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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Antero Vuori (ranked 2275 p4p, 267 weight class) and Pedro Scherer (ranked 6950 p4p, 515 weight class). Pedro Scherer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Vuori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Scherer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Vuori.
It looks like Pedro Scherer has been cut.
A low kick from Scherer misses
and Vuori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vuori lands with a slapping head kick.
Scherer is rocked!
Scherer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vuori.
Scherer is still on wobbly legs! Can Vuori finish him?
Scherer cracks the inside of Vuori's front leg.
Scherer misses with a hook.
Scherer seems to have recovered his senses.
Vuori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O Heaven in the buildup to the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scherer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vuori - the referee stops the clock and Scherer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vuori. Scherer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vuori connects with a looping right hand.
Vuori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scherer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vuori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vuori has closed the distance and engaged Scherer in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scherer tries to break the clinch but Vuori is controlling the position.
Vuori really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vuori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scherer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vuori looks to land a right hand but Scherer moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Vuori - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scherer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vuori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scherer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scherer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vuori finds it's way round the side to connect with Scherer's head.
Vuori throws a right hand that Scherer ducks under and follows up with a left that Scherer also avoids with ease.
Scherer flicks out a counter leg kick but Vuori steps away.
Scherer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vuori.
Vuori throws a jab when Scherer was well out of range.
Scherer tries a quick counter leg kick but Vuori is wise to it.
Scherer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scherer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuori ducks under a wild hook from Scherer.
Vuori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scherer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vuori throws a quick counter head kick but Scherer was just out of range.
Vuori scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Scherer to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuori throws out a powerful jab.
Vuori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scherer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vuori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scherer ducks into a a hook from Vuori and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
A good leg kick by Scherer.
Scherer walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Vuori rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Scherer has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Vuori throws a looping overhand right but Scherer ducks down to avoid it.
Vuori connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Scherer's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Scherer - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Antero Vuori!
A very excited looking Antero Vuori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 3037 p4p, 340 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 14292 p4p, 589 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 32 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris gets tackled into the ropes by Cotto. Cotto maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Cotto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cotto tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto can't break the clinch.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head.
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Cotto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cotto lands a head kick that bluckles Harris 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 Cotto no doubt looking to push for a finish!
It looks like Baby Boy Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto cracks Harris with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Harris get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Harris looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Harris is rocked!
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Nice body kick there by Cotto.
Cotto clinches up against the ropes.
Cotto breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Harris with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Harris looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Harris get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 2660 p4p, 244 weight class) and Hakeem Oki (ranked 1524 p4p, 159 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Oki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oki.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Oki checks it.
Sackett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Sackett stuns Oki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oki has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Sackett tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okis head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
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!
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Oki works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki pushes Sackett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oki avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oki misses the body punch
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Oki misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oki - that will leave a mark!
Sackett is looking to chop away at Oki's legs.
Oki slips under a jab from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett is looking to wear down Oki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Sackett thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Oki moves into the clinch successfully.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Oki blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Oki is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oki works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Oki lands a left hand.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki is working Sackett over against the ropes.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oki lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Oki is looking to clinch.
Oki lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Oki lands a jab-cross combination.
Sackett cracks Oki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Oki.
Oki misses with a double jab.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Oki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oki throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Oki manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett swings for the body but Oki moves out of range.
Oki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sackett back to the ropes. Oki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oki connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
A bone on bone clash there as Oki blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oki tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Oki.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett slips a jab from Oki.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Oki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oki 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett 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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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 495 p4p, 80 weight class) and Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 1266 p4p, 179 weight class). St. Georges comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gauthier St. Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges throws out a head kick that Shamkhalaev doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Shamkhalaev crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Shamkhalaev's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
St. Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St. Georges lands with a hook. Shamkhalaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from St. Georges there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamkhalaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping St. Georges under the eye.
Shamkhalaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shamkhalaev moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamkhalaev scores with a four punch combination!
St. Georges tries to score with a low kick but Shamkhalaev moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Shamkhalaev misses.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab-cross combination.
Shamkhalaev blocks a jab.
Shamkhalaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy right hand. St. Georges should have avoided that one.
St. Georges misses with a right hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St. Georges lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Shamkhalaev finds it's way through St. Georges's defenses.
St. Georges on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
St. Georges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St. Georges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamkhalaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St. Georges staggers Shamkhalaev with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Shamkhalaev looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev digs a good hook to St. Georges's body.
St. Georges blocks a jab.
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamkhalaev. That did some damage!
Shamkhalaev lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
St. Georges has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from St. Georges there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamkhalaev with a jab.
St. Georges lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shamkhalaev backs up against the ropes.
That has opened up Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut even more.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses.
St. Georges takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamkhalaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St. Georges had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
St. Georges throws a lazy right hand but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St. Georges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamkhalaev dips to his left and cracks St. Georges with an uppercut!
Shamkhalaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St. Georges connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamkhalaev scrambles back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from St. Georges.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from St. Georges. Those never looked like landing.
Shamkhalaev scores with the left hand. St. Georges knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier St. Georges takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St. Georges throws a sloppy head kick and Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev feints and then cracks St. Georges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St. Georges down.
A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target.
St. Georges looks for the body kick but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range as St. Georges throws a body kick.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Gauthier St. Georges is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
St. Georges slips a jab and a cross from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab.
Shamkhalaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev cracks a nice hook into St. Georges's ribs.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
It looked like St. Georges was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St. Georges wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Shamkhalaev misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from St. Georges misses.
It seemed like Shamkhalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St. Georges throws a head kick that misses.
St. Georges throws a series of strikes that have Shamkhalaev backpedaling.
St. Georges throws a head kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from St. Georges finds it's way through Shamkhalaev's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges wants to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
St. Georges throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
St. Georges throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges throws a head kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
St. Georges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev is looking to slow St. Georges down with leg kicks.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev defending well as St. Georges loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges throws a right hand that Shamkhalaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamkhalaev also avoids with ease.
Shamkhalaev lands with a shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev with a hook.
That kick from St. Georges tenderised Shamkhalaev's leg. Shamkhalaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Shamkhalaev.
A head kick misses from St. Georges.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but St. Georges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamkhalaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
St. Georges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
St. Georges takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St. Georges looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamkhalaev misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St. Georges staying out of range there.
St. Georges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
St. Georges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shamkhalaev tests St. Georges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St. Georges moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but St. Georges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St. Georges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a low kick.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St. Georges closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shamkhalaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
St. Georges with a hook.
Shamkhalaev is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Georges finish him?
The cut above Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
Shamkhalaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St. Georges scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Shamkhalaev beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Boom! St. Georges lands a massive head kick that sends Shamkhalaev crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! St. Georges is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gauthier St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 2614 p4p, 107 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 2260 p4p, 98 weight class). Nukem has chosen Here comes the boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchusuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses.
Nukem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
Good shot there by Nukem.
Nukem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nukem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tchusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nukem tries to score with a low kick but Tchusuk moves his leg out of the way.
Nukem cracks Tchusuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
A telegraphed right hand from Nukem misses the target.
Tchusuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tchusuk moves out of range as Nukem strikes.
A cross from Nukem lands.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nukem misses with a leg kick
and Tchusuk counters with a left and a right that stings Nukem.
Nukem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nukem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tchusuk checks a leg kick.
Tchusuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nukem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tchusuk throws a push kick but Nukem slaps the foot to one side.
Nukem jabs Tchusuk right on the nose. Tchusuk blinks but takes it well.
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!
Tchusuk instigates a clinch.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Nukem lands with a left to the head.
Tchusuk lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
Nukem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tchusuk scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nukem struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tchusuk misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Tchusuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nukem misses with a body shot.
Nukem throws a right hand that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tchusuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Tchusuk swinging wildly here.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Tchusuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tchusuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tchusuk throws a chopping leg kick but Nukem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tchusuk, right into the meat.
Duke Nukem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nukem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenny Tchusuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nukem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nukem misses.
Tchusuk throwing a counter right hand but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Nukem looks to throw the jab but Tchusuk is out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
Nukem tests Tchusuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Nukem.
Nukem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tchusuk misses with a low kick.
Tchusuk slips under a jab from Nukem.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Tchusuk off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Nukem.
Tchusuk slips a straight right by Nukem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch.
Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tchusuk in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem throws a shot from downtown. Tchusuk moves away and avoids it.
Nukem dodges the punch combination from Tchusuk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk thuds his shin into the meat of Nukem's side.
Tchusuk missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tchusuk misses the jab.
Nukem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk defending well as Nukem loads up on a big left hand.
Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Nukem feints and then cracks Tchusuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tchusuk down.
Tchusuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nukem. Nukem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tchusuk throws a solid leg kick but Nukem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tchusuk.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Nukem.
Tchusuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tchusuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Tchusuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tchusuk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duke Nukem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
That's time! Tchusuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nukem misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tchusuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nukem throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nukem throws out the jab.
Tchusuk darts in and clinches Nukem up against the ropes.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Tchusuk lands an uppercut.
Kenny Tchusuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Tchusuk pushes Nukem back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Tchusuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nukem breaks from the clinch.
Tchusuk is looking to clinch but Nukem is avoiding it.
Tchusuk backing away here, and Nukem unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Nukem.
Tchusuk clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Nukem.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Nukem breaks from the clinch.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchusuk moves away.
Nukem throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Nukem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tchusuk works Nukem's body with a nice hook.
Nukem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Nukem misses its intended target.
Jab from Tchusuk.
Nukem throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Nukem just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem throws a sloppy body shot
and Tchusuk counters with a left and a right that stings Nukem.
Tchusuk thumps Nukem with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Tchusuk.
A punch lands to the side of Nukem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tchusuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nukem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tchusuk connects with a quick right hand that sends Nukem tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Tchusuk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Albert Van Rooy (ranked 1052 p4p, 14 weight class) and Scott Columbus (ranked 16177 p4p, 205 weight class). Columbus has chosen Blood Of The Kings as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Columbus slams his shin into Van Rooy's torso.
Van Rooy misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Rooy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Columbus tries to clinch up.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus lands a nice shot that snaps Van Rooy's head back.
Van Rooy throws a looping overhand right but Columbus ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rooy sets himself, and Columbus steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Rooy avoids it this time.
Van Rooy clinches up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Van Rooy avoiding damage as Columbus throws knees to the body.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rooy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rooy digs a right hand into Columbus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbus's gas tank.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Rooy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Columbus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Rooy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rooy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rooy.
Still in the clinch, Van Rooy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rooy is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rooy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus trying to land knees to the body.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Van Rooy on the inside.
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Van Rooy.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Van Rooy.
Columbus looks winded!
Van Rooy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rooy cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Van Rooy has managed to clinch.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rooy avoids it.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Van Rooy working aggressively here.
Van Rooy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rooy tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rooy digs a right hand underneath Columbus's ribcage. Columbus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rooy lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Van Rooy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rooy lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a body punch.
Van Rooy works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy managing to block the knees to the body from Columbus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rooy.
A short right from Van Rooy.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Van Rooy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Rooy avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Columbus darts in and clinches Van Rooy up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Columbus.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Rooy misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rooy.
Columbus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hand to the body from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rooy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rooy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Van Rooy.
Albert Van Rooy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Columbus tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rooy blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Van Rooy lands an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Van Rooy.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy pushes Columbus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rooy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
A short body shot lands from Van Rooy as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Van Rooy cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Van Rooy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Rooy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Van Rooy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 17830 p4p, 607 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 3255 p4p, 385 weight class). McDonnell comes to the ring accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McDonnell tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
McDonnell tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonnell holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonnell pushes Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell pushes Gracie back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonnell is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell has Gracie pushed against the ropes.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
McDonnell tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
Jab from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie thows a body kick. McDonnell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
McDonnell throws a counter high kick but Gracie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
McDonnell darts in and clinches Gracie up against the ropes.
McDonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
McDonnell clinches up against the ropes.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonnell keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie motions for McDonnell to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
McDonnell lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Renato Gracie has been cut.
McDonnell is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell motions for Gracie to come forward. McDonnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renato Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
McDonnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Renato Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonnell moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie slips a jab from McDonnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonnells head.
Cory McDonnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie slips under a jab from McDonnell.
Gracie avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Gracie throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks McDonnell with an uppercut!
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonnell misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings McDonnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
A relieved looking Renato Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Morgan Wade (ranked 4826 p4p, 482 weight class) and Fleece Johnson (ranked 16509 p4p, 605 weight class). Wade's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Bleeding. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wade throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wade is looking to score with low kicks.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Morgan Wade has been cut.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Wade.
Wade lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson checks a low kick from Wade.
Wade tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Wade didn't see that one coming.
Wade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade slips under a jab.
Wade throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wade.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Wade.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Wade scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wade.
Johnson slips a jab from Wade.
Nice uppercut there from Wade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wade.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
letting Wade counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade with a hook.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Wade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
It looks like Wade has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wade momentarily.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Wade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wade has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleece Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Wade's head.
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a front kick to the face that drops Wade face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Fleece Johnson!
After winning the bout, Fleece Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dick Doss (ranked 18974 p4p, 207 weight class) and Roberto Williams (ranked 3637 p4p, 131 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HERNIA banda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
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300 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Doss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams darts in and clinches Doss up against the ropes.
Williams tries a body shot but Doss blocks it.
Doss throws an elbow that misses.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doss throws an elbow but it misses.
Doss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doss has him pressed against the ropes.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doss working aggressively here.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Doss throws a head punch that misses.
Williams prevents a body shot from Doss.
Our sources have told us that Doss has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams tries to bum rush Doss with a series of wild strikes but Doss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Dick Doss has been cut.
Doss clinches with his opponent.
Doss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Doss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doss wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Doss cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Roberto Williams has been cut.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Doss throws a counter high kick but Williams was just alert enough to avoid it.
Williams avoids the head kick by Doss.
Doss moves out of range of the strikes.
Doss tries to clinch up.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Doss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doss has Williams up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doss misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doss misses with the head strike.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams taking a breather.
Doss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doss working aggressively here.
Doss throws a head punch that misses.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doss misses with some punches.
Williams leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Doss misses with the head strike.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Williams blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Williams will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doss doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dick Doss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams clinches up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Doss throws a head punch that misses.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Doss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick Doss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
Roberto Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doss tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Doss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Doss throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doss.
Doss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doss throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Doss finds it's target.
Doss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doss tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doss misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Doss. That snapped Williams's head back.
Doss connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Doss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doss blocks a jab.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doss working aggressively here.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doss moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Doss drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doss wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doss cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Doss will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doss takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams prevents a body shot from Doss.
Doss blocks a body shot from Williams.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doss throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doss loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams throws a jab when Doss was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams pushes Doss up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doss wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doss's head.
Doss tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Doss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doss moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams forces Doss back against the ropes and clinches.
Doss has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Doss.
Doss tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doss tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Doss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Doss tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Doss moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doss takes one to the side of the head.
Doss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doss tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Doss wants to clinch.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams punishes Doss's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Williams!
Roberto Williams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vegan Gains, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Dick Doss had this to say: 'Pick myself back up ya chumps '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nero La Croix (ranked 19060 p4p, 210 weight class) and Jacques Durand (ranked 18448 p4p, 56 weight class). La Croix comes into the arena with Ca Plane Pour Moi blaring out of the sound system. Durand has chosen Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N. 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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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero La Croix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Croix misses the jab.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on La Croix's shoulder, as La Croix tries to avoid the shot.
La Croix is looking to counter punch.
La Croix thumps Durand with a low kick.
La Croix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
La Croix tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
La Croix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La Croix throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Croix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
La Croix prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Durand on the inside.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Durand.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
La Croix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Croix, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from La Croix.
La Croix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Croix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
La Croix misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Croix scores with a hook to the body.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
La Croix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
La Croix lands a damaging elbow.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
La Croix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from La Croix.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
La Croix lands with a short shot to the head.
La Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
La Croix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Durand blocking some punches.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nero La Croix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durand misses with a low kick.
La Croix tried to counter with a leg kick but Durand avoided it.
Durand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Durand misses.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Croix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Croix throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
La Croix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a one-two to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand. La Croix shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand misses with the body kick
and La Croix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
La Croix looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but La Croix seems unphased.
La Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from La Croix.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Croix.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
La Croix misses with a kick to the body.
Durand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Croix throws the kick towards the body but Durand avoids it.
La Croix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Croix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand throws a front kick that sends La Croix stumbling back into the ropes.
Durand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Croix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix throws a body kick that misses.
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Croix's brow.
Nero La Croix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Durand blocks a body shot from La Croix.
Good body shot from La Croix.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
La Croix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durand working aggressively here.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Croix digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Durand is breathing heavily.
A short right from La Croix on the inside.
La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
La Croix lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
La Croix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
La Croix connects with a jab.
That has opened up Jacques Durand's cut even more.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 La Croix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Croix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Croix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand misses with an uppercut. La Croix saw that one coming.
La Croix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from La Croix misses
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
La Croix misses with a looping left.
La Croix throws a body kick that misses.
Durand throws a head kick but La Croix moves out of range.
La Croix thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
La Croix throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Croix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Durand takes one to the side of the head.
La Croix tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Croix moves away.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Durand lands with a straight right. La Croix didn't see that one coming.
La Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
La Croix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
La Croix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Croix tries to keep at a distance but Durand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but La Croix blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durand lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix misses with some punches.
Durand is working La Croix over against the ropes.
Durand presses La Croix against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has La Croix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but La Croix blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Durand as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Durand.
I was talking to La Croix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Durand presses La Croix against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
La Croix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durand moves into the clinch.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Croix is defending well for now.
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Croix tries to land a body kick
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand looks to throw a body kick
and La Croix counters with a left to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Croix, right into the meat.
Durand throws a lazy head kick
and La Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Croix connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Durand throws a wild body kick that La Croix sees coming a mile off.
Durand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand slips under a jab from La Croix.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of La Croix's side.
La Croix tries to work over Durand's front leg with a kick but Durand checks it.
La Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from La Croix.
Durand lands a high kick!
Durand throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Croix 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 Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Croix moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durand forces La Croix back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from La Croix.
La Croix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Croix.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Croix.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
La Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Durand prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
La Croix throws a head punch that misses.
Durand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Croix.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
La Croix tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Nero La Croix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks La Croix off balance momentarily.
Durand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Croix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A right-left combo lands from Durand.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. La Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Durand looks to move away, La Croix throws a big counter combo but Durand just gets out of the way.
La Croix tries to clinch up
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but La Croix avoids it.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and La Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
La Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks La Croix in the body.
La Croix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Croix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand blocks a low kick nicely.
Durand digs a good body shot into La Croix's ribs.
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!
Durand swings for the body but La Croix moves out of range.
La Croix appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand with a hook.
Durand pushes La Croix up against the ropes in a clinch.
La Croix misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jacques Durand 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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