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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Katsurou De La Bambasio (ranked 7597 p4p, 684 weight class) and Niko Diaz (ranked 5664 p4p, 621 weight class). De La Bambasio comes to the ring accompanied by Steve James - Warrior feat. LIGHTS. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsurou De La Bambasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a head shot.
De La Bambasio throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Bambasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped De La Bambasio's head back.
It looks like Katsurou De La Bambasio has been cut.
Diaz lands a head shot.
De La Bambasio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz 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.
Diaz digs a good body shot into De La Bambasio's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. De La Bambasio backs away looking to recover.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
De La Bambasio doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
De La Bambasio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
De La Bambasio is rocked!
De La Bambasio tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a perfect left hook, dropping De La Bambasio to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Niko Diaz!
Niko Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryan Tubridy (ranked 22288 p4p, 347 weight class) and Eddy Neuhardt (ranked 18500 p4p, 346 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tubridy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Late Late theme tune. Neuhardt has chosen Street Fighter II Ryu Theme Original as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Tubridy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddy Neuhardt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubridy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neuhardt tries to clinch up.
Neuhardt wants to clinch but Tubridy slips to the side
and Tubridy counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Neuhardt goes down! Will Neuhardt beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Neuhardt is rocked!
Neuhardt walks straight into a big right, left combination from Tubridy and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Tubridy as he moves his way up the rankings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Tubridy!
Ryan Tubridy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Eddy Neuhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my lose this event, no regrets, my opponent was today better as myself'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 5696 p4p, 580 weight class) and Thim Wolf (ranked 20240 p4p, 734 weight class). Dupree kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hail Mary. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thim Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree lands with a cross.
Dupree misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back.
Dupree clobbers Wolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolf rushes Dupree and presses him up against the ropes.
Dupree breaks the clinch.
Dupree throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree misses with a head kick.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
Wolf misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Dupree avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the ropes.
Dupree wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
Dupree tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree is trying to push Wolf away but Wolf has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dupree tries to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling the position.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
Dupree wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolf has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupree looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolf lands with a light punch inside.
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dupree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolf moves into range and clinches up with Dupree.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupree misses with some punches.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree is trying to push Wolf away but Wolf has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolf.
Dupree has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dupree throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolf has Dupree pressed against the ropes, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dupree swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf has Dupree pressed against the ropes, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
Dupree throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree trying to land knees to the body.
Dupree wants to break free but Wolf has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dupree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dupree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Wolf as he checks the leg kick.
Dupree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dupree swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Dupree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dupree throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily.
Wolf clinches up against the ropes.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
Dupree breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thim Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wolf takes the fight into the clinch.
Dupree lands an elbow inside that Wolf shrugs off.
It looks like Thim Wolf has been cut.
Wolf tries to work over Dupree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
Wolf tries a body shot but Dupree blocks it.
Dupree lands a nice uppercut.
Dupree is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf has Dupree pressed against the ropes, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
Wolf lands with a right to the head.
Thim Wolf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf has Dupree pressed against the ropes, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dupree is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
Dupree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dupree misses with a knee to the head.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolf blocks the elbow strike.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wolf.
Wolf leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Wolf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dupree up against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Wolf's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dupree wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree lands with a left to the head.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
Wolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dupree misses with some punches.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Dupree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
Dupree throws an elbow that misses.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dupree.
Dupree wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wolf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dupree's efforts to push away.
Dupree pushes Wolf back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dupree is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dupree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working Dupree over against the ropes.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolf wants to stall.
Dupree is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Dupree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupree's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dupree can't break the clinch.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Wolf has Dupree pressed against the ropes, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dupree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thim Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thim Wolf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dupree fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolf clinches.
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dupree wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dupree's efforts to push away.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf avoiding damage as Dupree throws knees to the body.
Dupree tries to circle away but Wolf has him pinned against the ropes.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dupree is trying to force a seperation but Wolf has the dominant position.
Dupree misses with some punches.
Wolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wolf has Dupree pressed against the ropes, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch but Wolf keeps him there for the moment.
Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
A short left from Wolf.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Wolf lands with a right to the head.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupree throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dupree throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolf wants to counter the offense by Dupree and move into the clinch position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dupree.
Wolf clinches.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Dupree tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Dupree breaks from the clinch.
Christophe Dupree is winning the standup battle so far.
Dupree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dupree throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dupree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dupree scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree wants to break free but Wolf has control.
Dupree is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf has double underhooks.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch but Wolf keeps him there for the moment.
Dupree tries to circle away but Wolf has him pinned against the ropes.
Thim Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dupree's efforts to push away.
Dupree is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dupree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf tries to clinch up but Dupree circles away and keeps his distance.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupree swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Wolf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dupree.
Wolf avoids the head kick by Dupree.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Wolf tries to counter with a clinch but Dupree shakes him off and moves away.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dupree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
Wolf wants to counter the offense by Dupree and move into the clinch position.
Dupree misses with a body kick.
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 Christophe Dupree.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thim Wolf!
Christophe Dupree spoke after the fight, saying 'Gonna hit the gym again hard and work those kinks out, be back soon guys!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Djamel Hammouche (ranked 5186 p4p, 173 weight class) and James Raban (ranked 9203 p4p, 229 weight class). James Raban has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Djamel Hammouche's chin.
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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
26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djamel Hammouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammouche connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raban's hands.
Raban looks low and kicks high, catching Hammouche right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
It looks like Djamel Hammouche has been cut.
Raban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammouche blocks a head kick by Raban.
Raban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammouche has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammouche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban slips a straight right by Hammouche.
Raban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raban punishes Hammouche's body with a nice straight punch.
Hammouche walks into a left hand.
Hammouche misses with a double jab.
Hammouche connects with a crisp jab.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammouche lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raban moves away from the strike by Hammouche.
Raban moves out of range as Hammouche strikes.
Hammouche drops his guard momentarily, allowing Raban to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Hammouche! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Raban takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). James Raban!
James Raban took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ivan Gurlukovich (ranked 5406 p4p, 178 weight class) and Al Jourgensen (ranked 8215 p4p, 150 weight class). Jourgensen has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Gurlukovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Jourgensen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurlukovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Jourgensen circles away.
Gurlukovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jourgensen lands a head shot.
It looks like Ivan Gurlukovich has been cut.
Gurlukovich tries to clinch up.
Jourgensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jourgensen catches Gurlukovich napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Gurlukovich crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Jourgensen raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Al Jourgensen!
After the fight, Al Jourgensen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ines Reuter (ranked 8876 p4p, 729 weight class) and Mike Patton (ranked 8554 p4p, 708 weight class). Reuter comes to the ring accompanied by Habiba. Patton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ines Reuter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Patton!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reuter throws a body kick that misses.
Patton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reuter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Patton.
Reuter avoids the head kick by Patton.
Patton misses with an uppercut. Reuter saw that one coming.
Reuter blocks a head kick by Patton.
Reuter blocks the body kick.
Patton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Reuter moves out of range easily.
Reuter blocks a head kick by Patton.
Reuter thuds his shin into the meat of Patton's side.
Reuter throws a head kick that Patton semi-blocks.
It looks like Mike Patton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reuter connects with a leg kick. Patton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reuter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ines Reuter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reuter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patton counters with a nice uppercut.
Patton throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Patton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reuter.
Patton moves out of range of the body kick from Reuter.
Patton avoids the head kick by Reuter.
Reuter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reuter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Patton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Patton tries to bum rush Reuter with a series of wild strikes but Reuter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reuter tries to counter by clinching up but Patton breaks away and moves out of range.
Patton throws a head kick that misses
enabling Reuter to counter with a crisp jab.
Reuter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Patton's head.
Reuter misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Patton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reuter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reuter throws a solid leg kick but Patton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reuter.
Patton throws a head kick but Reuter moves out of range.
Patton throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reuter.
Patton misses with a straight right.
Reuter scores with a spinning back kick!
Reuter lands a head kick that bluckles Patton and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Reuter no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Patton is rocked!
Patton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reuter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Reuter.
Reuter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Patton.
It looks like Ines Reuter has been cut.
Reuter tries to clinch but Patton is having none of it.
Patton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reuter throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
As Reuter backs off Patton throws a huge counter combo but Reuter manages to avoid it all.
Reuter throws the kick towards the body but Patton avoids it.
Reuter throws a push kick but Patton slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuter looks to land a body kick but Patton moved away.
Reuter slips a straight right by Patton.
Reuter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reuter.
Despite the aggression on Patton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reuter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
Reuter tries to clinch up.
Reuter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reuter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patton counters with a three punch combo that has Reuter backing up. Reuter nods at Patton to acknowledge the strikes.
Patton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reuter is looking to clinch.
Patton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reuter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reuter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reuter.
Reuter lands with a slapping head kick.
Reuter misses with the body kick
and Patton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reuter rushes Patton and presses him up against the ropes.
Reuter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patton throws a nice head kick!
Reuter is rocked!
Reuter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reuter moves in looking to clinch but Patton pushes him off.
Reuter tries to score with a low kick but Patton moves his leg out of the way.
Patton scores with a one two! Reuter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Reuter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ines Reuter's cut is getting worse.
Reuter throws a head kick that misses
and Patton counters with a big uppercut that drops Reuter face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Patton!
In his post fight interview, Mike Patton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Masatoshi Shinosaki (ranked 8559 p4p, 322 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 3662 p4p, 183 weight class). Shinosaki comes to the ring accompanied by Rae Sremmurd - Black Beatles ft. Gucci Mane. Arnold Palmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masatoshi Shinosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinosaki has closed the distance and engaged Palmer in a clinch.
Palmer blocking some punches.
Shinosaki lands with a right to the head.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Shinosaki misses with some punches.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shinosaki working hard to break the clinch.
Shinosaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Shinosaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shinosaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shinosaki tries to break free but Palmer pushes him back against the ropes.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Shinosaki is rocked!
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shinosaki's efforts to push away.
Oh Shinosaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer cracks Shinosaki with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Shinosaki 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! Shinosaki wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arnold Palmer!
An out of breath Arnold Palmer 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Max Debrine (ranked 3597 p4p, 397 weight class) and Gunji Koizumi (ranked 6575 p4p, 626 weight class). Debrine comes to the ring accompanied by The Best. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Debrine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunji Koizumi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debrine 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.
Koizumi looks for the body kick but Debrine saw that one coming.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
Koizumi just misses with a punch to the body.
Koizumi thumps Debrine with a low kick.
Debrine tries to clinch up but Koizumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Debrine clinches with his opponent.
Debrine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koizumi avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koizumi trying to control the position but instead, Debrine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koizumi into the ropes.
Debrine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Debrine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Debrine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Debrine is keeping busy.
Koizumi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koizumi wants to stall.
Debrine is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Debrine as Koizumi tries to tie him up.
Debrine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koizumi throws an elbow that misses.
Koizumi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Debrine up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koizumi.
Debrine misses with an elbow over the top.
Debrine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koizumi moves away from the strike by Debrine.
Koizumi connects with a high kick.
It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.
Koizumi throws a head kick that misses.
Debrine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrine tries to clinch there but Koizumi circles away.
Debrine rushes Koizumi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Debrine misses with an elbow over the top.
Koizumi can't find room to land a body shot as Debrine controls the action.
Debrine is leaning against Koizumi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Debrine is trying to stall.
Debrine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koizumi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koizumi taking a breather.
Debrine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koizumi trying to control the position but instead, Debrine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koizumi into the ropes.
Debrine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi taking a breather.
Koizumi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koizumi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Debrine manages to avoid it.
Debrine tries to clinch there but Koizumi circles away.
Koizumi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Debrine closes the distance and pushes Koizumi back into the ropes.
Debrine avoiding damage as Koizumi throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Koizumi stalling in the clinch but Debrine improves position.
Debrine trying to land knees to the body.
Koizumi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koizumi wants to stall.
Koizumi has a couple of punches blocked by Debrine.
Koizumi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Debrine is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gunji Koizumi.
Koizumi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Debrine misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debrine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Debrine looking to slow down the pace here.
Koizumi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Debrine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Debrine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koizumi is keeping busy.
A short right from Debrine.
Koizumi is trying to maintain a safe position but Debrine gets an underhook and turns Koizumi into the ropes.
Koizumi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Koizumi stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koizumi stalling in the clinch but Debrine improves position.
Koizumi tries to land a knee to the head but Debrine blocks with his arms.
Koizumi trying to control the position but instead, Debrine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koizumi into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunji Koizumi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Debrine's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Koizumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debrine tries to clinch up but Koizumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Koizumi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Debrine's sensitive parts.
Debrine wants to clinch up but Koizumi keeps it at a distance.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi moves out of range.
Koizumi keeps the fight on the outside.
Koizumi moves out of range as Debrine strikes.
Koizumi throws a head kick that misses.
Debrine is looking to counter the offense by Koizumi and move into the clinch.
Debrine fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koizumi. That's going to slow Debrine down.
Debrine avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
Debrine moves out of range of the strikes.
Debrine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koizumi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Koizumi misses its intended target.
Debrine tries to clinch there but Koizumi circles away.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Koizumi misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Koizumi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi moves out of range.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koizumi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koizumi swats away the attempt to clinch by Debrine.
Koizumi tries to work over Debrine's front leg with a kick but Debrine checks it.
Debrine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koizumi misses with a kick to the body.
Debrine wants to clinch up but Koizumi keeps it at a distance.
Debrine tries to clinch there but Koizumi circles away.
Koizumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koizumi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koizumi.
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi clinches with his opponent.
Debrine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koizumi.
Debrine taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Debrine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debrine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Debrine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Debrine blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Debrine blocks a leg kick.
Debrine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch but Koizumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Debrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koizumi flicks out a counter leg kick but Debrine steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koizumi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Koizumi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Debrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Debrine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koizumi.
Koizumi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Debrine.
Debrine tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Koizumi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koizumi feints a counter leg kick.
Koizumi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Debrine has Koizumi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Koizumi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Koizumi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Koizumi avoiding damage.
Koizumi wants to stall.
Koizumi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Debrine avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koizumi breaks from the clinch.
Koizumi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koizumi scores with a nice body kick.
Debrine is looking to clinch.
Koizumi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koizumi keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koizumi! But no joy.
Koizumi scores with a kick to the body.
Koizumi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Debrine.
Debrine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koizumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koizumi thumps Debrine with a low kick.
Koizumi throws a sloppy head kick and Debrine moves out of range easily.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koizumi tries to keep at a distance but Debrine has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunji Koizumi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Debrine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koizumi slips a jab and a cross from Debrine.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi moves away
and Koizumi counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Debrine misses the target.
Koizumi misses with a wild body shot.
Debrine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Debrine blocks the low kick.
Debrine wants to clinch
and Koizumi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koizumi swinging wildly here.
Koizumi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koizumi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Debrine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koizumi.
Debrine doesn't manage to clinch there - Koizumi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Koizumi tenderised Debrine's leg. Debrine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Debrine throws a poor cross that misses
and Koizumi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Debrine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
Koizumi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koizumi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Koizumi moves out of range of the strikes.
Debrine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koizumi.
Debrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koizumi scores with a leg kick.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koizumi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koizumi tries to keep at a distance but Debrine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koizumi manages to break the clinch.
Debrine doesn't manage to clinch there - Koizumi circles away.
Koizumi moves out of range of the strikes.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Koizumi thows a body kick. Debrine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Debrine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koizumi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Debrine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koizumi is able to avoid easily.
Koizumi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi keeps the fight on the outside.
Koizumi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koizumi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Debrine throws a chopping leg kick but Koizumi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debrine is looking to clinch.
Koizumi throws a leg kick but Debrine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Debrine is looking to counter the offense by Koizumi and move into the clinch.
Debrine avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
Debrine is looking to counter punch.
Koizumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koizumi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Debrine rather than just go for the knockout.
Koizumi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debrine avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
It looked like Debrine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Debrine wants to clinch up but Koizumi keeps it at a distance.
Debrine backing away here, and Koizumi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koizumi.
Koizumi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Debrine avoids the head kick by Koizumi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
Koizumi throws a leg kick but Debrine checks it.
Debrine tries to clinch up.
Koizumi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Debrine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koizumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debrine throwing a counter right hand but Koizumi manages to avoid it.
Koizumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Debrine moves into range and clinches up with Koizumi.
Max Debrine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Debrine is trying to stall.
Debrine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koizumi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koizumi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koizumi is looking to score with low kicks.
Koizumi is looking to slow Debrine down with leg kicks.
Koizumi misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Debrine doesn't manage to clinch there - Koizumi circles away.
Koizumi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koizumi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koizumi misses with a body kick.
Debrine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Debrine has managed to clinch.
Debrine can't find room to land a body shot as Koizumi controls the action.
Debrine looking to slow down the pace here.
Debrine missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debrine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gunji Koizumi has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Koizumi tries to stall but Debrine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koizumi is trying to maintain a safe position but Debrine gets an underhook and turns Koizumi into the ropes.
Koizumi avoids a wild elbow strike from Debrine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunji Koizumi really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Debrine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koizumi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Debrine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koizumi manages to avoid it.
Debrine has closed the distance and engaged Koizumi in a clinch.
Debrine lands an elbow inside that Koizumi shrugs off.
Koizumi breaks the clinch.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch but Koizumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Debrine wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi moves out of range.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Koizumi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Debrine's calf.
Koizumi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Koizumi.
As Koizumi backs away, Debrine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Koizumi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Debrine is looking to clinch but Koizumi is avoiding it.
Debrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koizumi swats away the attempt to clinch by Debrine.
Koizumi moves into range and clinches up with Debrine.
Koizumi effectively controlling the action here.
Koizumi is trying to stall.
Koizumi blocks an elbow strike from Debrine.
Koizumi is trying to stall.
Debrine missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrine lands a nice knee to the body.
Debrine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koizumi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koizumi.
Debrine wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koizumi.
Koizumi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koizumi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koizumi keeps the fight on the outside.
Koizumi tries a quick counter leg kick but Debrine is wise to it.
Koizumi misses with a low kick.
Debrine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Koizumi throws a leg kick that misses.
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koizumi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Debrine. That did some damage!
Debrine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koizumi.
Jab from Debrine.
Debrine doesn't manage to clinch there - Koizumi circles away.
Koizumi flicks out a counter leg kick but Debrine steps away.
Debrine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Koizumi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Debrine tries to clinch there but Koizumi circles away.
Koizumi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koizumi takes a swing at Debrine's ribcage but misses.
Koizumi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koizumi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Debrine tries to keep at a distance but Koizumi has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debrine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koizumi is keeping busy.
Debrine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koizumi stalling in the clinch but Debrine improves position.
Debrine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koizumi stalling against the ropes.
Koizumi managing to block the knees to the body from Debrine.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Debrine lands an elbow just above Koizumi 's eye.
Koizumi blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debrine being controlled against the ropes.
Koizumi is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunji Koizumi dominated that fourth round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Debrine is looking to clinch but Koizumi is avoiding it.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi is having none of it.
Koizumi flicks out a counter leg kick but Debrine steps away.
Debrine wants to clinch.
Koizumi is looking for the big counter here.
Debrine is looking to clinch but Koizumi is avoiding it.
Debrine tries to clinch up but Koizumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Debrine takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi tries to throw a body punch but Debrine avoids it by throwing Koizumi back against the ropes.
Koizumi lands a shoulder strike.
Debrine manages to break the clinch.
Koizumi defending well as Debrine loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koizumi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koizumi throws a front kick that sends Debrine stumbling back into the ropes.
Koizumi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koizumi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Debrine blocks the body kick.
Koizumi motions for Debrine to come forward. Koizumi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Debrine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Debrine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Debrine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koizumi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koizumi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Debrine as Koizumi tries to tie him up.
Max Debrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Koizumi slams his shin into Debrine's torso.
Debrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Debrine 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Debrine tests Koizumi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Koizumi is looking to chop away at Debrine's legs.
Debrine tries to clinch up but Koizumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Debrine is looking to clinch but Koizumi is avoiding it.
Koizumi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Koizumi wants to land a leg kick but Debrine is out of range.
Koizumi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Debrine moves in looking to clinch but Koizumi pushes him off.
Koizumi misses with a head kick.
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koizumi is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi moves away from the strike by Debrine.
Debrine with a nice cross.
Koizumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Debrine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Debrine tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Koizumi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Debrine tries to clinch there but Koizumi circles away.
Koizumi swats away the attempt to clinch by Debrine.
Debrine tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Koizumi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Koizumi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Debrine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Debrine 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.
Koizumi with a nice cross.
Koizumi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi connects with a solid leg kick.
Debrine tries to clinch up but Koizumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Debrine looks to score with a jab to the body but Koizumi is just out of range.
Debrine looks to land a right hand but Koizumi moved out of range.
Debrine tries to clinch but Koizumi moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debrine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Debrine wants to clinch.
Gunji Koizumi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Debrine is predictable there
and Koizumi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Debrine's knee momentarily.
Koizumi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koizumi - that will leave a mark!
A leg kick checked by Koizumi.
Koizumi is looking to slow Debrine down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koizumi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunji Koizumi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koizumi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunji Koizumi!
Gunji Koizumi is the new heavyweight champion!
The defeated Max Debrine had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 8875 p4p, 557 weight class) and Amsterdam Vallon (ranked 3740 p4p, 338 weight class). Amsterdam Vallon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amsterdam Vallon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi cracks Vallon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vallon manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Hirigushi lands with a hook. Vallon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vallon ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi tries to work over Vallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vallon backwards.
Vallon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hirigushi lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vallon is trying to push Hirigushi away but Hirigushi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi works on Vallon's body with a couple of short punches.
Hirigushi keeps control of Vallon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirigushi manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vallon.
Hirigushi scores with a jab.
Vallon misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi instigates a clinch.
Hirigushi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hirigushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallon's efforts to push away.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vallon is trying to break the clinch but Hirigushi has him pressed against the ropes.
Vallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirigushi has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirigushi.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirigushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Hirigushi is controlling the position.
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Vallon's head back.
Hirigushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Vallon throws a nice looking combination but Hirigushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi jabs Vallon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vallon.
Vallon walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Hirigushi rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Vallon has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Vallon is rocked!
Vallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vallon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Vallon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hirigushi closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirigushi has double underhooks.
Vallon seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallon.
Vallon looks winded!
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirigushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vallon backwards.
Hirigushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallon.
Hirigushi lands a body shot.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Hirigushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vallon doesn't seem bothered though.
Hirigushi darts in and clinches Vallon up against the ropes.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hirigushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallon's efforts to push away.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vallon takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a shot to the body.
Hirigushi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hirigushi works on Vallon's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vallon is trying to force a seperation but Hirigushi has the dominant position.
Hirigushi has Vallon pressed against the ropes, preventing Vallon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Hirigushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vallon or not.
A right hand to the body from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hirigushi.
Vallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vallon walks into a big right hand from Hirigushi and goes down! The referee sends Hirigushi to a neutral corner as Vallon gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Vallon drops his guard momentarily, allowing Hirigushi to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Vallon! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Hirigushi takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Kendo Hirigushi 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.
The defeated Amsterdam Vallon had this to say: 'Thank you everyone and much respect to my opponent on a good fight. I will train harder and get better, believe that!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 182 p4p, 9 weight class) and Bruce Hardman (ranked 2067 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruce Hardman enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wuzz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wuzz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardman throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wuzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wuzz misses the jab.
Hardman walks into a straight right hand from Wuzz.
Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wuzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Wuzz slips the punch.
Wuzz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Wuzz misses.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz lands a jab.
Wuzz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardman is able to avoid easily.
Wuzz connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz staying out of range there.
Wuzz lands a really nice looking cross but Hardman seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Wuzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wuzz.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Wuzz saw that one coming.
Wuzz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wuzz clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wuzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Hardman as he checks the leg kick.
Wuzz blocks a jab.
Hardman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wuzz throws a sloppy head kick and Hardman moves out of range easily.
Wuzz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardman throws a leg kick
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wuzz looks to land a combination but Hardman avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wuzz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wuzz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardman.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Wuzz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardman's calf.
Wuzz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardman momentarily.
Wuzz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hardman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Wuzz's head back.
Hardman lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wuzz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wuzz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardman stuns Wuzz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman lands with a nice body punch.
Wuzz avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Wuzz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wuzz.
Wuzz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardman.
Hardman misses with the combination.
Wuzz catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wuzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardman's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz cracks Hardman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardman connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
and Wuzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman misses with a head kick.
Wuzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Wuzz misses.
Hardman clobbers Wuzz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Wuzz there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardman - that will leave a mark!
Wuzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Wuzz avoids it.
Hardman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wuzz motions for Hardman to come forward. Wuzz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Wuzz tenderised Hardman's leg. Hardman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wuzz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman moves forwards but Wuzz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Wuzz scores with a shot to the body.
Wuzz throws a jab when Hardman was well out of range.
Hardman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Nice shot by Wuzz.
Hardman lands a nice hook to Wuzz's body. Wuzz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Wuzz moves away and avoids it.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Hardman moves out of range.
Wuzz lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Wuzz instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wuzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman missing with knees to the body.
Hardman is trying to break free.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wuzz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Wuzz is looking to counter punch.
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Wuzz had a free shot at his head there.
Wuzz throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wuzz ducks right into an uppercut from Hardman.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuzz moves into range and clinches up with Hardman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardman.
Hardman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman works on Wuzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Wuzz blocks a body shot from Hardman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
Wuzz blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wuzz.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuzz blocks a body shot from Hardman.
A shot in the inside from Hardman.
Hardman is working Wuzz over against the ropes.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Wuzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuzz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it.
Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Bruce Hardman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wuzz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardman cracks Wuzz with a nice body shot.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the head but Wuzz blocks with his arms.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wuzz.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the ropes.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wuzzs head.
Hardman misses with some punches.
Wuzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wuzz.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wuzz prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Wuzz tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Wuzz back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wuzz throws a jab when Hardman was well out of range.
Hardman throws a right and a left that Wuzz avoids nicely.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wuzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardman throws a jab when Wuzz was well out of range.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wuzz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman throws a push kick but Wuzz slaps the foot to one side.
Hardman defending well as Wuzz loads up on a big left hand.
As Wuzz backs off Hardman throws a huge counter combo but Wuzz manages to avoid it all.
Wuzz tried to score with a low kick but Hardman checks it.
A low kick from Wuzz misses
and Hardman counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hardman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wuzz misses.
A big left from Wuzz misses.
Wuzz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wuzz.
Hardman thinks about the counter body kick.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses
and Wuzz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Hardman scores with a jab. Wuzz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wuzz looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wuzz.
Hardman scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz slips a jab from Hardman.
David Wuzz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Wuzz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Wuzz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wuzz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wuzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wuzz scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardman walks into a left hand.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wuzz.
Wuzz misses with a hook.
Wuzz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wuzz if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wuzz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardman thumps Wuzz with a low kick.
Hardman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardman as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wuzz misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Wuzz throws a big shot that misses.
Wuzz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wuzz blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hardman throws an elbow but misses.
Wuzz tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it.
Wuzz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wuzz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardman avoids it.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the temple.
Wuzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Wuzz controls the action.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardman tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards.
Hardman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wuzz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardman can turn it around.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wuzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardman lands a jab to the head.
Hardman lands a head kick that bluckles Wuzz and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Hardman no doubt looking to push for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz checks a low kick from Hardman.
Hardman scores with the left hand. Wuzz knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wuzz takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Wuzz misses.
Hardman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wuzz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a nice looking body kick.
Hardman throws a body punch but Wuzz moves out of range.
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuzz throws a wild body kick that Hardman sees coming a mile off.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Wuzz sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Hardman misses
enabling Wuzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Wuzz.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman slips a straight right by Wuzz.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick
and Wuzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Hardman as he checks the leg kick.
Wuzz avoids the head kick by Hardman.
Wuzz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wuzz throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hardman misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wuzz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wuzz wants to clinch up but Hardman keeps it at a distance.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wuzz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardman scrambles back to his feet.
Hardman stuns Wuzz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wuzz jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wuzz lands with a good body shot.
Hardman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wuzz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wuzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick by Hardman misses
and Wuzz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wuzz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Wuzz avoids the head kick by Hardman.
And Wuzz counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardman blocks it.
Wuzz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wuzz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardman throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Wuzz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wuzz.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Hardman misses with a head kick.
Wuzz moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman takes the third round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wuzz tries to clinch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Hardman.
Wuzz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Hardman is avoiding it.
A big left from Wuzz misses.
Wuzz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz misses the shot to the body.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wuzz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Hardman misses
and Wuzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wuzz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wuzz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Wuzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Hardman is avoiding it.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Wuzz finds it's target.
Wuzz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wuzz - that landed with a thud.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wuzz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardman.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman pushes off an throws an elbow but Wuzz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hardman.
Wuzz misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wuzz avoids it.
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Wuzz tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardman slips a straight right by Wuzz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Wuzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wuzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wuzz rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardman gets tackled into the ropes by Wuzz. Wuzz maintains the clinch.
Hardman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards.
Hardman breaks from the clinch.
Hardman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wuzz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wuzz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Wuzz blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Wuzz.
Wuzz thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman throws a right hand that Wuzz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuzz also avoids with ease.
Wuzz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the ropes.
Hardman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Hardman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wuzz avoiding damage as Hardman throws knees to the body.
Wuzz blocking some punches.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hardman on the inside.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardman throws a right hand that Wuzz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuzz also avoids with ease.
Hardman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Wuzz saw that one coming.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz misses with a leg kick
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wuzz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wuzz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.
Nice jab there from Hardman.
Hardman slips a jab from Wuzz.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick from Wuzz.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Wuzz.
Wuzz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wuzz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
A little feinted left hand from Wuzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wuzz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick and Wuzz moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman tried to score with a low kick but Wuzz checks it.
Wuzz moves out of range of the body kick.
Wuzz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wuzz blocks the body kick.
Wuzz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wuzz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wuzz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wuzz, as that shot connected.
Hardman slips a jab from Wuzz.
Hardman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Wuzz moves into the clinch.
Hardman misses with an elbow strike.
Wuzz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wuzz blocks an uppercut.
Wuzz lands with a left to the head.
Wuzz scores with a shot to the side of Hardman's head.
Wuzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Wuzz lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardman blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Hardman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hardman.
A short right from Hardman on the inside.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Wuzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards.
Wuzz tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Wuzz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hardman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wuzz.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Wuzz controls the action.
Hardman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wuzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman breaks the clinch.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut
and Hardman counters with a good low kick that Wuzz was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
Wuzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardman's calf.
Hardman lands a nice hook to Wuzz's body. Wuzz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wuzz digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Bruce Hardman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wuzz lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Wuzz moves away and avoids it.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Hardman throws a head kick that Wuzz semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wuzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wuzz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wuzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the ropes.
Wuzz tries to land a knee to the head but Hardman blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Wuzz looking to throw knees to the head but Hardman is blocking nicely.
David Wuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wuzz tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Wuzz back against the ropes.
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 David Wuzz.
I think Hardman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Hardman!
Bruce Hardman is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Hardman thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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