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Striking Masters 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Frankie Edgar Allen Poe (ranked 5748 p4p, 454 weight class) and Marco Salamanca (ranked 24038 p4p, 529 weight class). Salamanca has chosen Masters of War as his entrance music. Marco Salamanca has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frankie Edgar Allen Poe's chin.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar Allen Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edgar Allen Poe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Salamanca misses with a leg kick.
Salamanca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salamanca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left and a right from Salamanca both land. Nice combination.
Salamanca gets a clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Edgar Allen Poe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salamanca.
Salamanca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salamanca.
Salamanca manages to break the clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Salamanca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edgar Allen Poe.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca tries to clinch up but Edgar Allen Poe circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar Allen Poe moves in looking to clinch but Salamanca pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Edgar Allen Poe blocks the leg kick.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch up but Salamanca circles away and keeps his distance.
Salamanca connects with a nice looking jab.
Edgar Allen Poe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar Allen Poe darts in and clinches Salamanca up against the ropes.
Salamanca misses with the head strike.
Salamanca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salamanca misses with some punches.
Edgar Allen Poe lands an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salamanca is trying to break free.
Salamanca lands a body shot.
Salamanca prevents a body shot from Edgar Allen Poe.
A right hand to the body from Edgar Allen Poe.
Salamanca can't break the clinch.
Salamanca misses with some punches.
Edgar Allen Poe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a left hand.
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edgar Allen Poe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to close the distance and clinch but Salamanca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edgar Allen Poe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca moves into the clinch.
Salamanca lands an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe gets through Salamanca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a body punch.
Salamanca lands a left hand.
Edgar Allen Poe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edgar Allen Poe blocking some punches.
Salamanca misses with a body punch.
Edgar Allen Poe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salamanca breaks the clinch.
Salamanca misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salamanca.
Edgar Allen Poe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edgar Allen Poe doesn't seem phased though.
Edgar Allen Poe fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to close the distance and clinch but Salamanca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Salamanca throws a head kick but Edgar Allen Poe moves out of range.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Edgar Allen Poe misses its intended target.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch but Salamanca is having none of it.
Edgar Allen Poe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Salamanca takes a shot to the head.
Edgar Allen Poe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marco Salamanca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edgar Allen Poe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edgar Allen Poe blocking some punches.
Salamanca swings wildly with an uppercut but Edgar Allen Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edgar Allen Poe.
A short left from Edgar Allen Poe.
Salamanca lands with a light punch inside.
Salamanca lands an uppercut.
Edgar Allen Poe blocking some punches.
Salamanca lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar Allen Poe blocking some punches.
Edgar Allen Poe lands with a light punch inside.
Salamanca breaks from the clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Edgar Allen Poe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edgar Allen Poe.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Edgar Allen Poe misses.
Edgar Allen Poe is looking to clinch but Salamanca is avoiding it.
Edgar Allen Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar Allen Poe gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salamanca.
Salamanca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salamanca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Edgar Allen Poe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salamanca lands with a left to the head.
Salamanca has had enough of the clinch but Edgar Allen Poe keeps him there for the moment.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Salamanca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salamanca tries to break free but Edgar Allen Poe pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edgar Allen Poe works on Salamanca's body with a couple of short punches.
Edgar Allen Poe tries a body shot but Salamanca blocks it.
Edgar Allen Poe lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Salamanca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salamanca throws a punch but it's blocked by Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salamanca pushes Edgar Allen Poe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salamanca throws a punch but it's blocked by Edgar Allen Poe.
Salamanca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
Edgar Allen Poe throws a head punch that misses.
Edgar Allen Poe blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Salamanca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salamanca breaks from the clinch.
Salamanca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edgar Allen Poe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salamanca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar Allen Poe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Salamanca lands with a straight right. Edgar Allen Poe didn't see that one coming.
Salamanca lands with a shot to the body.
Salamanca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch there but Salamanca circles away.
Salamanca keeps the fight on the outside.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edgar Allen Poe rushes Salamanca and presses him up against the ropes.
Edgar Allen Poe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salamanca throws a punch but it's blocked by Edgar Allen Poe.
Salamanca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edgar Allen Poe backwards.
Edgar Allen Poe blocks an elbow strike from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a shoulder strike.
Salamanca tries to throw a body punch but Edgar Allen Poe avoids it by throwing Salamanca back against the ropes.
Salamanca digs a right hand into Edgar Allen Poe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edgar Allen Poe's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca throws a punch but it's blocked by Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salamanca breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Salamanca catches Edgar Allen Poe right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Edgar Allen Poe.
Edgar Allen Poe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edgar Allen Poe throws a looping overhand right but Salamanca ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar Allen Poe slips under a jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Edgar Allen Poe is out of range.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salamanca manages to circle out of the way.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Salamanca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edgar Allen Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Edgar Allen Poe checks a leg kick nicely.
Edgar Allen Poe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Edgar Allen Poe wants to clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca.
Salamanca lands with a cross.
Salamanca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edgar Allen Poe doesn't seem bothered though.
Salamanca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar Allen Poe moves in looking to clinch but Salamanca pushes him off.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to clinch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edgar Allen Poe moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edgar Allen Poes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar Allen Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away.
Edgar Allen Poe blocks a jab.
Salamanca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edgar Allen Poe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salamanca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Salamanca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edgar Allen Poe dodges the punch combination from Salamanca.
A good leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca stuns Edgar Allen Poe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salamanca 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
Our winner, Marco Salamanca, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Mordecai Dabingyaba (ranked 3328 p4p, 297 weight class) and Jiro Takahashi (ranked 3163 p4p, 286 weight class). Dabingyaba comes to the ring accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. 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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147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
Good chin
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Heavy handed
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mordecai Dabingyaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jiro Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabingyaba throws a right hand that Takahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahashi also avoids with ease.
Dabingyaba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dabingyaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dabingyaba is looking to counter punch.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takahashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dabingyaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dabingyaba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dabingyaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Takahashi.
A punch lands to the side of Dabingyaba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Dabingyaba.
That has opened up Jiro Takahashi's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dabingyaba misses with a wild body shot.
Dabingyaba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dabingyaba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takahashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Takahashi cracks Dabingyaba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dabingyaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dabingyaba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Dabingyaba misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabingyaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dabingyaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Dabingyaba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahashi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takahashi breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Takahashi misses
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dabingyaba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dabingyaba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dabingyaba avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dabingyaba doesn't seem bothered though.
Dabingyaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba misses with a leg kick.
Dabingyaba throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Takahashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dabingyaba manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabingyaba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabingyaba slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Dabingyaba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Dabingyaba moves out of range of the strikes.
Dabingyaba walks into a jab.
Dabingyaba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dabingyaba moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Jiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabingyaba throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Dabingyaba dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Dabingyaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Dabingyaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Dabingyaba misses with a looping left.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Dabingyaba counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dabingyaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi tests Dabingyaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiro Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiro Takahashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dabingyaba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dabingyaba looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takahashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dabingyabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dabingyaba. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dabingyaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dabingyaba scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
Takahashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Dabingyaba is out of range.
Dabingyaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Dabingyaba misses the shot to the body.
Dabingyaba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Dabingyaba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dabingyaba lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dabingyaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dabingyaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Dabingyaba misses.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Dabingyaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi misses with a few strikes there.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabingyaba circles away quickly and effectively.
Dabingyaba connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Dabingyaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
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!
Dabingyaba misses with a hook.
Dabingyaba scores with a hook to the body. Takahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takahashi jabs at Dabingyaba's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabingyaba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dabingyaba slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Dabingyaba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Dabingyaba.
Jiro Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dabingyaba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dabingyaba.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dabingyaba.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Dabingyaba moves out of range easily.
Dabingyaba misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dabingyaba. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi throws a hook but Dabingyaba avoids it easily.
Dabingyaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dabingyaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi throws a hook to the side of Dabingyaba's head but Dabingyaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dabingyaba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jiro Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiro Takahashi'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!
Dabingyaba misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a right hand
and Dabingyaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dabingyaba moves in looking to clinch but Takahashi pushes him off.
Dabingyaba misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dabingyaba.
Dabingyaba is looking to wear down Takahashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dabingyaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Dabingyaba ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Dabingyaba had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabingyaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dabingyaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Dabingyaba moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Dabingyaba punishes Takahashi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabingyaba lands a jab.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabingyaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Dabingyaba slips the punch.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Dabingyaba's body.
Dabingyaba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The cut above Jiro Takahashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Dabingyaba moves out of range easily.
Dabingyaba misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Dabingyaba avoids them all with ease.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dabingyaba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dabingyaba.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dabingyaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Dabingyaba slips under a jab.
Dabingyaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dabingyaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Dabingyaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dabingyaba lands a slapping body shot.
Dabingyaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Dabingyaba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dabingyaba. That snapped Takahashi's head back.
Takahashi works Dabingyaba's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dabingyaba jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takahashi throws a one two combo.
Mordecai Dabingyaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Mordecai Dabingyaba.
I think Takahashi 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jiro Takahashi!
Jiro Takahashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Viktor Vasylchenko (ranked 5627 p4p, 394 weight class) and Wassa Tayu (ranked 7270 p4p, 430 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Vasylchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wassa Tayu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasylchenko closes the distance but Tayu moves to the side
and Tayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasylchenko throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Tayu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasylchenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tayu lands a jab to the nose.
Vasylchenko is rocked!
Vasylchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BAM! Tayu delivers a spinning backfist that drops Vasylchenko like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Wassa Tayu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Iwill Bangyou (ranked 5454 p4p, 408 weight class) and Carlton Smithers (ranked 24123 p4p, 524 weight class). Iwill Bangyou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlton Smithers's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iwill Bangyou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangyou cracks the inside of Smithers's front leg.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Bangyou.
Bangyou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers scores with a body shot.
Smithers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bangyou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Iwill Bangyou has been cut.
Smithers digs a good hook to Bangyou's body.
Smithers with a nice cross.
Nice body kick from Bangyou.
Smithers clobbers Bangyou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers misses with a kick to the body.
Smithers digs a good body shot into Bangyou's ribs.
Smithers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smithers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bangyou walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Bangyou is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jory Rosewarne (ranked 25104 p4p, 554 weight class) and Teiji Iori (ranked 5440 p4p, 472 weight class). Rosewarne comes to the ring accompanied by White Room - Demons & Wizards. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jory Rosewarne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teiji Iori!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iori rushes Rosewarne and presses him up against the ropes.
Iori misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Rosewarne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Iori crunches a lovely knee into Rosewarne's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Iori.
Rosewarne stalling the fight.
Rosewarne prevents a body shot from Iori.
Iori trying to land knees to the body.
Rosewarne takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jory Rosewarne has been cut.
Iori's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Iori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Iori tries a knee to the head but Rosewarne blocks it.
Rosewarne avoiding damage as Iori throws knees to the body.
Iori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rosewarne dodges an elbow strike from Iori.
Iori putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rosewarne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Iori tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosewarne avoids the damage to the body.
Iori tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rosewarne blocks the elbow strike.
Rosewarne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iori missing with knees to the body.
Iori misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Rosewarne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rosewarne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iori tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosewarne avoids the damage to the body.
Iori lands a damaging elbow.
Iori working Rosewarne over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Iori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Iori tries to work over Rosewarne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iori pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iori blocking some punches.
Rosewarne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rosewarne has had enough of the clinch but Iori keeps him there for the moment.
Iori trying to land knees to the body.
Iori using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosewarne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosewarne is trying to force a seperation but Iori has the dominant position.
Rosewarne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rosewarne.
Iori lands a nice elbow.
Rosewarne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Iori lands a damaging elbow.
Rosewarne blocks a body shot from Iori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rosewarne is defending well for now.
Iori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rosewarne taking a breather.
Iori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosewarne's elbow.
Iori works on Rosewarne's body with a couple of short punches.
Iori lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiji Iori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jory Rosewarne'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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iori.
Iori misses with a hook.
Rosewarne lands an overhand right.
Rosewarne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Iori dodges the punch combination from Rosewarne.
Iori lands a nice looking body kick.
Iori rushes Rosewarne and presses him up against the ropes.
Iori working Rosewarne over with knees to the body.
Rosewarne managing to block the knees to the body from Iori.
Rosewarne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Iori missing with knees to the body.
Rosewarne tries to stall but Iori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rosewarne managing to block the knees to the body from Iori.
Iori tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosewarne avoids the damage to the body.
Iori tries to land a knee to the head but Rosewarne blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosewarne is trying to break the clinch but Iori has him pressed against the ropes.
Iori looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rosewarne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Iori just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rosewarne's brow.
Rosewarne wants to stall.
Iori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Iori missing with knees to the body.
Rosewarne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rosewarne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Iori.
Iori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iori.
Iori misses with an elbow over the top.
Iori scores a nice knee to the body.
Rosewarne takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rosewarne managing to block the knees to the body from Iori.
Iori scores a nice knee to the body.
Rosewarne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iori has him pressed against the ropes.
Iori tries to work over Rosewarne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosewarne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iori is keeping busy.
Rosewarne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teiji Iori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Iori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rosewarne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iori throws an elbow but it misses.
Iori with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Iori misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiji Iori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jory Rosewarne'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!
Iori clinches.
Iori lands a knee to the head.
Rosewarne managing to block the knees to the body from Iori.
Iori scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Iori.
Iori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rosewarne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosewarne throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Rosewarne. Beautiful body shot.
Rosewarne throws a hook but Iori avoids it easily.
Iori tries to counter with a clinch but Rosewarne shakes him off and moves away.
Rosewarne looks to land a left hand but Iori moved out of range nicely.
Rosewarne sets himself, and Iori steps forward looking for the clinch! Rosewarne avoids it this time.
Rosewarne scores with a hook to the body. Iori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Iori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rosewarne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosewarne throws a big shot that misses.
Rosewarne scores with a body shot.
Iori avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rosewarne.
Iori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Iori scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Iori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosewarne.
A frustrated look appears on Rosewarne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iori tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosewarne avoids the damage to the body.
Iori connects with a knee to the head.
Rosewarne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Iori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rosewarne is defending well for now.
Rosewarne managing to block the knees to the body from Iori.
Iori trying to land knees to the body.
Iori tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosewarne avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Iori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosewarne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iori landing knees to the body.
Iori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rosewarne blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Iori missing with knees to the body.
Rosewarne takes an elbow to the temple.
Jory Rosewarne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosewarne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iori backwards.
Iori lands an elbow inside that Rosewarne shrugs off.
Rosewarne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Iori lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iori as Rosewarne tries to tie him up.
Rosewarne looking to stall.
Teiji Iori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rosewarne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teiji Iori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iori winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teiji Iori!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Aundre Groce (ranked 5893 p4p, 480 weight class) and Emporio Cannabino (ranked 4341 p4p, 425 weight class). Groce comes to the ring accompanied by Fight to survive- Stan Bush. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aundre Groce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emporio Cannabino!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannabino tries to clinch
and Groce counters with a straight right hand.
Groce throws a body kick that misses
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Aundre Groce has been cut.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groce lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cannabino takes a step back to recover.
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Groce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groce.
Cannabino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groce misses with a wild body shot.
Groce lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Groce scores with a jab to the head.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Groce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Groce lands a leg kick that knocks Cannabino off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Groce.
Groce connects with a leg kick. Cannabino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Groce swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Cannabino forces Groce back against the ropes and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Groce lands with a nice body kick.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino walks into a jab.
Groce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
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 Aundre Groce will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Groce sizes up Cannabino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aundre Groce is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Groce circles away.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groce.
Cannabino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Groce up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Groce blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino stalling against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Groce is keeping busy.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Cannabino has Groce pushed against the ropes.
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Groce swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Groce darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Groce.
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Groce against the ropes.
Cannabino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Groce blocking some punches.
Cannabino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Groce keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Groce misses with an uppercut
and Cannabino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Groce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Groce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Groce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emporio Cannabino 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Groce.
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Groce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groce.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Groce misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Groce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Groce moves out of range.
Cannabino rushes Groce and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Groce blocking some punches.
Cannabino lands a body shot.
Groce takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cannabino holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cannabino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino.
Groce blocking some punches.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Groce backwards.
Groce can't break the clinch.
Groce blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannabino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Groce backwards.
Groce working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cannabino 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emporio Cannabino!
The defeated Aundre Groce had this to say: 'Me bloody teeth are missing!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jos LePuc (ranked 6770 p4p, 451 weight class) and Dru Quick (ranked 7290 p4p, 467 weight class). Quick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gangster’s Paradise- Coolio. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos LePuc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dru Quick!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePuc manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from LePuc misses its target.
Quick lands a head kick. LePuc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jos LePuc has been cut.
Quick's coach down at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Quick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quick. LePuc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LePuc looks to throw the jab but Quick is out of range.
Quick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LePuc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quick.
Quick jabs LePuc right on the nose. LePuc blinks but takes it well.
LePuc misses with a body shot.
Quick scores with a shot to the body.
LePuc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePuc misses with a straight right.
Quick lands with a hook. LePuc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by LePuc's head coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Quick.
Quick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LePuc doesn't seem bothered though.
LePuc is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePuc misses with an uppercut
and Quick counters with a nice body shot.
Quick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quick connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks LePuc out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dru Quick!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dru Quick made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tafa Misipati (ranked 5826 p4p, 424 weight class) and Peter Andrei Arlovski (ranked 4871 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Andrei Arlovski enters the ring!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tafa Misipati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Misipati lands.
Andrei Arlovski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrei Arlovski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Misipati manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrei Arlovski tries to clinch there but Misipati circles away.
As Andrei Arlovski looks to move away, Misipati throws a big counter combo but Andrei Arlovski just gets out of the way.
Andrei Arlovski slips a jab from Misipati.
Misipati lands a nice shot to the body.
Misipati scores with a punch to the head.
Misipati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Misipati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrei Arlovski swings for the body but Misipati moves out of range.
Andrei Arlovski throws a poor cross that misses
and Misipati counters with a nice body shot.
Andrei Arlovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andrei Arlovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrei Arlovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Misipati connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Andrei Arlovski onto his butt! Andrei Arlovski bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Andrei Arlovski is rocked!
Andrei Arlovski moves out of range as Misipati strikes.
Andrei Arlovski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrei Arlovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Misipati finish him?
Andrei Arlovski tries to get into range but Misipati steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Andrei Arlovski! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Misipati scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tafa Misipati!
Tafa Misipati very nearly forgot to thank Nootropica Enhancement & laundry Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Justin Biggs (ranked 2131 p4p, 51 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 4204 p4p, 99 weight class). Justin Biggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steel Penn Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
Penn Jr checks a low kick from Biggs.
Biggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn Jr misses with a straight right.
Biggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penn Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biggs throws a leg kick but Penn Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn Jr walks into a jab.
Penn Jr throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Biggs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn Jr.
We've been informed that Penn Jr 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.
Penn Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr misses the shot to the body.
Penn Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Biggs tries to score with a low kick but Penn Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Penn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Penn Jr throws out a head kick that Biggs doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Biggs crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Biggs's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
Penn Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Biggs takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs cracks Penn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn Jr throws a shot to the body.
Penn Jr throws a head kick but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs misses with a hook
and Penn Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Penn Jr misses
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Penn Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Biggs is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Justin Biggs's cut is getting worse.
Nice defenses there by Biggs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a hook but Biggs blocks it.
Biggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Steel Penn Jr should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Penn Jr misses with a body kick.
Biggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn Jr, as that shot connected.
Penn Jr looks low and kicks high, catching Biggs right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Biggs seems unphased.
Justin Biggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Biggs moves out of range of the body kick from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Biggs stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Biggs walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Biggs is rocked!
Biggs misses with a hook.
Biggs connects with a single shot there.
Penn Jr slips a jab from Biggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn Jr.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn Jr counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Biggs to the mat, face first! Penn Jr goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Biggs is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggs 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.
Penn Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Biggs avoids the head kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggs.
Biggs wants to slow Penn Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Penn Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs throws a body punch but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Biggs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn Jr is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs looks to land a combination but Penn Jr avoids it well.
Penn Jr cracks Biggs with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Biggs get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Biggs looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Jeez, Justin Biggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Biggs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steel Penn Jr!
Steel Penn Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 1839 p4p, 44 weight class) and Vincent McGuire (ranked 20756 p4p, 148 weight class). Vincent McGuire will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frame.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frame throws a big shot that misses.
Frame misses with a straight right.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Frame has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire throws a hook but Frame avoids it easily.
Frame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Frame counters with a straight right hand.
Frame slips under a jab.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frame.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Frame moved out of range.
Frame throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frame scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Frame shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Frame counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Frame's corner calls for a 1-2. Frame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frame throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Frame misses with a hook.
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Frame keeps it at a distance.
McGuire slips under a jab from Frame.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frame doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frame misses the shot to the body.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Frame's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frame wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Frame manages to break the clinch.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frame throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire tries to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Frame moves away and avoids it.
Frame fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Frame.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frame appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frame gets tackled into the ropes by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
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 Andrew Frame will probably get the nod.
That's time! Frame's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frame scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire 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.
Frame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frame on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Frame misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Frame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frame looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire lunges at Frame with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frame's hand.
Frame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Frame moved out of range.
Frame avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Frame moves out of range.
Frame moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Frame looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frame.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frame is rocked!
McGuire is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Frame is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vincent McGuire!
Vincent McGuire decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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