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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes comes to the ring accompanied by Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. Charles Menezes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Belt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter staying out of range there.
Menezes misses with the combination.
Menezes misses with the combination.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a double jab
and Hunter counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Menezes goes down! Will Menezes beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
It looks like Charles Menezes has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Menezes does no damage.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes lands a two punch combo.
Menezes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter slips a jab from Menezes.
Menezes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Menezes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menezes looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Menezes swinging wildly here.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Menezes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunter counters with a nice body shot.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Menezes throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Menezes badly! He tries to strike back but Hunter puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Menezes out cold! Oh man, Menezes will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Belt Hunter!
After the fight, Belt Hunter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John MacMillen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo's entrance music is another life - kano. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John MacMillen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Dowiyogo slams his shin into MacMillen's torso.
Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
MacMillen avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
MacMillen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacMillen.
MacMillen throws a hook to the side of Dowiyogo's head but Dowiyogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacMillen gets tackled into the ropes by Dowiyogo. Dowiyogo maintains the clinch.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as MacMillen throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Dowiyogo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. MacMillen won't want to take too many of those.
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!
MacMillen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo pushes MacMillen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillen has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacMillen misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dowiyogo.
MacMillen looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacMillen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
MacMillen presses Dowiyogo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
Dowiyogo pushes MacMillen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
MacMillen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacMillen is trying to break the clinch but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the ropes.
MacMillen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacMillen throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacMillen.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dowiyogo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the head.
MacMillen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
MacMillen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillen tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacMillen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dowiyogo effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillen avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dowiyogo thumps MacMillen with a low kick.
Dowiyogo clinches up against the ropes.
Dowiyogo trying to stall but MacMillen improves his position.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo pushes MacMillen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
MacMillen tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo slowing the pace effectively.
MacMillen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like John MacMillen has been cut.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillen avoids the damage to the body.
MacMillen is trying to break the clinch but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the ropes.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacMillen.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into MacMillen's ribcage.
MacMillen is breathing heavily.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grover Dowiyogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacMillen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a hook that snaps the head of MacMillen backwards.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands an elbow that stopped MacMillen in his tracks for a moment.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowiyogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacMillen can do to turn this around?
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillen avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo working MacMillen over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacMillen throws an elbow that misses.
MacMillen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but MacMillen blocks it.
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillen can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
Dowiyogo looking to stall.
MacMillen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacMillen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dowiyogo tries to stall but MacMillen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from MacMillen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacMillen obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from MacMillen on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacMillen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dowiyogo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dowiyogo moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John MacMillen's cut.
That's time! Dowiyogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dowiyogo connects with a leg kick. MacMillen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dowiyogo. MacMillen shrugs it off though.
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch.
Dowiyogo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
Dowiyogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacMillen throws out the jab.
MacMillen misses with a few strikes there.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and MacMillen moves out of range easily.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but MacMillen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillen avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo thuds his shin into the meat of MacMillen's side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacMillen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacMillen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacMillen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but MacMillen blocks it.
MacMillen blocks a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
MacMillen avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
MacMillen tries to break free but Dowiyogo pushes him back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacMillen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacMillen is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacMillen's face.
Dowiyogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
MacMillen avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dowiyogo.
MacMillen avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
MacMillen blocks an elbow strike from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacMillen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dowiyogo stalling in the clinch.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
MacMillen wants to break free but Dowiyogo has control.
MacMillen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dowiyogo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacMillen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John MacMillen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dowiyogo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dowiyogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as MacMillen blocks the low kick.
MacMillen blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
MacMillen lands a jab.
Grover Dowiyogo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dowiyogo moves into range and clinches up with MacMillen.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
MacMillen tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacMillen is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacMillen is defending well for now.
MacMillen lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
MacMillen stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillen lands an uppercut.
MacMillen lands an uppercut.
MacMillen scores with a shot to the side of Dowiyogo's head.
MacMillen misses with a knee strike.
MacMillen is looking to break free of the clinch but Dowiyogo has double underhooks.
MacMillen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dowiyogos head.
MacMillen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacMillen tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing MacMillen back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillen avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo presses MacMillen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacMillen's elbow.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
MacMillen misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
MacMillen tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo lands a damaging elbow.
MacMillen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
MacMillen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacMillen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the ropes.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
MacMillen misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacMillen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillen avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from MacMillen.
MacMillen lands with a light punch inside.
MacMillen trying to stall but Dowiyogo improves his position.
MacMillen misses with some punches.
MacMillen lands with a right to the head.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as MacMillen throws knees to the body.
MacMillen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dowiyogo's elbow.
MacMillen lands with a light punch inside.
MacMillen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MacMillen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John MacMillen'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!
MacMillen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. MacMillen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacMillen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dowiyogo moves away.
MacMillen misses with a straight left.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but MacMillen moves out of range.
MacMillen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a leg kick but MacMillen saw it coming and moves away.
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch but MacMillen is avoiding it.
Dowiyogo rushes MacMillen and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo is trying to maintain a safe position but MacMillen gets an underhook and turns Dowiyogo into the ropes.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
MacMillen lands a nice uppercut.
MacMillen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillen tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing MacMillen back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, MacMillen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacMillen lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MacMillen tries to stall but Dowiyogo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacMillen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacMillen.
MacMillen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillen avoids it.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the head.
MacMillen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacMillen avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
MacMillen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacMillen managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
MacMillen misses with a punch on the inside.
MacMillen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillen misses with an elbow strike.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillen misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as MacMillen throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo stalls.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillen misses with a body punch.
MacMillen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as MacMillen controls his hands.
MacMillen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacMillen.
MacMillen scores a nice knee to the body.
MacMillen managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
MacMillen has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
John MacMillen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacMillen managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grover Dowiyogo.
Well Dowiyogo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grover Dowiyogo!
Grover Dowiyogo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between William Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between William Bird and Alexander Smirnov. William Bird has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, William Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov connects with the punch.
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bird there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smirnov clinches up against the ropes.
Smirnov trying to control the position but instead, Bird has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smirnov into the ropes.
Bird blocking some punches.
Smirnov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smirnov throws a head punch that misses.
Smirnov lands an elbow just above Bird 's eye.
Smirnov trying to stall but Bird improves his position.
Smirnov avoids a wild elbow strike from Bird.
Our sources have told us that Bird has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smirnov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bird's brow.
Bird lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smirnov tries to break the clinch but Bird is controlling the position.
Smirnov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bird blocking some punches.
Smirnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov blocks an elbow strike from Bird.
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smirnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smirnov lands a nice uppercut.
Smirnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smirnov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bird using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smirnov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird trying to stall but Smirnov improves his position.
Nice body punch from Bird.
Bird working Smirnov over with knees to the body.
Bird works on Smirnov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smirnov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Smirnov prevents a body shot from Bird.
Smirnov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Smirnov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bird unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Bird.
Bird lands an elbow just above Smirnov 's eye.
It looks like Alexander Smirnov has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bird as Smirnov tries to tie him up.
Bird misses with a knee to the head.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Smirnov controls the action.
Bird avoids a wild elbow strike from Smirnov.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bird is keeping busy.
Smirnov scores with a shoulder strike.
Smirnov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Smirnov'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.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird lands a shoulder strike.
Bird has a couple of punches blocked by Smirnov.
Smirnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bird gets an underhook and turns Smirnov into the ropes.
Smirnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnov lands with a light punch inside.
Bird tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnov avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov avoiding damage as Bird throws knees to the body.
William Bird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Bird lands a nice elbow.
Smirnov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Smirnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov is struggling to control the position.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird scores with a shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
Bird lands a nice uppercut.
Smirnov slows down the pace here.
Bird lands a shoulder strike.
Bird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smirnov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smirnov takes an elbow to the temple.
Smirnov stalling in the clinch but Bird improves position.
Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
Smirnov connects with an inside leg kick.
Bird bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bird lands with a hook. Smirnov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bird slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Smirnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov throws a nice head kick!
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smirnov misses the target.
Smirnov instigates a clinch.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smirnov trying to control the position but instead, Bird has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smirnov into the ropes.
Smirnov misses with a body punch.
Bird throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bird tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smirnov avoids it.
Bird blocking some punches.
Bird is stalling here.
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 William Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Smirnov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smirnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bird throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bird slips a straight right by Smirnov.
Bird checks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smirnov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bird - the referee stops the clock and Smirnov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bird. Smirnov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smirnov connects with the punch.
Bird avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bird lands with an uppercut that bounces Smirnov off the ropes and back into range.
Bird scores with a kick to the body.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
Nice body kick from Bird.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird walks into a stiff left hand from Smirnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Bird slips the punch.
Bird lands with an uppercut that bounces Smirnov off the ropes and back into range.
Both fighters circling a little - Bird finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smirnov misses with a hook. Bird ducked under it nicely.
Bird lands with an overhand left.
Smirnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smirnov is rocked!
A jab from Bird does it's job there.
Smirnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bird finish him?
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
William Bird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bird.
Bird feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smirnov's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird scores with a push kick.
Smirnov misses with a two punch combination.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bird landing knees to the body.
Bird comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smirnov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bird lands an elbow just above Smirnov 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird lands a nice uppercut.
Smirnov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bird.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bird.
Bird misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Bird.
Bird lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smirnov stalling in the clinch but Bird improves position.
Bird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
Smirnov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bird.
Good body shot from Bird.
The referee calls for Bird to work.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bird is defending well for now.
Bird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bird presses Smirnov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bird lands an elbow inside.
Bird pushes Smirnov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bird smacks Smirnov right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Smirnov goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). William Bird!
An intense looking William Bird took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am the greatest KT fighter of all time!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the ring accompanied by DEAD MAN'S GUN. Crain has chosen The Roots - Kool On 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.
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Crain!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Marciano slams his shin into Crain's torso.
Crain throws a big shot that misses.
Crain tries a head kick but it misses.
Crain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crain blocks a jab.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Crain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Crain. Those never looked like landing.
Crain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crain.
Marciano clinches up with Crain and pushes him back against the ropes.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Crain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Marciano.
Marciano missing with knees to the body.
Crain misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano being controlled against the ropes.
Crain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crain backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
Crain looks winded!
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano keeps control of Crain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crain blocks it with crossed arms.
Marciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tyler Crain has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano gets through Crain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crain can turn it around.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crain's elbow.
Marciano tries to work over Crain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with a knee strike.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Crain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crain gets tackled into the ropes by Marciano. Marciano maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Crain controls the action.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Crain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Crain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Crain.
Crain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the ropes.
Crain blocks an elbow strike.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Crain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano tries a low kick but Crain avoids it.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crain connects with a single shot there.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marciano scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Crain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Crain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Marciano thumps Crain with a low kick.
Marciano tries to clinch up.
Crain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marciano wants to slow Crain down by chopping away at his legs.
Crain throws a head kick that half lands.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crain can do to turn this around?
Marciano gets a clinch.
Marciano being controlled against the ropes.
Crain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crain tries to break free but Marciano pushes him back against the ropes.
Marciano digs a right hand underneath Crain's ribcage. Crain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crain misses with some punches.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
Crain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano gets through Crain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crain blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Marciano tries to work over Crain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Crain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Crain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Crain is trying to maintain a safe position but Marciano gets an underhook and turns Crain into the ropes.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Crain controls his hands.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Crain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crain is trying to break free.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crain lands a nice elbow.
Crain tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crain is trying to stall.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Crain avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Crain lands a shot to the body.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crain backwards.
Crain can't break the clinch.
Crain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Crain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crain tries to break free but Marciano pushes him back against the ropes.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crain's elbow.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Crain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crain momentarily.
Marciano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marciano catches Crain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crain gets tackled into the ropes by Marciano. Marciano maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Crain's head.
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Crain on the inside.
Marciano lands a knee to the head.
Marciano's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Crain tries to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling the position.
Crain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Crain misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Crain avoids the damage to the body.
Crain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crain backwards.
Crain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crain or not.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crain backwards.
A short right from Marciano.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano lands a good knee to the midsection. Crain won't want to take too many of those.
Crain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marciano lands an elbow that stopped Crain in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Don Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano lands a damaging elbow.
Crain is rocked!
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crain is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Crain seems to have recovered his senses.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
Marciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crain.
Marciano gets through Crain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Marciano.
Marciano lands a knee to the head.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano creates a bit of space and cracks Crain with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Crain 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!
Don Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano pushes Crain back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano lands a damaging elbow.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Marciano takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tyler Crain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marciano cracks Crain with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Crain 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 Crain is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Crain could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Don Marciano!
Post fight, Don Marciano took to the microphone: '"Garson DeBramalo - get your ass back in this ring with me. Winner gets a title shot. I've got a million says I kick your ass."'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Qing Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peoples's choice of entrance music: Party People by Nelly Featuring Fergie. Qing Kong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cecil Peoples's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Qing Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cecil Peoples!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peoples darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Cecil Peoples has been cut.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong is looking to slow Peoples down with leg kicks.
Peoples scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peoples.
Peoples with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Peoples counters with a solid body kick.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Peoples.
Kong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peoples tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peoples is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peoples tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong blocks a head kick by Peoples.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peoples counters with a nice uppercut.
Peoples uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Peoples darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peoples forces Kong back against the ropes and clinches.
Peoples throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Kong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Qing Kong has been cut.
Peoples throws an elbow but it misses.
Peoples tries to stall but Kong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peoples blocks it with crossed arms.
Peoples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peoples tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the ropes.
Kong misses with some punches.
Peoples breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peoples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Peoples is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong working aggressively here.
Peoples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kong.
Peoples escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peoples tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong with a hook.
Peoples is rocked!
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peoples is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Peoples tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Peoples out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qing Kong!
Qing Kong retains his welterweight title!
Cecil Peoples was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time, I will smash this chump with the spinning backfist'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Luka Modric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modric kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snoop Dogg - Poor Young Dave. Rivaldi has chosen Joker's Wild as his entrance music. Modric has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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.
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179 lbs
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191 lbs
33 - 17 - 3 |
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Modric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Rivaldi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Modric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivaldi.
Rivaldi tries to clinch up.
Modric misses with an uppercut. Rivaldi saw that one coming.
Modric pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Modric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivaldi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivaldi 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.
Rivaldi scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Rivaldi both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Modric's hands.
Rivaldi is looking to chop away at Modric's legs.
Rivaldi punishes Modric's body with a nice straight punch.
Modric is breathing heavily.
Rivaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivaldi throws a chopping leg kick but Modric manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rivaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivaldi, right into the meat.
Rivaldi misses with a head kick.
Rivaldi scores with a nice strike.
Rivaldi has closed the distance and engaged Modric in a clinch.
Modric has a couple of punches blocked by Rivaldi.
Modric lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Rivaldi.
Modric has had enough of the clinch but Rivaldi keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Rivaldi.
Modric lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivaldi backwards.
Rivaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Modric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Modric controls his hands.
Rivaldi blocks a body shot from Modric.
Rivaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivaldi works on Modric's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric misses with a punch to the body.
Rivaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Modric backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Modric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Rivaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Modric.
A head punch on the inside from Rivaldi fails to land.
Rivaldi gets through Modric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Modric tries to break the clinch but Rivaldi is controlling the position.
Modric prevents a body shot from Rivaldi.
Modric is trying to push Rivaldi away but Rivaldi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Modric tries to break the clinch but Rivaldi is controlling the position.
Rivaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Modric controls his hands.
Rivaldi misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Rivaldi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivaldi checks a leg kick.
Rivaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rivaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Modric steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivaldi. That one must have hurt.
Modric moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rivaldi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Modric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Modric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Modric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Modric moves out of range easily.
Modric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivaldi. Rivaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Dominick Rivaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivaldi.
Modric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivaldi to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Modric's sensitive parts.
Rivaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Modric is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Modric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivaldi moves in looking to clinch but Modric pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivaldi, right into the meat.
Dominick Rivaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivaldi.
Rivaldi clinches up with Modric and pushes him back against the ropes.
Modric seems to have got his legs back now.
Modric blocks a body shot from Rivaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Modric.
Rivaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Modric is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Modric breaks from the clinch.
Rivaldi works Modric's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Modric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivaldi is just out of range.
Modric gets tackled into the ropes by Rivaldi. Rivaldi maintains the clinch.
Modric's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric tries to break free but Rivaldi pushes him back against the ropes.
Rivaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Modric or not.
Rivaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Modric throws a head punch that misses.
Rivaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominick Rivaldi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivaldi tries to throw a body punch but Modric avoids it by throwing Rivaldi back against the ropes.
Rivaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Modric backwards.
Rivaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Modric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivaldi lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rivaldi on the inside.
Rivaldi pushes Modric back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivaldi tries to throw a body punch but Modric avoids it by throwing Rivaldi back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Rivaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rivaldi drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Modric onto his butt! Modric pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Rivaldi thumps Modric with a low kick.
Rivaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Modric's hands.
Rivaldi steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Modric to the mat! Modric looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Rivaldi is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Rivaldi jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dominick Rivaldi!
A victorious Dominick Rivaldi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Luka Modric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Kung Fu Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the ring accompanied by Shaolin Monastic chanting. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Fu Master!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master wants to clinch.
Xiaolong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Master at a distance.
Master gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands with an uppercut that bounces Master off the ropes and back into range.
Xiaolong thows a leg kick but Master checks it
and Master counters with a solid body kick.
Master takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiaolong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaolong.
Master throws a front kick aimed at Xiaolong's knee but Xiaolong avoids it well.
Master tries to clinch but Xiaolong is having none of it.
Master misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Master ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Master has managed to clinch.
Master blocks a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong has a couple of punches blocked by Master.
Master throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Nice body punch from Xiaolong - that landed with a thud.
Xiaolong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong crunches a lovely knee into Master's ribcage.
Xiaolong avoids the elbow strike from Master, against the ropes.
Master blocking some punches.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Master has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Xiaolong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
Xiaolong lands a right hand.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong misses with a punch to the body.
Master stalling the fight.
Xiaolong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've been informed that Xiaolong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Master lands a nice elbow.
Xiaolong lands a nice uppercut.
Xiaolong blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Master throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaolong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Master blocks it with crossed arms.
Xiaolong trying to control the position but instead, Master has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaolong into the ropes.
Master throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master takes a shot to the head.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands with a right to the head.
Xiaolong is looking to control Master's arms but Master gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiaolong has his back to the ropes.
Master is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiaolong gets an underhook and turns Master into the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xiaolong.
It looks like Kung Fu Master has been cut.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaolong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaolong misses with a straight left.
Xiaolong motions for Master to come forward. Xiaolong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Master circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Master blocks it.
Xiaolong is looking to chop away at Master's legs.
Xiaolong walks into a jab.
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the body.
Xiaolong forces Master back against the ropes and clinches.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiaolong gets an underhook and turns Master into the ropes.
Xiaolong avoiding damage as Master throws knees to the body.
Master trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Master takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master tries a knee to the head but Xiaolong blocks it.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaolong avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.
Xiaolong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
Master lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Master.
Xiaolong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaolong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a body punch.
Xiaolong lands with a right to the head.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
A short uppercut from Xiaolong.
Still in the clinch, Xiaolong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Master misses with the head strike.
Master with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Master looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaolong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Master is looking to clinch.
Xiaolong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Master.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Master moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Master.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Master throws an elbow but misses.
Master throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xiaolong as Master tries to tie him up.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiaolong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Master landing knees to the body.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Master blocks an uppercut.
Xiaolong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Knees to the body from Master.
Xiaolong throws a punch but it's blocked by Master.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xiaolong throws an elbow but misses.
Li Xiaolong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xiaolong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaolong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Master wants to stall.
Master lands a knee to the body.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the head.
Master prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master lands an uppercut.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master lands a knee to the body.
Xiaolong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaolong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Master.
Xiaolong misses with a knee strike.
Xiaolong lands a shot to the body.
Xiaolong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot.
Master with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiaolong to score with a decent uppercut.
Master misses with a left hand
and Xiaolong counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range and Master settles back down.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Master.
A shot to the liver by Xiaolong. Beautiful body shot.
Xiaolong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Master moves away.
Xiaolong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiaolong, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Master misses
and Xiaolong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Master misses with a kick to the body.
Xiaolong scores with a nice strike.
Master moves in looking to clinch but Xiaolong pushes him off.
Master misses with a head kick.
Xiaolong stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Master needs to keep his hands up - Xiaolong had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaolong throws the kick towards the body but Master avoids it.
Xiaolong moves forwards but Master connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Master down.
Xiaolong lands with an uppercut that bounces Master off the ropes and back into range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
Xiaolong scores with a shot to the side of Master's head.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaolongs head.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Master controlling the action here for a moment.
Xiaolong looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xiaolong dips to his left and cracks Master with an uppercut!
Xiaolong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Master ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaolong moves away.
Master attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Master is looking to clinch.
Master misses with a leg kick.
Master fails with an attempt to clinch.
Master misses with an uppercut.
Master has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Master there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiaolong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong digs a good body shot into Master's ribs.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Master sees coming a mile off.
Xiaolong lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiaolong. That's going to slow Master down.
Master takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong 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.
Xiaolong moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.
Xiaolong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Master thuds his right hand into Xiaolong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but Master moves out of range easily.
Xiaolong wants to slow Master down by chopping away at his legs.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
Xiaolong throws a combination that misses
and Master counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Master throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Master misses with a body kick.
Master wants to clinch up but Xiaolong keeps it at a distance.
Master takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crunch! Master slams his shin into Xiaolong's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaolong lands a jab.
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Master.
Master scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiaolong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaolong forces Master back against the ropes and clinches.
Xiaolong is trying to stall.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Master lands a left hand.
Xiaolong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaolong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Master trying to control the position but instead, Xiaolong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Master into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow strike.
Master blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiaolong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Master.
Xiaolong working Master over with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Master.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
Master is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaolong wants to stall.
A short left from Xiaolong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Master up against the ropes.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Master is looking to control Xiaolong's arms but Xiaolong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Master has his back to the ropes.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaolong lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xiaolong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Master is keeping busy.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Xiaolong throws an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master is trying to stall.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaolong really dominated that round.
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.
Master swinging wildly here.
Xiaolong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Master, pushing him back against the ropes.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xiaolong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Master lands a nice knee to the body.
Xiaolong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaolong dodges an elbow strike from Master.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaolong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Xiaolong.
A short left from Xiaolong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master pushes Xiaolong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master dodges an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Master uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xiaolong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Master blocks the elbow strike.
Xiaolong breaks from the clinch.
Xiaolong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiaolong connects with a nice looking jab.
Master throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Master misses with a hook. Xiaolong ducked under it nicely.
Xiaolong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiaolong has managed to clinch.
Master blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong is trying to force a seperation but Master has the dominant position.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Master's elbow.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Master with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Master tries to throw a body punch but Xiaolong avoids it by throwing Master back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Master - that landed with a thud.
Master misses with a knee to the head.
Master trying to land knees to the body.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master blocking some punches.
Master tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Master wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.
Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaolong tries to stall but Master uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
Xiaolong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Master leaning against his opponent.
Master tries to work over Xiaolong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Master.
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiaolong is defending well for now.
Master lands an elbow that stopped Xiaolong in his tracks for a moment.
Xiaolong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Master's defenses.
Xiaolong lands a right hand.
Master misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Xiaolong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Master blocks it with crossed arms.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
A short right from Xiaolong on the inside.
Master throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master tries to stall but Xiaolong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Master scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaolong.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xiaolong as Master tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Master blocks a body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong works on Master's body with a couple of short punches.
Master tries to stall but Xiaolong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaolong dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Master tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiaolong pushes Master away with a front kick.
Xiaolong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Master throws a head kick but Xiaolong moves out of range.
Master moves out of range as Xiaolong throws a body kick.
Master pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiaolong slips a jab from Master.
Master misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Master looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Master throws a head kick but Xiaolong moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master is looking to clinch.
Xiaolong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiaolong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Master moves away from the strike by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a jab to the body.
Master moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Master.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiaolong.
Master blocking some punches.
Master misses with an elbow over the top.
Li Xiaolong 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.
Master slowing the pace effectively.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Master just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xiaolong's brow.
Xiaolong tries to throw a body punch but Master avoids it by throwing Xiaolong back against the ropes.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Kung Fu Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xiaolong looking to stall.
Xiaolong misses with a punch on the inside.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Xiaolong avoids the damage to the body.
Xiaolong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xiaolong is defending well for now.
Master prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaolongs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
Master tries to work over Xiaolong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaolong takes an elbow to the temple.
Master has Xiaolong pushed against the ropes.
Xiaolong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiaolong.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kung Fu Master.
Well Xiaolong 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 Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaolong! Li Xiaolong retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Li Xiaolong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kung Fu Master was interviewed post fight and said 'There's no way I lost fair, He must have cheated! I am unbeatable! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Miracle - We Ain't Scared. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Gundy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gundy misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Van Gundy's belly button to the back.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danny Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gundy tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green avoids the body shot from Van Gundy.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green motions for Van Gundy to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gundy connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Danga de danga de dang - Green scores with a four punch combination!
Green throws a head kick but Van Gundy moves out of range.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gundy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Gundy misses the shot to the body.
Van Gundy pushes Green away with a front kick.
Green looks to land a body kick but Van Gundy moved away.
Van Gundy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Gundy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Gundy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green blocks an uppercut.
Van Gundy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gundy.
Green misses with an elbow strike.
Van Gundy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Green pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Gundy looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Gundy lands a shot to the body.
Van Gundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gundy gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Gundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gundy fails to land.
Van Gundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Van Gundy avoids it by throwing Green back against the ropes.
Van Gundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Gundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Van Gundy presses Green against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gundy tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Van Gundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Van Gundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Van Gundy.
Green pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy misses with a knee strike.
Van Gundy misses with some punches.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green working Van Gundy over with knees to the body.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gundy controls the action.
Green works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gundy has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Van Gundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gundy lands a body punch.
Van Gundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Gundy is looking to clinch.
Van Gundy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Gundy.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Van Gundy.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Van Gundy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gundy throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Van Gundy loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Van Gundy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Gundy.
Van Gundy moves into the clinch.
Van Gundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Gundy won't want to take too many of those.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Van Gundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Van Gundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Gundy is defending well for now.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green lands an elbow that stopped Van Gundy in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Gundy's face.
Van Gundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gundy lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Green.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Gundy tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Van Gundy back against the ropes.
Green looking to throw knees to the head but Van Gundy is blocking nicely.
Green prevents Van Gundy from breaking the clinch.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green tries to break free but Van Gundy pushes him back against the ropes.
Green lands a body punch.
Van Gundy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Van Gundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gundy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Stan Van Gundy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green misses with the head strike.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gundy fails to land.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Van Gundy, against the ropes.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Van Gundy has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Gundy slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Gundy.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gundy controls his hands.
Van Gundy tries a knee to the head but Green blocks it.
Van Gundy lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green tries a body shot but Van Gundy blocks it.
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Van Gundy missing with knees to the body.
Van Gundy working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green blocks a body shot from Van Gundy.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Gundy won't want to take too many of those.
Van Gundy scores with a knee to the head.
Van Gundy tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Gundy missing with knees to the body.
Van Gundy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Gundy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Gundy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
Van Gundy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Gundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Van Gundy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Green throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Van Gundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gundy working aggressively here.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Van Gundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gundy managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Green creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gundy's defenses.
Van Gundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green lands a knee to the body.
Van Gundy prevents a body shot from Green.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Van Gundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Van Gundy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green 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.
Van Gundy throws a shot to the body.
Green throws a head kick but Van Gundy moves out of range.
Danny Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gundy misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Green both land. Nice combination.
Van Gundy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Van Gundy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Van Gundy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gundy swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Van Gundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Gundy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green moves out of range as Van Gundy strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gundy. That snapped Green's head back.
Green drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Gundy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Gundy throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Van Gundy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green throws a head kick that misses
enabling Van Gundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gundy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Green digs a good hook to Van Gundy's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green is looking to wear down Van Gundy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Gundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Gundy ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Van Gundy with a hook.
Green swings for the body but Van Gundy moves out of range.
Van Gundy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily.
Green works the jab nicely.
Van Gundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Van Gundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Van Gundy.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Gundy is able to avoid easily.
Green swings for the body but Van Gundy moves out of range.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Gundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Gundy avoids the head kick by Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy digs a good hook to Green's body.
Green throws the left hand but Van Gundy avoids the punch easily.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Gundy connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gundy scores with a leg kick.
Van Gundy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Gundy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Green scores with a nice body kick.
Van Gundy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Gundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green takes one on the button.
Van Gundy connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Gundy throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green takes a swing at Van Gundy's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Gundy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Gundy avoids the head kick by Green.
Van Gundy connects with a single shot there.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Gundy throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gundy.
Van Gundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green avoids the body shot from Van Gundy.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Gundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Van Gundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
Van Gundy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gundy is looking to clinch.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Gundy wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Van Gundy throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Gundy will feel that in the morning.
Van Gundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Gundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Gundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gundy thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy avoids the head kick by Green.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Gundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Gundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gundy.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green throws a push kick but Van Gundy slaps the foot to one side.
Green feints and then cracks Van Gundy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Gundy down.
Van Gundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Van Gundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Gundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Gundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green gets tackled into the ropes by Van Gundy. Van Gundy maintains the clinch.
Van Gundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Van Gundy tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Van Gundy back against the ropes.
Van Gundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Gundy won't want to take too many of those.
Van Gundy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Gundy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Gundy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Van Gundy missing with knees to the body.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green throws a nice head kick!
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green swinging wildly here.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gundy misses with a looping right.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Van Gundy 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.
Van Gundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Gundy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
Green takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Gundy misses with a head kick.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Van Gundy swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Van Gundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gundy drives through and clinches with Green against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gundy throws a head punch that misses.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Gundy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Green.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Green obliges.
Green lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Gundy won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gundy fails to land.
Van Gundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Van Gundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Green had his way with Stan Van Gundy in that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Green with a jab.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Green walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Green misses
letting Van Gundy counter with a right hand.
Van Gundy ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
Green connects with a jab.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Van Gundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gundy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Gundy throws out the jab.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Van Gundy catches Green right on the button with a cross.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
Van Gundy is looking to chop away at Green's legs.
Green displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Van Gundy's belly button to the back.
Van Gundy tries to clinch but Green moves away
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gundy lands a nice hook to Green's body. Green takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Gundy scores with a nice body kick.
Danny Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Gundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Van Gundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy misses with a head kick.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Van Gundy's side.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Left hook, right uppercut from Green.
Van Gundy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Green tries to land a front kick but Van Gundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Gundy blocks a head kick by Green.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Green throws a hook to the side of Van Gundy's head but Van Gundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gundy.
Van Gundy scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Van Gundy is predictable there
and Green counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Gundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Green moves out of range as Van Gundy throws a body kick.
Van Gundy digs a good hook to Green's body.
Green takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Gundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Van Gundy misses.
Stan Van Gundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick by Green misses
and Van Gundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Van Gundy lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Van Gundy there.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Van Gundy's belly button to the back.
Van Gundy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy scores with a punch to the head.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan Van Gundy.
I think Van Gundy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stan Van Gundy! Stan Van Gundy retains his middleweight title!
Stan Van Gundy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This org is dead, please release me.'.
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