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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlos Salomanca (ranked 5708 p4p, 441 weight class) and Ryan Johnson (ranked 23430 p4p, 513 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Salomanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson clinches up with Salomanca and pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson tries to circle away but Salomanca has him pinned against the ropes.
Salomanca is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Salomanca into the ropes.
Salomanca is trying to stall.
Salomanca is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Salomanca into the ropes.
Salomanca prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salomanca's elbow.
Salomanca wants to stall.
Salomanca trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carlos Salomanca.
Salomanca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salomanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salomanca tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Salomanca wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Salomanca keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salomanca moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Salomanca wants to stall.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Salomanca trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salomanca into the ropes.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salomanca is defending well for now.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salomanca tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salomanca stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carlos Salomanca.
Salomanca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salomanca tries to clinch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salomanca fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Salomanca backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Salomanca manages to avoid it all.
Carlos Salomanca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salomanca is looking to clinch.
Salomanca is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Salomanca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salomanca gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salomanca trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Salomanca avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson pushes Salomanca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Salomanca taking a breather.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Salomanca has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson looking to stall.
Johnson wants to break free but Salomanca has control.
Salomanca looking to stall.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salomanca tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Salomanca wants to clinch.
Salomanca tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Salomanca is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salomanca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salomanca tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Salomanca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salomanca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Salomanca darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salomanca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salomanca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlos Salomanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salomanca tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salomanca tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Salomanca.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salomanca is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Salomanca gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the ropes.
Salomanca trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salomanca into the ropes.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Salomanca blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salomanca trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salomanca into the ropes.
Salomanca wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Salomanca moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salomanca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salomanca trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salomanca into the ropes.
Salomanca stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Salomanca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carlos Salomanca.
Salomanca tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Salomanca.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salomanca, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Salomanca has double underhooks.
Salomanca displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the ropes.
Johnson is looking to control Salomanca's arms but Salomanca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salomanca.
Salomanca is trying to stall.
Johnson wants to stall.
Salomanca stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Salomanca is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Salomanca into the ropes.
Salomanca can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Johnson tries to break free but Salomanca pushes him back against the ropes.
Salomanca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Salomanca improves position.
Johnson tries to break free but Salomanca pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Salomanca is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johnson is trying to push Salomanca away but Salomanca has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Salomanca looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Salomanca has the dominant position.
Carlos Salomanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salomanca trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salomanca into the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 4468 p4p, 490 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 636 p4p, 98 weight class). Long Thai has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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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
26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thai. Thai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov forces Thai back against the ropes and clinches.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Kruglov in his tracks for a moment.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a shot to the body.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruglov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kruglov as the two fighters clinch.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kruglov gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thai is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kruglov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Kruglov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Thai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and whilst Kruglov still has his hands down, Thai counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Kruglov crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Kruglov be able to survive another onslaught?
Thai lands with a nice body kick.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov wants to clinch but Thai slips to the side
and Thai counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov misses with a few strikes there.
Thai flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruglov steps away.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Kruglov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruglov avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Thai avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruglov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruglov throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Kruglov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruglov trying to control the position but instead, Thai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruglov into the ropes.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thai as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
A short right from Kruglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruglov looking to stall.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruglov.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Thai improves position.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov is looking to control Thai's arms but Thai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the ropes.
Thai lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruglov.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruglov's defenses.
Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruglov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
Thai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kruglov blocks it well.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruglov.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Thai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Thai.
I think Thai 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Krzysztof Bobaszewski (ranked 4402 p4p, 35 weight class) and Mike Tycoon (ranked 16219 p4p, 64 weight class). 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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255 lbs
3 - 11 - 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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tycoon throws a series of punches but Bobaszewski avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bobaszewski.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bobaszewski.
Tycoon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tycoon tries to move into range but Bobaszewski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobaszewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tycoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobaszewski.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bobaszewski.
Tycoon blocks a leg kick.
Tycoon throws a lazy right hand but Bobaszewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Bobaszewski.
Tycoon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tycoon works Bobaszewski's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon throws a series of strikes that have Bobaszewski backpedaling.
Bobaszewski throws a lazy uppercut
and Tycoon counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobaszewski catches Tycoon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobaszewski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bobaszewski needs to keep his hands up - Tycoon had a free shot at his head there.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tycoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobaszewski throws a good cross that connects.
Bobaszewski throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Tycoon misses.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tycoon's head backwards.
Tycoon 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.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tycoon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bobaszewski at a distance.
Tycoon throws a combination. Bobaszewski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobaszewski misses with a head kick.
Tycoon lands a high kick!
Tycoon misses with an uppercut
and Bobaszewski counters with a series of strikes. Tycoon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Bobaszewski. That snapped Tycoon's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tycoon checks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Bobaszewski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tycoon thows a leg kick but Bobaszewski checks it
and Bobaszewski counters with a nice leg kick.
Bobaszewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tycoon avoids the head kick by Bobaszewski.
It seemed like Tycoon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon misses with a few strikes there.
Tycoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tycoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobaszewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bobaszewski tests Tycoon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tycoon closes the distance and pushes Bobaszewski back into the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobaszewski tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tycoon fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.
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 Krzysztof Bobaszewski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobaszewski.
Tycoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobaszewski is just out of range.
Tycoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobaszewski tries to land a leg kick but Tycoon saw it coming and moves away.
Bobaszewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tycoon throws a sloppy head kick and Bobaszewski moves out of range easily.
Tycoon misses with a few strikes there.
Tycoon looks to land a left hand but Bobaszewski moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Bobaszewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tycoon darts in and clinches Bobaszewski up against the ropes.
Tycoon lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobaszewski tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
Bobaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
Bobaszewski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bobaszewski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tycoon throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tycoon lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tycoon blocks a body shot from Bobaszewski.
Tycoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tycoon avoids it.
Bobaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Tycoon.
Tycoon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Tycoon avoids the damage to the body.
Tycoon throws a head punch that misses.
Tycoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tycoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski lands with a short shot to the head.
Tycoon pushes Bobaszewski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tycoon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
Tycoon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tycoon working aggressively here.
Tycoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tycoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobaszewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobaszewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon has a couple of punches blocked by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski tries to throw a body punch but Tycoon avoids it by throwing Bobaszewski back against the ropes.
Tycoon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bobaszewski's face.
It looks like Krzysztof Bobaszewski has been cut.
Bobaszewski tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobaszewski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tycoon lands an uppercut.
Bobaszewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tycoon is defending well for now.
Bobaszewski landing knees to the body.
Bobaszewski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tycoon is breathing heavily.
Bobaszewski tries to work over Tycoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobaszewski is working Tycoon over against the ropes.
Tycoon throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
Mike Tycoon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bobaszewski avoids the elbow strike from Tycoon, against the ropes.
Bobaszewski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobaszewski.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tycoon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tycoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Bobaszewski's cut.
That's time! Bobaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bobaszewski ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tycoon.
Bobaszewski is looking to slow Tycoon down with leg kicks.
Tycoon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobaszewski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Bobaszewski blocks the low kick.
Tycoon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tycoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Tycoon misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch but Tycoon is having none of it.
Tycoon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tycoon throws the kick towards the body but Bobaszewski avoids it.
Bobaszewski has closed the distance and engaged Tycoon in a clinch.
Bobaszewski misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon landing knees to the head.
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
Tycoon lands with a left to the head.
Bobaszewski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tycoon.
Tycoon gets through Bobaszewski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tycoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobaszewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tycoon controls his hands.
Tycoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobaszewski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
A nice left hand lands by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Bobaszewski.
Tycoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobaszewski trying to land knees to the body.
Bobaszewski can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon controls the action.
Bobaszewski has a couple of punches blocked by Tycoon.
Tycoon has a couple of punches blocked by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski blocks an uppercut.
Tycoon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tycoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bobaszewski backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bobaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Tycoon lands an uppercut.
Bobaszewski can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Tycoon.
A nice left hand lands by Bobaszewski.
A head punch on the inside from Tycoon fails to land.
Bobaszewski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobaszewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon has a couple of punches blocked by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands with a left to the head.
Tycoon lands with a right to the head.
Tycoon lands an elbow that stopped Bobaszewski in his tracks for a moment.
Bobaszewski takes an elbow to the temple.
Bobaszewski blocks an uppercut.
Bobaszewski dodges an elbow strike from Tycoon.
Tycoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tycoon lands an elbow inside that Bobaszewski shrugs off.
Bobaszewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bobaszewski tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bobaszewski fails to land.
Bobaszewski tries a body shot but Tycoon blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tycoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tycoon 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tycoon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hussein Stahl (ranked 2896 p4p, 114 weight class) and Vunny Bin (ranked 4037 p4p, 139 weight class). Hussein Stahl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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40
287 lbs
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265 lbs
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Cardio machine
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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
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunny Bin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin looks to land a body kick but Stahl moved away.
Stahl appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Stahl misses.
Stahl scores with a nice strike.
Stahl misses with a low kick.
Stahl sets himself, and Bin steps forward looking for the clinch! Stahl avoids it this time.
Stahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl misses with a two punch combination.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Stahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stahl throws an overhand right that lands on Bin's shoulder, as Bin tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Bin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bin walks into a straight right hand from Stahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin has managed to clinch.
Stahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stahl throws an elbow but misses.
Stahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl working aggressively here.
Bin avoids a wild elbow strike from Stahl.
Bin dodges an elbow strike from Stahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl lands an elbow inside that Bin shrugs off.
It looks like Vunny Bin has been cut.
Bin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Bin.
Stahl blocks a jab.
Bin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stahl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stahl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stahl.
Stahl avoids the body shot from Bin.
Stahl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bin wants to counter with a clinch but Stahl pushes him away.
Stahl tests Bin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stahl throws a solid leg kick but Bin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stahl.
Stahl is looking to land body kicks.
Bin throws out a counter right but Stahl avoids it with no problem.
Stahl throws a sloppy head kick and Bin moves out of range easily.
Bin throws a wild body kick that Stahl sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin moves into range and clinches up with Stahl.
Bin blocks an elbow strike from Stahl.
Stahl misses with an elbow strike.
Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bin working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stahl.
Bin missing with knees to the body.
Bin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bin tries to clinch
and Bin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin avoids a kick to the body.
Bin tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahl lands with a slapping head kick.
Stahl cracks Bin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A low kick from Bin misses
letting Stahl counter with a right hand.
Stahl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bin tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussein Stahl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vunny Bin's cut.
That's time! Stahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stahl closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Stahl backs off Bin throws a huge counter combo but Stahl manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Bin.
Stahl throws a head kick but Bin moves out of range.
Bin avoids the head kick by Stahl.
Bin throws a leg kick but Stahl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stahl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stahl tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bin! But no joy.
Bin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl loads up on a big right hand but Bin slips the punch.
Bin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stahl is looking to chop away at Bin's legs.
Bin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stahl seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bin looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahl is just out of range.
Stahl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl cracks Bin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stahl defending well as Bin loads up on a big left hand.
Bin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussein Stahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Stahl thuds his right hand into Bin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bin throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl moves out of range easily.
Stahl seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stahl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stahl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Stahl misses its intended target.
Stahl blocks the body kick.
Stahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Bin.
Bin tries to clinch but Stahl moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stahl misses the target.
Bin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a front kick aimed at Bin's knee but Bin avoids it well.
Stahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bin misses with a right hand
and Stahl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bin dodges an elbow strike from Stahl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin missing with knees to the body.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Bin avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the ropes.
Bin swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stahl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stahl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bin avoids it.
Bin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
Bin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stahl.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stahl throws an elbow but misses.
Bin tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Bin avoids a wild elbow strike from Stahl.
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 Hussein Stahl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vunny Bin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stahl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vunny Bin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussein Stahl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stahl.
Bin throws an overhand right that lands on Stahl's shoulder, as Stahl tries to avoid the shot.
Stahl is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bin looks for the body kick but Stahl saw that one coming.
Stahl throws a lazy head kick
and Bin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stahl scores with a nice right hand.
Stahl throws a right and a left that Bin avoids nicely.
Stahl throws a right hand that Bin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bin also avoids with ease.
Stahl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stahl with a hook.
Stahl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bin backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stahl is out of range and Bin settles back down.
Stahl misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stahl.
Bin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stahl throws the left hand but Bin avoids the punch easily.
Bin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stahl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bin checks the leg kick.
Stahl misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Bin misses its intended target.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl avoids the head kick by Bin.
Stahl blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stahl crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bin - the referee stops the clock and Stahl gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bin. Stahl manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stahl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bin is out of range.
Bin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stahl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bin's head backwards.
Bin takes a swing at Stahl's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stahl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Stahl misses.
Bin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hussein Stahl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stahl has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hussein Stahl!
A very excited looking Hussein Stahl 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 Dave Brown (ranked 15388 p4p, 655 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 2015 p4p, 252 weight class). James Gregor 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a low kick but Gregor moves out of range easily.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown scores with a push kick.
Gregor moves away from the strike by Brown.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Gregor misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Gregor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown slips a straight right by Gregor.
Gregor slips a jab from Brown.
Dave Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Gregor moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown is looking to clinch but Gregor is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gregor eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregor throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dave Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregor throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Gregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Gregor counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Gregor's defenses.
Gregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
A head kick by Brown misses
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Gregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gregor closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Brown crashing to the mat! Brown uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Dave Brown has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Gregor ducks down to avoid it.
Gregor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gregor doesn't seem phased though.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown misses with a left hand
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Brown.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a head kick!
Gregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Gregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor lands a jab to the head.
Brown takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gregor misses with a body shot.
Dave Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown lands with a straight right. Gregor didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown works Gregor's body with a nice hook.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gregor takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
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. This is the final round!
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Gregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Gregor saw that one coming.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Gregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.
Gregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Gregor had a free shot at his head there.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Brown pushes Gregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Gregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dave Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Gregor throws a big shot that misses.
Gregor throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Gregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Brown.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Bryant Smith (ranked 4565 p4p, 439 weight class) and Biabas Kitjakarn (ranked 7183 p4p, 558 weight class). Smith comes to the ring accompanied by Television - Marquee Moon. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryant Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Biabas Kitjakarn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitjakarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitjakarn under the eye.
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kitjakarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitjakarn scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kitjakarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Kitjakarn slips a jab from Smith.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kitjakarn wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Kitjakarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn misses with a wild body shot.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith with a hook.
Kitjakarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Smith.
Kitjakarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kitjakarn's shoulder, as Kitjakarn tries to avoid the shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kitjakarn's ribs.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Kitjakarn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kitjakarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kitjakarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kitjakarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kitjakarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kitjakarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitjakarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitjakarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kitjakarn has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitjakarn. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith cracks Kitjakarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kitjakarn throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitjakarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Kitjakarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith 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.
Kitjakarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a slapping body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Kitjakarn throws a body kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Kitjakarn.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Kitjakarn moves into the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
As Smith backs off Kitjakarn throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a hook but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a push kick but Kitjakarn slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biabas Kitjakarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitjakarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Kitjakarn moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Kitjakarn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kitjakarn takes a step back to recover.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kitjakarn is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Kitjakarn throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Kitjakarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitjakarn blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kitjakarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kitjakarn misses with a body kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Smith misses.
Kitjakarn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to move into range but Kitjakarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kitjakarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biabas Kitjakarn.
Well Kitjakarn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
A relieved looking Biabas Kitjakarn 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 Jon Snow (ranked 12633 p4p, 617 weight class) and Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos (ranked 19139 p4p, 644 weight class). Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a hook.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a shot to the body.
Snow connects with a solid leg kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf.
Nu Cuuuuutos checks the leg kick.
Snow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a nice combination. Snow backs away looking to recover.
Nu Cuuuuutos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nu Cuuuuutos momentarily.
Crunch! Nu Cuuuuutos slams his shin into Snow's torso.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nu Cuuuuutos with a nice cross.
A jab from Nu Cuuuuutos does it's job there.
Snow has Nu Cuuuuutos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snow lands a body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a nice uppercut.
Snow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has been cut.
Snow blocks a body shot from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nu Cuuuuutos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Snow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nu Cuuuuutos's brow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body punch.
Snow is working Nu Cuuuuutos over against the ropes.
Snow scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snow as Nu Cuuuuutos tries to tie him up.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow lands with a left to the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos looking to stall.
Nu Cuuuuutos taking a breather.
Nu Cuuuuutos is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Snow has denied him.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow lands an elbow just above Nu Cuuuuutos 's eye.
Nu Cuuuuutos can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Snow has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nu Cuuuuutos working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with some punches.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow that misses.
Snow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Snow scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nu Cuuuuutoss head.
Snow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks an elbow strike from Snow.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Snow.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a punch to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nu Cuuuuutos has Snow pressed against the ropes.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nu Cuuuuutos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snow is keeping busy.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow lands an elbow just above Nu Cuuuuutos 's eye.
That has opened up Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut even more.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Nu Cuuuuutos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Nu Cuuuuutos moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Snow throws a shot to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nu Cuuuuutos misses the target.
Nu Cuuuuutos with a hook.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nu Cuuuuutos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Jon Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow moves out of range as Nu Cuuuuutos strikes.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a leg kick but Snow checks it.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nu Cuuuuutos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nu Cuuuuutos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow needs to keep his hands up - Nu Cuuuuutos had a free shot at his head there.
Nu Cuuuuutos motions for Snow to come forward. Nu Cuuuuutos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nu Cuuuuutos's calf.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a nice looking combination but Snow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snow slips a jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Snow is looking to slow Nu Cuuuuutos down with leg kicks.
Snow 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.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an off balance right hand
and Snow counters with a series of strikes. Nu Cuuuuutos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a big shot that misses.
Snow slips under a jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a sloppy head kick and Snow moves out of range easily.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Snow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nu Cuuuuutos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Nu Cuuuuutos dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow sets himself, and Nu Cuuuuutos steps forward looking for the clinch! Snow avoids it this time.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nu Cuuuuutos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snow slips under a jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nu Cuuuuutos throws out the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a big shot that misses.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Nu Cuuuuutos moved out of range nicely.
Snow slips under a jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos moves away.
Nu Cuuuuutos wants to counter with a clinch but Snow pushes him away.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nu Cuuuuutos. Nu Cuuuuutos obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a straight left.
Snow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nu Cuuuuutos is out of range.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnow.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Nu Cuuuuutos's head back.
Snow looks for the body kick but Nu Cuuuuutos saw that one coming.
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 Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Nu Cuuuuutos off balance momentarily.
Nu Cuuuuutos stuns Snow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snow cracks Nu Cuuuuutos with a good jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a low kick but Snow moves out of range easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow sets himself, and Nu Cuuuuutos steps forward looking for the clinch! Snow avoids it this time.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nu Cuuuuutos if he has to take too many more of those.
Nu Cuuuuutos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snow's head backwards.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos connects with the punch.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
letting Nu Cuuuuutos counter with a right hand.
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a low kick, looking for Snow's leg but Snow calmly moves out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nu Cuuuuutos manages to circle out of the way.
Nu Cuuuuutos walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Nu Cuuuuutos.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Nu Cuuuuutos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow.
Nu Cuuuuutos pushes Snow back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow that misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos working aggressively here.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nu Cuuuuutos tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a left hand.
Nu Cuuuuutos trying to stall but Snow improves his position.
Jon Snow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snow lands with a light punch inside.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nu Cuuuuutos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nu Cuuuuutos taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nu Cuuuuutos fails to land.
Nu Cuuuuutos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Snow.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Morgan Wade (ranked 5699 p4p, 527 weight class) and Veli Ilkka Perkules (ranked 4568 p4p, 496 weight class). Wade comes to the ring accompanied by The Bleeding. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veli Ilkka Perkules!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkules throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perkules fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade misses its target.
Perkules connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wade's hands.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade throws a body punch but Perkules moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Perkules does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkules follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade misses with a leg kick.
Wade lands a nice hook to Perkules's body. Perkules takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkules is just out of range.
Perkules throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perkules throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Wade lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade throws a right hand that Perkules ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkules also avoids with ease.
Wade scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick from Perkules.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Wade.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Perkules throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perkules lunges at Wade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wade's hand.
Perkules paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perkules fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wade slips under a jab.
Wade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perkules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wade tried to score with a low kick but Perkules checks it.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Perkules misses with a wild body shot.
Wade avoids the body shot from Perkules.
Wade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkules avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkules takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkules avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perkules is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick from Perkules.
A quick step to the side and Wade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Wade's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Perkules scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wade works Perkules's body with a nice hook.
Wade feints and then cracks Perkules's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkules down.
Perkules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkules checks the leg kick.
Perkules takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Perkules has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wade throws a body punch but Perkules moves out of range.
Perkules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Perkules tenderised Wade's leg. Wade is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkules.
Perkules takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wade blocks the body kick.
Perkules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perkules feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perkules shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Wade misses.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Wade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkules finds it's way round the side to connect with Wade's head.
Perkules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away.
Wade is looking to wear down Perkules with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Perkules checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wade.
Wade swings for the body but Perkules moves out of range.
Perkules fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade swings for the body but Perkules moves out of range.
Wade throws a chopping leg kick but Perkules manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wade lands a slapping body shot.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perkules stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wade.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wade takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkules. Perkules obviously looking to wear him down.
Wade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wade lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Wade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkules has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Wade throws a sloppy body shot
and Perkules counters with a big head kick but Wade shrugs it off.
Wade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkules is out of range and Wade settles back down.
Wade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wade checks a leg kick.
Wade thuds a left hand into Perkules's body.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perkules!
Perkules misses with a wild body shot.
Wade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkules is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Perkules does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkules on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkules looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Perkules pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wade is out of range and Perkules settles back down.
Perkules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkules feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Wade swings for the body but Perkules moves out of range.
Wade throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perkules stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wade.
Perkules lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Wade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Perkules misses with an uppercut.
Perkules delivers a nice body kick.
Wade takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses.
Perkules misses with a body kick.
Wade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Perkules throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Perkules throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkules throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Perkules there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkules chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wade throws a leg kick but Perkules sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Perkules.
The fighters circling - Perkules throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade throws a series of punches but Perkules moves out of range.
Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkules throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade is looking to score with low kicks.
Wade lands with a nice body punch.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Perkules does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkules only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away.
Perkules is looking for the big counter here.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Perkules bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Perkules there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkules throws a shot to the body.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Wade misses.
Perkules was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away.
Wade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perkules connects with a leg kick. Wade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Perkules as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Perkules.
Wade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Wade throwing a counter right hand but Perkules manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perkules misses the jab.
Perkules misses with an uppercut.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkules can pounce on him.
Perkules is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left lands for Perkules.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade throws a solid leg kick but Perkules takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wade.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perkules.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkules is just out of range.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkules. Perkules obviously looking to wear him down.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkules slips under a jab from Wade.
Perkules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wade at a distance.
Wade throws a low kick, looking for Perkules's leg but Perkules calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkules has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Lee (ranked 18930 p4p, 605 weight class) and Fleece Johnson (ranked 16465 p4p, 627 weight class). Lee comes to the ring accompanied by Kickstart My Heart. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Lee misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Lee avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson pushes Lee away with a front kick.
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 Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Lee back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fleece Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tommy Lee's cut is getting worse.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Lee working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleece Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with a looping left.
A jab from Lee misses.
Johnson thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee has Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fleece Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fleece Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Fleece Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Melankomas Caria (ranked 3872 p4p, 440 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 3629 p4p, 424 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Melankomas Caria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caria is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caria.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Caria is just out of range.
Caria throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Caria tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Caria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie slips a straight right by Caria.
Gracie throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
Caria throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caria lands with a nice body punch.
Caria misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caria.
Gracie throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Caria.
Gracie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caria throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caria scores with a decent looking hook.
Caria jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caria.
Caria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Caria finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caria checks a low kick from Gracie.
Caria works the jab nicely.
Caria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Caria's ribs.
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
Caria throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Caria.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caria tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a series of punches but Caria avoids them all with ease.
Caria 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caria.
Caria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caria moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Caria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Caria misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Caria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caria throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Caria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Caria ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Caria scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Caria misses with a kick to the body.
Caria stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melankomas Caria dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Caria is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caria, right into the meat.
A big left from Caria misses.
Gracie steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caria darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Caria.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caria throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Caria looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Caria's front leg but catches the back leg as Caria tries to avoid it.
Caria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caria throws a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caria.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Caria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Caria lands a jab to the head.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caria moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Jab from Gracie.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Caria misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caria misses with a looping left.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Caria.
Caria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Caria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caria lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caria is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caria misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook. Caria ducked under it nicely.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caria's sensitive parts.
Caria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Caria avoids nicely.
Caria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caria is looking to counter punch.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie tries to work over Caria's front leg with a kick but Caria checks it.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie slips under a jab from Caria.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Caria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Caria misses.
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 Melankomas Caria 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.
Caria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Caria saw that one coming.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Caria lands with a cross.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Caria takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Caria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie works Caria's body with a nice hook.
Caria throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caria throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Caria lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caria takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caria.
Caria throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Caria misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Caria.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Caria swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caria scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie moves out of range as Caria strikes.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Caria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.
Gracie tries a low kick but Caria avoids it.
Caria appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Caria misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Caria misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Caria takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caria moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Caria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Caria misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Caria moved out of range.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Caria is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Caria's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Caria.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Gracie misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Caria's front leg but catches the back leg as Caria tries to avoid it.
Caria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caria looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Caria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caria throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caria to score with a decent uppercut.
Caria misses with a low kick.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Melankomas Caria is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Caria is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caria to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Caria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caria swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caria slips under a jab.
Gracie checks a low kick from Caria.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie pushes Caria away with a front kick.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Caria is out of range.
Caria throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caria throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Caria if he has to take too many more of those.
Caria listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Caria shakes it off.
Caria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Caria was not able to check.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caria misses with a straight right.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Caria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caria throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Caria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caria at a distance.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caria.
Caria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Caria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Caria lands an overhand right.
Gracie digs a good hook to Caria's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie moves out of range as Caria strikes.
Caria looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Caria's head back.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Caria misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Caria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caria connects with a jab.
Caria throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caria looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Caria will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie thumps Caria with a low kick.
Caria throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Caria looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria misses with a body kick.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caria with a body shot.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Caria ducks down to avoid it.
Caria throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Caria lands the left hand.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tests Caria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie cracks Caria with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Caria throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caria - that will leave a mark!
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Caria is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Caria sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Caria moved out of range.
Caria takes one on the button.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caria cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Caria walks into a left hand.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caria.
Caria swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie defending well as Caria loads up on a big left hand.
Caria fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caria misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Renato Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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