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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Love the way you hate me . Pavlyuchenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Darkness Within. 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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217 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a jab when Pavlyuchenko was well out of range.
Pavlyuchenko throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Pavlyuchenko slips the punch.
A jab from Pavlyuchenko misses.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson throws a head kick but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range.
Pavlyuchenko lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pavlyuchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlyuchenko pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Pavlyuchenko lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pavlyuchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Pavlyuchenko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko cracks Thompson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Thompson 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 Thompson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a straight right, followed by a hook and finally a brutal uppercut! Thompson drops to the canvas, flat on his back and unconcious - no need for the referee to start the count as this one is all over! Pavlyuchenko struts around like it's just an every day occurrence to knock someone out in such brutal fashion. A dominant finish for Pavlyuchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andriy Pavlyuchenko made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Thomas Silver Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver Jr comes to the ring accompanied by The Return. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Silver Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver Jr scores with a hook.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Ryan.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Silver Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Silver Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Silver Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
I was talking to Silver Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan cracks Silver Jr with a nice body shot.
Ryan tries a body shot but Silver Jr blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Silver Jr controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Silver Jr.
Ryan prevents Silver Jr from breaking the clinch.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the ropes.
Silver Jr tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the ropes.
Ryan lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silver Jr is trying to push Ryan away but Ryan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ryan digs a right hand into Silver Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silver Jr's gas tank.
We've been informed that Ryan 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.
Silver Jr is trying to break free.
Ryan tries a body shot but Silver Jr blocks it.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Silver Jr blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan is working Silver Jr over against the ropes.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Silver Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan has Silver Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing Silver Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ryan lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Silver Jr has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Silver Jr wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan tries to work over Silver Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Silver Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan has Silver Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing Silver Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silver Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan scores with a body shot.
Ryan forces Silver Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Silver Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ryan 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.
Silver Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan with a jab.
Silver Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silver Jr dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Ryan slips under a jab from Silver Jr.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan clinches up with Silver Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver Jr's elbow.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
Silver Jr throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is looking for the big counter here.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan pushes Silver Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the ropes.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Silver Jr avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the ropes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ryan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ryan keeps control of Silver Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Ryan is working Silver Jr over against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Silver Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silver Jr is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Silver Jr's head.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the ropes.
Silver Jr prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Silver Jr.
Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan is working Silver Jr over against the ropes.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver Jr controls his hands.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Silver Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver Jr tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Silver Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Silver Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Silver Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver Jr backwards.
Ryan is leaning against Silver Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan keeps control of Silver Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Silver Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Silver Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan prevents Silver Jr from breaking the clinch.
Silver Jr tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silver Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Ryan.
Silver Jr throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Silver Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryan has Silver Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silver Jr is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver Jr tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Silver Jr is trying to break free.
Ryan lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver Jr.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Silver Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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 Ryan.
Kevin Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver Jr has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Silver Jr avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Silver Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Silver Jr avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the ropes.
Ryan gets through Silver Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ryan.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Silver Jr wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver Jr's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryan.
Thomas Silver Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver Jr is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
Oh Silver Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ryan digs a right hand into Silver Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silver Jr's gas tank.
Silver Jr takes a shot to the head.
Ryan cracks Silver Jr with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Silver Jr goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Silver Jr wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kevin Ryan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zack Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Dio is just out of range.
Dio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Dio scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Phoenix 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.
Dio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zack Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Dio counters with a good low kick that Phoenix was not able to check.
Phoenix slips a jab from Dio.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Dio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio wants to clinch.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Dio's body. Dio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Dio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Dio's head but Dio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dio cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Phoenix.
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Phoenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dio looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Dio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Phoenix backs away, Dio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dio moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Dio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dio cracks Phoenix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Dio wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dio thinking.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Dio's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix jabs at Dio's body.
Dio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phoenix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Dio checks it.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix slips a jab from Dio.
Dio misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dio thinking.
Phoenix takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Dio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dio managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Phoenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dio connects with the punch.
Dio checks a leg kick.
It looked like Dio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dio. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Dio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dio tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Phoenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Dio throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Dio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Dio is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Dio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phoenix looks to land a body kick but Dio moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phoenix 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 Dio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Simon Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dio manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dio connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Phoenix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Dio's head but Dio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Dio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dio tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Dio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Dio counters with a body kick that stops Phoenix in his tracks momentarily.
Zack Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Phoenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Phoenix is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Dio.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dio closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dio walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dio catches Phoenix napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Phoenix goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Zack Dio!
Our winner, Zack Dio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Dutch Creampie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elie Sounamana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch Creampie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elie Sounamana's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dutch Creampie!
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, Elie Sounamana!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sounamana gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Creampie has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Creampie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sounamana's face.
Creampie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sounamana avoiding damage as Creampie throws knees to the body.
Creampie misses with a knee to the head.
Creampie connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Creampie obliges.
Sounamana wants to get back to striking at distance but Creampie won't allow it.
Creampie tries to land a knee to the head but Sounamana blocks with his arms.
Creampie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Creampie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Creampie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sounamana.
Creampie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sounamana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sounamana can't break the clinch.
Creampie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Creampie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sounamana is defending well for now.
Creampie misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sounamana misses with a punch on the inside.
Creampie misses with a knee strike.
Sounamana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sounamana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Creampie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sounamana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Sounamana.
Sounamana misses with a wild body shot.
Sounamana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Creampie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A left lands for Sounamana.
Creampie misses with a body shot.
Sounamana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Creampie tries to counter by clinching up but Sounamana breaks away and moves out of range.
Sounamana misses with a body kick.
Sounamana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creampie.
Sounamana misses with a wild body shot.
Creampie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sounamana manages to avoid it.
Creampie tries to keep at a distance but Sounamana has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creampie tries a knee to the head but Sounamana blocks it.
Creampie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sounamana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sounamana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creampie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Creampie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Creampie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sounamana lands a right hand.
Creampie tries to land a knee to the head but Sounamana blocks with his arms.
Creampie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sounamana is defending well for now.
Sounamana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short left from Sounamana.
Sounamana is trying to break free.
Creampie tries to land knees in the clinch but Sounamana avoids the damage to the body.
Creampie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sounamana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sounamana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sounamana lands a body punch.
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 Dutch Creampie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Creampie drives through and clinches with Sounamana against the ropes.
Dutch Creampie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sounamana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sounamana tries to work over Creampie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creampie tries to land a knee to the head but Sounamana blocks with his arms.
Sounamana avoiding damage as Creampie throws knees to the body.
Sounamana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Sounamana.
Sounamana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creampie's elbow.
Sounamana has a couple of punches blocked by Creampie.
A knee to the head by Creampie.
Sounamana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Creampie throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creampie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sounamana working aggressively here.
Sounamana misses with a body punch.
Creampie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sounamana is defending well for now.
Creampie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sounamana is defending well for now.
Sounamana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sounamana can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sounamana fails to land.
Creampie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sounamana blocks it with crossed arms.
Creampie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sounamana avoids it.
Sounamana misses with a punch on the inside.
Sounamana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sounamana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sounamana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creampies head.
Sounamana lands an uppercut.
Creampie misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Creampie.
Sounamana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sounamana is trying to break free.
Sounamana tries to work over Creampie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sounamana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sounamana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creampie closes the distance and pushes Sounamana back into the ropes.
Sounamana tries to circle away but Creampie has him pinned against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sounamana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creampie crunches a lovely knee into Sounamana's ribcage.
Sounamana is breathing heavily.
Creampie lands a nice knee to the body.
Creampie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sounamana blocks it with crossed arms.
Creampie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sounamana's face.
Creampie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Creampie.
Sounamana has a couple of punches blocked by Creampie.
Creampie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sounamana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Creampie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Creampie looking to throw knees to the head but Sounamana is blocking nicely.
Creampie blocks a body shot from Sounamana.
Sounamana misses with the head strike.
Creampie landing knees to the body.
Creampie tries to land knees in the clinch but Sounamana avoids the damage to the body.
Creampie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Creampie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sounamana misses with a wild body shot.
Creampie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sounamana.
Creampie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sounamana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Creampie forces Sounamana back against the ropes and clinches.
Sounamana has had enough of the clinch but Creampie keeps him there for the moment.
Creampie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sounamana managing to block the knees to the body from Creampie.
Creampie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sounamana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creampie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sounamana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creampie lands a jab.
Creampie slips a jab and a cross from Sounamana.
Creampie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Creampie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sounamana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Creampie misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sounamana fails to land with a series of punches.
Creampie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elie Sounamana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creampie scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Sounamana misses.
Sounamana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Creampie's head.
Elie Sounamana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creampie throws a body punch but Sounamana moves out of range.
Creampie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sounamana throws out the jab.
Creampie lands with a good body shot.
Creampie swings for the body but Sounamana moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sounamana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sounamana throws a right and a left that Creampie avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sounamana misses.
Creampie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sounamana manages to circle out of the way.
Sounamana throws a head kick that misses.
Creampie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sounamana was well out of range. Poor timing from Creampie.
Creampie clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creampie landing knees to the body.
Sounamana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creampie misses with a knee to the head.
Sounamana managing to block the knees to the body from Creampie.
Elie Sounamana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creampie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sounamana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Creampie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sounamana misses with some punches.
Creampie misses with a knee strike.
Sounamana misses with some punches.
Creampie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Creampie obliges.
Creampie landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Creampie.
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 Dutch Creampie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creampie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Creampie!
A very excited looking Dutch Creampie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Humpty Dumbrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Niche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humpty Dumbrowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Humpty Dumbrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Niche!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumbrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niche was well out of range. Poor timing from Dumbrowski.
Niche lands with a good body shot.
Niche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niche scoring well with a low kick there.
Dumbrowski checks a low kick from Niche.
Dumbrowski sizes up Niche with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Niche moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Dumbrowski as he checks the leg kick.
Niche tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dumbrowski is able to avoid easily.
Niche scores with a jab to the body.
Niche tries to clinch but Dumbrowski moves out of range.
Dumbrowski moves out of range as Niche strikes.
Niche cracks a nice hook into Dumbrowski's ribs.
Niche connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dumbrowski momentarily.
It looks like Humpty Dumbrowski has been cut.
Paul Niche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niche defending well as Dumbrowski loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumbrowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niche. Niche obviously looking to wear him down.
Niche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dumbrowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dumbrowski misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumbrowski misses with a hook. Niche ducked under it nicely.
Dumbrowski lands a right hook to the body.
Niche is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dumbrowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Dumbrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Dumbrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niche was well out of range. Poor timing from Dumbrowski.
Dumbrowski lands a body shot.
Niche ducks under a wild hook from Dumbrowski.
Niche lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Dumbrowski. That snapped Niche's head back.
Dumbrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niche.
Niche connects with a leg kick. Dumbrowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dumbrowski loads up on a big right hand but Niche slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Dumbrowski scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niche ducks under a wild hook from Dumbrowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dumbrowski. Niche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dumbrowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Niche tries to clinch up but Dumbrowski circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Dumbrowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumbrowski throws a hook to the side of Niche's head but Niche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dumbrowski misses with a double jab
and Niche counters with a left to the body.
Niche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dumbrowski.
Dumbrowski 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.
The fighters circling - Dumbrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niche.
Niche has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Niche takes a swing at Dumbrowski's ribcage but misses.
Niche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dumbrowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niche listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Niche stalks Dumbrowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dumbrowski's face. Dumbrowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Dumbrowski misses with a looping left.
Dumbrowski cracks Niche with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dumbrowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niche throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dumbrowski's sensitive parts.
Niche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dumbrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Niche.
Dumbrowski lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Niche dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humpty Dumbrowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Niche misses with a hook.
Niche looks to throw the jab but Dumbrowski is out of range.
Niche takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Niche looks to throw the jab but Dumbrowski is out of range.
Niche misses with a wild body shot.
Dumbrowski misses with a looping right.
Niche appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dumbrowski lands with a hook. Niche tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Niche digs a good body shot into Dumbrowski's ribs.
Paul Niche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dumbrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dumbrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dumbrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niche moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Dumbrowski. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niche throws a leg kick that misses.
Niche feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dumbrowski's calf.
Niche throws a jab when Dumbrowski was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumbrowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niche lands with an overhand left.
Niche stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dumbrowski throws a one two combo.
Niche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumbrowski takes a swing at Niche's ribcage but misses.
Dumbrowski misses with the combination.
Dumbrowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Dumbrowski.
Niche throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dumbrowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niche misses with a low kick.
Dumbrowski lands a jab.
Niche staying out of range there.
Niche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dumbrowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niche closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dumbrowski misses with an uppercut. Niche saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niche staying out of range there.
Dumbrowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niche scores with the left hand. Dumbrowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Niche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Niche 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 Dumbrowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dumbrowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Dumbrowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niche looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Niche jabs Dumbrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dumbrowski slips under a jab.
Dumbrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dumbrowski misses with a looping right.
Niche connects with a single shot there.
Dumbrowski throws a body punch but Niche moves out of range.
And Niche responds with a good body kick, but Dumbrowski manages to step out the way in time.
Niche walks into a stiff left hand from Dumbrowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niche slips a jab and a cross from Dumbrowski.
Dumbrowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dumbrowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Niche will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Humpty Dumbrowski'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!
Niche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dumbrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Niche.
Dumbrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niche.
Niche throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dumbrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niche.
Niche throws the left hand but Dumbrowski avoids the punch easily.
Niche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dumbrowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Niche throws a head kick but Dumbrowski moves out of range.
Dumbrowski with a nice cross.
Dumbrowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Niche in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dumbrowski. Niche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niche throws out a loose jab but Dumbrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumbrowski throws a hook to the side of Niche's head but Niche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dumbrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumbrowski looks to land a left hand but Niche moved out of range nicely.
Dumbrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niche moves away.
Dumbrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niche.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumbrowski misses with a wild combination.
Dumbrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niche manages to avoid it.
Niche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niche loads up on a big right hand but Dumbrowski slips the punch.
Niche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumbrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Dumbrowski throws a right and a left that Niche avoids nicely.
Dumbrowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niche moves into the clinch.
Humpty Dumbrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niche landing knees to the head.
Dumbrowski leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Niche with a knee to the head.
Dumbrowski is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dumbrowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niche keeps control of Dumbrowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Niche breaks the clinch.
Dumbrowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niche misses with a straight right.
Niche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dumbrowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niche throws the left hand but Dumbrowski avoids the punch easily.
Dumbrowski misses the jab.
Niche now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dumbrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Niche throws a shot from downtown. Dumbrowski moves away and avoids it.
Niche throws a big shot that misses.
Niche throws a head kick but Dumbrowski moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niche. That's going to slow Dumbrowski down.
Niche throws a hook but Dumbrowski blocks it.
Dumbrowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paul Niche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Humpty Dumbrowski's cut is getting worse.
Dumbrowski misses with a hook.
Niche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dumbrowski misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Niche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Niche has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Niche!
Paul Niche thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Markus Remoreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Remoreras might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ludacris feat. Nas and Jay-Z - I Do It For Hip-Hop. Dai Evans told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Remoreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dai Evans!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remoreras takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Markus Remoreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remoreras lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Remoreras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Remoreras throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Remoreras will be more careful next time no doubt.
Remoreras throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Remoreras cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Remoreras misses.
As Remoreras backs off Evans throws a huge counter combo but Remoreras manages to avoid it all.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Remoreras looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Remoreras throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Evans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Remorerass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice combination there by Evans.
Remoreras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Remoreras lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Remoreras.
Remoreras fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans throws a jab when Remoreras was well out of range.
Remoreras misses with a few strikes there.
Evans feints a jab promting Remoreras to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Remoreras slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.
Remoreras scores with a leg kick.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Remoreras tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Remoreras is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remoreras tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Remoreras cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras scores with a jab to the jaw.
Remoreras pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Remoreras settles back down.
Evans shapes to counter with a head kick.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remoreras.
Evans connects with a high kick.
Remoreras throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Remoreras doesn't seem bothered though.
Remoreras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remoreras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Remoreras lands a jab to the head.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remoreras swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Remoreras takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Remoreras avoids a punch combination nicely.
Remoreras tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Remoreras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Remoreras has Evans up against the ropes in a clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Remoreras tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Remoreras!
Remoreras throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Remoreras tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans tries to bum rush Remoreras with a series of wild strikes but Remoreras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans looks to land a combination but Remoreras avoids it well.
Remoreras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras rushes Evans and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Remoreras breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
Evans throws a head kick but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Remoreras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dai Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remoreras lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Remoreras shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evans avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans is looking for the big counter here.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans throws a counter combo.
Evans cracks Remoreras with a good jab.
Evans cracks Remoreras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Remoreras has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Remoreras.
Remoreras went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Remoreras.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Remoreras digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans scores with a head kick. Remoreras tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Remoreras lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Remoreras throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
That kick from Remoreras tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Remoreras lands a nice looking body shot.
Remoreras walks into a jab.
Remoreras scores with a crisp jab that stopped Evans in his tracks.
Remoreras lands with a right hand.
Remoreras attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Evans.
A head kick by Evans misses
and Remoreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Remoreras has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Remoreras scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Remoreras thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Remoreras dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Remoreras throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans unleashes a big counter combination but Remoreras bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Remoreras scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Remoreras misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans flicks out a counter leg kick but Remoreras steps away.
Evans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Remoreras.
Good shot there by Remoreras.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Remoreras
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Remoreras connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evans is rocked!
Evans gets tackled into the ropes by Remoreras. Remoreras maintains the clinch.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Remoreras finish him?
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remoreras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remoreras misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Remoreras scores with a leg kick.
Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Remoreras drives through and clinches with Evans against the ropes.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Remoreras.
Remoreras feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Remoreras motions for Evans to come forward. Remoreras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans cracks Remoreras with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Evans misses with the combination.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Remoreras scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remoreras. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remoreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remoreras gets a clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Remoreras misses with a wild body shot.
Remoreras throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remoreras rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Remoreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
Remoreras throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remoreras tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Remoreras misses with an uppercut.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Evans lands a head kick. Remoreras smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Remoreras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Remoreras has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Remoreras!
An out of breath Markus Remoreras 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 super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Columbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dam Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Columbus comes to the ring accompanied by Blood Of The Kings. 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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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dam Son!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Columbus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Son. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Son.
Columbus scores with a leg kick.
Son throws a lazy head kick
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus takes one to the chin there.
Son forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Son with a knee to the head.
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
A short right from Son on the inside.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son throws an elbow but it misses.
Son lands a nice knee to the body.
Columbus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Son with a knee to the head.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Son pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Son lands a knee to the head.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Son - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Son pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Columbus's defenses.
Son told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Son throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Son tries to land knees in the clinch but Columbus avoids the damage to the body.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son lands a right hand.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Columbus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Son avoiding damage.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Son.
Columbus working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Columbus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Columbus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Son.
Son utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Son crunches a lovely knee into Columbus's ribcage.
Son connects with a knee to the head.
Son leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Columbus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Son blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dam Son dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Son fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son misses with a body kick.
Columbus checks a low kick from Son.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
Son is looking to land body kicks.
Columbus misses with a double jab.
Son throws a low kick but it's checked well by Columbus.
Columbus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Son misses with a right hand
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Son checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Son attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Son.
Dam Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus slips a straight right by Son.
Columbus moves away from the strike by Son.
Nice body punch from Son.
Dam Son seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son throws a one two combo.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Son throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Son is out of range.
A jab from Son misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Columbus misses its target.
Columbus clobbers Son with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Son shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Son just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromColumbus.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Son lands a right hook to the body.
Son throws a leg kick but Columbus checks it.
Son cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son throws a nice outside leg kick.
Son looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Son tries to get set, Columbus tries to push him back and clinch up but Son manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Son.
Son fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Son looks for the body kick but Columbus saw that one coming.
Son tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Son.
Son lands a head shot.
Son misses with a body kick.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Son and move into the clinch.
Son lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Son lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Son counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Columbus thinking.
Son thumps Columbus with a low kick.
Columbus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Son to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son scores with a jab. Columbus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dam Son showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Son tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus throws a jab when Son was well out of range.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Son throws out a head kick that Columbus doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Columbus crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Columbus's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Son looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Son connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus misses with a combination
and Son counters with a nice uppercut that drops Columbus onto his backside! Columbus bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Son has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Son.
Son throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Son connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Columbus tries to land a leg kick but Son saw it coming and moves away.
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus looks to throw the jab but Son is out of range.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Son saw that one coming.
Son ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
A head kick misses from Son.
Son jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Columbus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Columbus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Son.
Son lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Son connects with a nice looking jab.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Son.
A clash of legs there as Columbus blocks the low kick.
Dam Son 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.
Son with a nice cross.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Son connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Son. Beautiful body shot.
Son scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Son slips under a jab.
Columbus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Son.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Columbus.
Son scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Son.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dam Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Son has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dam Son!
Dam Son tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Titan Xavier Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the ring accompanied by Conor McGregor UFC Entrance Music - Foggy Dew / Hypnotize Remix. McGuire has chosen Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Titan Xavier Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burns as McGuire tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped McGuire in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire working Burns over with knees to the body.
We've been informed that McGuire 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.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Burns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns motions for McGuire to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Titan Xavier Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Zander McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns misses with some punches.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuire pushes Burns back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the ropes.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
McGuire blocks the elbow strike.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Burns.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
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 Titan Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titan Xavier Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
McGuire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns instigates a clinch.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns working McGuire over with knees to the body.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGuire jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns forces McGuire back against the ropes and clinches.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns 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.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zander McGuire just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Burns scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
McGuire tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Burns is looking to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns walks into a left hand.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Burns motions for McGuire to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Titan Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire'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!
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns forces McGuire back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from McGuire.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGuire presses Burns against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns landing knees to the body.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burns avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire blocks the elbow strike.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Burns throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burns wants to stall.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Burns has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Burns stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Xavier Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Titan Xavier Burns retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong's entrance music is 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . A fine choice. On his way into the ring it seems that Alistair Spong has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alistair Spong seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Ukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ukkeli wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Ukkeli moves away and avoids it.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ukkeli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a counter combo.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Ukkeli tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ukkeli manages to avoid the attempt.
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.
Ukkeli managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli is trying to stall.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ukkeli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Ukkeli lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Ukkeli defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ukkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkeli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong swings for the body but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli thows a leg kick but Spong checks it
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong tries to clinch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Ukkeli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Ukkeli lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
Spong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ukkeli gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Ukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ukkeli is looking to score with low kicks.
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Ukkeli breaks the clinch.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong is looking to counter the offense by Ukkeli and move into the clinch.
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong pushes Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ukkelis head.
Ukkeli is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ukkeli as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Ukkeli avoids the damage to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ukkeli's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ukkeli's head backwards.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli wants to clinch.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Spong misses with some punches.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong trying to stall but Ukkeli improves his position.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
A short right from Ukkeli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ukkeli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ukkeli with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ukkeli looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ukkeli get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
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. This is the final round!
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong backing away here, and Ukkeli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ukkeli catches Spong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong looking to stall.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ukkeli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ukkeli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ukkeli is looking to control Spong's arms but Spong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ukkeli has his back to the ropes.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong avoids the elbow strike from Ukkeli, against the ropes.
Ukkeli has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Ukkeli holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spong blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Ukkeli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Spong on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli is trying to force a seperation but Spong has the dominant position.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Ukkeli to the canvas! Can Ukkeli beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
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