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Event:
FEN 034 Bram vs Smith III
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Urabe wants to clinch.
Urabe tries to clinch up
and Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Urabe.
Kid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urabe moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.#CL#
Urabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Urabe trying to control the position but instead, Kid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Urabe into the ropes.
Urabe is looking to control Kid's arms but Kid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urabe has his back to the ropes. #T1##BC2#
Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urabe tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Urabe tries to clinch up
and Kid counters with a three punch combo that has Urabe backing up. Urabe nods at Kid to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Urabe pushes Kid up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Urabe has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
#BC2#
Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urabe wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Kid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kid throws a counter combo.#T2#
Urabe tries to clinch
and Kid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kid unleashes a big counter combination but Urabe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Urabe backs off Kid throws a huge counter combo but Urabe manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koya Urabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urabe wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Urabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urabe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Urabe tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Urabe is looking to clinch but Kid is avoiding it.
Kid replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Urabe blocks it well.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urabe moves to clinch but Kid breaks away
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid throws a fast counter high kick but Urabe manages to duck under it in time.
Urabe wants to clinch.
Urabe looks to clinch
and Kid 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.#CL#
Urabe clinches with his opponent.
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urabe looking to stall.
Urabe is trying to stall.
Urabe wants to stall.
Maybe Urabe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#T1#
Urabe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Urabe up against the ropes.
Urabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Urabe scores with a shoulder strike.
Kid tries to break the clinch but Urabe is controlling the position.
Urabe misses with an elbow over the top.
Urabe misses with an elbow strike.
Kid blocks a body shot from Urabe.
Urabe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Urabe tries to stall but Kid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Urabe to work.
Urabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kid. #BC2#
Kid manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Urabe tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Urabe.
Kid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Urabe tries to clinch up
and Kid counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urabe wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
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!
Urabe tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Kid steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Kid looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urabe is looking to clinch but Kid is avoiding it.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Urabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid is looking for the big counter here.
Urabe tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urabe moves to clinch but Kid breaks away
and Kid counters with a series of strikes. Urabe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Urabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid keeps the fight on the outside.
Urabe closes the distance but Kid moves to the side
and Kid counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Urabe wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Kid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Urabe tries to clinch up.
Kid looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Urabe tries to clinch
and Kid counters with a series of strikes. Urabe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Kid responds with a good body kick, but Urabe manages to step out the way in time.
Urabe is looking to clinch but Kid is avoiding it.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urabe tries to clinch but Kid moves away
and Kid counters with a left to the body.
Kid keeps the fight on the outside.
Kid is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Urabe wants to clinch.
Kid throws a counter combo.
Urabe darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kid to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koya Urabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urabe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Urabe backs off Kid throws a huge counter combo but Urabe manages to avoid it all.
Urabe is looking to clinch.
Urabe moves to clinch but Kid breaks away
and Kid counters with a two punch combo.
Urabe moves to clinch but Kid breaks away
and Kid counters with a nice leg kick.
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Kid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urabe darts in trying to clinch
and Kid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karate Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!
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Event:
FEN 029 Bram vs Smith
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Levanato has Kid pressed against the cage, preventing Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Levanato lands a body punch.
Levanato digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.
Levanato landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Levanato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Levanato lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Levanato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Levanato has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Levanato breaks from the clinch.
Levanato avoids a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levanato, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Levanato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Levanato.
#CL#
Levanato clinches up against the cage.
Levanato lands a body shot.
Kid looks winded!
Levanato lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Levanato breaks from the clinch.
Levanato throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Levanato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Levanato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kid back to the cage. Levanato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Levanato swinging wildly here.
Levanato staggers Kid with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kid looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Levanato is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peralka Levanato!
A relieved looking Peralka Levanato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FEN 025 LaFontier vs Ellis
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Colins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Colins instigates a clinch.
Colins is trying to break the clinch but Kid is controlling him.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Colins.
#BC#
Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Colins closes the distance and clinches.
Kid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Colins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid prevents Colins from breaking the clinch.
Kid digs a right hand into Colins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colins's gas tank.
Colins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kid is keeping busy.
Colins avoids a wild elbow strike from Kid.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Kid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kid.
Kid avoids the elbow strike from Colins, against the ropes.
#BC#
Kid manages to break the clinch.
Kid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Colins misses.
Kid circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kid counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Colins instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Kid throws a head kick that Colins semi-blocks.
#T2#
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Colins misses with a head kick.
Kid looks to land a combination but Colins avoids it well.
Colins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Colins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kid tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Colins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Colins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colins stalling in the clinch.
Colins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colins's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karate Kid will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Colins instigates a clinch.
Colins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Colins tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position. #BC#
Kid breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Colins stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kid has Colins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kid tries to break free but Colins pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Colins stalling against the ropes.
Ben Colins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Colins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Colins breaks from the clinch.
Kid tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Colins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colins's efforts to push away.
Kid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC2#
Colins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colins throws a sloppy body shot
and Kid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kid lands a nice hook to Colins's body. Colins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Colins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kid, pushing him back against the ropes.
Colins is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colins can do to turn this around?
Colins keeps control of Kid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kid taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Colins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Kid scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kid tries to score with a low kick but Colins moves his leg out of the way.
Karate Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karate Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Colins forces Kid back against the ropes and clinches.
Colins has had enough of the clinch but Kid keeps him there for the moment.
Colins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Kid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kid lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Colins takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Kid misses with a head kick.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Colins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Colins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kid misses with a knee to the head.
Kid can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kid - the referee stops the clock and Colins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kid. Colins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Colins tries to clinch up.
Colins throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Colins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid scores with a head kick. Colins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2##CL2#
Colins gets a clinch.
Colins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kid trying to stall but Colins improves his position.
#BC#
Kid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!#CL2#
Colins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colins leaning against his opponent.
Colins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Colins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Colins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karate Kid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Kid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karate Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kid, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!
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Event:
FEN 019 Kaayi vs LaFontier
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo Jr circles away.
#CL2#
Kid clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kid rushes Rambo Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Rambo Jr tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Rambo Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kid up against the ropes.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Rambo Jr controls the action.
Rambo Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rambo Jr.
Rambo Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Kid tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Kid forces Rambo Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Kid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kid is trying to maintain a safe position but Rambo Jr gets an underhook and turns Kid into the ropes.#BC#
Rambo Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Rambo Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rambo Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Rambo Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo Jr digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo Jr wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Rambo Jr. #T2##CL2#
Kid instigates a clinch.
Kid managing to block the knees to the body from Rambo Jr.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Rambo Jr thows a body kick. Kid tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rambo Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo Jr slips a straight right by Kid.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambo Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Rambo Jr closes the distance and pushes Kid back into the ropes.
Kid blocks an elbow strike from Rambo Jr.
#BC#
Rambo Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kid has Rambo Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rambo Jr tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Rambo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Kid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rambo Jr tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Kid wants to get back to striking at distance but Rambo Jr won't allow it.
Rambo Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kid prevents Rambo Jr from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kid breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Rambo Jr moves into the clinch.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Kid breaks the clinch.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up
and Kid counters with a body kick that stops Rambo Jr in his tracks momentarily.
John Rambo Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Kid throws a series of punches but Rambo Jr avoids them all with ease.
Rambo Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rambo Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
John Rambo Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kid has closed the distance and engaged Rambo Jr in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rambo Jr as Kid tries to tie him up.
Rambo Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Kid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kid prevents Rambo Jr from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rambo Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karate Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Kid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kid is trying to force a seperation but Rambo Jr has the dominant position.
Rambo Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Kid gets an underhook and turns Rambo Jr into the ropes.#BC2#
Kid breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kid moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rambo Jr throws a big counter combination but Kid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Kid clinches. #BC#
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rambo Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kid, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambo Jr controls his hands.
#BC#
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch.
Rambo Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kid closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rambo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rambo Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rambo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kid throws a body punch but Rambo Jr moves out of range.
Kid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Rambo Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Kid working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Rambo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kid clinches up with Rambo Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Rambo Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo Jr dodges the punch combination from Kid.
Rambo Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rambo Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kid counters with a head kick.
Rambo Jr is looking to clinch.
Rambo Jr looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo Jr wants to clinch
and Kid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rambo Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
Kid is looking to clinch.
Kid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kid throws a fast counter high kick but Rambo Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Rambo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karate Kid.
I think Kid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karate Kid!
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