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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between McGregor Lee (ranked 4746 p4p, 4778 weight class) and Islim Makhmud (ranked 138 p4p, 143 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, McGregor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islim Makhmud!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhmud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Makhmud jabs at Lee's body.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Makhmud is out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhmud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Makhmud off balance momentarily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Lee misses the jab.
Makhmud thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Makhmud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makhmud throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook. Makhmud ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhmud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makhmud misses with a straight left.
Makhmud throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Makhmud moves his leg out of the way.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Makhmud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makhmud.
Lee throws a jab when Makhmud was well out of range.
Lee tries to work over Makhmud's front leg with a kick but Makhmud checks it.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud moved away.
Makhmud lands a two punch combo.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Makhmud counters with a stiff right hand.
Makhmud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Makhmud slips under a jab from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
A leg kick checked by Makhmud.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Makhmud's knee but Makhmud avoids it well.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makhmud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makhmud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a low kick but Makhmud avoids it.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Makhmud throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Makhmud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhmud throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Makhmud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Makhmud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Makhmud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makhmud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makhmud scores with a jab.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makhmud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee keeps Makhmud at a distance using the push kick.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makhmud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Makhmud has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhmud throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Makhmud counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Makhmud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makhmud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Good work by Makhmud as he checks the leg kick.
Makhmud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhmud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makhmud avoids the body shot from Lee.
Makhmud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Makhmud.
Makhmud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makhmud lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a hook. Makhmud ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Makhmud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makhmud scrambles back to his feet.
Makhmud just misses with a punch to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Makhmud's belly button to the back.
Lee lands a head shot.
Makhmud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makhmud scores with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhmud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makhmud.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makhmud.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Makhmud checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Makhmud's ribs.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee throws a low kick but Makhmud avoids it.
Makhmud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud moved away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Makhmud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Makhmud counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhmud.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Makhmud's leg but Makhmud calmly moves out of range.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makhmud is able to avoid easily.
Makhmud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Makhmud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a hook but Makhmud blocks it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makhmud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Makhmud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makhmud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Makhmud blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Makhmud lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Makhmud blocks the low kick.
Makhmud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Makhmud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Makhmud counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Makhmud sees coming a mile off.
Makhmud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips under a jab from Makhmud.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makhmud.
Makhmud checks a leg kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a low kick as Makhmud jumps back.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhmud moves away.
Good shot there by Makhmud.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Makhmud throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhmud throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makhmud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Makhmud moved out of range nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Makhmud tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Makhmud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makhmud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makhmud connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Makhmud.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Makhmud does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makhmud blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Islim Makhmud will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Makhmud connects with a body shot.
Makhmud throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee digs a good hook to Makhmud's body.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Makhmud's shoulder, as Makhmud tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is looking to slow Makhmud down with leg kicks.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makhmud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Makhmud misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud staying out of range there.
Makhmud throws a shot to the body.
Lee works Makhmud's body with a nice hook.
Makhmud lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhmud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Makhmud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makhmud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makhmud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Makhmud's leg but Makhmud calmly moves out of range.
Makhmud scores with a nice head shot.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makhmud throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makhmud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhmud lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makhmud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhmud throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Makhmud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee swings for the body but Makhmud moves out of range.
Makhmud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhmud scores with a body shot.
Makhmud swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Makhmud lands a jab to the nose.
Islim Makhmud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee punishes Makhmud's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makhmud slips a straight right by Lee.
Donk. Makhmud catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Makhmud avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makhmud's sensitive parts.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Makhmud seems unphased.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Makhmud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Makhmud's leg but Makhmud calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Makhmud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee moves out of range as Makhmud strikes.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Makhmud moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhmud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Makhmud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Makhmud moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Makhmud lands a right hook to the body.
Makhmud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhmud moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Makhmud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Makhmud.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makhmud's sensitive parts.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhmud.
Donk. Lee catches Makhmud right on the button with a cross.
Makhmud loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Makhmud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makhmud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Makhmud checks the leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Makhmud.
Lee avoids the body shot from Makhmud.
Makhmud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makhmud needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Makhmud misses.
Lee stuns Makhmud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makhmud walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Makhmud misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee wants to slow Makhmud down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makhmud is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Makhmud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makhmud's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhmud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee digs a good body shot into Makhmud's ribs.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Makhmud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makhmud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Makhmud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makhmud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makhmud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makhmud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Makhmud.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick
letting Makhmud counter with a right hand.
Makhmud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Makhmud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhmud checks a low kick from Lee.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makhmud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Makhmud.
Lee motions for Makhmud to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Makhmud lands with a shot to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Makhmud connects with a body shot.
Makhmud with a jab.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makhmud checks it well.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Jab from Makhmud.
Lee throws a leg kick
enabling Makhmud to counter with a crisp jab.
Makhmud misses with a hook.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makhmud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makhmud 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.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Makhmud counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Makhmud.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Makhmud misses.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Makhmud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makhmud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Makhmud misses with a straight right.
Makhmud lands a jab to the nose.
Makhmud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Makhmud is out of range.
Makhmud throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhmud moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhmud checks the leg kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that McGregor Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Makhmud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makhmud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makhmud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makhmud looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a push kick but Makhmud slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Makhmud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Makhmud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Makhmud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makhmud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Makhmud blocks the leg kick.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makhmud lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhmud lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Makhmud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Makhmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Makhmud misses with a hook.
Makhmud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Makhmud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a body punch but Makhmud moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makhmud lands a slapping body shot.
Makhmud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhmud throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to work over Makhmud's front leg with a kick but Makhmud checks it.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makhmud takes a step back to recover.
Makhmud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Makhmud lands.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makhmud if he has to take too many more of those.
Makhmud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhmud.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makhmud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhmud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makhmud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makhmud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makhmud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhmud throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makhmud to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee slips a straight right by Makhmud.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
Makhmud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Makhmud misses.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Makhmud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Makhmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Lee lands.
Makhmud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makhmud just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Makhmud checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Makhmud throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee feints a jab promting Makhmud to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makhmud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Makhmud scores with a nice head shot.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Makhmud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a push kick but Makhmud slaps the foot to one side.
Makhmud scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Makhmud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makhmud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Makhmud.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makhmud cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makhmud lands with an overhand left.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Makhmud checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee feints and then cracks Makhmud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makhmud down.
Good leg kick by Lee.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a low kick as Makhmud jumps back.
Makhmud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhmud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makhmud counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Makhmud's torso.
Makhmud checks a leg kick.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhmud jabs at Lee's body.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makhmud avoids a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Makhmud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Makhmud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Makhmud should have avoided that one.
Good work by Makhmud as he checks the leg kick.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Makhmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makhmud misses with a hook.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Makhmud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee tries to bum rush Makhmud with a series of wild strikes but Makhmud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Makhmud's side.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Makhmud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Makhmud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhmud loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Makhmud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Makhmud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makhmud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Makhmud looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Makhmud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Islim Makhmud.
Well Makhmud 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Islim Makhmud!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zico Verhoeven (ranked 24126 p4p, 22356 weight class) and Henri De Lagardere (ranked 579 p4p, 593 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zico Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri De Lagardere!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lagardere throws a lazy right hand but Verhoeven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verhoeven is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Verhoeven misses with a jab to the body
and De Lagardere counters with a stiff right hand.
Verhoeven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Verhoeven clinches with his opponent.
Verhoeven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verhoeven.
De Lagardere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
De Lagardere misses with a body punch.
Verhoeven scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven misses with a knee to the head.
De Lagardere has a couple of punches blocked by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
De Lagardere's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Lagardere's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but De Lagardere moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven throws a big shot that misses.
De Lagardere tries a quick counter leg kick but Verhoeven is wise to it.
Verhoeven has managed to clinch.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lagardere.
Verhoeven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Lagardere blocks it with crossed arms.
Verhoeven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verhoeven lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Verhoeven lands an uppercut.
De Lagardere being controlled against the ropes.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verhoeven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verhoeven.
De Lagardere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Verhoeven.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
Verhoeven misses with a knee to the head.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verhoeven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Verhoeven slows down the pace here.
Verhoeven seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verhoeven.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pressed against the ropes, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verhoeven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Verhoeven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verhoeven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for De Lagardere.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch.
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pressed against the ropes, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks with his arms.
Verhoeven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Verhoeven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Good shot there by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven is looking to clinch.
De Lagardere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verhoeven tries to clinch there but De Lagardere circles away.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up but De Lagardere circles away and keeps his distance.
De Lagardere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verhoeven lands a nice shot that snaps De Lagardere's head back.
Verhoeven moves in looking to clinch but De Lagardere pushes him off.
As Verhoeven backs off De Lagardere throws a huge counter combo but Verhoeven manages to avoid it all.
De Lagardere ducks under a wild hook from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven tries to clinch there but De Lagardere circles away.
De Lagardere gets tackled into the ropes by Verhoeven. Verhoeven maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verhoeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lagardere can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere wants to break free but Verhoeven has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Verhoeven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verhoeven scores with a shot to the side of De Lagardere's head.
A short right from De Lagardere on the inside.
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Lagardere throws a hook but Verhoeven avoids it easily.
Verhoeven has closed the distance and engaged De Lagardere in a clinch.
Come on Verhoeven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lagardere is trying to push Verhoeven away but Verhoeven has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Verhoeven lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but De Lagardere is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Lagardere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pressed against the ropes, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but De Lagardere is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Lagardere avoids it.
A short uppercut from De Lagardere.
Verhoeven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Lagardere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but De Lagardere is blocking nicely.
De Lagardere being controlled against the ropes.
De Lagardere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verhoeven or not.
Verhoeven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Verhoeven is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lagardere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Verhoeven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Lagarderes head.
Verhoeven scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lagardere throws a punch but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands with a light punch inside.
Verhoeven lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Lagardere throws a punch but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lagardere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
Verhoeven stalling.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Verhoeven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Verhoeven forces De Lagardere back against the ropes and clinches.
Verhoeven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Lagardere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven misses with the head strike.
A short right from Verhoeven.
De Lagardere blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch but Verhoeven keeps him there for the moment.
Verhoeven lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lagardere pushes Verhoeven back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Verhoeven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Lagardere up against the ropes.
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Verhoeven just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Lagardere's brow.
Verhoeven avoiding damage.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Verhoeven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verhoeven can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Henri De Lagardere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verhoeven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Verhoeven crunches a lovely knee into De Lagardere's ribcage.
Verhoeven lands a good knee to the midsection. De Lagardere won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lagardere throws a punch but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
The referee calls for Verhoeven to work.
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pushed against the ropes.
Verhoeven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verhoeven can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Verhoeven connects with a knee to the head.
Verhoeven is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Verhoeven keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verhoeven controlling the action here for a moment.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zico Verhoeven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Lagardere is trying to break the clinch but Verhoeven is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verhoeven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Lagardere's elbow.
Verhoeven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zico Verhoeven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verhoeven displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Lagardere up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zico Verhoeven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verhoeven 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zico Verhoeven!
A very excited looking Zico Verhoeven rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Cheyenne Little Dove (ranked 3073 p4p, 21656 weight class) and Carlton Adesanya (ranked 285 p4p, 395 weight class). Carlton Adesanya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cheyenne Little Dove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little Dove connects with a right hand. Adesanya shakes it off.
Little Dove ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya.
Little Dove cracks Adesanya with a good jab.
Little Dove takes the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya takes an elbow to the temple.
Little Dove lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adesanya or not.
Little Dove cracks Adesanya with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Little Dove.
Adesanya missing with knees to the body.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Little Dove lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Little Dove pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Little Dove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Little Dove creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Little Dove can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little Dove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Little Dove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Nice elbow from Little Dove.
It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
Little Dove can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Little Dove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Little Dove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Little Dove swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Little Dove.
A right hand to the body from Little Dove.
Adesanya blocks the elbow strike.
Adesanya dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Little Dove lands a nice uppercut.
Little Dove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adesanya takes an elbow to the temple.
Little Dove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Little Dove avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little Dove lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Little Dove taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.
Little Dove lands an elbow that stopped Adesanya in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Carlton Adesanya's cut even more.
Adesanya has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Little Dove seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adesanya can turn it around.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Little Dove takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adesanya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards.
Little Dove lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Little Dove.
Little Dove tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Little Dove lands an elbow that stopped Adesanya in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Carlton Adesanya's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Little Dove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Little Dove avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little Dove lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Little Dove misses with an elbow over the top.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Little Dove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adesanya's brow.
Little Dove tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Little Dove back against the ropes.
Little Dove misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Little Dove.
Little Dove lands an elbow inside.
Little Dove scores with a shoulder strike.
Little Dove's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Little Dove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little Dove prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adesanya is trying to force a seperation but Little Dove has the dominant position.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it misses.
Little Dove working aggressively here.
Little Dove misses with an elbow over the top.
Adesanya tries to stall but Little Dove uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Little Dove throws an elbow that misses.
Little Dove lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Carlton Adesanya's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Our sources have told us that Little Dove has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Little Dove scores with a hook to the body.
Little Dove can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
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!
Adesanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Little Dove working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Little Dove tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little Dove pushes off an throws an elbow but Adesanya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Little Dove lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Adesanya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Little Dove scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adesanya in his tracks.
Little Dove dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Little Dove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Little Dove misses its intended target.
Adesanya keeps Little Dove at a distance using the push kick.
Little Dove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little Dove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Little Dove rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Little Dove - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Little Dove.
Little Dove lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya misses with an elbow over the top.
Little Dove lands a hook to the side of the head.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Little Dove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adesanya's brow.
Little Dove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Little Dove has Adesanya pushed against the ropes.
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Little Dove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlton Adesanya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cheyenne Little Dove!
Cheyenne Little Dove took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dempsey ONeill (ranked 1018 p4p, 3512 weight class) and Chakrit Pratoomwong (ranked 156 p4p, 458 weight class). Dempsey ONeill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrit Pratoomwong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pratoomwong misses.
ONeill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pratoomwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill punishes Pratoomwong's body with a nice straight punch.
ONeill tries to clinch there but Pratoomwong circles away.
Pratoomwong throws a counter combo.
Pratoomwong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
A punch combination from Pratoomwong misses.
ONeill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
ONeill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pratoomwong, pushing him back against the ropes.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for ONeill.
ONeill blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
Pratoomwong throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeill.
Pratoomwong breaks from the clinch.
Pratoomwong connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pratoomwong swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratoomwong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pratoomwong.
ONeill lands a jab.
ONeill moves into the clinch.
ONeill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pratoomwong backwards.
Pratoomwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ONeill digs a right hand into Pratoomwong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pratoomwong's gas tank.
ONeill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
I was talking to ONeill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
ONeill lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratoomwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses.
ONeill misses with a hook to the body
and Pratoomwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill has managed to clinch.
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Pratoomwong backwards.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Pratoomwong controls his hands.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Pratoomwong prevents a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill pushes Pratoomwong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on ONeill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ONeill stalling in the clinch but Pratoomwong improves position.
Pratoomwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pratoomwong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ONeill blocks it with crossed arms.
Pratoomwong landing knees to the head.
Pratoomwong is looking to break free of the clinch but ONeill has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill gets through Pratoomwong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pratoomwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Pratoomwong lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
Pratoomwong tries a knee to the head but ONeill blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dempsey ONeill will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ONeill fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pratoomwong tries to land a knee to the head but ONeill blocks with his arms.
Pratoomwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pratoomwong misses with some punches.
ONeill lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pratoomwong.
A right hand to the body from ONeill.
A short left from ONeill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratoomwong crunches a lovely knee into ONeill's ribcage.
ONeill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pratoomwong or not.
Pratoomwong blocking some punches.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratoomwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pratoomwong is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratoomwong tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on ONeill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ONeill cracks Pratoomwong with a nice body shot.
ONeill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pratoomwong can do to turn this around?
ONeill tries to stall but Pratoomwong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pratoomwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratoomwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Pratoomwong avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the ropes.
Pratoomwong working aggressively here.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill digs a right hand underneath Pratoomwong's ribcage. Pratoomwong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
A bit of stalling here from ONeill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill cracks Pratoomwong with a nice body shot.
ONeill digs a right hand into Pratoomwong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pratoomwong's gas tank.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill trying to control the position but instead, Pratoomwong has worked for underhooks and has pushed ONeill into the ropes.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pratoomwong backwards.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
ONeill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Pratoomwong controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, ONeill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ONeill works on Pratoomwong's body with a couple of short punches.
Pratoomwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from ONeill.
ONeill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pratoomwong backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
ONeill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chakrit Pratoomwong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ONeill misses with a left hand
and Pratoomwong counters with a two punch combo.
ONeill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pratoomwong.
As Pratoomwong tries to get set, ONeill tries to push him back and clinch up but Pratoomwong manages to avoid the attempt.
ONeill tries to clinch but Pratoomwong is having none of it.
ONeill closes the distance but Pratoomwong moves to the side
and Pratoomwong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pratoomwong drops his guard momentarily, allowing ONeill to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Pratoomwong! 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! ONeill takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Lester Neich (ranked 2574 p4p, 22493 weight class) and Farto Fuerte (ranked 240 p4p, 409 weight class). Neich's entrance music is YKWIM? - Yot club. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester Neich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neich throws a body punch but Fuerte moves out of range.
Fuerte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Neich misses.
Fuerte unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neich.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuerte.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Fuerte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuerte's head.
Fuerte slips a jab from Neich.
Fuerte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Fuerte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Neich throws a one two combo.
Fuerte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuerte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuerte counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuerte. Fuerte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuerte ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Neich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neich throws a combination. Fuerte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuerte manages to avoid it.
Fuerte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Fuerte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuerte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuerte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
A nice side step and Fuerte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Neich scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuerte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neich misses the jab.
Fuerte throws a counter combo.
Neich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuerte backs up against the ropes.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Fuerte unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neich throws the left hand but Fuerte avoids the punch easily.
Neich throws a right hand that misses
and Fuerte counters with a right hand to the body.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich misses with a hook.
Fuerte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farto Fuerte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Fuerte is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Fuerte counters with an outside leg kick.
Neich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Fuerte slips a straight right by Neich.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Neich.
Neich misses with a hook.
Fuerte is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich throws a hook but Fuerte blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Neich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuerte in his tracks.
Fuerte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Fuerte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuerte.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fuerte slips under a jab from Neich.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neich lands with a right hand.
Neich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Fuerte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich punishes Fuerte's body with a nice straight punch.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuerte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neich lands a nice hook to Fuerte's body. Fuerte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neich swinging wildly here.
Neich clobbers Fuerte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Neich.
Fuerte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Neich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neich scores with a decent looking hook.
Neich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neich swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fuerte to counter with a crisp jab.
Neich thuds his right hand into Fuerte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Fuerte counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
A big right from Neich misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Fuerte's head but Fuerte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuerte throws a fast counter high kick but Neich manages to duck under it in time.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuerte.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuerte has time to react.
Fuerte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neich misses with a hook
and Fuerte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Fuerte's head back.
Farto Fuerte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich looks to land a combination. Fuerte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuerte can do to turn this around?
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Fuerte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Fuerte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich misses with a few strikes there.
Fuerte throws a fast counter high kick but Neich manages to duck under it in time.
Fuerte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Fuerte moved out of range.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Fuerte's head but Fuerte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Fuerte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Neich digs a good body shot into Fuerte's ribs.
Neich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuerte circles away quickly and effectively.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Fuerte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuerte thinks about the counter body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuerte counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Fuerte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Neich.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuerte counters with a left and a right that stings Neich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neich 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
After winning the bout, Lester Neich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Daniel Grigoryan (ranked 3534 p4p, 21580 weight class) and Nenad Jovanovic (ranked 462 p4p, 588 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21 - 5 - 1 |
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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 28 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Grigoryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Nenad Jovanovic!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jovanovic!
Nice defenses there by Grigoryan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jovanovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigoryan - the referee stops the clock and Jovanovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigoryan. Jovanovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jovanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grigoryan just leaning against Jovanovic, taking a breather.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Grigoryan blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigoryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grigoryan tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing Grigoryan back against the ropes.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigoryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
Jovanovic pushes Grigoryan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigoryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Grigoryan avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Jovanovic 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.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grigoryan or not.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Grigoryan to work.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan tries to stall but Jovanovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigoryan slows down the pace here.
Grigoryan has Jovanovic pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jovanovic moves into range and clinches up with Grigoryan.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Grigoryan blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Grigoryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Grigoryan blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoryan's elbow.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Grigoryan blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigoryan.
Grigoryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nenad Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jovanovic gets a clinch.
Grigoryan blocks an uppercut.
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
Grigoryan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jovanovic is keeping busy.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigoryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan just leaning against Jovanovic, taking a breather.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigoryan.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Grigoryan into the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigoryan blocking some punches.
Grigoryan stalling in the clinch but Jovanovic improves position.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic gets through Grigoryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
Daniel Grigoryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigoryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Grigoryan blocks it.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jovanovic 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
An out of breath Nenad Jovanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Miguel Sandoval (ranked 5913 p4p, 22706 weight class) and Ubaldo Cortez (ranked 560 p4p, 603 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubaldo Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval darts in and clinches Cortez up against the ropes.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Cortez 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.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Sandoval has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortez or not.
Cortez pushes Sandoval back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez pushes Sandoval back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Sandoval lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cortez lands a left hand.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Cortez working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortez gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the body.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval scores with a jab. Cortez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sandoval tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sandoval wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Cortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sandoval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortez momentarily.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Donk. Cortez catches Sandoval right on the button with a cross.
Sandoval moves out of range of the leg kick from Cortez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Sandoval takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez wants to counter with a clinch but Sandoval pushes him away.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
Cortez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Cortez throws a leg kick
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Cortez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sandoval blocks it well.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cortez's head backwards.
Sandoval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the ropes.
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!
Cortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Cortez digs a right hand underneath Sandoval's ribcage. Sandoval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortez or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortez is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sandoval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cortez.
Sandoval lands a jab.
Cortez takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval 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.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez scores with a body shot.
Cortez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sandoval rather than just go for the knockout.
Cortez tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval wants to clinch.
Cortez throws a front kick that sends Sandoval stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body kick there by Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Cortez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sandoval with a body shot.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sandoval blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ubaldo Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
A lazy body kick from Cortez
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miguel Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Sandoval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Miguel Sandoval.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sandoval, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Rob Roy (ranked 157 p4p, 3342 weight class) and Addition BySubtraction (ranked 18 p4p, 303 weight class). BySubtraction has chosen Lay My Claim as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addition BySubtraction!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the head.
BySubtraction throws out a powerful jab.
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from BySubtraction.
Roy slips a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tests Roy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
A quick step to the side and Roy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. BySubtraction catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
Roy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roy avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.
Roy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BySubtraction takes one to the side of the head.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
BySubtraction cracks Roy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Roy is rocked!
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Roy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
BySubtraction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roy, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
Roy misses with a hook from the clinch.
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Roy out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Riley Knox (ranked 20251 p4p, 790 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 226 p4p, 19 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz). A fine choice. Koba Dvalishvili acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riley Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Dvalishvili is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dvalishvili up against the ropes.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dvalishvili is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knox seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili trying to control the position but instead, Knox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dvalishvili into the ropes.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dvalishvili avoids it.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a head kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Knox takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
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!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dvalishvili counters by moving into the clinch.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as Dvalishvili tries to tie him up.
Knox tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Knox blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Knox misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace here.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Knox misses.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox tests Dvalishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dvalishvili lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dvalishvili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Knox sets himself, and Dvalishvili steps forward looking for the clinch! Knox avoids it this time.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dvalishvili can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dvalishvili counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dvalishvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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