Dynasty 244:Pumpkin Bash PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ivan Grozni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grozni comes to the ring accompanied by Kick in the door. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Grozni
vs
The

186 cm
31
212 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

191 cm
36
221 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Grozni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake The!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grozni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grozni blocks a head kick by The.
Grozni misses the shot to the body.
The misses with a body kick.
Grozni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grozni swinging wildly here.
Grozni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The delivers a nice body kick.
Grozni moves out of range of the body kick from The.
The misses with a wild combination.
The looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grozni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The at a distance.
Jake The seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - The looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grozni lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grozni throws a hook but The blocks it.
Grozni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grozni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The looks for the body kick but Grozni saw that one coming.
Grozni connects with a nice looking jab.
Grozni throws a nice outside leg kick.
The avoids a kick to the body.
The slips a jab and a cross from Grozni.
Grozni misses the shot to the body.
The takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grozni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grozni.
Grozni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The tries to clinch up.
Grozni blocks a head kick by The.
A jab from Grozni finds it's way through The's defenses.
Grozni circles away from the clinch attempt.
The goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

The throws out a head kick that Grozni doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Grozni crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Grozni's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

It looks like Ivan Grozni has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by The.
The scores with a push kick.
The scores with a big combo that sends Grozni crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Grozni flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! The jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake The!
A very excited looking Jake The 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.
Ivan Grozni spoke after the fight, saying 'No excuses, I had a great camp and was 100%.... Jake was just better tonight. Hope everyone enjoyed the show'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asztalos comes to the ring accompanied by Enter Sandman. Tibo Asztalos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Asztalos
vs
Legionarius

186 cm
31
190 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

185 cm
35
192 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Legionarius lands a shoulder strike.
Legionarius throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Legionarius is leaning against Asztalos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Legionarius.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asztalos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legionarius scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Legionarius fails to land.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legionarius's defenses.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legionarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos gets through Legionarius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Asztalos manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legionarius scores with a jab to the body.

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Legionarius has Asztalos pressed against the ropes, preventing Asztalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
Asztalos is pushing Legionarius up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asztalos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Our sources have told us that Asztalos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Legionarius lands a nice uppercut.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Legionarius working aggressively here.
Asztalos is pushing Legionarius up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius avoids the elbow strike from Asztalos, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Asztalos breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Legionarius lands a head shot.
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Legionarius's legs.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
Legionarius tests Asztalos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legionarius avoids a kick to the body.
Asztalos blocks the body kick.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
Legionarius thows a left - swing and a miss!

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Legionarius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legionarius.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Legionarius's knee but Legionarius avoids it well.
Legionarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Legionarius drives through and clinches with Asztalos against the ropes.
Asztalos is trying to push Legionarius away but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legionarius tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legionarius.
Legionarius avoiding damage.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Legionarius blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos wants to break free but Legionarius has control.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Legionarius avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the ropes.

Asztalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser.

Legionarius has managed to clinch.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos is trying to break free.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos wants to break free but Legionarius has control.
Legionarius lands a nice shot to the body.
Legionarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legionarius working aggressively here.

Asztalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asztalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos thows a leg kick but Legionarius checks it
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Legionarius counters with a straight right hand.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asztalos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Legionarius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asztalos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius 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.

Asztalos misses with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Legionarius - that will leave a mark!
Legionarius blocks a head kick by Asztalos.
Legionarius lands with a hook. Asztalos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legionarius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asztalos's head backwards.
Legionarius blocks a head kick by Asztalos.
Legionarius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Legionarius avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the ropes.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Asztalos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Legionarius.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legionarius misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Legionarius uses good head movement to avoid it.

Asztalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Legionarius's front leg but catches the back leg as Legionarius tries to avoid it.
Legionarius throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legionarius cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos throws a lazy body kick
and Legionarius counters with an inside leg kick.

Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Legionarius misses with a punch on the inside.
Legionarius works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
Legionarius prevents a body shot from Asztalos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.

Asztalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asztalos throws a solid leg kick but Legionarius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Legionarius is just out of range.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legionarius.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legionarius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Legionarius blocks the leg kick.

Legionarius clinches up with Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Legionarius.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Legionarius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legionarius has Asztalos pressed against the ropes, preventing Asztalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asztalos has had enough of the clinch but Legionarius keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Legionarius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Tibo Asztalos has been cut.
Asztalos tries a low kick but Legionarius avoids it.
Asztalos throws a head kick but Legionarius moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legionarius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Legionarius instigates a clinch.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius prevents Asztalos from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Legionarius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legionarius prevents Asztalos from breaking the clinch.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Legionarius throws a head punch that misses.
Legionarius has Asztalos pressed against the ropes, preventing Asztalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Legionarius.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Legionarius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Asztalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legionarius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos misses with a body kick.

Asztalos gets tackled into the ropes by Legionarius. Legionarius maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Legionarius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asztalos misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.

Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Legionarius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Asztalos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legionarius.
Asztalos lands an elbow inside that Legionarius shrugs off.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tibo Asztalos'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!

Legionarius closes the distance and pushes Asztalos back into the ropes.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Legionarius avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the ropes.
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asztalos is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legionarius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes.

Legionarius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asztalos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legionarius is able to avoid easily.
Legionarius throws the left hand but Asztalos avoids the punch easily.
Legionarius tried to score with a low kick but Asztalos checks it.
Legionarius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Legionarius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asztalos tries to move into range but Legionarius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and presses him up against the ropes.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Legionarius misses with the head strike.
Asztalos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Legionarius is keeping busy.
Legionarius working aggressively here.

Asztalos breaks the clinch.

Legionarius clinches up with Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alessio Legionarius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asztalos or not.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Asztalos has had enough of the clinch but Legionarius keeps him there for the moment.
Legionarius avoids the elbow strike from Asztalos, against the ropes.
Legionarius blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes.

Legionarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Legionarius has Asztalos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Legionarius.
Tibo Asztalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asztalos lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Legionarius.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessio Legionarius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legionarius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Legionarius!
Alessio Legionarius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Vodka Drunkinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukyo Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drunkinski comes to the ring accompanied by It's my time. 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.

Drunkinski
vs
Sato

159 cm
32
147 lbs
14 - 8 - 2

175 cm
34
140 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vodka Drunkinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ukyo Sato!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato throws out a loose jab but Drunkinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Drunkinski misses
and Sato counters with an outside leg kick.
Sato scores with a spinning back kick!
Drunkinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Super-Human Palace Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Drunkinski lands a leg kick that knocks Sato off balance momentarily.
Sato dodges the punch combination from Drunkinski.
Drunkinski misses with an uppercut.
Sato misses with a hook.
Drunkinski cracks Sato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Ukyo Sato has been cut.
Drunkinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Drunkinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drunkinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drunkinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sato!
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Sato scores with a jab. Drunkinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drunkinski throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Vodka Drunkinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drunkinski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato takes one to the chin there.
Drunkinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sato. Drunkinski shrugs it off though.
Drunkinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drunkinski swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drunkinski throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Sato fakes the leg kick and cracks Drunkinski in the body.
Drunkinski wants to land a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
Sato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drunkinski's head.
Drunkinski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sato on the side of the head.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Sato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sato lands a jab to the head.
Sato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drunkinski if he has to take too many more of those.
Drunkinski throws a right hand that misses
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Sato slips a jab from Drunkinski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sato.
Drunkinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drunkinski.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Drunkinski's defenses.
Sato lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drunkinski will feel that in the morning.
Drunkinski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sato avoids the body shot from Drunkinski.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sato!
Drunkinski throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Sato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drunkinski under the eye.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Drunkinski misses.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Sato scores with a push kick.
Drunkinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drunkinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukyo Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Drunkinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drunkinski looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
Drunkinski swings widly with a right hand
and Sato counters with a nice kick to the body.
Drunkinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drunkinski missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Drunkinski.
Sato lands a head kick. Drunkinski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sato throws the left hand but Drunkinski avoids the punch easily.
Drunkinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Drunkinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sato doesn't seem phased though.
Drunkinski misses with a looping left.
Sato slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Sato.
Ukyo Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato lands with an overhand left.
Drunkinski throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Drunkinski.
Sato swings for the body but Drunkinski moves out of range.
Sato throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Sato misses.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Drunkinski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drunkinski walks into a jab.
Sato defending well as Drunkinski loads up on a big left hand.
Drunkinski scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drunkinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Drunkinski misses.
Drunkinski ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Drunkinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sato checks a low kick from Drunkinski.
Sato delivers a nice body kick.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drunkinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
Sato moves out of range as Drunkinski strikes.
Drunkinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sato momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drunkinski misses the body punch
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drunkinski jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
Sato throws a front kick that sends Drunkinski stumbling back into the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sato lands a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Sato.
Sato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Drunkinski missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drunkinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Drunkinski.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sato.
Crunch! Sato slams his shin into Drunkinski's torso.
Drunkinski throws a right hand that misses
and Sato counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drunkinski thows a leg kick but Sato checks it
and Sato counters with an inside leg kick.
Sato lands a jab to the nose.
Drunkinski throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukyo Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
That's time! Drunkinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Drunkinski thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drunkinski throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Drunkinski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drunkinski connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drunkinski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drunkinski. That's going to slow Sato down.
A big right from Drunkinski misses.
Sato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drunkinski to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Sato.
Drunkinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato lands an overhand right.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
Drunkinski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sato finds it's way round the side to connect with Drunkinski's head.
Drunkinski misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drunkinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Drunkinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drunkinski swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Drunkinski misses the target.
Good exchange - Sato coming out on top.
Drunkinski misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunkinski tries to move into range but Sato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Drunkinski is rocked!
Drunkinski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drunkinski's head.
Oh Drunkinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato closes the distance and catches Drunkinski with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Drunkinski is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Drunkinski is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Drunkinski is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Sato takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ukyo Sato!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryuu Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya comes to the ring accompanied by DBZ. The crowd seem to be enjoying Robinson's choice of entrance music: Lost In Space. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tatsuya
vs
Robinson

180 cm
35
176 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

183 cm
31
169 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

World class MT
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Powerful

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Tatsuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with the combination.
Tatsuya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tatsuya lands a knee to the head.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatsuya is defending well for now.
Tatsuya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tatsuya is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Tatsuya into the ropes.
Tatsuya misses with a knee to the head.
Tatsuya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatsuya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatsuya blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson is trying to push Tatsuya away but Tatsuya has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Tatsuya has the dominant position.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tatsuya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tatsuya is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Tatsuya into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Tatsuya avoiding damage.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatsuya.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Tatsuya has him pressed against the ropes.
Tatsuya blocks the elbow strike.

Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Tatsuya defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Tatsuya looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson throws a hook but Tatsuya blocks it.
Tatsuya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Tatsuya clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatsuya.
Tatsuya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Tatsuya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tatsuya missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya lands an elbow inside that Robinson shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatsuya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatsuya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tatsuya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tatsuya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuya tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Tatsuya trying to land knees to the body.

Robinson manages to break the clinch.

Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Tatsuya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tatsuya blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tatsuya throws an elbow but misses.
Tatsuya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tatsuya takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuu Tatsuya dominated that round.
That's time! Tatsuya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatsuya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatsuya.

Tatsuya clinches with his opponent.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Ryuu Tatsuya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tatsuya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Tatsuya has the dominant position.
Tatsuya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatsuya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robinson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tatsuya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tatsuya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tatsuya avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
Tatsuya tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Tatsuya back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Tatsuya is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Tatsuya into the ropes.
Robinson tries a body shot but Tatsuya blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tatsuya.
Tatsuya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Tatsuya lands a nice elbow.
Tatsuya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Tatsuya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Tatsuya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tatsuya avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Robinson throws an elbow but misses.
Tatsuya blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robinson blocks an elbow strike from Tatsuya.
Tatsuya tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson tries to circle away but Tatsuya has him pinned against the ropes.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatsuya avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Tatsuya.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuya wants to stall.
Tatsuya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Tatsuya.
Tatsuya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatsuya.
Tatsuya lands a left hand.
Tatsuya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryuu Tatsuya dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A head kick from Tatsuya lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatsuya.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson thuds his right hand into Tatsuya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tatsuya.
Will Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson misses the jab.
Tatsuya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tatsuya tries a head kick but it misses.
Will Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Tatsuya circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tatsuya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatsuya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatsuya circles away.
Tatsuya tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Tatsuya lands with a kick to the temple. Robinson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tatsuya lands with a nice combination. Robinson backs away looking to recover.

Robinson is rocked!
Tatsuya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatsuya cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatsuya finish him?

Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.

Tatsuya creates a bit of space and cracks Robinson with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Robinson is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tatsuya 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.
Tatsuya staggers Robinson with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Robinson 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 Tatsuya is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryuu Tatsuya!
Ryuu Tatsuya made sure to mention his sponsor, L.A. Elite Clothing Co in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bernie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hart
vs
McCracken

225 cm
34
300 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

190 cm
31
300 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

BeastMode

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernie Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Hart.
McCracken moves away from the strike by Hart.
McCracken blocks a head kick by Hart.
Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCracken.
Hart blocks the body kick.
Hart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCracken's hands.

It looks like Mirko McCracken has been cut.
A head kick misses from Hart.
McCracken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hart.

It looks like Bernie Hart has been cut.

McCracken cracks Hart with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Hart is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Hart is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!

Hart 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!
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCracken.
Oh Hart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hart is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McCracken doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hart crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hart's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mirko McCracken!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sergei Dimitrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrovich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wai Khru ram muay. Erwin has chosen Young Jeezy feat. T.I. - F.A.M.E. as his entrance music. 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.

Dimitrovich
vs
Erwin

186 cm
34
211 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

192 cm
36
222 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Dimitrovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hale Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitrovich motions for Erwin to come forward. Dimitrovich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrovich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Erwin lands a head shot.
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrovich moves away.
Erwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dimitrovich counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Erwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Dimitrovich's head but Dimitrovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Dimitrovich's head but Dimitrovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erwin lands with a nice body punch.
Dimitrovich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Hale Erwin has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Erwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Erwin.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimitrovich blocks the leg kick.
Erwin throws a head kick but Dimitrovich moves out of range.
Dimitrovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
Dimitrovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dimitrovich throws a shot to the body.
Erwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitrovich's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimitrovich throws out the jab.
Erwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dimitrovich.
Erwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erwin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimitrovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dimitrovich.
Dimitrovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Erwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erwin misses with an uppercut. Dimitrovich saw that one coming.
Dimitrovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Erwin misses with a body shot
and Dimitrovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimitrovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erwin.
Erwin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Erwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Erwin scores with a head kick.
Erwin looks for the body kick but Dimitrovich saw that one coming.
Erwin throws a push kick but Dimitrovich slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrovich lands a jab.
Erwin throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Erwin.
Erwin throws a body punch but Dimitrovich moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dimitrovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erwin throws a shot to the body.
Erwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dimitrovich misses with a low kick.
Erwin thows a leg kick but Dimitrovich checks it
and Dimitrovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimitrovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Erwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erwin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dimitrovich's head.
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimitrovich circles away.
Dimitrovich checks a leg kick.
Dimitrovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dimitrovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimitrovich.
Dimitrovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dimitrovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimitrovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dimitrovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dimitrovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erwin misses with a body kick.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
Dimitrovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Erwin throws a lazy head kick
and Dimitrovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erwin looks winded!
Erwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Erwin tries to land a leg kick but Dimitrovich saw it coming and moves away.
Erwin misses with a low kick.
Dimitrovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimitrovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dimitrovich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dimitrovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimitrovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimitrovich avoids the head kick by Erwin.

Erwin walks into a big right hand from Dimitrovich and goes down! The referee sends Dimitrovich to a neutral corner as Erwin gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Dimitrovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erwin.
Erwin misses with a kick to the body.
Erwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrovich tests Erwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erwin tests Dimitrovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Dimitrovich.
Dimitrovich thumps Erwin with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Dimitrovich should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Hale Erwin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Dimitrovich's shoulder, as Dimitrovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Dimitrovich misses its intended target.
Dimitrovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Erwin connects with a body shot that sends Dimitrovich's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Dimitrovich.
Dimitrovich checks the leg kick.
Dimitrovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Dimitrovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Erwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erwin lands with a straight right. Dimitrovich didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Dimitrovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimitrovich slips under a jab.
Sergei Dimitrovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimitrovich tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Erwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erwin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dimitrovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Erwin pushes Dimitrovich away with a front kick.
Erwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Erwin clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrovich.
Erwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Erwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimitrovich.
Dimitrovich blocking some punches.
Erwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrovich's elbow.
Erwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrovich controls his hands.
Dimitrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erwin lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimitrovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrovich.
Erwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dimitrovich's efforts to push away.
Dimitrovich trying to land knees to the body.
Erwin digs a right hand into Dimitrovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrovich's gas tank.
Erwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Erwin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimitrovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dimitrovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erwin blocks a body shot from Dimitrovich.
Erwin throws a head punch that misses.
Erwin throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrovich lands a shot to the body.
Erwin working aggressively here.
Erwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erwin misses with a punch to the body.
Erwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimitrovich takes a shot to the head.
Erwin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimitrovich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erwin can turn it around.
Erwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitrovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erwin backwards.
Dimitrovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erwin misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin misses with a body punch.
Dimitrovich misses with a knee to the head.
Dimitrovich lands a good knee to the midsection. Erwin won't want to take too many of those.
Erwin misses with a short punch on the inside.

Dimitrovich breaks the clinch.
Dimitrovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimitrovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Dimitrovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Erwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Erwin. That's going to slow Dimitrovich down.
Erwin throws a head kick but Dimitrovich moves out of range.
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrovich.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dimitrovich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Erwin - the referee stops the clock and Dimitrovich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Erwin. Dimitrovich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Erwin throws a lazy body kick
and Dimitrovich counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin throws a wild body kick that Dimitrovich sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimitrovich.
Erwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Erwin throws a lazy head kick
and Dimitrovich counters with a nice leg kick.
Erwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimitrovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimitrovich can pounce on him.
Hale Erwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimitrovich jabs Erwin right on the nose. Erwin blinks but takes it well.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
Erwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimitrovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
A jab from Dimitrovich finds it's way through Erwin's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimitrovich.
Erwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Dimitrovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hale Erwin's cut.
That's time! Dimitrovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dimitrovich digs a good body shot into Erwin's ribs.
Erwin misses with the body kick
and Dimitrovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Erwin is rocked!
Erwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Erwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitrovich finish him?
Erwin cracks a nice hook into Dimitrovich's ribs.
Erwin seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimitrovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimitrovich throws a head kick that misses.
Erwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Erwin.
Dimitrovich 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.
Erwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrovich manages to avoid it.
Erwin throws a body punch but Dimitrovich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimitrovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Erwin!
Erwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimitrovich at a distance.
Erwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Erwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimitrovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erwin misses with a low kick as Dimitrovich jumps back.
Dimitrovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erwin throws a shot to the body.
Erwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimitrovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Erwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrovich is just out of range.
Dimitrovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dimitrovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Erwin.
Erwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Erwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin swings for the body but Dimitrovich moves out of range.

Dimitrovich looks low and kicks high, catching Erwin 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!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erwin missing with a left hand there. Dimitrovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrovich sizes up Erwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Erwin misses with a wild body shot.
Erwin throws a low kick, looking for Dimitrovich's leg but Dimitrovich calmly moves out of range.
Erwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimitrovich cracks Erwin with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Erwin is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Erwin is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Erwin could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sergei Dimitrovich!
Sergei Dimitrovich retains his light heavyweight title!