KILL - 5 : Beach Bobbing PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Gorny (ranked 6227 p4p, 156 weight class) and Xortov Russo (ranked 7033 p4p, 173 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gorny
vs
Russo

210 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

213 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Basic striking
Very strong

Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Gorny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xortov Russo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo misses with an uppercut.
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gorny moves into range and clinches up with Russo.
Gorny struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Russo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russo is trying to push Gorny away but Gorny has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Gorny.
Gorny struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Russo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gorny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Gorny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Gorny lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gorny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorny stalls.
Gorny pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gorny seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Russo is trying to push Gorny away but Gorny has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gorny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Gorny.
Russo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gorny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russo tries to stall but Gorny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Russo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Gorny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gorny.
Gorny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Russo takes a shot to the head.
Gorny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorny slowing the pace effectively.
Russo blocks a body shot from Gorny.
Still in the clinch, Gorny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorny is working Russo over against the ropes.
A short right from Gorny on the inside.
Gorny tries a body shot but Russo blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorny.
Russo looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to force a seperation but Gorny has the dominant position.
Gorny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russo is trying to break free.
Gorny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo wants to break free but Gorny has control.
Gorny pushes Russo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russo is trying to force a seperation but Gorny has the dominant position.
Gorny is leaning against Russo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gorny tries to throw a body punch but Russo avoids it by throwing Gorny back against the ropes.
Gorny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russos head.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo is trying to break the clinch but Gorny is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Gorny.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorny leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Gorny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorny.
Russo tries to land a knee to the head but Gorny blocks with his arms.
Gorny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russos head.
Gorny keeps control of Russo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gorny leaning his opponent against the ropes.
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!
Russo wants to break free but Gorny has control.
Gorny scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Russo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gorny throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Russo moves away from the strike by Gorny.
A countering left hand to the body from Russo misses.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorny.
Gorny moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Russo manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Gorny misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gorny backs off Russo throws a huge counter combo but Gorny manages to avoid it all.
Gorny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russo wants to counter the offense by Gorny and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo dodges the punch combination from Gorny.
Russo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Gorny misses.
Russo dodges the punch combination from Gorny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorny blocks the body kick.

Gorny forces Russo back against the ropes and clinches.
Gorny scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorny has Russo pressed against the ropes, preventing Russo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gorny struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gorny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gorny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Gorny - that landed with a thud.
Russo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Russo breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorny closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Gorny scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorny tries a body shot but Russo blocks it.
Gorny blocks a body shot from Russo.
Gorny lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorny just leaning against Russo, taking a breather.

Russo breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Gorny finds it's way through Russo's defenses.
Gorny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Russo's head.
Gorny digs a good body shot into Russo's ribs.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Gorny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorny is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gorny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russo throws a head kick but Gorny moves out of range.

Gorny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mateusz Gorny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gorny stalling.
Gorny scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorny lands a hook that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Gorny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Gorny.
Gorny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
Gorny lands with a left to the head.
Gorny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Gorny scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gorny.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorny.
Gorny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorny displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russo up against the ropes.
Gorny works on Russo's body with a couple of short punches.
Gorny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russo.
Gorny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gorny as the two fighters clinch.
Gorny is working Russo over against the ropes.
Gorny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russo being controlled against the ropes.
Gorny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Gorny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gorny connects with the punch.
Russo throws a head kick but Gorny moves out of range.
Russo tries to clinch up.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Gorny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Gorny.
Russo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gorny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russo slips under a jab.
Gorny misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo tries to clinch up but Gorny circles away and keeps his distance.
Mateusz Gorny is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorny throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Gorny misses with a double jab.
Russo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gorny slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Gorny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gorny with a hook.

Russo is rocked!
Russo walks straight into a solid jab from Gorny. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Gorny follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Russo out cold! Russo toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateusz Gorny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Justen Leoni (ranked 6780 p4p, 536 weight class) and Edward Howarth (ranked 6035 p4p, 515 weight class). Leoni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is minomus - winds of fjords. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Leoni
vs
Howarth

183 cm
20
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Brawler
KO power

Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justen Leoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Howarth!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leoni closes the distance and pushes Howarth back into the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Leoni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Leoni manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howarth swings wildly with an uppercut but Leoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howarth looking to slow down the pace here.

Leoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howarth is looking to clinch but Leoni is avoiding it.
Leoni is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leoni throws a head kick that misses.
Leoni really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leoni throws a nice looking combination but Howarth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howarth tries to close the distance and clinch but Leoni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howarth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leoni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leoni throws a nice head kick!
Howarth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leoni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howarth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howarth tries to clinch but Leoni is having none of it.

Leoni moves into the clinch.

Leoni breaks from the clinch.

Leoni instigates a clinch.
Howarth tries to circle away but Leoni has him pinned against the ropes.

Leoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howarth blocks a head kick by Leoni.
Some wild striking there from Leoni.

Howarth clinches.
Howarth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

Leoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leoni connects with a high kick.
Leoni avoids the head kick by Howarth.
Leoni keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leoni doesn't manage to clinch there - Howarth circles away.
Leoni sets himself, and Howarth steps forward looking for the clinch! Leoni avoids it this time.
Leoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Leoni moves out of range as Howarth strikes.
Howarth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leoni can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howarth throws a solid leg kick but Leoni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Howarth.

Leoni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Howarth throws an elbow but misses.
Leoni landing knees to the body.
Leoni blocks an elbow strike from Howarth.

Leoni breaks from the clinch.
Howarth lands a right hook to the body.
Leoni is breathing heavily.
Howarth tries to clinch up
and Leoni counters with a body kick.
Howarth misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howarth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howarth moves out of range of the strikes.
Howarth tries a head kick but it misses.
Howarth is looking to clinch but Leoni is avoiding it.
Leoni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howarth.
Howarth misses with a low kick.
Leoni checks a low kick from Howarth.
As Howarth tries to get set, Leoni tries to push him back and clinch up but Howarth manages to avoid the attempt.

Leoni gets a clinch.

Leoni breaks the clinch.

Leoni closes the distance and clinches.
Howarth is trying to break free.

Leoni breaks the clinch.
Leoni wants to clinch up but Howarth keeps it at a distance.
Leoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howarth.
Justen Leoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howarth is looking to clinch but Leoni is avoiding it.
Howarth doesn't manage to clinch there - Leoni circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Leoni misses the target.

Leoni has closed the distance and engaged Howarth in a clinch.

Leoni breaks the clinch.
Leoni wants to clinch up but Howarth keeps it at a distance.
Leoni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leoni tries to close the distance and clinch but Howarth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howarth wants to clinch up but Leoni keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leoni!
Good work by Leoni as he checks the leg kick.
Howarth wants to clinch up but Leoni keeps it at a distance.
Howarth tries to close the distance and clinch but Leoni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Howarth avoided it.
Howarth tries to clinch but Leoni moves out of range.
Leoni blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leoni checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justen Leoni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Leoni rushes Howarth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Leoni tries to throw a body punch but Howarth avoids it by throwing Leoni back against the ropes.
Howarth tries to break free but Leoni pushes him back against the ropes.

Leoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justen Leoni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leoni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leoni tries to land a front kick but Howarth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Howarth avoids the head kick by Leoni.
Howarth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leoni blocks it well.
Howarth is looking to clinch.
Leoni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Howarth manages to circle out of the way.
Howarth is looking to clinch but Leoni is avoiding it.
Howarth tries to clinch there but Leoni circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howarth wants to clinch.
Leoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howarth can do to turn this around?
Leoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Howarth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leoni swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leoni.
Howarth throws a head kick that misses.

Leoni has managed to clinch.

Leoni breaks the clinch.
Leoni lands a front kick.
Leoni misses with a looping right.
Howarth wants to counter with a clinch but Leoni pushes him away.
Howarth misses with a head kick.
Leoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Leoni thinks about countering with a head kick.

Leoni moves into the clinch.

Leoni breaks the clinch.
Leoni fails to land with a series of punches.

Leoni rushes Howarth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Leoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howarth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howarth avoids the head kick by Leoni.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leoni takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howarth is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leoni.

Leoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howarth misses with a wild combination.

Leoni closes the distance and clinches.
Howarth blocks the elbow strike.
Howarth is trying to force a seperation but Leoni has the dominant position.
Howarth is trying to push Leoni away but Leoni has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Leoni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howarth's brow.
Howarth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howarth is trying to break free.
Howarth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leoni obliges.
Nice body punch from Leoni.

Leoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leoni wants to clinch.
Howarth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howarth throws a head kick that misses.
Howarth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howarth lands a nice shot that snaps Leoni's head back.
Howarth throws a sloppy head kick and Leoni moves out of range easily.
A big right from Howarth misses.
Howarth doesn't manage to clinch there - Leoni circles away.
Howarth is looking to clinch but Leoni is avoiding it.

Leoni has managed to clinch.
Howarth tries to circle away but Leoni has him pinned against the ropes.
Howarth trying to stall but Leoni improves his position.

Leoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leoni swats away the attempt to clinch by Howarth.
Justen Leoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Howarth tries to clinch up.
Howarth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leoni throws a sloppy head kick and Howarth moves out of range easily.
Leoni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howarth.
Howarth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leoni lands a high kick!
Howarth throws a chopping leg kick but Leoni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leoni throws a quick counter head kick but Howarth was just out of range.
A jab lands there for Leoni.
Howarth doesn't manage to clinch there - Leoni circles away.
Leoni looks for the body kick but Howarth saw that one coming.

Leoni has Howarth up against the ropes in a clinch.

Leoni breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howarth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leoni connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howarth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howarth misses with a low kick.
Leoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leoni tries to clinch there but Howarth circles away.
Howarth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Howarth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leoni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leoni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Howarth.
Leoni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Howarth tries to keep at a distance but Leoni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leoni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Leoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Leoni rushes Howarth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Leoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howarth avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howarth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Leoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Howarth misses
and Leoni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leoni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howarth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leoni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howarth is looking to clinch.
Howarth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Leoni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howarth is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howarth moves in looking to clinch but Leoni pushes him off.
Leoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leoni scores with a nice head shot.
Howarth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leoni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leoni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leoni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howarth tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Leoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leoni swats away the attempt to clinch by Howarth.
Howarth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leoni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howarth throws a sloppy head kick and Leoni moves out of range easily.
Howarth connects with a body shot that sends Leoni's belly button to the back.
Leoni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leoni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Howarth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Howarth throws a sloppy head kick and Leoni moves out of range easily.

Howarth gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leoni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Leoni gets a clinch.
Leoni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Leoni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howarth dodges the punch combination from Leoni.
Justen Leoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howarth tries to clinch but Leoni is having none of it.
Howarth throws a push kick but Leoni slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leoni moves out of range of the body kick.
Howarth throws a sloppy head kick and Leoni moves out of range easily.
Leoni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leoni sets himself, and Howarth steps forward looking for the clinch! Leoni avoids it this time.
Edward Howarth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howarth misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justen Leoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leoni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justen Leoni!
A relieved looking Justen Leoni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Goki Shibukawa (ranked 5934 p4p, 508 weight class) and David Yates (ranked 6002 p4p, 512 weight class). Shibukawa's entrance music is Ramallah - Days Of Revenge. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shibukawa
vs
Yates

175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent elbows
Very strong

Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Goki Shibukawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Yates!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibukawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Shibukawa throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side.
Shibukawa scores with a leg kick.
Yates scores with a jab.
Shibukawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yates scores with a head kick.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shibukawa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yates is out of range and Shibukawa settles back down.
Shibukawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shibukawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shibukawa tries to score with a low kick but Yates moves his leg out of the way.
Shibukawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates moves out of range of the body kick.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yates lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shibukawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yates checks it well.
Yates tries to land a front kick but Shibukawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yates connects with a leg kick. Shibukawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Shibukawa clinches up with Yates and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shibukawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shibukawa.
Yates looks winded!
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shibukawa manages to break the clinch.
Shibukawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shibukawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shibukawa.
Yates looks to land a left hand but Shibukawa moved out of range nicely.
Shibukawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates tries to counter with a clinch but Shibukawa shakes him off and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yates.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shibukawa.
Shibukawa scores with a push kick.
Shibukawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Shibukawa moves into the clinch.
Yates is trying to force a seperation but Shibukawa has the dominant position.
Yates is trying to push Shibukawa away but Shibukawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shibukawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like David Yates has been cut.
Yates looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shibukawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibukawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yates's defenses.
Yates takes an elbow to the temple.
Shibukawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yates's face.

Shibukawa breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shibukawa misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Yates.
Shibukawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shibukawa throws a front kick aimed at Yates's knee but Yates avoids it well.
Shibukawa tries to land a front kick but Yates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shibukawa, right into the meat.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.

Shibukawa closes the distance and clinches.
Shibukawa working Yates over with knees to the body.
Yates can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shibukawa.
Shibukawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Yates has had enough of the clinch but Shibukawa keeps him there for the moment.
Shibukawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shibukawa has Yates pressed against the ropes, preventing Yates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yates takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yates takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shibukawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shibukawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yates. That did some damage!
Shibukawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shibukawa throws a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yates checks a leg kick.
Yates throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Shibukawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shibukawa lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Yates's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shibukawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up David Yates's cut even more.
Shibukawa lands an elbow that stopped Yates in his tracks for a moment.
Shibukawa lands a damaging elbow.
Yates has had enough of the clinch but Shibukawa keeps him there for the moment.
Shibukawa lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates is trying to push Shibukawa away but Shibukawa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shibukawa obliges.
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.
Shibukawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yates's defenses.
A knee to the head by Shibukawa.
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shibukawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shibukawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shibukawa landing knees to the body.
Shibukawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yates is trying to break free.
Shibukawa landing knees to the body.
Shibukawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yates lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shibukawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yates takes an elbow to the forehead.

Shibukawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shibukawa.

Shibukawa moves into the clinch.
Shibukawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shibukawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shibukawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Shibukawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Shibukawa lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goki Shibukawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Yates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yates checks a leg kick nicely.
Shibukawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Shibukawa throws a solid leg kick but Yates takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shibukawa.
David Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shibukawa pushes Yates away with a front kick.
Yates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shibukawa.
Yates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shibukawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shibukawa blocks a head kick by Yates.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shibukawa motions for Yates to come forward. Shibukawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Yates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shibukawa's calf.
Shibukawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Yates connects with a crisp jab.
Yates is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibukawa throws a body kick that misses.
Shibukawa throws a leg kick but Yates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shibukawa slips a jab and a cross from Yates.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates checks a low kick from Shibukawa.
A clash of legs there as Yates blocks the low kick.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shibukawa is looking to chop away at Yates's legs.
Shibukawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Shibukawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shibukawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shibukawa throws a front kick aimed at Yates's knee but Yates avoids it well.
Shibukawa throws out a leg kick but Yates moves out of range and Shibukawa only half commits.
Yates throws a chopping leg kick but Shibukawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yates moves out of range as Shibukawa throws a body kick.
Shibukawa throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.

Shibukawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shibukawa obliges.
Shibukawa connects with a knee to the head.
Shibukawa lands an elbow that stopped Yates in his tracks for a moment.
Shibukawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above David Yates's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Shibukawa working Yates over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa landing knees to the head.
Yates has had enough of the clinch but Shibukawa keeps him there for the moment.
Shibukawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goki Shibukawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yates takes an elbow to the temple.

Shibukawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Yates as he checks the leg kick.

Shibukawa clinches.
Yates wants to break free but Shibukawa has control.
Shibukawa lands an elbow that stopped Yates in his tracks for a moment.
Yates has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shibukawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Shibukawa scores a nice knee to the body.

Shibukawa manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shibukawa.
Yates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shibukawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Shibukawa closes the distance and clinches.
Shibukawa keeps control of Yates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Shibukawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibukawa lands an elbow inside.
Yates is trying to force a seperation but Shibukawa has the dominant position.
Shibukawa lands a knee to the head.
Shibukawa keeps control of Yates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shibukawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

David Yates's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shibukawa working Yates over with knees to the body.
Shibukawa working Yates over with knees to the body.
Shibukawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yates is trying to break the clinch but Shibukawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Yates has had enough of the clinch but Shibukawa keeps him there for the moment.
Shibukawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yates in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Shibukawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Shibukawa moves out of range easily.
Shibukawa throws a front kick that sends Yates stumbling back into the ropes.

Shibukawa closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shibukawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shibukawa, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yates lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shibukawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shibukawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shibukawa has Yates up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shibukawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Yates won't want to take too many of those.
Shibukawa landing knees to the head.
Shibukawa landing knees to the body.

Shibukawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates misses with a head kick.
Shibukawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yates avoids the head kick by Shibukawa.
Good leg kick by Shibukawa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yates.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Shibukawa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shibukawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goki Shibukawa is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shibukawa throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Shibukawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shibukawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
And Shibukawa counters with a quick kick to the body but Yates blocks it.
Yates avoids the head kick by Shibukawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goki Shibukawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Yates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shibukawa. That's going to slow Yates down.
Shibukawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates throws a head kick that misses
and Shibukawa counters with a leg kick.
Yates motions for Shibukawa to come forward. Yates throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates blocks a head kick by Shibukawa.
Yates fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shibukawa checks it well.
Shibukawa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yates.
Yates scores with a head kick. Shibukawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yates throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shibukawa throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Yates feints and then cracks Shibukawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shibukawa down.
Yates throws a low kick but Shibukawa avoids it.
Yates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shibukawa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shibukawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yates throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates throws a body kick that misses.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates lands with a kick to the temple. Shibukawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yates connects with a leg kick. Shibukawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yates blocks a head kick by Shibukawa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shibukawa.
Yates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shibukawa forces Yates back against the ropes and clinches.

Shibukawa breaks the clinch.
Shibukawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yates misses with a head kick.
Yates just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShibukawa.

Shibukawa forces Yates back against the ropes and clinches.
Shibukawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yates lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibukawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shibukawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shibukawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Yates's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shibukawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yates tries to circle away but Shibukawa has him pinned against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Shibukawa.
Yates takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Yates's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Goki Shibukawa!
Goki Shibukawa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jason Jordan (ranked 5115 p4p, 66 weight class) and Clint Thorpe (ranked 6597 p4p, 162 weight class). Jordan comes to the ring accompanied by Ape Sh^t y the Carters. Clint Thorpe is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jordan
vs
Thorpe

180 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Counter fighter
Big heart

Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clint Thorpe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan looks to land a combination but Thorpe avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Thorpe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorpe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jordan closes the distance and clinches.

Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thorpe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorpe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Jordan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jordan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorpe looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Thorpe just misses with a punch to the body.

Jordan darts in and clinches Thorpe up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorpe.
Jordan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorpe lands a left hand.
Thorpe trying to land knees to the body.
Thorpe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Thorpe.
Thorpe pushes Jordan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorpe can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan working hard to break the clinch.
Thorpe scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Thorpe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorpe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Thorpe has him pressed against the ropes.
Jordan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorpe lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorpe lands a left hand.

Thorpe breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Jordan with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Jordan looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Jordan get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!

Jordan is rocked!
Jordan misses with a left hand

and Thorpe counters with a beautiful hook that drops Jordan to the mat! Will Jordan be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Thorpe to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Jordan is up. He looks OK to continue.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Jordan misses

and Thorpe counters with a nice uppercut that drops Jordan onto his backside! Jordan bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Thorpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
It looked like Jordan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorpe blocks a head kick by Jordan.
A little jabbing left from Thorpe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Jordan instigates a clinch.
Thorpe scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Clint Thorpe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Chris Ross Jr (ranked 5456 p4p, 495 weight class) and Tyler Bugbee (ranked 6536 p4p, 534 weight class). Ross Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Into - SuuWhoop!. The key to victory for Chris Ross Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ross Jr
vs
Bugbee

187 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Great elbows
KO power

Basic striking
Determined

VENUM MMA WEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Ross Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Bugbee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross Jr misses with the combination.
Bugbee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Ross Jr drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Bugbee onto his butt! Bugbee pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.

It looks like Tyler Bugbee has been cut.
Ross Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ross Jr engages and cracks Bugbee with a massive lead left hook - Bugbee tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ross Jr is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Ross Jr!
Chris Ross Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, VENUM MMA WEAR in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tyler Bugbee stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be better next fight'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Chief Ponca (ranked 6103 p4p, 559 weight class) and Mang Kanor (ranked 5564 p4p, 535 weight class). Kanor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Noypi by Bamboo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ponca
vs
Kanor

193 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

Great elbows
Powerful

VENUM MMA WEAR

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 The Island, Chief Ponca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mang Kanor!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponca lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Kanor misses.
Kanor tests Ponca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chief Ponca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Ponca has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ponca misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Ponca.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanor.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kanor.

It looks like Chief Ponca has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ponca.
Ponca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanor.
Kanor's coach down at Yaw-Yan MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kanor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kanor throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Kanor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponca's defenses.
Kanor lands an elbow inside.
Kanor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ponca.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kanor lands a nice shot to the body.
Kanor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kanor lands an elbow that stopped Ponca in his tracks for a moment.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanor.
Kanor scores with a shot to the side of Ponca's head.
Kanor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponca has a couple of punches blocked by Kanor.
Kanor smacks Ponca right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Ponca goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Mang Kanor!
Our winner, Mang Kanor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jackie Li (ranked 7008 p4p, 585 weight class) and Aldre Terblanche (ranked 3349 p4p, 418 weight class). Terblanche comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lose Yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jackie Li had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Li
vs
Terblanche

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Good chin

Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackie Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aldre Terblanche!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with a body shot.
Terblanche tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terblanche misses with the combination.
Terblanche swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terblanche swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Terblanche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terblanche misses with a two punch combination.
Li cracks a nice hook into Terblanche's ribs.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terblanche looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terblanche at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Li breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terblanche throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Terblanche is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Li misses with a leg kick.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terblanche looks winded!
Li feints a jab promting Terblanche to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Terblanche slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Terblanche misses with a two punch combination.
Terblanche tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li works Terblanche's body with a nice hook.
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terblanche takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldre Terblanche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Li lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Terblanche goes down! The ref sends Li to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Terblanche is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li sets himself, and Terblanche steps forward looking for the clinch! Li avoids it this time.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Terblanche paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terblanche walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Terblanche is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackie Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryu Kushin (ranked 5622 p4p, 538 weight class) and Yevgen Maartins (ranked 4740 p4p, 496 weight class). Ryu Kushin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kushin
vs
Maartins

192 cm
23
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryu Kushin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yevgen Maartins!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Kushin misses
and Maartins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kushin tries to clinch up but Maartins circles away and keeps his distance.
Maartins lands an overhand right.
Kushin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kushin misses with a leg kick
and Maartins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maartins lands a leg kick that knocks Kushin off balance momentarily.
Kushin is looking to clinch.
Kushin scores with a jab to the body.
Kushin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maartins throws a push kick but Kushin slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body punch from Kushin.
Kushin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushin is looking to clinch but Maartins is avoiding it.
Kushin moves out of range of the leg kick from Maartins.
Kushin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kushin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushin doesn't manage to clinch there - Maartins circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushin tries to clinch but Maartins is having none of it.
Kushin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maartins can pounce on him.
Ryu Kushin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushin darts in trying to clinch
and Maartins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maartins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maartins tries to land a front kick but Kushin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maartins manages to circle out of the way.
Maartins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushin is looking to clinch but Maartins is avoiding it.

Kushin lands a front kick to the face, that drops Maartins to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!

It looks like Yevgen Maartins has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Kushin.
Maartins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushin misses with a jab to the body
and Maartins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maartins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Kushin.
Kushin scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushin tries to close the distance and clinch but Maartins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kushin staying out of range there.

Kushin looks low and kicks high, catching Maartins 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!
Kushin wants to clinch.
Maartins lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushin.
Maartins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushin tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Maartins misses.
Kushin tries to clinch but Maartins moves out of range.
Kushin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maartins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushin.
Kushin misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maartins is out of range and Kushin settles back down.
Maartins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maartins unleashes a big counter combination but Kushin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kushin wants to clinch but Maartins slips to the side
and Maartins counters with an inside leg kick.
Kushin fails to land with a series of punches.
Maartins throws a leg kick which misses Kushin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kushin tries to avoid it.
Maartins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Maartins slams his shin into Kushin's torso.
Kushin throws a head kick but Maartins moves out of range.
Maartins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Kushin misses
and Maartins counters with a nice leg kick.
Maartins lands with a kick to the temple. Kushin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kushin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maartins checks it well.
Maartins avoids the head kick by Kushin.
Maartins feints a counter leg kick.
Kushin misses with a right hand
and Maartins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushin's corner calls for a 1-2. Kushin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Kushin.
Kushin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maartins.

It looks like Ryu Kushin has been cut.
Maartins jabs at Kushin's body.
Maartins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maartins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Kushin
and Maartins counters with a low kick, right behind Kushin 's knee.
Maartins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maartins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maartins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maartins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kushin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushin throws a head kick that misses
and Maartins counters with a series of strikes. Kushin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kushin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Kushin.
Maartins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Kushin takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Yevgen Maartins was lucky to get out of the first round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Crunch! Kushin slams his shin into Maartins's torso.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maartins throws a head kick but Kushin moves out of range.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Kushin moves out of range easily.

Kushin lands a head kick that bluckles Maartins 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 Kushin no doubt looking to push for a finish!

Maartins is rocked!
Kushin swings for the body but Maartins moves out of range.
Kushin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaartins.
Maartins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kushin finish him?
We've been informed that Maartins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kushin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses.
Kushin misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Maartins misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maartins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kushin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maartins flicks out a counter leg kick but Kushin steps away.
Kushin throws a sloppy head kick and Maartins moves out of range easily.
Maartins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maartins seems to have recovered his senses.
Kushin closes the distance but Maartins moves to the side
and Maartins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kushin throws a sloppy head kick and Maartins moves out of range easily.
Maartins just misses with a punch to the body.
Maartins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kushin.
Kushin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushin avoids a kick to the body.
Kushin closes the distance but Maartins moves to the side
and Maartins counters with a head kick. That will keep Kushin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maartins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kushin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses.
Maartins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushin tries to clinch but Maartins is having none of it.
Kushin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushin lands with a kick to the temple. Maartins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maartins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kushin swings for the body but Maartins moves out of range.
Kushin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maartins avoids the head kick by Kushin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushin.
Kushin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Kushin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Kushin tenderised Maartins's leg. Maartins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maartins motions for Kushin to come forward. Maartins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kushin tries to clinch up but Maartins circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kushin is looking to clinch but Maartins is avoiding it.
Maartins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kushin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins throws an overhand right that lands on Kushin's shoulder, as Kushin tries to avoid the shot.
Kushin wants to clinch but Maartins slips to the side
and Maartins counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maartins avoids the head kick by Kushin.
Maartins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maartins throws a solid leg kick but Kushin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maartins.
Kushin misses with a low kick.
Kushin throws a lazy head kick
and Maartins counters with a big head kick but Kushin shrugs it off.
Kushin closes the distance but Maartins moves to the side
and Maartins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kushin looks to score with a jab to the body but Maartins is just out of range.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses.
Kushin moves out of range of the body kick from Maartins.
Maartins feints and then cracks Kushin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushin down.
Maartins tries a head kick but it misses.
Maartins is breathing heavily.
Maartins blocks a head kick by Kushin.

Kushin clinches up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maartins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maartins manages to avoid it.
Kushin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maartins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maartins misses with a low kick.
Kushin blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Maartins blocks a head kick by Kushin.
Maartins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maartins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushin.
Kushin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maartins manages to avoid it.
Maartins throws a wild body kick that Kushin sees coming a mile off.
Kushin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushin swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Kushin will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maartins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushin.
Maartins just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maartins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kushin throws a head kick that misses.
Maartins misses with a wild combination.
Kushin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushin. That's going to slow Maartins down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Kushin.
Kushin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kushin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Kushin moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maartins misses with a body kick.
Kushin tries to clinch but Maartins is having none of it.
Kushin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maartins at a distance.
Maartins fails to land with a series of punches.
Kushin tries to land a front kick but Maartins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kushin.
Kushin is looking to wear down Maartins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maartins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maartins misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Kushin misses
and Maartins counters with a good low kick that Kushin was not able to check.
Maartins connects with a looping right hand.
Maartins checks a low kick from Kushin.
Nice defenses there by Kushin.
Maartins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushin lands with a slapping head kick.
Kushin scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
Kushin throws a low kick but Maartins moves out of range easily.
Kushin throws a sloppy head kick and Maartins moves out of range easily.
Kushin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushin throws a nice head kick!
Kushin just misses with a punch to the body.
Maartins scoring well with a low kick there.
Maartins throws a front kick that sends Kushin stumbling back into the ropes.
Kushin misses with a hook.
Kushin tries to clinch up.
Maartins throws out a loose jab but Kushin uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushin moves in looking to clinch but Maartins pushes him off.
Kushin moves forwards but Maartins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maartins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushin throws a big counter combination but Maartins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kushin avoids the head kick by Maartins.
Kushin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maartins can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Maartins misses.
Kushin misses with a head kick.
Kushin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushin throws a front kick aimed at Maartins's knee but Maartins avoids it well.
Maartins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kushin blocks it well.
Kushin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kushin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushin. Maartins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Kushin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushin throws a shot from downtown. Maartins moves away and avoids it.
Maartins throws a big counter head kick but Kushin avoids it with no problem.
Kushin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushin throws a head kick but Maartins moves out of range.
Maartins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maartins lands a head kick!
Maartins lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maartins.
Maartins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kushin on the side of the head.
Kushin moves out of range of the leg kick from Maartins.
Kushin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maartins.
Kushin wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yevgen Maartins.
I think Maartins 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Kushin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Karlos Svoboda (ranked 5696 p4p, 79 weight class) and Isiah Yesaya (ranked 5723 p4p, 141 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yesaya's choice of entrance music: Rivers of Babylon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Svoboda
vs
Yesaya

215 cm
25
252 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

212 cm
25
295 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karlos Svoboda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isiah Yesaya!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svoboda closes the distance and clinches.
Svoboda misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svoboda.
Svoboda misses with the head strike.
Yesaya is trying to stall.
Yesaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Svoboda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svoboda managing to block the knees to the body from Yesaya.
Svoboda misses with a punch on the inside.
Svoboda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svoboda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svoboda avoiding damage as Yesaya throws knees to the body.
Yesaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yesaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svoboda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Svoboda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svoboda scores with a hook.
Yesaya moves out of range as Svoboda strikes.
Yesaya tries to clinch up.

Svoboda clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Yesaya.
Svoboda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yesaya's efforts to push away.
Yesaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
Yesaya crunches a lovely knee into Svoboda's ribcage.
A short right from Svoboda.
Svoboda tries to work over Yesaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yesaya prevents a body shot from Svoboda.
Svoboda throws a punch but it's blocked by Yesaya.
Svoboda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Yesaya.
Svoboda scores with a hook to the body.
Yesaya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yesaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Svoboda is keeping busy.
Svoboda misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda misses with the head strike.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yesaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svoboda misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land.
Yesaya blocks an uppercut.
Yesaya has a couple of punches blocked by Svoboda.
Yesaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svoboda scores with a hook to the body.
Yesaya taking a breather.
A short left from Svoboda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Svoboda.
Yesaya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yesaya.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yesaya blocking some punches.
Svoboda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svoboda lands a shoulder strike.
Yesaya throws an elbow that misses.
Yesaya taking a breather.
Svoboda digs a right hand underneath Yesaya's ribcage. Yesaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svoboda lands a body shot.
Yesaya looks winded!
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yesaya's elbow.
Svoboda works on Yesaya's body with a couple of short punches.
Svoboda lands a shot to the body.
Svoboda misses with some punches.
Svoboda lands with a right to the head.
Yesaya wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Svoboda.
Svoboda can't find room to land a body shot as Yesaya controls the action.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yesaya's elbow.
A hook to the body from Svoboda.
Svoboda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svoboda digs a right hand underneath Yesaya's ribcage. Yesaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Yesaya takes a shot to the head.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.
Svoboda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
Yesaya tries to stall but Svoboda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svoboda scores with a hook to the body.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Yesaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Svoboda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Svoboda lands a body shot.
Karlos Svoboda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Svoboda moves into range and clinches up with Yesaya.
Svoboda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yesaya.
A shot in the inside from Svoboda.
Yesaya can't find room to land a body shot as Svoboda controls the action.
Svoboda lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Svoboda.
Yesaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Svoboda avoids the damage to the body.
Karlos Svoboda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yesaya can't find room to land a body shot as Svoboda controls the action.
Svoboda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yesaya can do to turn this around?
Svoboda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svoboda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svoboda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svoboda throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svoboda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda lands a right hand.
Svoboda working aggressively here.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yesaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Svoboda is keeping busy.
Yesaya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yesaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Svoboda.
Svoboda lands a nice shot to the body.
Svoboda pushes Yesaya back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yesaya's elbow.
Svoboda lands with a right to the head.
Svoboda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yesaya trying to control the position but instead, Svoboda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yesaya into the ropes.
Svoboda lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda can't find room to land a body shot as Yesaya controls the action.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svoboda scores with a shoulder strike.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yesaya's elbow.
A hook to the body from Svoboda.
Yesaya is breathing heavily.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yesaya's elbow.
Svoboda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svoboda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svoboda scores with a shot to the side of Yesaya's head.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yesaya's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svoboda.
Yesaya misses with a knee strike.
Svoboda lands a body punch.
A short right from Svoboda on the inside.
Svoboda lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda scores with a shoulder strike.
Svoboda scores with a shoulder strike.
Svoboda digs a right hand underneath Yesaya's ribcage. Yesaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svoboda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svoboda pushes Yesaya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Svoboda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
Svoboda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
Yesaya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yesaya lands a nice shot to the body.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svoboda tries to work over Yesaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svoboda lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svoboda.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Yesaya.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svoboda lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yesaya tries to break free but Svoboda pushes him back against the ropes.
Svoboda scores with a hook to the body.
Svoboda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yesaya or not.
Svoboda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svoboda is working Yesaya over against the ropes.
Svoboda lands a nice uppercut.
Svoboda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svoboda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.
Yesaya wants to stall.
Svoboda digs a right hand into Yesaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yesaya's gas tank.
Svoboda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
Svoboda lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Svoboda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Svoboda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Svoboda jabs at Yesaya's body.
Svoboda scores with the left hand. Yesaya knows he should have avoided that one.
Yesaya is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svoboda.

Svoboda has Yesaya up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yesaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Svoboda on the inside.
Svoboda lands a nice uppercut.
Svoboda lands with a short shot to the head.
Svoboda lands a body punch.
Svoboda lands a hook that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
Svoboda throws a head punch that misses.
Yesaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Svoboda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svoboda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yesaya stalling the fight.
Svoboda gets through Yesaya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda blocks an uppercut.
Svoboda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Yesaya avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
Yesaya missing with knees to the body.
Svoboda misses with a punch on the inside.
Yesaya trying to control the position but instead, Svoboda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yesaya into the ropes.
Svoboda throws a punch but it's blocked by Yesaya.
Svoboda lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Svoboda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svoboda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svoboda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
Svoboda throws a punch but it's blocked by Yesaya.
Svoboda digs a right hand into Yesaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yesaya's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Svoboda.
Svoboda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Svoboda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yesaya stalling in the clinch but Svoboda improves position.
Nice body punch from Svoboda.
Svoboda lands with a left to the head.
Svoboda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svoboda working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Svoboda.
Svoboda is working Yesaya over against the ropes.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Yesaya controls his hands.
Svoboda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svoboda lands a hook that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
A short right from Svoboda.
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land.
Svoboda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svoboda cracks Yesaya with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Svoboda on the inside.
Svoboda works on Yesaya's body with a couple of short punches.
Svoboda lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Svoboda.
Svoboda lands with a left to the head.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.

Yesaya is rocked!
Svoboda digs a right hand underneath Yesaya's ribcage. Yesaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Svoboda.
A short uppercut from Svoboda.
Svoboda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yesaya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svoboda misses with a punch on the inside.
Svoboda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svoboda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Isiah Yesaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda cracks Yesaya with a nice body shot.
Svoboda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Svoboda.
Svoboda throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Svoboda.
Svoboda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Svoboda on the inside.
A body shot lands from Svoboda.
Svoboda pushes Yesaya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Svoboda on the inside.
Karlos Svoboda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svoboda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svoboda managing to block the knees to the body from Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karlos Svoboda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Svoboda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlos Svoboda!
Isiah Yesaya spoke after the fight, saying 'I can not be beaten.'.