosman.
Ripa scores with a hook to the body.
Ripa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ripa.
Ripa managing to block the knees to the body from Bosman.
A left hand lands to the body for Ripa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Ripa.
Ripa stalls.
Ripa scores with a shot to the side of Bosman's head.

Bosman is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Ripa scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Django Ripa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blokka Bosman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ripa moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Bosman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ripa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ripa breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Bosman with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Bosman looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Bosman get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Django Ripa!
A relieved looking Django Ripa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Blokka Bosman was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, I guess it is time to get back to hunting buffalos.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Niko Diaz (ranked 3784 p4p, 412 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 1466 p4p, 194 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Gregor

182 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

178 cm
27
210 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor staying out of range there.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Gregor moved out of range nicely.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niko Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregor on the side of the head.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz cracks Gregor with a good jab.

It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Gregor's leg. Gregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a quick counter head kick but Gregor was just out of range.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregor.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a low kick but Gregor avoids it.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Gregor takes it in his stride.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Gregor misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregor off the ropes and back into range.
Gregor throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Gregor blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Gregor scores with a punch to the head.
Gregor checks a leg kick.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Gregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gregor tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz misses with the body kick
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
Diaz scores with a one two! Gregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Gregor should have avoided that one.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz slips a straight right by Gregor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gregor staying out of range there.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregor's head.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz slips a jab from Gregor.
Diaz throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Diaz defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregor off the ropes and back into range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diaz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gregor avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Gregor takes it in his stride.
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.

Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gregor knocks out Diaz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Gregor before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Gregor picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tun Min Naing (ranked 6544 p4p, 174 weight class) and Paynuss Chonus (ranked 5287 p4p, 121 weight class). Naing comes to the ring accompanied by Myanmar Lethwei Songs. Chonus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Reverend Paynus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Min Naing
vs
Chonus

187 cm
23
271 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

195 cm
28
225 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tun Min Naing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paynuss Chonus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naing throws a body shot but no joy.
Chonus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naing. Naing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naing moves away from the strike by Chonus.
Chonus misses with a hook. Naing ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Naing misses its target.
Chonus thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Naing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chonus tries to clinch but Naing moves out of range.
Chonus lands a right hook to the body.
Naing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chonus moves away.
Chonus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chonus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Chonus - just one landing.
Chonus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naing was well out of range. Poor timing from Chonus.
Chonus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naing.

Naing clinches up against the ropes.
Chonus misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chonus trying to land knees to the body.
Naing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Paynuss Chonus has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Naing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chonus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chonus fails to land.
Naing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Paynuss Chonus's cut even more.
Chonus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonus blocks an uppercut.
Chonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Naing.
Chonus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Naing is keeping busy.
Naing lands a body punch in the clinch.
Naing managing to block the knees to the body from Chonus.
Chonus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Naing.
Chonus wants to stall.
Naing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chonus taking a breather.
Naing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naing lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chonus backwards.

The cut above Paynuss Chonus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chonus takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonus lands with a light punch inside.
Chonus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chonus.
Chonus scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Naing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chonus struggles to land a body shot inside as Naing controls his hands.
Naing lands an elbow inside that Chonus shrugs off.

Paynuss Chonus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paynuss Chonus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tun Min Naing!
Our winner, Tun Min Naing, 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Gorny (ranked 23798 p4p, 427 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 4579 p4p, 346 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
Ragnarsson

210 cm
27
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

204 cm
25
252 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Basic striking
Very strong

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateusz Gorny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorny throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorny slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
A head kick by Ragnarsson misses
and Gorny counters with a series of strikes. Ragnarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gorny misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick

and Gorny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Gorny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorny struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Gorny blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Gorny.
Ragnarsson wants to break free but Gorny has control.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorny scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Good body shot from Gorny.
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 misses with a punch to the body.
Gorny misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Gorny.
Gorny lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorny pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorny presses Ragnarsson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Gorny lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Gorny avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the ropes.
Gorny lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson's coach down at MMA Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Gorny as the two fighters clinch.
Gorny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gorny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsson.
Gorny lands a body shot.
Gorny is working Ragnarsson over against the ropes.
Gorny is working Ragnarsson over against the ropes.
Gorny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Gorny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorny stalls.
Gorny scores with a hook to the body.
Gorny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gorny slows down the pace here.
Gorny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorny.
A body shot lands from Gorny.
Gorny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gorny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
A body shot lands from Gorny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Gorny 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.

Gorny gets a clinch.
Gorny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Gorny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorny is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gorny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Gorny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ragnarsson is trying to push Gorny away but Gorny has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gorny scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorny scores with a shoulder strike.

It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Gorny lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Gorny.
Gorny lands a shot to the body.
Gorny pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Gorny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gorny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gorny.
Mateusz Gorny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gorny pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gorny is pushing Ragnarsson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Gorny.
Gorny presses Ragnarsson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gorny leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gorny.
Gorny is working Ragnarsson over against the ropes.
Gorny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gorny.
Gorny pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorny content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gorny pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorny.
Gorny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Gorny blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorny.
A bit of stalling here from Gorny.
Gorny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gorny tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Gorny working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorny.
Gorny lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gorny controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Gorny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Gorny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Gorny. Those never looked like landing.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorny scores with a one two! Ragnarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Gorny moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.
Gorny lands an uppercut.
Gorny lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.

The cut above Bjorn Ragnarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Gorny lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Gorny has him pressed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Gorny.
Gorny cracks Ragnarsson with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Ragnarsson goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Ragnarsson wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mateusz Gorny!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between John Locke (ranked 2265 p4p, 261 weight class) and Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 4389 p4p, 406 weight class). Locke comes to the ring accompanied by What Makes a Good Man. Marcelo Aurelio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Locke
vs
Aurelio

175 cm
33
183 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

180 cm
40
166 lbs
26 - 20 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Powerful

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Locke.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aurelio's knee momentarily.
Locke lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelio lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aurelio throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio staying out of range there.
Aurelio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke slips a straight right by Aurelio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio feints and then cracks Locke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Locke down.
Aurelio sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Aurelio.
Locke misses with an uppercut
and Aurelio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelio connects with a single shot there.
Aurelio misses with a head kick.
Aurelio with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Aurelio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke throws a leg kick
and Aurelio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Aurelio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Locke avoids the body shot from Aurelio.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke cracks Aurelio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Locke is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Locke wants to clinch but Aurelio slips to the side
and Aurelio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelo Aurelio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aurelio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke misses with a kick to the body.
Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aurelio lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the ropes and back into range.
Good leg kick by Aurelio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Locke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aurelio swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke thows a body kick. Aurelio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio lands a jab to Locke's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Aurelio staying out of range there.
Aurelio dips to his left and cracks Locke with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio defending well as Locke loads up on a big left hand.
Locke swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Locke misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a series of strikes. Locke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aurelio wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aurelio throws a right hand that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Locke with a body shot.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelio swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Aurelio misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke wants to slow Aurelio down by chopping away at his legs.
Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke throws a series of punches but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Aurelio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that second round.
That's time! Locke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range.
Aurelio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio misses with a right hand
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Locke tries to clinch up but Aurelio circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio slips a straight right by Locke.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Locke connects with a jab.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio digs a good hook to Locke's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Locke.
No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aurelio backs up against the ropes.
Aurelio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke tries to clinch there but Aurelio circles away.
Aurelio fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelio looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aurelio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Locke doesn't seem phased though.
Locke feints a jab promting Aurelio to slip. Locke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aurelio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelio.
Locke thumps Aurelio with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Locke misses
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelio back to the ropes. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio blocks a jab.
Locke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aurelio lands a head kick!
Aurelio misses with a two punch combination.
Locke is looking to counter the offense by Aurelio and move into the clinch.
Locke misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

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 John Locke.
Well Locke 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ali Oubaali (ranked 3426 p4p, 353 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 3871 p4p, 378 weight class). Oubaali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Belsunce Breakdown. Wade has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Oubaali
vs
Wade

182 cm
29
175 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

175 cm
33
163 lbs
24 - 16 - 3

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Oubaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Wade misses with an uppercut. Oubaali saw that one coming.
Wade lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oubaali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wade takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Morgan Wade has been cut.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oubaali doesn't manage to clinch there - Wade circles away.
Oubaali backing away here, and Wade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wade throws a leg kick that misses.
Wade swings for the body but Oubaali moves out of range.
Wade lands a nice looking body shot.
Wade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oubaali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oubaali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oubaali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oubaali's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oubaali darts in and clinches Wade up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.

Wade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Wade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oubaali will feel that in the morning.
Oubaali tries to clinch up but Wade circles away and keeps his distance.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Oubaali.
Wade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oubaali tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wade throws a wild body kick that Oubaali sees coming a mile off.
Wade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Wade. Beautiful body shot.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Oubaali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade throws a wild body kick that Oubaali sees coming a mile off.
Oubaali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oubaali moves away from the strike by Wade.

Oubaali instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wade manages to break the clinch.
Oubaali blocks a jab.
Oubaali is looking to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch.
Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wade lands with a good body shot.
Wade misses with a looping left.
Oubaali closes the distance but Wade moves to the side
and Oubaali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Oubaali's shoulder, as Oubaali tries to avoid the shot.

Oubaali gets a clinch.
Wade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

Oubaali gets a clinch.
Wade wants to break free but Oubaali has control.
Oubaali keeps control of Wade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oubaali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wade up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Wade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Wade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wade throws a nice inside leg kick.

Oubaali forces Wade back against the ropes and clinches.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oubaali tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oubaali swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Wade manages to break the clinch.
Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oubaali tries to clinch up.
Oubaali throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Wade is avoiding it.
Morgan Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Wade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oubaali doesn't seem phased though.
Oubaali steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wade. That one must have hurt.
Wade jabs at Oubaali's body.
Oubaali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oubaali takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wade breaks the clinch.
Wade swats away the attempt to clinch by Oubaali.
Wade catches Oubaali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wade closes the distance and clinches.
Oubaali has Wade pressed against the ropes, preventing Wade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oubaali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Wade.
Wade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oubaali's sensitive parts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wade works Oubaali's body with a nice hook.
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wade gets tackled into the ropes by Oubaali. Oubaali maintains the clinch.

Wade breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Oubaali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wade breaks from the clinch.
Oubaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oubaali looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Oubaali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Oubaali wants to clinch.
Wade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oubaali takes a step back to recover.
Wade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but Wade keeps it at a distance.
Oubaali tries to clinch up.
Wade looks to land a body kick but Oubaali moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Morgan Wade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Oubaali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Oubaali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but Wade keeps it at a distance.
Wade connects with a body shot that sends Oubaali's belly button to the back.
Oubaali tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wade, right into the meat.
Oubaali wants to clinch.
Wade tries a quick counter leg kick but Oubaali is wise to it.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Oubaali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali wants to clinch.
Oubaali ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade throws a wild body kick that Oubaali sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oubaali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wade throws the kick towards the body but Oubaali avoids it.
It looked like Oubaali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Wade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Oubaali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Oubaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Oubaali misses the target.
Morgan Wade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oubaali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oubaali slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Oubaali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oubaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wade lands a really nice looking cross but Oubaali seems unphased.
Wade feints and then cracks Oubaali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oubaali down.
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Wade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oubaali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade cracks Oubaali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oubaali lands a really nice looking cross but Wade seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Wade throws a jab when Oubaali was well out of range.

Oubaali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oubaali throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ali Oubaali has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wade swats away the attempt to clinch by Oubaali.
Oubaali wants to clinch.
Oubaali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oubaali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oubaali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Wade!
After winning the bout, Morgan Wade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ali Oubaali had this to say: 'Thank'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ron Velderman (ranked 20182 p4p, 496 weight class) and Tommy Lee (ranked 19167 p4p, 491 weight class). Lee has chosen Kickstart My Heart as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Velderman
vs
Lee

190 cm
27
181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
27
185 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Velderman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee checks a leg kick.
Velderman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Velderman.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Velderman connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Velderman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velderman.
Velderman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Velderman should have avoided that one.
Velderman scoring well with a low kick there.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Velderman.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Velderman throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Velderman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velderman moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Velderman misses the target.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Velderman moves away and avoids it.
Velderman checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velderman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velderman.
A good leg kick by Velderman.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velderman doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velderman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Velderman off the ropes and back into range.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Velderman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Velderman throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
As Lee backs away, Velderman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lee throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velderman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee avoids the head kick by Velderman.
Velderman lands a nice looking body shot.
Velderman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Velderman checks a leg kick.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velderman.
Velderman blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Velderman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velderman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Velderman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velderman.
A head kick misses from Velderman.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velderman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velderman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Velderman lands with a right hand.
Velderman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velderman scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velderman avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee misses the jab.
Velderman misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Velderman misses with a looping right.
Velderman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee punishes Velderman's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Ron Velderman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A slow jab from Velderman misses its intended target.
Velderman scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velderman keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Velderman takes one to the side of the head.
Velderman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Velderman.
Velderman is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Velderman does it's job there.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velderman blocks a leg kick.
Ron Velderman is winning the standup battle so far.
Velderman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Velderman scores with a nice body kick.
Velderman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Velderman connects with an inside leg kick.
Velderman misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Velderman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velderman. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velderman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Velderman as he connects with a hook.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velderman. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Velderman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velderman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Velderman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velderman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Velderman misses.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Velderman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velderman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman is looking to land body kicks.
Lee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Velderman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Velderman.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velderman scores with a spinning back kick!
Velderman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velderman lands with a cross.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velderman has time to react.
Velderman throws a leg kick
and Velderman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velderman digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Velderman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velderman cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Velderman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velderman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Velderman.
Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Velderman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee motions for Velderman to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee motions for Velderman to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Velderman counters with a left to the body.
Lee lands a front kick.
Lee is looking to chop away at Velderman's legs.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee lands a nice hook to Velderman's body. Velderman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velderman.
Velderman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velderman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Velderman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Velderman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Velderman is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Velderman's shoulder, as Velderman tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a head kick but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman scores with a jab to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws out a counter right but Velderman avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Velderman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Velderman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Velderman slips the punch.
Velderman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Velderman is just out of range.
Velderman defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Velderman blocks a head kick by Lee.
Velderman tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Velderman catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee works the jab nicely.
Velderman moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Both fighters circling a little - Velderman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Velderman throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Velderman.
Velderman misses with a kick to the body.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Velderman. Lee shrugs it off though.
Velderman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velderman.
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!
Velderman avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Velderman sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velderman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Velderman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velderman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Velderman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Velderman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Velderman misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Velderman's front leg but catches the back leg as Velderman tries to avoid it.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Velderman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Velderman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Velderman and move into the clinch position.
Nice uppercut there from Velderman.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ron Velderman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Velderman's corner calls for a 1-2. Velderman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velderman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Velderman lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velderman at a distance.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velderman in his tracks.
Velderman checks a low kick from Lee.
Velderman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Velderman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velderman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velderman throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velderman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velderman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velderman lands a jab to the head.
Velderman feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Velderman throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Velderman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Velderman's shoulder, as Velderman tries to avoid the shot.
Velderman connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velderman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velderman, right into the meat.
Velderman throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velderman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Velderman delivers a nice body kick.
Velderman 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.
Velderman is looking to land body kicks.
Velderman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Velderman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Velderman thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velderman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Velderman cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velderman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velderman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee avoids the body shot from Velderman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velderman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velderman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Velderman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Velderman's ribs.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velderman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velderman is out of range.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velderman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Velderman lands a high kick!
Velderman slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman checks a leg kick nicely.
Velderman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Velderman as he checks the leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Velderman moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman had his way with Tommy Lee in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Velderman delivers a nice body kick.
Tommy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Lee misses.
Velderman slips a jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Velderman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Velderman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velderman.
Velderman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to work over Velderman's front leg with a kick but Velderman checks it.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Velderman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses the body punch
and Velderman counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee throws a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velderman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velderman.
A combination from Velderman does no damage.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velderman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick from Velderman lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Velderman misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Velderman cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velderman is out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws out a counter right but Velderman avoids it with no problem.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velderman. Velderman obviously looking to wear him down.
Velderman avoids the head kick by Lee.
An inside leg kick lands from Velderman.
Velderman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Velderman cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee throws a leg kick but Velderman checks it.
Lee digs a good body shot into Velderman's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Velderman is out of range.
Lee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Velderman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Velderman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velderman blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velderman. That's going to slow Lee down.
Velderman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Velderman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velderman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velderman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Velderman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velderman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Velderman!
Ron Velderman retains his welterweight title!
Ron Velderman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Lambert George (ranked 16588 p4p, 400 weight class) and Name Less (ranked 3099 p4p, 298 weight class). George comes to the ring accompanied by Ca fait mal. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

George
vs
Less

185 cm
34
159 lbs
29 - 7 - 2

178 cm
36
159 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lambert George!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Name Less!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less lands a leg kick that knocks George off balance momentarily.
George throws a shot from downtown. Less moves away and avoids it.
George closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Less takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Less keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Less lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
George lands a lovely overhand right.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
Less misses with a body kick.
George scores with a kick to the body.
George misses with a head kick.
George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
George moves out of range of the leg kick from Less.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George throws a push kick but Less slaps the foot to one side.
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!
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Less.
Less tries to land a leg kick but George saw it coming and moves away.
Less tries to move into range but George moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Less.
George scores with a punch to the head.
George missing with a left hand there. Less was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Less.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George walks forward, straight into a front kick from Less.
George blocks the body kick.
George tries to counter by clinching up but Less breaks away and moves out of range.
Less throws a push kick but George slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from George, right into the meat.
Less goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
George looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Less fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from George misses.
A head kick misses from George.
George looks for the body kick but Less saw that one coming.
Less throws a half hearted mid kick.
Less misses with a body shot.
Less throws a big shot that misses.
Less scores with a punch to the head.
Less tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Less.
Less takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
George scores with a punch to the head.
Less throws a low kick but it's checked well by George.
A bone on bone clash there as Less blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
George throws out a powerful jab.
Less tries to clinch but George is having none of it.
Less looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
George swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Less doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
George ducks under a wild hook from Less.
George tries to score with a low kick but Less moves his leg out of the way.
As George backs off Less throws a huge counter combo but George manages to avoid it all.
George lands with a cross.
Less looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
Less scores with a kick to the midsection.
Less dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George throws a lazy right hand but Less sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Less has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
George checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George throws a sloppy head kick and Less moves out of range easily.
Less lands with a kick to the ribs.
George tries to clinch up but Less circles away and keeps his distance.
George avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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 Lambert George will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
George checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
George scores with a head kick.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
George chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Less throws a big shot that misses.
George misses with a wild body shot.
George wants to clinch.
Less lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from George.
Less tries to counter by closing the distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for George.
George is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Less connects with a leg kick. George looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Less as he checks the leg kick.
Less is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
George looks to land a left hand but Less moved out of range nicely.
Less cracks the inside of George's front leg.
George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Less can pounce on him.
George tries a low kick but Less avoids it.
Less checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Less was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
George blocks the body kick.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Less tries to counter with a clinch but George shakes him off and moves away.
Less scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Less loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
Less attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Less.
George was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Less throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a straight right hand.
George takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Less pivots, looking for a leg kick but George is out of range and Less settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less throws a jab when George was well out of range.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
Less throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
George throws a lazy right hand but Less sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Less throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
Less throws a half hearted mid kick.
George fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Less.
George staying out of range there.
Less tries to work over George's front leg with a kick but George checks it.
Less looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
Less scoring well with a low kick there.
Less tries to bum rush George with a series of wild strikes but George uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
George lands with a thumping leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less misses with some punches.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
George lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Name Less will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Less misses with a body shot.
Less throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
Less scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Less looks for the body kick but George saw that one coming.
Less scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from George.
Less tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Less.
Less jabs George to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Less throws a wild body kick that George sees coming a mile off.
Less slips a jab from George.
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Less throws a nice outside leg kick.
George is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Less throws a leg kick but George sees it coming and moves out of range.
Less takes a kick to the side of the head.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Less is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Less throws out a powerful jab.
Less tries to land a front kick but George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
George throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily.
Less steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from George.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Less bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Name Less seems to be getting the better of the standup.
George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Less.
Less scores with a punch to the head.
Less looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
George checks a leg kick nicely.
Less tries to move into range but George moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
George throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Less.
Less misses with a few strikes there.
George seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
George tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Less manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
George checks a leg kick nicely.
Less throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Less tries to get set, George tries to push him back and clinch up but Less manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheers as George lands an impressive looking overhand right. Less doesn't seem phased though.
Less throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Less connects with a body shot that sends George's belly button to the back.
Less misses with a looping left.
Less pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Less slams his shin into George's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Less misses its intended target.
George avoids the head kick by Less.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less misses the jab.
George throws a head kick that Less semi-blocks.
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George lands with a thumping leg kick.
Less waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
Less looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
A big left from Less misses.
George throws a solid leg kick but Less takes the impact on his shin and smiles at George.
George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from George.
Less tries to counter with a clinch but George shakes him off and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by George. That's going to slow Less down.
Less moves away from the strike by George.
Less tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Less.
George takes a swing at Less's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Less has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Less looks to land a left hand but George moved out of range nicely.
George seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
George throws a chopping leg kick but Less manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
George sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Less lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less really 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.

The fighters circling - Less throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George misses the shot to the body.
George jabs Less right on the nose. Less blinks but takes it well.
Good work by George as he checks the leg kick.
George checks a low kick from Less.
George throws a combination. Less tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Less lands a straight punch to the body, keeping George at a distance.
Less fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Less throws a leg kick that misses.
George will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
George thumps Less with a low kick.
Less slips under a jab.
George takes one to the chin there.
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from George misses.
Less swings for the body but George moves out of range.
George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Less.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
George misses with a low kick.
George checks a leg kick.
George moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Less is looking to land body kicks.
George bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Less's head.
George slips a jab from Less.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily.
George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Less.
Less throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Less steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from George. That one must have hurt.
George throws a head kick that half lands.
Less on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Less throws a good cross that connects.
Less checks a low kick from George.
Less lands with a thumping leg kick.
Less missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Less uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
George 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.
Less blocks the body kick.
George misses with a low kick as Less jumps back.
George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Less.
As Less tries to get set, George tries to push him back and clinch up but Less manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Less throws a head kick that misses.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Less.
Less takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
George misses the jab.
Less tries to counter by closing the distance.
George throws a hook but Less blocks it.

George rushes Less and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Less blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Less.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George lands an elbow that stopped Less in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Name Less has been cut.
Less dodges an elbow strike from George.
George prevents a body shot from Less.
Less avoids the elbow strike from George, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less with an attempt at a knee that misses.
George throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesss head.
George throws an elbow that misses.
Less lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Less throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George had his way with Name Less in that round.
The cut man is working on Name Less's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

George scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Less's head backwards.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
George lands a leg kick that knocks Less off balance momentarily.
Less connects with a solid leg kick.
Less throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Less throws out the jab.
Less takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Less fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but George is out of range.
George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
George attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Less's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Less misses with a low kick.
George feinted there with a counter leg kick.
George feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Less's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Less.
George throws a leg kick but Less sees it coming and checks it nicely.
George lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Less tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Less punishes George's body with a nice straight punch.
Less throws a body shot but no joy.
George appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Less keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
George tests Less's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Less looks to land a body kick but George moved away.
A jab from Less does it's job there.
George scores with a head kick. Less tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Less throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Less.
Less has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from George.
Less scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Less connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
George tries to clinch there but Less circles away.
Less misses with a leg kick

and George moves into the clinch.
George with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less blocks a body shot from George.
Less missing with knees to the body.
A short right from George on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Less creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Less is working George over against the ropes.
Less throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambert George has scored more points in the clinch so far.
George misses with a knee strike.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Less tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
Less lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of George backwards.
A short left from Less.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Less.
Less avoids a wild elbow strike from George.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George lands an elbow inside.
Less throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but George blocks it with crossed arms.
Less blocks an uppercut.
Less misses with an elbow over the top.
Less blocks an elbow strike from George.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Name Less.
I think Less 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Name Less!
Name Less is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Name Less thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lambert George spoke after the fight, saying 'Gran chin'.