Rising Dragon: 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Spas Spasov (ranked 2246 p4p, 258 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 2107 p4p, 249 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Irrawaddy's choice of entrance music: Laos Rules!. 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.

Spasov
vs
Irrawaddy

180 cm
28
159 lbs
12 - 14 - 1

173 cm
23
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Groove Gear
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spasov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spasov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Spasov moves out of range.
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!
Spasov tries to clinch there but Irrawaddy circles away.
Irrawaddy lands with a right hand.

Irrawaddy moves into the clinch.
Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand underneath Spasov's ribcage. Spasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irrawaddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Spasov controls the action.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Irrawaddy avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the ropes.
Spasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Spasov has a couple of punches blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Spasov lands a right hand.
Spasov tries to work over Irrawaddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Irrawaddy scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Spasov both land. Nice combination.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight right hand.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Irrawaddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Irrawaddy as he connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spasov.
Irrawaddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spasov.
Spasov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Spasov closes the distance and pushes Irrawaddy back into the ropes.
Good body shot from Spasov.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irrawaddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Irrawaddy controls the action.
Spasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.

Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spasov slips a jab and a cross from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Spasov avoids it well.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrawaddy.
Spasov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
That's time! Spasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irrawaddy tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Spasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy lands with a light punch inside.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irrawaddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Spasov controls his hands.
Spasov lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Spasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Irrawaddy.
Spasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spasov working hard to break the clinch.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand into Spasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spasov's gas tank.
Irrawaddy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov is trying to force a seperation but Irrawaddy has the dominant position.
Spasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the ropes.
Irrawaddy working aggressively here.
Spasov stalling in the clinch but Irrawaddy improves position.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Irrawaddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Spasov misses with a double jab
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spasov thinking.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Spasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Irrawaddy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spasov scrambles back to his feet.
Irrawaddy thuds a left hand into Spasov's body.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
Spasov lands a nice shot that snaps Irrawaddy's head back.
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!
Spasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Spasov gets tackled into the ropes by Irrawaddy. Irrawaddy maintains the clinch.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Irrawaddy controls his hands.
Irrawaddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spasovs head.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spasov's elbow.

Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spasov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irrawaddy.
Spasov walks into a straight right hand from Irrawaddy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Spasov.

Spasov pushes Irrawaddy up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spasov misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Spasov avoids it easily.

Spasov takes the fight into the clinch.

Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Irrawaddy has closed the distance and engaged Spasov in a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Spasov avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the ropes.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Spasov on the inside.
Spasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irrawaddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov blocks a body shot from Irrawaddy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Irrawaddy lands an uppercut.
Irrawaddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spasov.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Irrawaddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irrawaddy stuns Spasov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Spasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spasov wants to clinch but Irrawaddy slips to the side
letting Irrawaddy counter with a right hand.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Irrawaddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Spasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spasov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Spasov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spasov manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irrawaddy dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
A countering left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Irrawaddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Spasov is just out of range.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy blocks a jab.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irrawaddy jabs Spasov right on the nose. Spasov blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irrawaddy 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 5758 p4p, 454 weight class) and Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2204 p4p, 255 weight class). Sergei Ulatov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Po
vs
Ulatov

167 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

173 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ulatov drives through and clinches with Po against the ropes.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatov controls his hands.
Po tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulatov misses with some punches.
A short right from Ulatov on the inside.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ulatov pushes Po back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards.
Ulatov looking to stall.
Ulatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Ulatov controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Ulatov.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Po.
Ulatov'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.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulatov lands a left hand.
Po misses with a body punch.
Ulatov has a couple of punches blocked by Po.
Po presses Ulatov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ulatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Po lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov prevents a body shot from Po.
Po blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
Ulatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Ulatov tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Ulatov back against the ropes.
Ulatov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Po.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulatov blocks an uppercut.
Ulatov blocks an elbow strike from Po.
Ulatov misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Ulatov is looking to control Po's arms but Po gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ulatov has his back to the ropes.
Ulatov taking a breather.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ulatov moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Po scores with a sloppy right hand. Ulatov should have avoided that one.
Po takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ulatov.
Ulatov throws out a counter right but Po avoids it with no problem.

Ulatov closes the distance and clinches.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Ulatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ulatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulatov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sergei Ulatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatov tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ulatov looks to land a combination but Po avoids it well.
Ulatov lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Ulatov drives through and clinches with Po against the ropes.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tong Po has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ulatov is looking to control Po's arms but Po gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ulatov has his back to the ropes.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ulatovs head.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po tries a body shot but Ulatov blocks it.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulatov.
Ulatov blocking some punches.
Po takes a shot to the head.
Ulatov misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulatov blocking some punches.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po working aggressively here.
Po wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Po gets through Ulatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Po throws an elbow but misses.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Ulatov.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Ulatov avoids it by throwing Po back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ulatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ulatov is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergei Ulatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ulatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Po blocks a body shot from Ulatov.
Ulatov blocks a body shot from Po.
Ulatov is pushing Po up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ulatov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ulatov.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov blocks an elbow strike.
Ulatov blocks an uppercut.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po tries to work over Ulatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po can't break the clinch.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulatov working aggressively here.
Ulatov lands with a right to the head.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ulatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Po misses with the head strike.
Ulatov misses with the head strike.
Po blocking some punches.
Ulatov blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Po.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Ulatov blocks a body shot from Po.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Ulatov.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Po wants to break free but Ulatov has control.
Ulatov misses with some punches.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Ulatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulatov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Po's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatov controls the action.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ulatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ulatov 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ulatov!
Our winner, Sergei Ulatov, 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.
The defeated Tong Po had this to say: 'I live by the sword I die by the sword, Whatever happened has happened, no looking back now, the moment is gone...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2011 p4p, 239 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 22585 p4p, 491 weight class). Biernat comes to the ring accompanied by Marzenia. Jin Kazama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Biernat
vs
Kazama

178 cm
27
171 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

177 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Great elbows
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kazama. That one must have hurt.
Kazama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Biernat.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kazama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat looks to throw a body kick
and Kazama counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Biernat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kazama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Biernat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazama.

Biernat clinches up against the ropes.
Kazama lands with a short shot to the head.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazama lands a left hand.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kazama.
Biernat throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Biernat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazama avoids a kick to the body.
Kazama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biernat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama flicks out a counter leg kick but Biernat steps away.
Jin Kazama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kazama - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Kazama.
As Kazama looks to move away, Biernat throws a big counter combo but Kazama just gets out of the way.
Biernat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Biernat throws a head kick but Kazama moves out of range.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kazama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Biernat gets a clinch.
Kazama misses with some punches.

Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat misses with a combination
and Kazama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Biernat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kazama. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazama scores with the left hand. Biernat knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biernat's calf.
Biernat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazama.
Both fighters circling a little - Biernat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazama 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries to land a front kick but Kazama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazama thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazama.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazama looks to land a body kick but Biernat moved away.
A lazy left from Kazama finds it's target.
Kazama connects with a single shot there.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama lands a jab to the nose.
Biernat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat misses with a low kick.
Biernat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazama scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Biernat slips a straight right by Kazama.
Kazama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Biernat.
Biernat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biernat moves out of range of the body kick from Kazama.
Biernat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazama blocks the body kick.
Kazama moves out of range of the body kick from Biernat.
Biernat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kazama circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama 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.
Biernat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Biernat gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kazama fails to land.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biernat staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Biernat.
Biernat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kazama loads up on a big right hand but Biernat slips the punch.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Kazama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Kazama tenderised Biernat's leg. Biernat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Kazama 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.
Biernat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biernat throws a one two combo.

Biernat clinches.

Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kazama dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Kazama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biernat if he has to take too many more of those.
Jin Kazama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat tries to land a front kick but Kazama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biernat jabs Kazama right on the nose. Kazama blinks but takes it well.
Biernat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Kazama is looking to chop away at Biernat's legs.
Biernat throws a right hand that Kazama ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazama also avoids with ease.
Biernat throws a body kick that misses.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kazama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat checks a leg kick.
Biernat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Biernat takes one on the button.
Biernat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kazama counters with an outside leg kick.
Kazama scoring well with a low kick there.
Biernat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Kazama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kazama scores with a kick to the body.
Biernat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biernat is out of range and Kazama settles back down.
Kazama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazama is looking to slow Biernat down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat misses with the combination.
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 Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Biernat throws a sloppy head kick
and Kazama counters with a body kick that stops Biernat in his tracks momentarily.
Kazama blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kazama.
Kazama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazama connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Kazama moves out of range.
Biernat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Biernat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biernat avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Kazama tests Biernat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biernat blocks a head kick by Kazama.
Kazama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazama misses with a low kick as Biernat jumps back.
Biernat tries to land a leg kick but Kazama saw it coming and moves away.
Kazama is looking to slow Biernat down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Kazama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Biernat pushes Kazama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kazama can't break the clinch.
Kazama misses with some punches.
Kazama is trying to break free.

Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat takes one to the side of the head.
Biernat checks a leg kick.
Kazama wants to land a leg kick but Biernat is out of range.
Kazama thows a body kick. Biernat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biernat tries to bum rush Kazama with a series of wild strikes but Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biernat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kazama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat checks a low kick from Kazama.

Biernat moves into the clinch.
Biernat is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kazama up against the ropes.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Biernat has the dominant position.
Kazama has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
A head punch on the inside from Kazama fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kazama fails to land.

Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biernat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kazama is looking to slow Biernat down with leg kicks.
Kazama throws the kick towards the body but Biernat avoids it.
Kazama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazama throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Kazama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biernat's head backwards.
Kazama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biernat is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazama 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 2929 p4p, 75 weight class) and Brian Baker (ranked 3022 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kruglov
vs
Baker

171 cm
37
171 lbs
28 - 25 - 2

190 cm
34
220 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 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 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov thumps Baker with a low kick.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Baker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baker's knee momentarily.

Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the ropes.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Kruglov scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
We've been informed that Baker 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baker's calf.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker staying out of range there.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Kruglov rushes Baker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Baker stalls.
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruglov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.

Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Brian Baker has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Baker'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. This is the final round!

Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruglov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Baker counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kruglov onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Baker down.

Kruglov darts in and clinches Baker up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker blocks a body shot from Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruglov.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Baker tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Baker is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Baker.
Well Kruglov 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 2398 p4p, 103 weight class) and Rob Ford (ranked 3643 p4p, 92 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.

Kueller
vs
Ford

201 cm
27
265 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

195 cm
40
215 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Great elbows
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Kueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Ford!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kueller connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kueller circles away quickly and effectively.
Kueller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kueller ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
As Ford looks to move away, Kueller throws a big counter combo but Ford just gets out of the way.
Kueller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
Kueller lands a leg kick that knocks Ford off balance momentarily.
Ford slips a straight right by Kueller.
Kueller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles in the buildup to the fight.
Kueller checks a leg kick.
Ford tries to clinch up but Kueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Kueller is looking for a counter combo.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford lands with a right hand.
Kueller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kueller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Kueller misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kueller.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Kueller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kueller clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kueller misses with a body kick.
Kueller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kueller!
Ford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kueller.
Kueller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Ford coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ford misses with a left hand
and Kueller counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Kueller should have avoided that one.
Kueller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kueller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kueller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kueller throws a solid leg kick but Ford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kueller.
Ford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kueller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage!
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kueller.
Kueller sets himself, and Ford steps forward looking for the clinch! Kueller avoids it this time.

Ford connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Kueller onto his butt! Kueller bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.

Kueller is rocked!
Kueller throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Kueller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ford engages and cracks Kueller with a massive lead left hook - Kueller tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ford is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Ford!
Rob Ford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kosma Wawelski (ranked 3406 p4p, 87 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 11579 p4p, 187 weight class). Makarenko has chosen Macarena - Original version as his entrance music. 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.

Wawelski
vs
Makarenko

170 cm
31
140 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

194 cm
45
257 lbs
46 - 28 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosma Wawelski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wawelski clinches up against the ropes.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Makarenko avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko takes a shot to the head.
Wawelski is working Makarenko over against the ropes.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Wawelski.
Wawelski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makarenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawelski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawelski works on Makarenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makarenko avoids it.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski tries a knee to the head but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Makarenko avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wawelski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Wawelski has a couple of punches blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makarenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makarenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko tries to stall but Wawelski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a body punch.
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wawelski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wawelski lands a nice knee to the body.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
Wawelski tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makarenko tries to work over Wawelski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski scores with a shot to the side of Makarenko's head.
Wawelski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski looking to throw knees to the head but Makarenko is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawelski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski dominated that round.
That's time! Wawelski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Makarenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wawelski.
Makarenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wawelski.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Wawelski throws a right hand that Makarenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Makarenko also avoids with ease.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wawelski is looking to counter punch.
Wawelski misses with a wild combination.
Wawelski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wawelski tries to land a leg kick but Makarenko saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Wawelski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makarenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wawelski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wawelski looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Wawelski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Makarenko.

Wawelski looks low and kicks high, catching Makarenko 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!
Wawelski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makarenko.
Kosma Wawelski is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body. Wawelski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wawelski throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wawelski checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Makarenko. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko blocks a head kick by Wawelski.
Wawelski throws a leg kick which misses Makarenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Makarenko tries to avoid it.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wawelski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Wawelski is just out of range.
Makarenko moves forwards but Wawelski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wawelski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarenko can do to turn this around?
Wawelski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makarenko looks to throw a body kick
and Wawelski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wawelski is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wawelski. That's going to slow Makarenko down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Makarenko.
Wawelski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makarenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.

Wawelski staggers Makarenko with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Makarenko looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!

Makarenko is rocked!
Wawelski blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Makarenko misses

and Wawelski counters with a nice uppercut that drops Makarenko onto his backside! Makarenko bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Wawelski finish him?
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Wawelski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Wawelski avoids it.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wawelski throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Wawelski avoids it.
Wawelski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Wawelski moved out of range.
Wawelski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wawelski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wawelski throws a one two combo.
Wawelski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makarenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Wawelski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Makarenko lands a head kick!
Cyril Makarenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wawelski was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
A shot to the liver by Wawelski. Beautiful body shot.
Wawelski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Wawelski moves out of range.
Wawelski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Wawelski rushes Makarenko and presses him up against the ropes.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Wawelski controls his hands.
Wawelski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wawelski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wawelski works on Makarenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
Wawelski presses Makarenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wawelski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makarenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Wawelski is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Wawelski on the inside.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wawelski lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
A short right from Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Kosma Wawelski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wawelski digs a right hand into Makarenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makarenko's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wawelski lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawelski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawelski misses with an elbow over the top.
Wawelski lands a right hand.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Wawelski cracks Makarenko with a nice body shot.
Wawelski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawelski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makarenko or not.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
Wawelski is working Makarenko over against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a shot to the body.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wawelski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wawelski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawelski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Wawelski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wawelski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wawelski is working Makarenko over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
Kosma Wawelski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wawelski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makarenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wawelski 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:23
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:23
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:23

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!
Kosma Wawelski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 3798 p4p, 101 weight class) and Tyga Laxx (ranked 24017 p4p, 186 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pitung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Madball - Born Strong . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pitung
vs
Laxx

180 cm
35
187 lbs
29 - 15 - 0

189 cm
31
200 lbs
15 - 12 - 2

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tyga Laxx !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitung throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitung throws an off balance right hand
and Pitung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laxx gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laxx with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laxx on the side of the head.
Laxx throws a hook to the side of Pitung's head but Pitung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pitung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laxx .
Laxx on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitung. Pitung obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laxx now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laxx lands a jab to the head.
Pitung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laxx throws a hook but Pitung blocks it.
Pitung connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Laxx counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pitung working aggressively here.
Laxx scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
Laxx misses with the head strike.
Laxx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laxx tries to throw a body punch but Pitung avoids it by throwing Laxx back against the ropes.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung lands a nice uppercut.
Laxx is leaning against Pitung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laxx .
Pitung tries a body shot but Laxx blocks it.
Pitung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitung tries to work over Laxx 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitung misses with the head strike.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laxx lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Pitung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laxx .
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung tries a body shot but Laxx blocks it.
Laxx lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Laxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitung misses with the head strike.
Laxx misses with a punch on the inside.
Laxx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Laxx .
Laxx lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Pitung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
A short right from Laxx on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laxx lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitung or not.
Pitung lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Laxx .
Pitung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Laxx .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyga Laxx 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.

Laxx doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laxx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxx tries to clinch but Pitung moves out of range.
Pitung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laxx .
Pitung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laxx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laxx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laxx throws a good cross that connects.
Pitung looks to score with a jab to the body but Laxx is just out of range.
Pitung missing with a left hand there. Laxx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Laxx rushes Pitung and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pitung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laxx is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitung misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Pitung.
Laxx softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Laxx working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Laxx .
Laxx tries to work over Pitung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitung struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Laxx has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.
Pitung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pitung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitung struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Laxx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laxx softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Laxx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Laxx .
A head punch on the inside from Laxx fails to land.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Laxx .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Laxx .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitung throws a head punch that misses.
Laxx misses with a punch to the body.
Laxx takes a shot to the head.
Laxx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laxx has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.
Pitung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Laxx .
Pitung gets through Laxx 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pitung trying to control the position but instead, Laxx has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pitung into the ropes.
Laxx throws a head punch that misses.
Pitung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laxx 's elbow.
Pitung misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxx .
Pitung lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitung.
A head punch on the inside from Pitung fails to land.
Laxx misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyga Laxx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pitung swings widly with a right hand
and Laxx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laxx has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pitung misses the body punch
and Laxx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyga Laxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laxx .
Laxx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laxx slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Laxx misses.
Pitung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laxx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pitung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pitung is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Laxx 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pitung avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung throws an off balance right hand
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laxx throws a big shot that misses.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laxx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pitung lands a high kick!
Pitung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pitung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laxx on the side of the head.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pitung is looking to slow Laxx down with leg kicks.
Tyga Laxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Pitung misses.
Laxx thows a leg kick but Pitung checks it
and Pitung counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laxx with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitung to score with a decent uppercut.
Laxx slips a jab from Pitung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laxx throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
Laxx swinging wildly here.
Pitung throws a right hand that misses
and Laxx counters with a series of strikes. Pitung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Laxx there.
Laxx throws a looping overhand right but Pitung ducks down to avoid it.
Pitung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laxx counters with a one-two to the body.

Pitung is rocked!
Laxx misses with an uppercut
and Pitung counters with a series of strikes. Laxx will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Pitung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitung misses with an uppercut.
Pitung seems to have got his legs back now.
Pitung thows a leg kick but Laxx checks it
and Laxx counters with a nice body shot.
Tyga Laxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Pitung
and Laxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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 Bang Pitung.
I think Laxx 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyga Laxx !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lorenzo Turturro (ranked 742 p4p, 23 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 5475 p4p, 136 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Turturro
vs
Harris

190 cm
35
218 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

184 cm
40
184 lbs
27 - 16 - 2

World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Turturro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Turturro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turturro swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris avoids the body shot from Turturro.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Turturro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Turturro is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turturro.
Lorenzo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turturro.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turturro throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Turturro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Turturro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Turturro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris moves out of range as Turturro strikes.
Turturro lands a right hook to the body.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turturro.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Turturro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turturro to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turturro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.

Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Turturro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands a right hand.

Turturro breaks from the clinch.
Turturro misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Turturro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turturro.
Harris wants to counter with a clinch but Turturro pushes him away.
Harris staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Turturro does a little dance to reset his feet.

Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turturro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Harris misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Turturro is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Turturro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Turturro.
A short right from Harris.
Turturro misses with some punches.

Turturro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
A jab from Turturro misses.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Turturro and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turturro's hands.
Turturro misses with a body punch

and Harris counters by moving into the clinch.
Harris prevents a body shot from Turturro.
Turturro lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turturro lands a head shot.
Turturro cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Turturro misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turturro thinking.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Turturro misses with some punches.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turturro's efforts to push away.
Harris lands a left hand.

Turturro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turturro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Turturro lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Turturro misses the target.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Turturro shakes him off and moves away.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Turturro saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro moves out of range of the strikes.
Turturro misses with a straight left.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Turturro and move into the clinch position.
Turturro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turturro.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Harris takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro throws a shot to the body.
Turturro works the jab nicely.

Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turturro can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Turturro tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Turturro tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Turturro back against the ropes.
Anselmo Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turturro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Turturro lands a shot to the body.

Turturro manages to break the clinch.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with a hook. Turturro ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Turturro.
Harris throws the left hand but Turturro avoids the punch easily.
Turturro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Turturro avoids the body shot from Harris.
Turturro blocks a jab.
Turturro defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turturro lands with a shot to the body.
Turturro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turturro blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turturro scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turturro was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Turturro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch but Turturro moves out of range.
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 Lorenzo Turturro 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. This is the final round!

Turturro throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.

Harris darts in and clinches Turturro up against the ropes.

Turturro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Turturro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Turturro is just out of range.
Harris works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Lorenzo Turturro is winning the standup battle so far.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Turturro moves away and avoids it.
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro jabs Harris right on the nose. Harris blinks but takes it well.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris slips under a jab.
A jab from Harris misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Turturro misses with a looping right.
Turturro misses with an uppercut.
Turturro lands a slapping body shot.
Harris avoids the body shot from Turturro.
Turturro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turturro.
Turturro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turturro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Harris has Turturro up against the ropes in a clinch.

Turturro manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris defending well as Turturro loads up on a big left hand.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Turturro circles away.
Turturro jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turturro lands the left hand.
Turturro connects with a jab.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris tries to clinch but Turturro is having none of it.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Turturro looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turturro loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Harris.
Turturro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turturro throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Turturro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turturro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lorenzo Turturro!
Lorenzo Turturro 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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