Warriors Thai-Box: Fistoffurry PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somchai Ubon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

James
vs
Ubon

210 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
25
208 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Somchai Ubon!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a jab to Ubon's midsection.
Ubon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ubon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Ubon is rocked!
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!
Ubon slips a jab from James.
Ubon is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James throws a hook but Ubon avoids it easily.
Peter James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. James engages and cracks Ubon with a massive lead left hook - Ubon tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! James is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter James!
A relieved looking Peter James 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Abensur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Grabowski
vs
Abensur

195 cm
18
295 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
267 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Excellent MT
Good chin

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Abensur!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abensur will feel that in the morning.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Abensur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abensur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abensur closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Abensur moves out of range.
Abensur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grabowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abensur.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Abensur.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grabowski, right into the meat.
Abensur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
Abensur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abensur cracks Grabowski with an open hand slap.
Grabowski walks into a left hand.
Abensur misses with a double jab.
A jab from Abensur misses.
Abensur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Abensur lands a nice shot to the body.
Abensur blocks a head kick by Grabowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grabowski.
Abensur looks winded!
Grabowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abensur throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grabowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Abensur misses.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abensur.
Grabowski lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abensur if he has to take too many more of those.

Grabowski looks low and kicks high, catching Abensur right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!

It looks like Dennis Abensur has been cut.
Grabowski lands a head kick that sends Abensur down! Abensur is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Grabowski is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Damian Grabowski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Miralem Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dodelike Slag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Happy. Miralem Hadzija looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hadzija
vs
Slag

197 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
198 lbs
1 - 7 - 1

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miralem Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dodelike Slag!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Slag moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Slag. That snapped Hadzija's head back.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadzija defending well as Slag loads up on a big left hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slag wants to stall.
Hadzija using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slag trying to control the position but instead, Hadzija has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slag into the ropes.
Hadzija swings wildly with an uppercut but Slag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hadzija connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slag's face.

It looks like Dodelike Slag has been cut.
Hadzija is breathing heavily.
Hadzija with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Slag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hadzija's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadzija tries to move into range but Slag moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slag lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miralem Hadzija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slag lands with a slapping head kick.

Hadzija tries to keep at a distance but Slag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slag wants to break free but Hadzija has control.
Hadzija working aggressively here.
Slag is trying to break the clinch but Hadzija is controlling him.
Hadzija has Slag pressed against the ropes, preventing Slag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slag has had enough of the clinch but Hadzija keeps him there for the moment.
Slag cracks Hadzija with a nice body shot.
Hadzija blocks an uppercut.
Slag tries to land a knee to the head but Hadzija blocks with his arms.
Hadzija throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slag blocks it with crossed arms.
Slag tries to break the clinch but Hadzija is controlling the position.
Slag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hadzijas head.
Hadzija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slag lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Slag manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija moves out of range as Slag throws a body kick.
Slag scores with a hook to the body. Hadzija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slag is looking to clinch but Hadzija is avoiding it.
Slag shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hadzija eats them both and turns towards Slag to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slag scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slag is looking to clinch but Hadzija is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hadzija crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slag - the referee stops the clock and Hadzija gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slag. Hadzija manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hadzija blocks a head kick by Slag.
Slag tries to close the distance and clinch but Hadzija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slag tests Hadzija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Slag slips to the side

and Slag moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slag wants to break free but Hadzija has control.
Slag tries to circle away but Hadzija has him pinned against the ropes.
Slag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slag has had enough of the clinch but Hadzija keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dodelike Slag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dodelike Slag's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Slag listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slag throws a wild body kick that Hadzija sees coming a mile off.
Hadzija avoids a kick to the body.
Slag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hadzija manages to avoid it.
Hadzija is looking to clinch.
Miralem Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Slag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slag looks to land a body kick but Hadzija moved away.
Slag throws the kick towards the body but Hadzija avoids it.
Hadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slag tries to land a leg kick but Hadzija saw it coming and moves away.
Slag throws a head kick that misses.
Slag lands a high kick!
Slag does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slag throws a sloppy head kick and Hadzija moves out of range easily.
Slag tries to clinch but Hadzija moves out of range.
Hadzija is looking to clinch but Slag is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Slag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slag.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Slag slips to the side
and Slag counters with a head kick. That will keep Hadzija thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dodelike Slag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slag lands with a slapping head kick.
Slag throws a head kick that misses.
Slag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hadzija wants to clinch up but Slag keeps it at a distance.

Hadzija gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slag wants to get back to striking at distance but Hadzija won't allow it.
Hadzija using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hadzija avoids it.
Slag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hadzija swings wildly with an uppercut but Slag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Slag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slag misses with a head kick.
Slag throws a sloppy head kick and Hadzija moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija wants to clinch.
Hadzija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Slag has closed the distance and engaged Hadzija in a clinch.
Hadzija tries a knee to the head but Slag blocks it.

Slag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hadzija blocks a head kick by Slag.
Slag tries a head kick but it misses.
Slag keeps the fight on the outside.
Slag fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Slag misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadzija moves away from the strike by Slag.
Miralem Hadzija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Slag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slag throws a head kick that misses.
Slag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dodelike Slag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dodelike Slag'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. This is the final round!

Slag keeps the fight on the outside.
Hadzija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Slag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Hadzija fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Slag creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slag misses with some punches.
Dodelike Slag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slag.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hadzija.
Slag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slag looking to throw knees to the head but Hadzija is blocking nicely.
Slag is looking to break free of the clinch but Hadzija has double underhooks.
Hadzija tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hadzija throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slag blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hadzija has Slag pressed against the ropes, preventing Slag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slag tries to stall but Hadzija uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slag swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Slag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hadzija lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slag backwards.
Hadzija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slag working hard to break the clinch.
Slag is trying to force a seperation but Hadzija has the dominant position.

Slag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slag swinging wildly here.
Slag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slag swings for the body but Hadzija moves out of range.
Slag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slag scores with a body shot.
Slag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dodelike Slag is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slag tries a head kick but it misses.
Slag doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadzija circles away.
Slag with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slag circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Slag moves out of range.
Slag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hadzija paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadzija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hadzija gets tackled into the ropes by Slag. Slag maintains the clinch.
Hadzija misses with some punches.
Hadzija working aggressively here.

Slag breaks from the clinch.
Hadzija moves in looking to clinch but Slag pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadzija wants to clinch up but Slag keeps it at a distance.
Hadzija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slag tries to clinch there but Hadzija circles away.
Slag lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Slag - just one landing.
Miralem Hadzija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slag tries to clinch but Hadzija is having none of it.

Slag fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hadzija, pushing him back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dodelike Slag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slag 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dodelike Slag!
A pretty intense looking Dodelike Slag took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ichiban Momoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Momoko
vs
Carwin

175 cm
26
164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Solid boxing
Very strong

Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ichiban Momoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carwin slips a jab and a cross from Momoko.
Momoko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Momoko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carwin.
Momoko misses with a head kick.
Carwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Momoko avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Carwin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momoko slips a straight right by Carwin.
Momoko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Momoko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Momoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Momoko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Momoko works on Carwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Carwin looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Momoko stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Momoko.
Momoko pushes Carwin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momoko lands an elbow inside.
Momoko with a knee to the head.
Momoko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Momoko.
Momoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.
Momoko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Momoko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Momoko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Momoko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Momoko as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Momoko.
Momoko scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momoko lands a good knee to the midsection. Carwin won't want to take too many of those.
Momoko pushes Carwin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Momoko.
Momoko misses with a knee to the head.
Carwin wants to break free but Momoko has control.
Momoko lands an elbow inside.
Carwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Momoko - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Momoko.
Momoko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Momoko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Momoko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carwins head.
Momoko lands a knee to the head.
Carwin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A hook to the body from Momoko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Momoko connects with a looping right hand.
Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Momoko.
Momoko is looking to slow Carwin down with leg kicks.

Momoko catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Carwin stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Carwin walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
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!
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.

Carwin gets tackled into the ropes by Momoko. Momoko maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Momoko.
Momoko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Momoko lands a knee to the body.
Ichiban Momoko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Momoko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Momoko lands an elbow inside that Carwin shrugs off.
Momoko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Momoko lands a nice elbow.
Good body shot from Momoko.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Momoko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Momoko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Momoko working Carwin over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Momoko.
Momoko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've been informed that Carwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Momoko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Momoko as the two fighters clinch.
Momoko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.
Momoko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Momoko lands an elbow just above Carwin 's eye.

Carwin is rocked!
Momoko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Momoko finish him?
Momoko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Momoko.
Carwin seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momoko with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Momoko.
Momoko lands an elbow inside that Carwin shrugs off.
Momoko cracks Carwin with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Carwin goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Carwin wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichiban Momoko!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zack Zanujze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Bay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanujze comes to the ring accompanied by 2pac-Tupac Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find. Zack Zanujze had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Zanujze
vs
Bay

205 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Very strong

Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zack Zanujze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Bay!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zanujze is looking to score with low kicks.
Bay moves out of range of the leg kick from Zanujze.
Zanujze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bay was well out of range. Poor timing from Zanujze.
Zanujze avoids the head kick by Bay.
Bay just misses with a punch to the body.
Zanujze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bay slips under a jab.
Bay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bay misses with a head kick.
Bay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zanujze.
Bay misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zanujze.
Bay throws a head kick but Zanujze moves out of range.
Zanujze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay blocks a head kick by Zanujze.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bay. Zanujze shrugs it off though.
Bay throws a body kick that misses.
Zanujze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zanujze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zanujze moves out of range of the body kick from Bay.
Bay is looking to clinch.
Zanujze connects with a body shot.
Zanujze misses with a body shot.
Bay misses with a head kick.
Zanujze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zanujze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zack Zanujze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zanujze moves out of range of the body kick from Bay.
Bay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zanujze scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zanujze throws a shot from downtown. Bay moves away and avoids it.
Zanujze misses with an uppercut.
Bay misses with a body kick.
Zanujze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bay throws a head kick that misses.
Bay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zanujze misses with a hook. Bay ducked under it nicely.
Bay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zanujze throws a head kick that misses.
Zanujze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zanujze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Zanujze.
Zanujze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bay.

It looks like Jordan Bay has been cut.
Bay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Zanujze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Bay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zanujze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zanujze throws a jab but it's blocked by Bay.
Bay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bay throws a head kick that misses.
Zanujze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zanujze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Zack Zanujze has been cut.

Bay looks low and kicks high, catching Zanujze right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!

Zanujze is rocked!
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!
Bay throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Zanujze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bay swings for the body but Zanujze moves out of range.
Zanujze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zanujze avoids the head kick by Bay.
Zanujze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zanujze seems to have got his legs back now.
Zanujze is looking to slow Bay down with leg kicks.
Zanujze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bay is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay misses with a wild body shot.
Zanujze scores with a push kick.
Zanujze tries to land a front kick but Bay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zanujze scores with a head kick. Bay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zanujze lands with a slapping head kick.
Bay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zanujze misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bay throws a nice head kick!
Zanujze throws a right and a left that Bay avoids nicely.
Bay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zanujze.
Zanujze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanujze thuds his shin into the meat of Bay's side.
Good leg kick by Zanujze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zanujze thumps Bay with a low kick.
Zanujze lands with a nice body punch.
Bay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Zanujze scores with a four punch combination!
Zanujze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zanujze cracks a nice hook into Bay's ribs.
Zanujze tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zanujze.
Zanujze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zanujze scores with a jab. Bay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bay takes one on the button.
Zack Zanujze is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Zanujze.
A cross from Zanujze lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Bay takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Bay misses with a body shot.
Jordan Bay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bay has Zanujze up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zanujze's elbow.
Zanujze misses with a punch to the body.
Zanujze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zanujze blocks the elbow strike.
Zanujze working aggressively here.
Zanujze wants to break free but Bay has control.
Bay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zanujze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Zanujze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zanujze.
Bay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zanujze lands a left hand.
Zanujze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zanujze wants to get back to striking at distance but Bay won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bay keeps control of Zanujze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Zanujze.
Bay blocking some punches.
Bay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zanujze's efforts to push away.
Bay tries to land knees in the clinch but Zanujze avoids the damage to the body.
Bay missing with knees to the body.
Zanujze tries to break free but Bay pushes him back against the ropes.
Zanujze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bay misses with an elbow strike.
Zanujze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zanujze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zanujze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bay looking to throw knees to the head but Zanujze is blocking nicely.
Bay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zanujze avoids it.
Zanujze managing to block the knees to the body from Bay.
Bay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zanujze is defending well for now.
Zanujze throws a punch but it's blocked by Bay.
Bay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bay.
Zanujze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bay backwards.
Zanujze tries to break free but Bay pushes him back against the ropes.
Zanujze is trying to break free.
Zanujze is trying to force a seperation but Bay has the dominant position.
Zanujze tries to break the clinch but Bay is controlling the position.
Bay missing with knees to the body.
Zanujze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zanujze is trying to force a seperation but Bay has the dominant position.
Bay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zanujze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zanujze blocks an elbow strike.
Bay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zanujze blocks it with crossed arms.
Zanujze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bay has him pressed against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zanujze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zanujze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zanujze tries to circle away but Bay has him pinned against the ropes.
Zack Zanujze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zanujze swings wildly with an uppercut but Bay uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Zanujze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zanujze 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Olaf Karlsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsberg comes to the ring accompanied by Soil - Halo . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Karlsberg
vs
Malone

196 cm
25
249 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
KO power

Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olaf Karlsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Karlsberg moved out of range nicely.
Malone cracks Karlsberg with an open hand slap.
Malone throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Karlsberg.
Frankie Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Karlsberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Malone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karlsberg is out of range and Malone settles back down.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Crack! A monster head kick from Malone and Karlsberg falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Malone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Malone!
Frankie Malone decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fabio Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Life (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marques comes into the arena with mosh blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marques
vs
Life

206 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good kicks
Knockout power

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fabio Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Last Life!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life misses with a head kick.
Life swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Marques counters with a nice uppercut that drops Life onto his backside! Life bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.

It looks like Last Life has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Marques.
A punch combination from Marques misses.
Marques swinging wildly here.
Life tries to bum rush Marques with a series of wild strikes but Marques uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Life scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Life.
Marques rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Life moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Life looks to land a combination but Marques avoids it well.
Life throws a push kick but Marques slaps the foot to one side.
Marques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques looks to score with a jab to the body but Life is just out of range.
Life moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marques defending well as Life loads up on a big left hand.
Marques throws a series of punches but Life moves out of range.
Life throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Marques scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Life beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.

Life is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marques plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Life to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Life just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabio Marques!
A very excited looking Fabio Marques made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between King Kong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Marstars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marstars has chosen Puddle of Mudd - Living on Borrowed Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kong Dong
vs
Marstars

200 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
Very strong

Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Atlantis

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Kong Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Marstars!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong connects with a body shot that sends Marstars's belly button to the back.
Marstars tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marstars tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marstars has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong throws a lazy uppercut

and Marstars counters by clinching up.
Dong is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marstars keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marstars tries to stall but Dong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Marstars.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marstars backwards.
Marstars looking to stall.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dong wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marstars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.
Marstars is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Marstars with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marstars tries to stall but Dong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marstars content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Marstars.
Marstars fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Dong there.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Marstars is looking to clinch.
Dong plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Marstars to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Marstars just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Kong Dong!
King Kong Dong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Atlantis for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Christopher Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rios
vs
Anderson

190 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

214 cm
25
282 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Great elbows
Heavy handed

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christopher Rios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Che Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rios. Rios obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rios ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Rios slips under a jab.
Rios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson throws a jab when Rios was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Rios cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
Rios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Rios lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Rios.
Anderson looks winded!
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Che Anderson has been cut.
Rios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Rios had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rios.
Good leg kick by Rios there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rios connects with a jab.
Rios definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Rios slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
A jab from Rios does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rios. Rios obviously looking to wear him down.
Rios throws a front kick to the face that drops Anderson face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Christopher Rios!
Christopher Rios retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Christopher Rios, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.