K1 Kings: 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tony Jaggard (ranked 5200 p4p, 399 weight class) and Al Hereford (ranked 5235 p4p, 400 weight class). Tony Jaggard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jaggard
vs
Hereford

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Jaggard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Hereford!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaggard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Hereford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hereford moves away from the strike by Jaggard.
Hereford throws a sloppy head kick and Jaggard moves out of range easily.
Jaggard throws a body punch but Hereford moves out of range.
Hereford punishes Jaggard's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Hereford.
Jaggard blocks a head kick by Hereford.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaggard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaggard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hereford scores with a three punch combo!
Hereford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaggards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaggard swings widly with a right hand
and Hereford counters with a left and a right that stings Jaggard.
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!
Hereford throws a sloppy head kick and Jaggard moves out of range easily.
Hereford slips a jab and a cross from Jaggard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hereford lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Jaggard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaggard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hereford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hereford throws a push kick but Jaggard slaps the foot to one side.
Hereford throws a combination. Jaggard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Jaggard is rocked!
Hereford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hereford misses the shot to the body.
Hereford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hereford looks to land a body kick but Jaggard moved away.
Hereford lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaggard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaggard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hereford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaggard scores with a push kick.
Jaggard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hereford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaggard throws a head kick but Hereford moves out of range.
Hereford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaggard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hereford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaggard scrambles back to his feet.
Hereford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hereford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jaggard if he has to take too many more of those.
Hereford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hereford moves out of range of the body kick from Jaggard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hereford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaggard needs to keep his hands up - Hereford had a free shot at his head there.
Jaggard blocks a head kick by Hereford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hereford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hereford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaggard moves out of range as Hereford throws a body kick.
Jaggard moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaggard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Hereford both land. Nice combination.
Hereford looks to land a body kick but Jaggard moved away.
Hereford moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaggard doesn't manage to clinch there - Hereford circles away.
A jab lands there for Hereford.
Hereford throws a nice looking combination but Jaggard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Jaggard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hereford backs away, Jaggard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hereford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaggard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hereford misses with a body kick.
Jaggard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hereford's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hereford throws the kick towards the body but Jaggard avoids it.
Hereford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaggard tries to land a front kick but Hereford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaggard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hereford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jaggard throws a quick counter head kick but Hereford was just out of range.
Hereford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hereford checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Jaggard.
Hereford throws a big counter head kick but Jaggard avoids it with no problem.
Jaggard blocks a head kick by Hereford.
Hereford throws a head kick but Jaggard moves out of range.
Jaggard is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jaggard throws a wild body kick that Hereford sees coming a mile off.
Al Hereford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hereford ducks under a wild hook from Jaggard.
Jaggard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses.
Jaggard misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hereford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaggard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hereford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaggard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hereford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hereford slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Jaggard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaggard.
Hereford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaggard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaggard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hereford misses with a kick to the body.
Jaggard connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Hereford lands but Jaggard takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hereford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Hereford blocks the low kick.
Hereford lands a lovely overhand right.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses.
Jaggard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaggard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaggard avoids the head kick by Hereford.
Hereford lands a head shot.
Hereford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaggard blocks a head kick by Hereford.
Jaggard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hereford misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Jaggard lands.
Hereford misses with a kick to the body.
Jaggard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hereford.
It appears Jaggard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hereford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaggard!
Hereford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaggard, right into the meat.
Jaggard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hereford looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hereford throws a wild body kick that Jaggard sees coming a mile off.
Hereford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaggard.
Hereford misses with a head kick.
Jaggard slips under a jab.
Jaggard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hereford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaggard feints and then cracks Hereford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hereford down.
Hereford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaggard is looking to slow Hereford down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Jaggard.
Jaggard misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hereford throws a head kick but Jaggard moves out of range.
Jaggard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hereford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hereford lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaggard blocks a head kick by Hereford.
Hereford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaggard throws a low kick but Hereford moves out of range easily.
Tony Jaggard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hereford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaggard circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaggard avoids the head kick by Hereford.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaggard.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Jaggard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaggard dips to his left and cracks Hereford with an uppercut!
Jaggard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hereford avoids the head kick by Jaggard.
Al Hereford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hereford throws a push kick but Jaggard slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Hereford.
Well Hereford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Hereford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 401 p4p, 16 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 1666 p4p, 39 weight class). St. Georges comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

St. Georges
vs
Diaz

182 cm
38
160 lbs
33 - 17 - 2

193 cm
34
199 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class 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 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gauthier St. Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to work over St. Georges's front leg with a kick but St. Georges checks it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
St. Georges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz cracks St. Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

St. Georges connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Diaz onto his butt! Diaz bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind St. Georges 's knee.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but St. Georges takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
St. Georges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
St. Georges throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
St. Georges misses with a body kick.
St. Georges seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from St. Georges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
Diaz avoids the head kick by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses St. Georges's sensitive parts.
Diaz staying out of range there.
St. Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St. Georges has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by St. Georges as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
St. Georges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St. Georges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St. Georges bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz catches St. Georges with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
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!
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
St. Georges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St. Georges tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St. Georges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
St. Georges pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and St. Georges settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier St. Georges should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Gauthier St. Georges's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diaz moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
St. Georges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Diaz connects with a beautiful left hand that drops St. Georges onto his butt! St. Georges bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Diaz cracks St. Georges with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! St. Georges 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 St. Georges is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! St. Georges could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Juanito Cortez (ranked 1411 p4p, 34 weight class) and Tee Nah (ranked 2173 p4p, 45 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cortez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to $$$. Tee Nah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cortez
vs
Nah

184 cm
38
196 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

192 cm
47
252 lbs
60 - 34 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
Powerful

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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juanito Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 60 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nah tries to clinch up.

Nah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Nah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Cortez trying to land knees to the body.
Nah lands with a right to the head.

Cortez breaks the clinch.
Nah throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Cortez throws a chopping leg kick but Nah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nah tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Nah does it's job there.
Nah wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nah works the jab nicely.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Nah seems unphased.
Nah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cortez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nah tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah blocks a leg kick.
Nah ducks right into an uppercut from Cortez.
Cortez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nah.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.

Nah ducks into a a hook from Cortez and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!

That has opened up Tee Nah's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nah drops his guard momentarily, allowing Cortez to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Nah! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Cortez takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juanito Cortez!
Our winner, Juanito Cortez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 1938 p4p, 199 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 3099 p4p, 289 weight class). MP has chosen Whitesnake - Is This Love? as his entrance music. Michael MP is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bakiyev
vs
MP

171 cm
42
163 lbs
31 - 38 - 1

205 cm
28
274 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

Excellent boxer
Experienced

Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 31 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
MP misses with a series of wild punches.
MP looks to land a combination but Bakiyev avoids it well.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
MP swinging wildly here.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by MP.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MP.
No joy there for MP, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MP throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MP manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. MP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP lands a head kick. Bakiyev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bakiyev lands a jab to MP's midsection.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but MP moves out of range.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MP moves away.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MP throws a head kick but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MP throws a front kick that sends Bakiyev stumbling back into the ropes.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but MP moves out of range.
MP throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. MP does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on MP's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakiyev throws the left hand but MP avoids the punch easily.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MP misses with a few strikes there.
Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MP tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but MP moves out of range.
MP has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
MP slips a jab from Bakiyev.
MP throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from MP finds it's way through Bakiyev's defenses.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
MP misses with a wild combination.
MP rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakiyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but MP is just out of range.
MP swinging wildly here.
MP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
MP takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MP misses with a straight right.
MP misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bakiyev takes a swing at MP's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev throws a good cross that connects.
MP ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
Bakiyev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MP's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
MP blocks a jab.
MP is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MP falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Michael MP seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MP misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MP counters with a stiff right hand.
MP slips a jab from Bakiyev.
MP throws a head kick that misses.
MP misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP feints a jab promting Bakiyev to slip. MP then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bakiyev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MP takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a shot to the body.
MP lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakiyev off the ropes and back into range.
MP throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MP throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MP swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
MP throws a combination that misses
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev lands a really nice looking cross but MP seems unphased.
Michael MP is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
MP wants to counter with a clinch but Bakiyev pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MP throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MP throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MP misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
MP tries to move into range but Bakiyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakiyev defending well as MP loads up on a big left hand.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev slips a jab and a cross from MP.
MP uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
MP slips a straight right by Bakiyev.
MP throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev lands with a hook. MP tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MP throws a chopping leg kick but Bakiyev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MP throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakiyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MP.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

MP moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MP.
MP lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. MP does a little dance to reset his feet.
MP swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MP.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MP throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MP keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MP unleashes a big counter combination but Bakiyev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MP throws a head kick but Bakiyev moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP misses with the combination.
MP misses with a head kick.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but MP manages to avoid it.
MP throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MP tries to bum rush Bakiyev with a series of wild strikes but Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MP takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from MP.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down MP with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MP fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MP was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev cracks MP with a good jab.
Bakiyev jabs at MP's body.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev clobbers MP with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MP moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakiyev throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Bakiyev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MP tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakiyev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MP is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakiyev.
MP misses with a hook. Bakiyev ducked under it nicely.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from MP.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MP was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MP misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
MP lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakiyev circles away quickly and effectively.
MP looks to land a combination but Bakiyev avoids it well.
MP takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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 Toktogulovich Bakiyev.
I think Bakiyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
An out of breath Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael MP was interviewed post fight and said 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Maya Chigg (ranked 2977 p4p, 56 weight class) and Calabi Yau (ranked 2338 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chigg
vs
Yau

178 cm
42
142 lbs
30 - 14 - 2

184 cm
33
182 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

World class MT
Cardio machine

Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maya Chigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Calabi Yau!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chigg swinging wildly here.
Yau tries to clinch but Chigg moves out of range.
Yau cracks the inside of Chigg's front leg.
Yau wants to clinch up but Chigg keeps it at a distance.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chigg.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Chigg lands a jab.

Yau moves into range and clinches up with Chigg.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chiggs head.
Chigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yau blocks a body shot from Chigg.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau prevents a body shot from Chigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Chigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chigg.
Yau tries to throw a body punch but Chigg avoids it by throwing Yau back against the ropes.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chigg blocks it with crossed arms.
Chigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chigg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Chigg managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chigg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but Chigg blocks with his arms.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Chigg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau working aggressively here.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Yau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chigg's face.

Chigg manages to break the clinch.
Chigg throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Chigg misses with a shot to the body
and Yau counters with a thumping low kick.
Chigg throws a big shot that misses.
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 Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yau misses with a body shot.
Yau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Chigg.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chigg looks to throw the jab but Yau is out of range.
Yau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yau tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chigg is looking to counter the offense by Yau and move into the clinch.
Chigg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yau misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Chigg.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Yau drives through and clinches with Chigg against the ropes.
Chigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chigg.
Chigg throws a head punch that misses.
Chigg scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yau misses with a body punch.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Chigg is blocking nicely.
Yau blocks a body shot from Chigg.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Chigg lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
A short right from Chigg on the inside.
Chigg lands a shot to the body.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Chigg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigg.
Chigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau lands a nice uppercut.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Chigg working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chigg.
Chigg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yau scores with a hook to the body.
Yau blocks a body shot from Chigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigg.
A left hand lands to the body for Yau.
Yau scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A jab lands there for Yau.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yau moves out of range as Chigg strikes.
Yau tests Chigg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Yau.
Chigg slips a jab from Yau.
Yau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chigg.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Chigg is looking to counter the offense by Yau and move into the clinch.

Chigg moves into the clinch.
Yau misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Chigg breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Yau.
Chigg feints and then cracks Yau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yau down.
Yau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chigg connects with the punch.
Maya Chigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yau's calf.
Yau misses with an uppercut
and Chigg counters with a nice uppercut.
Chigg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yau thows a leg kick but Chigg checks it
and Chigg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chigg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chigg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chigg throws out a loose jab but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chigg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yau. Yau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yau tries to clinch there but Chigg circles away.
Yau throws a low kick but Chigg moves out of range easily.
Chigg moves away from the strike by Yau.
Chigg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chigg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chigg's corner calls for a 1-2. Chigg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chigg swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Yau misses.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Yau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chigg lands a jab to the head.
Yau throws a hook to the side of Chigg's head but Chigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chigg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yau tries a low kick but Chigg avoids it.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Yau misses.
Chigg lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maya Chigg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chigg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maya Chigg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maya Chigg waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.