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GMT 13 - McStoner Vs McDonnell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tyson Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yut Chepkauw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chepkauw has chosen Sublime Frequencies: Shadow Music Of Thailand 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yut Chepkauw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chepkauw slips a jab and a cross from Suarez.
Chepkauw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Suarez finds it's way through Chepkauw's defenses.
Chepkauw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suarez is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Suarez.
Chepkauw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Suarez. Those never looked like landing.
Chepkauw raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chepkauw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suarez!
Suarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Suarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Chepkauw closes the distance and pushes Suarez back into the ropes.
Chepkauw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
Suarez lands a nice shot that snaps Chepkauw's head back.
Tyson Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chepkauw tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Chepkauw moves out of range.
Suarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chepkauws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chepkauw tries to clinch up but Suarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chepkauw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chepkauw is looking to clinch.
Suarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Chepkauw.
Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suarez counters with a three punch combo that has Chepkauw backing up. Chepkauw nods at Suarez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez throws a right and a left that Chepkauw avoids nicely.
Suarez throws a series of strikes that have Chepkauw backpedaling.
Chepkauw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chepkauw rushes Suarez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chepkauw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chepkauw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suarez throws a right hand that Chepkauw ducks under and follows up with a left that Chepkauw also avoids with ease.
Chepkauw tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chepkauw rushes Suarez and presses him up against the ropes.
Suarez blocks an elbow strike.
Chepkauw misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chepkauw manages to break the clinch.
Chepkauw closes the distance and pushes Suarez back into the ropes.
Chepkauw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chepkauw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Suarez dominated that round.
That's time! Suarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chepkauw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chepkauw doesn't manage to clinch there - Suarez circles away.
Suarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chepkauw is looking to clinch.
Suarez lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Chepkauw out cold! Chepkauw is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Suarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Suarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yut Chepkauw was interviewed post fight and said 'Xụ thī̀ keid k̄hụ̂n'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between John King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Stevenson 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King is stalling here.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King pressing his opponent against the ropes.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevenson won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King has Stevenson pressed against the ropes, preventing Stevenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevenson wants to break free but King has control.
Stevenson being controlled against the ropes.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
King crunches a lovely knee into Stevenson's ribcage.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Stevenson tries to tie him up.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King stalling in the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King avoiding damage.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevenson up against the ropes.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Stevenson cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the head.
King lands a head shot.
King tries a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King clinches.
Stevenson trying to land knees to the body.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a hook to the side of 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!
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevenson up against the ropes.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevenson up against the ropes.
Stevenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson looking to stall.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Stevenson is trying to stall.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King stalling.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
John King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands an elbow inside.
Stevenson is trying to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John King dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by King.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
John King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King has managed to clinch.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King has Stevenson pressed against the ropes, preventing Stevenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for King to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a right hand.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Stevenson throws an elbow that misses.
King slows down the pace here.
Stevenson is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
King lands an elbow just above Stevenson 's eye.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevenson's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The referee calls for King to work.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson taking a breather.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John King clearly takes 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.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short left from King.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King stalls.
King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King slows down the pace here.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
King stalling the fight.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John King had his way with Randy Stevenson in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
King scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
King lands an elbow inside.
King keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevenson up against the ropes.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
King lands an elbow just above Stevenson 's eye.
A short left from King.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stevenson has his back to the ropes.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King manages to break the clinch.
Randy Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King clinches up against the ropes.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Randy Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
King keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the ropes and back into range.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
John King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King leaning his opponent against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John King!
In his post fight interview, John King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Eros Ramasotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicio Aventus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eros Ramasotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicio Aventus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aventus throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramasotti counters by clinching up.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
Aventus misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Ramasotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramasotti throws a sloppy head kick and Aventus moves out of range easily.
Aventus tries to keep at a distance but Ramasotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramasotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aventus's efforts to push away.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramasotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aventus throws a body kick that misses.
Ramasotti misses with a low kick.
Ramasotti drops his hands momentarily and Aventus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramasotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramasotti clinches.
Ramasotti taking a breather.
Ramasotti tries to land a knee to the head but Aventus blocks with his arms.
Ramasotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramasotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramasotti is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Ramasotti.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eros Ramasotti.
Ramasotti blocks a head kick by Aventus.
Aventus throws the left hand but Ramasotti avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramasotti gets a clinch.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinicio Aventus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aventus connects with a single shot there.
Ramasotti swings for the body but Aventus moves out of range.
Aventus throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab lands there for Aventus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aventus throws a nice head kick!
Ramasotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti moves into the clinch.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
Ramasotti closes the distance and clinches.
Ramasotti effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Ramasotti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramasotti has managed to clinch.
Aventus is trying to force a seperation but Ramasotti has the dominant position.
Ramasotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aventus can do to turn this around?
Ramasotti slowing the pace effectively.
Aventus can't break the clinch.
Aventus wants to stall.
Aventus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramasotti stalling in the clinch.
Ramasotti keeps control of Aventus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aventus connects with a solid leg kick.
Aventus misses with a body kick.
Ramasotti rushes Aventus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aventus gets tackled into the ropes by Ramasotti. Ramasotti maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti stalling against the ropes.
Ramasotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Aventus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Ramasotti is controlling him.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinicio Aventus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramasotti blocks the body kick.
Aventus lands a head shot.
Ramasotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramasotti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aventus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aventus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Aventus.
Ramasotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ramasotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Aventus is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramasotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aventus is defending well for now.
Ramasotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes.
Ramasotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ramasotti stalling against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramasotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Ramasotti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Aventus.
Ramasotti throws a big counter combination but Aventus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aventus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ramasotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Aventus.
Ramasotti thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aventus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramasotti throws a series of punches but Aventus avoids them all with ease.
Aventus throws out a counter right but Ramasotti avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aventus misses with an uppercut. Ramasotti saw that one coming.
Ramasotti with a jab.
It looks like Vinicio Aventus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramasotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Ramasotti misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eros Ramasotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramasotti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ramasotti has Aventus pushed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ramasotti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ramasotti avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eros Ramasotti.
Ramasotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aventus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramasotti.
Ramasotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aventus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramasotti misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aventus avoids the head kick by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti avoids the head kick by Aventus.
Vinicio Aventus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aventus.
Aventus blocks a head kick by Ramasotti.
Aventus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aventus feints and then cracks Ramasotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramasotti down.
Ramasotti instigates a clinch.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramasotti instigates a clinch.
Aventus trying to control the position but instead, Ramasotti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aventus into the ropes.
Ramasotti prevents Aventus from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aventus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eros Ramasotti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Aventus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aventus moves out of range of the body kick from Ramasotti.
Aventus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramasotti.
Ramasotti has closed the distance and engaged Aventus in a clinch.
Ramasotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramasotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramasotti.
Aventus is trying to force a seperation but Ramasotti has the dominant position.
Ramasotti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aventus tries to stall but Ramasotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramasotti.
Aventus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aventus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Ramasotti - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Aventus misses.
Ramasotti instigates a clinch.
Ramasotti prevents Aventus from breaking the clinch.
Ramasotti keeps control of Aventus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aventus misses with a punch to the body.
Ramasotti manages to break the clinch.
Aventus blocks the body kick.
Ramasotti slips a jab from Aventus.
Aventus throws a wild body kick that Ramasotti sees coming a mile off.
Aventus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRamasotti.
Aventus tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramasotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aventus.
Aventus throws a fast counter high kick but Ramasotti manages to duck under it in time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramasotti!
Aventus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramasotti darts in and clinches Aventus up against the ropes.
Ramasotti taking a breather.
Aventus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramasotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes.
Ramasotti stalling against the ropes.
Ramasotti is pushing Aventus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramasotti breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Ramasotti had his way with Vinicio Aventus in that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicio Aventus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ramasotti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinicio Aventus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramasotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramasotti throws a combination that misses
letting Aventus counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Aventus blocks the low kick.
Aventus throws a fast counter high kick but Ramasotti manages to duck under it in time.
Ramasotti avoids the head kick by Aventus.
Ramasotti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramasotti clinches up with Aventus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ramasotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aventus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramasotti.
Aventus throws a sloppy head kick and Ramasotti moves out of range easily.
Aventus throws a head kick but Ramasotti moves out of range.
Ramasotti moves into range and clinches up with Aventus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aventus tries to keep at a distance but Ramasotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aventus is trying to break free.
Ramasotti avoiding damage.
Aventus is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramasotti has double underhooks.
Come on Ramasotti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aventus tries to break free but Ramasotti pushes him back against the ropes.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aventus.
Ramasotti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aventus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eros Ramasotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Aventus.
Aventus looks for the body kick but Ramasotti saw that one coming.
Ramasotti gets a clinch.
Aventus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramasotti controls his hands.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aventus tries to keep at a distance but Ramasotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramasotti prevents a body shot from Aventus.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramasotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aventus.
Aventus gets tackled into the ropes by Ramasotti. Ramasotti maintains the clinch.
Ramasotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramasotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aventus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Eros Ramasotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramasotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramasotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eros Ramasotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramasotti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eros Ramasotti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mike Navi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Stinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stinkhammer's choice of entrance music: Why can't we be friends?. Cornelius Stinkhammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Navi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Navi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Stinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike Navi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Navi.
Navi gets tackled into the ropes by Stinkhammer. Stinkhammer maintains the clinch.
Stinkhammer blocks an uppercut.
Stinkhammer lands a shoulder strike.
Navi wants to break free but Stinkhammer has control.
A nice left hand lands by Stinkhammer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stinkhammer.
Navi can't break the clinch.
Navi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stinkhammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Navi is breathing heavily.
Stinkhammer lands a nice uppercut.
Stinkhammer creates a bit of space and cracks Navi with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Navi 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!
Navi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Stinkhammer moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Navi! Stinkhammer continues to tee off on Navi, landing with a left and a right! Stinkhammer connects with a right hand that leaves Navi sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Stinkhammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cornelius Stinkhammer!
Cornelius Stinkhammer gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Curt Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curt Wooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers throws out a loose jab but Wooten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooten throws a big counter combination but Dekkers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dekkers misses with a looping left.
Dekkers with a jab.
Dekkers lands a right hook to the body.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Dekkers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Dekkers misses with a body shot.
Wooten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dekkers misses with a looping right.
Wooten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to stall but Wooten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wooten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooten working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dekkers.
Dekkers lands with a right to the head.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wooten's elbow.
I was talking to Wooten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooten tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
Dekkers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dekkers is leaning against Wooten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooten is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.
Wooten working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wooten backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
A short right from Dekkers on the inside.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wooten backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Wooten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wooten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Wooten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekkers has Wooten pressed against the ropes, preventing Wooten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Dekkers 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers lands with a left to the head.
Dekkers lands a right hand.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooten is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Dekkers - that landed with a thud.
Wooten is trying to break free.
Dekkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dekkers.
Wooten is rocked!
Dekkers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Wooten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dekkers.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wooten as Dekkers tries to tie him up.
Wooten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dekkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekkers stalling against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wooten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooten seems to have got his legs back now.
Dekkers misses with a hook. Wooten ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Wooten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dekkers lands a two punch combo.
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dekkers scores with a leg kick.
Dekkers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Dekkers misses.
Wooten throws a big counter combination but Dekkers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dekkers rushes Wooten and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dekkers scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wootens head.
Wooten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wooten wants to get back to striking at distance but Dekkers won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
Dekkers cracks Wooten with a nice body shot.
Dekkers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers pushes Wooten back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Wooten backwards.
Dekkers trying to control the position but instead, Wooten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dekkers into the ropes.
Dekkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Dekkers.
Dekkers is working Wooten over against the ropes.
Wooten is trying to break free.
Dekkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Wooten backwards.
Wooten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wooten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooten is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Dekkers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Dekkers lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands with a light punch inside.
Wooten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Dekkers on the inside.
Dekkers pushes Wooten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dekkers scores with a shot to the side of Wooten's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dekkers.
A shot in the inside from Dekkers.
Dekkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dekkers breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Wooten with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Wooten looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Wooten get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ramon Dekkers!
An out of breath Ramon Dekkers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between DBrickashaw Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Vertongen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DBrickashaw Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Vertongen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Vertongen is just out of range.
Vertongen 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Vertongen.
Vertongen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
Vertongen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stevens misses the target.
Vertongen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vertongen throws a low kick, looking for Stevens's leg but Stevens calmly moves out of range.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Vertongen throws out a counter right but Stevens avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertongen cracks Stevens with an open hand slap.
Vertongen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevens misses with a looping right.
Vertongen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vertongen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Vertongen's head but Vertongen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vertongen misses the jab.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Stevens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vertongen back to the ropes. Stevens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stevens swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Vertongen's head but Vertongen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Vertongen misses.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by Vertongen.
Vertongen tries to move into range but Stevens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Vertongen is just out of range.
Vertongen misses with a low kick as Stevens jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vertongen counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands with a cross.
Vertongen moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Stevens swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stevens jabs at Vertongen's body.
Stevens stuns Vertongen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Stevens.
Stevens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vertongen misses with a right hand
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Vertongen doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Vertongen throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevens throws a looping overhand right but Vertongen ducks down to avoid it.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vertongen can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Vertongen tries to score with a low kick but Stevens moves his leg out of the way.
Vertongen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vertongen tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DBrickashaw Stevens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vertongen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevens.
Stevens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vertongen misses with a body shot.
Stevens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
A slow jab from Vertongen misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Stevens throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Jab by Stevens.
Vertongen is rocked!
Vertongen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Vertongen unleashes a big counter combination but Stevens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stevens blocks a jab.
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!
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vertongen is looking to chop away at Stevens's legs.
Stevens clips Vertongen with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Vertongen a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Vertongen is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
Vertongen throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens closes the distance and catches Vertongen with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Vertongen is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Vertongen is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Vertongen is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Stevens takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). DBrickashaw Stevens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McStoner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonnell scrambles back to his feet.
McStoner moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to work over McStoner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McStoner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McStoner swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell is trying to stall.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStoner's elbow.
McStoner can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner misses with a body punch.
McStoner has McDonnell pressed against the ropes, preventing McDonnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonnell.
McDonnell pushes McStoner back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McStoner misses with the head strike.
McDonnell has had enough of the clinch but McStoner keeps him there for the moment.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to break the clinch but McStoner is controlling the position.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStoner swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by McStoner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McStoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McStoner moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
McDonnell stalling in the clinch.
McDonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McStoner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonnell can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McStoner blocks an uppercut.
McStoner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell trying to control the position but instead, McStoner has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonnell into the ropes.
McStoner lands a shoulder strike.
McStoner misses with some punches.
McStoner misses with a body punch.
McStoner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for McStoner.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
McStoner lands with a right to the head.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
McStoner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
McStoner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from McStoner misses.
McStoner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McStoner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonnell, pushing him back against the ropes.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonnell cracks McStoner with a nice body shot.
McStoner keeps control of McDonnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but McStoner avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from McStoner.
A head punch on the inside from McStoner fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McStoner as McDonnell tries to tie him up.
McStoner throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Duke McStoner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McStoner prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as McStoner controls the action.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McStoner working aggressively here.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McStoner has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
McStoner has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
McStoner prevents McDonnell from breaking the clinch.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McStoner throws a good cross that connects.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. McStoner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStoner.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStoner throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but McStoner takes it in his stride.
It looks like Duke McStoner has been cut.
McDonnell slips a jab from McStoner.
McDonnell counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but McStoner is just out of range.
McStoner moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
McStoner struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
McDonnell trying to stall but McStoner improves his position.
McStoner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McStoner digs a right hand into McDonnell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonnell's gas tank.
McStoner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McStoner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McStoner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McStoner is keeping busy.
McStoner lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McStoner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
That's time! McStoner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonnell throws a push kick but McStoner slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but McStoner is out of range.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and McStoner moves out of range easily.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
McStoner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McStoner's corner calls for a 1-2. McStoner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from McStoner. Those never looked like landing.
McStoner tries to clinch but McDonnell moves away
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of McDonnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell stuns McStoner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McStoner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McDonnell is trying to break the clinch but McStoner is controlling him.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
McStoner wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McStoner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStoner blocking some punches.
McStoner misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McStoner misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McStoner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonnell is looking to control McStoner's arms but McStoner gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonnell has his back to the ropes.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McStoners head.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonnell taking a breather.
McStoner lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McStoner as McDonnell tries to tie him up.
McStoner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McStoners head.
McStoner lands a nice uppercut.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as McStoner blocks the low kick.
McStoner doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
A good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
McStoner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
McStoner fails in his attempt to clinch.
McStoner swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McStoner lands a nice shot that snaps McDonnell's head back.
McStoner scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McStoner.
McStoner lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from McStoner misses.
McStoner backing away here, and McDonnell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McStoner walks into a left hand.
McStoner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McStoner tries to clinch
and McDonnell counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. McStoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStoner tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from McStoner misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell feints and then cracks McStoner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McStoner down.
McDonnell pushes McStoner away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner darts in trying to clinch
and McDonnell counters with a nice kick to the body.
McStoner moves into the clinch.
McDonnell is trying to stall.
McStoner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonnell.
McStoner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McStoner working aggressively here.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by McStoner.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
McStoner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duke McStoner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell catches McStoner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McStoner avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McStoner scores with a nice strike.
McStoner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McStoner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner moves into the clinch successfully.
McStoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McStoner has McDonnell pressed against the ropes, preventing McDonnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from McStoner - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner lands a right hand.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McStoner fails to land.
McStoner swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by McStoner.
McStoner lands with a light punch inside.
McStoner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McStoner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McStoner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStoner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonnell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McDonnell blocking some punches.
McStoner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of McStoner's head.
McStoner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McStoner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStoner misses with a body punch.
McStoner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStoner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonnell is rocked!
McStoner misses with a body punch.
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can McStoner finish him?
A nice left hand lands by McStoner.
McStoner swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner misses with a punch to the body.
McStoner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonnells head.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
McStoner swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke McStoner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonnell 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cory McDonnell thanked KnockOut for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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