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Striking Masters 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Frank Branch (ranked 4512 p4p, 448 weight class) and Vinicius Marques (ranked 5527 p4p, 492 weight class). Marques has chosen Loona - Bailando as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinicius Marques!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Branch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Branch moves into range and clinches up with Marques.
A body shot lands from Branch.
Marques looks winded!
Branch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branch connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Marques onto his butt! Marques bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
It looks like Vinicius Marques has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marques tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Branch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marques tries to get into range but Branch steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Marques! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Branch scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Branch!
In his post fight interview, Frank Branch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Mordecai Dabingyaba (ranked 5414 p4p, 349 weight class) and Pinero Chai (ranked 5373 p4p, 348 weight class). Dabingyaba comes to the ring accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mordecai Dabingyaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pinero Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabingyaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Dabingyaba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dabingyaba throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dabingyaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dabingyaba jabs at Chai's body.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dabingyaba is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dabingyaba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dabingyaba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Dabingyaba misses with a straight left.
Chai instigates a clinch.
Dabingyaba is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dabingyaba tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Dabingyaba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dabingyaba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabingyaba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dabingyaba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Dabingyaba's head.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Dabingyaba tries to tie him up.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dabingyaba backwards.
Dabingyaba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dabingyaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Dabingyaba working hard to break the clinch.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Good body shot from Chai.
Dabingyaba is breathing heavily.
Chai lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai is working Dabingyaba over against the ropes.
Chai breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Dabingyaba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dabingyaba looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Dabingyaba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dabingyaba is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chai engages and cracks Dabingyaba with a massive lead left hook - Dabingyaba tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chai is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pinero Chai!
Pinero Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Trevor Lahey (ranked 5582 p4p, 441 weight class) and Jaxon Stoner (ranked 5174 p4p, 418 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxon Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey tries to land a front kick but Stoner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoner is looking for the big counter here.
Lahey tries to clinch there but Stoner circles away.
Stoner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lahey.
Stoner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lahey throws a head kick that misses.
Stoner slips a jab and a cross from Lahey.
Lahey connects with a leg kick. Stoner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey breaks the clinch.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stoner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey is looking to clinch.
Lahey wants to clinch up but Stoner keeps it at a distance.
Stoner tries to keep at a distance but Lahey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lahey.
A little jabbing left from Stoner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lahey tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stoner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lahey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoner unleashes a big counter combination but Lahey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lahey duly obliges.
Lahey is looking to clinch.
Stoner gets tackled into the ropes by Lahey. Lahey maintains the clinch.
Lahey wants to stall.
Stoner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lahey's elbow.
Lahey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey moves into the clinch.
Lahey is trying to maintain a safe position but Stoner gets an underhook and turns Lahey into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lahey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lahey has Stoner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lahey tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoner avoids the damage to the body.
Stoner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lahey has Stoner pushed against the ropes.
Lahey is trying to maintain a safe position but Stoner gets an underhook and turns Lahey into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Lahey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Stoner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lahey throws a shot from downtown. Stoner moves away and avoids it.
Stoner throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey moves in looking to clinch but Stoner pushes him off.
Stoner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stoner avoids the head kick by Lahey.
Lahey backing away here, and Stoner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lahey throws a low kick but Stoner moves out of range easily.
Stoner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lahey tries to clinch up but Stoner circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lahey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.
Stoner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lahey throws a right hand that Stoner ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoner also avoids with ease.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoner misses.
Lahey is looking to clinch.
Stoner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lahey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Stoner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lahey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stoner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lahey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lahey. That's going to slow Stoner down.
Lahey has Stoner up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lahey dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stoner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Stoner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lahey misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoner misses.
Stoner ducks under a wild hook from Lahey.
Stoner throws a counter combo.
Lahey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lahey tries to bum rush Stoner with a series of wild strikes but Stoner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoner circles away.
A head kick misses from Lahey.
Stoner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lahey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoner circles away.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trevor Lahey is winning the standup battle so far.
Lahey throws a sloppy head kick and Stoner moves out of range easily.
Lahey tries to clinch but Stoner moves out of range.
Lahey gets a clinch.
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Lahey darts in and clinches Stoner up against the ropes.
Lahey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lahey.
Stoner throws a fast counter high kick but Lahey manages to duck under it in time.
Lahey takes the fight into the clinch.
Stoner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey is looking to control Stoner's arms but Stoner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lahey has his back to the ropes.
Jaxon Stoner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Lahey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lahey has Stoner pressed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lahey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lahey 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Lahey!
The defeated Jaxon Stoner had this to say: 'Thank you to all my fans for your support tonight. I'm sorry I did not bring him the victory, but I will go back, train harder, and come back stronger and better to give you what you all deserve! A winner, a champion, a legend!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Gonzalo Cardoso (ranked 4958 p4p, 240 weight class) and Piger Whok (ranked 5143 p4p, 247 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gonzalo Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piger Whok!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whok tries to clinch but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cardoso has closed the distance and engaged Whok in a clinch.
Cardoso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cardoso takes an elbow to the temple.
Whok landing knees to the body.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whok lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Whok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Whok.
Whok lands a nice knee to the body.
Cardoso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whok working Cardoso over with knees to the body.
Whok wants to stall.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Cardoso shrugs off.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cardoso's defenses.
Cardoso is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whok lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Cardoso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whok cracks Cardoso with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Cardoso drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Cardoso isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Whok struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Whok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Piger Whok!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Piger Whok waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Danny Viti (ranked 4406 p4p, 400 weight class) and Rory Rothstein (ranked 3306 p4p, 338 weight class). Rory Rothstein will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Viti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein clinches with his opponent.
Viti lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Viti.
It looks like Rory Rothstein has been cut.
Viti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothstein backwards.
Viti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viti lands a hook that snaps the head of Rothstein backwards.
Rothstein is rocked!
Rothstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rothstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Viti finish him?
Viti weaves into range and cracks Rothstein right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rothstein goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Viti is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Viti!
Danny Viti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jezegel Udanda (ranked 2974 p4p, 298 weight class) and Luss Rittle (ranked 3362 p4p, 318 weight class). Jezegel Udanda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jezegel Udanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luss Rittle!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rittle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rittle tries to clinch
and Udanda counters with a left and a right that stings Rittle.
Udanda wants to slow Rittle down by chopping away at his legs.
Rittle throws a counter combo.
Rittle moves into the clinch.
Udanda is trying to force a seperation but Rittle has the dominant position.
Rittle breaks from the clinch.
Rittle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Udanda counters with a one-two to the body.
Rittle throws a lazy head kick
and Udanda counters with a three punch combo that has Rittle backing up. Rittle nods at Udanda to acknowledge the strikes.
Udanda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rittle closes the distance but Udanda moves to the side
and Udanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rittle is rocked!
Udanda circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rittle tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Udanda wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jezegel Udanda!
Post fight, Jezegel Udanda stared into the camera and said 'I have the best boxing in Ethiopia. I come to America now to follow my dream of being Champ.'.
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